Sarasota water plan faces questions over MacArthur tract purchase
Mike Murphy critiques the Apoxsee water plan for Sarasota County, arguing a large public water system is preferable to buying thousands of MacArthur acres. He urges parallel studies, a regional pipeline linking Venice Sarasota Englewood and Manatee areas, and multi funding including grants and revenue bonds.
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MacArthur Tract
County Commission
Apoxsee
Sarasota County
Sarasota
MacArthur
Venice
Englewood
Apexsee
New South County
County
Sarasota City
Manatee
Charlotte County
USA
Aerial Photo Run Over Englewood Dredging Feels Glamorous
A reporter recalls a 45 minute open air flight with Harold Hagan of Venice Flying Service to photograph dredging at Stump Pass Englewood. The flight offered stunning waterways and islands from 500 feet while the author kept calm and captured angles before returning to develop the film.
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Biz
Paul
Stump Pass
Englewood
Harold Hagan
Venice Flying Service
Florida
Harold
Laurel
Venice
Disney World
Never Say Never Again to a Pool
A narrator recounts vowing not to own a pool after a costly, troubled build with brickwork, leaks, and constant entertaining. Despite past regrets, Florida friends’ new pool prompts him to sign a vinyl installation contract, renewing his old paradoxical vow.
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Florida
Air Your Views in a Letter to the Editor
A brief call for readers to submit letters to the editor inviting civic readers to share opinions on current issues. The note emphasizes concise, well argued submissions and timely posting.
Hopes for a cleaner GOP after convention bungling
A reader from Detroit argues the Republican Convention showed behind the scenes maneuvering over Reagan’s running mate. The letter questions why Ford was pressed for the ticket, cites Nixon pardoning as a fault, and urges an end to such bungling while endorsing Reagan-Bush over Carter.
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Reagan
Plaza Hotel
Detroit
America
Guy Vander Jagt
George Bush
Gerald Ford
Reaga
Ford
Nixon
Reagan-Bush
Reagan-Ford
Carter
E.D. Caress
Venice
All-Star Appreciation Letter From Storer Cable League
A reader thanks Mrs Guthrie for scorekeeping and Mrs Stivers for team mother support. He praises Dennis Krause and Dave Warmuth for coaching help and notes players won the American League championship twice. Gratitude is extended to coaches, parents, and umpires.
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Dennis Krause
Pat Antonetti
Weaver
Baran
Dave Warmuth
Chuck Paine
Jack Guthrie
Phil Scavo
Notable Quotes Collage from Classical Thinkers
A trio of quotes attributed to Confucius Holmes and Baconeo on language wisdom and nature. The selections present views on knowledge, women's nature, and the need for new remedies as time advances.
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Francis Baconeo
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