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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1980
Page
2
A memo criticizes Venice City Hall rhetoric on housing and sewage by referencing a potential shift to an effluent community. It recalls county and city interest in a countywide disposal system, critiques a long-standing commissioner, and notes a moratorium on building permits tied to east side distribution capacity amid past sewage overflows during outages.
In a drought of clear options the author weighs city versus county control for a new sewage plant. The Venice area must replace an aging facility, meet state standards, and address beach erosion. Proposes central system or city-led project with bond funding and expert management. Calls for new county commissioners to end stalemate.
An overview of the Trilateral Commission, founded by David Rockefeller in 1973, its aims as a private global forum, and its alleged influence on U.S. politics. Noting members such as Jimmy Carter George Bush and John Anderson, plus officials Mondale Brzezinski and Brown, the piece discusses public perception versus Rockefeller's defense of the group.
An observant veteran recalls graduation mood and contrasts his Venice High School era with the Class of 1980. He notes inflation and unemployment, urges practical planning for college or on the job training, and offers tips on typing and avoiding procrastination while celebrating new freedoms.
A reader thanks city leaders but urges scrutiny of HUD funded housing plans. The writer warns about relying on owner promises, asks how many local residents benefit, site conditions after occupancy, tax impacts, and apartment occupancy figures before using taxpayer money.
A letter praises the South County Ambulance Service for a prompt May 17, 1980 response to a man found unconscious and commends Venice Hospital staff from ER to discharge for outstanding care. It notes the overall service gave the family security and thanks all involved. A second letter argues against HUD funded housing, urging wage growth and realistic public service funding instead.
This brief invites readers to submit letters to the editor sharing opinions on local issues. It notes space for submissions and may highlight topics of interest to the newspaper and community readers.
The Venice Hospital community outlines the nursing shortage, recruitment efforts, and retention issues. It calls for affordable housing to attract nurses, urging locals to spread opportunities and urge planners to address housing for families and workers in Venice.
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