Venice aims to extend sidewalk to well field amid delays
City officials push for a continuous East Venice Avenue pedestrian and bike path from Bay Indies to the well field to improve safety for students and cyclists. The plan hinges on bids for a 1,500 foot segment between Bay Indies and Pinebrook with possible extension toward the well field, amid developer delays and funding questions.
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Venice City
Venice Avenue
Well Field
South County
Bay Indies
Pinebrook
Bay Indies Boulevard
Pinebrook Road
East Venice Avenue
Towsley Ward
Venice
Ray Waymire
Capri Isles Housing Clash Sparks Civic Drama at City Hall
At Capri Isles July 13 council meeting housing subsidy debate drew about a dozen actors on stage with residents presenting hundreds of petition signatures. One developer pushes the plan while many locals oppose it and demand council accountability. The session unfolded as a three act show amid sharp exchanges.
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City Hall
Capri Isles
Hinckley
Camelia J. Lapaglia
Allen
Venice
Gratitude for Return of Lost Purse in Rialto
Nora E. Osburn expresses heartfelt thanks to the individuals at Winn Dixie and others who recovered and returned her lost purse in the Rialto area on Saturday July 3. She conveys gratitude for their honesty and courteous public service.
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Rialto
Winn Dixie
Nora E. Osburn
Venice
Times
Larry Heath
Spree thanks to Englewood Burger King promotion
A reader thanks Burger King in Englewood for the shopping spree at Grand Union and praises the newspaper staff Kathy Ryder and photographer Barry McCarthy, plus WENG radio for the on the spot interview.
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Burger King
Englewood
Grand Union
Kathy Ryder
Barry McCarthy
Weng Radio
Letters Policy Note From Venice Editor
The paper invites letters to the editor but caps length at 200 words to avoid editor shortening. Readers must sign letters with full address and phone number. Address correspondence to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595.
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P.O. Box
Venice
Sun Coast
South County
Southern Media Sales, Inc
Miami Ave
P.O
Venice sewage project sparks calls to rethink plan
Viewpoint praises cautious stance on a costly Venice water sewer scheme. The front page details Proctor Gibson Atz and Taylor voting to approve high connection fees. The writer urges citizens to reassess city government and consider political change before the next election.
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Venice
Proctor
Gibson
Atz
Taylor
Readers clash over politics and local scenes in Englewood Letter
Dorothy A Galipeau criticizes Mr Murphy's July 24 column while praising West Venice Avenue My SCAT bus rides and the city’s parks beaches and shops are highlighted Jo Dwyer notes city buses ease travel and encourage residents of all ages to visit downtown and the beach
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Murphy
Nerds & Simpletons
Hyannis
Mass
Mr. Murphy
Dorothy A. Galipeau
Englewood
Venice Avenue
JO Dwyer
Venice
John
Taddie
Golden Beach Area
YMCA junior leaders club raffles for Disney World trip
A parent notes the group's summer efforts to sell raffle tickets despite hot days and rude responses to fund a weekend at Disney World. The piece suggests continued coverage on page 5.
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Ymca Junior Leaders Club
Disney World
I Love Venice Editor
A reader expresses affection for Venice and asks for Florida locations similar to Venice, sharing personal fondness and seeking recommendations.
Town Memo On Stuff And Street Deliberations
A city memo critiques ongoing council discussions about street repairs and county standards. It questions who pays for overruns, cites a proposed charter amendment on expenses, and notes mayoral opposition and a female council member proposing the ordinance to attract business funding.
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Ramco
Council
Hizzoner
Take a Hike Embracing the Decline of Walking in Modern Society
A reflective critique argues that Americans favor driving over walking in sprawling suburbs and seaside towns. It notes scarce pedestrian activity, hazards from aggressive drivers, and the cultural shift toward car centric living, while advocating a return to enjoying outdoor walking.
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Tom
America
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Dorothy Lippstreuer
Jim Beans
David Martin
Helen Hastings
Ramon Porter
Jim Gouvellis
Paul Schmidt
Linda Roman
David Dunn-Rankin
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