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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1978
Page
2
California taxpayers vow to limit property taxes to 1 percent of assessed value and require a two thirds legislative vote before new state taxes. The article draws a parallel to the 1775 Lexington and Concord protests and cites Prop 13 as a modern beginning.
In letters to the editor the public signals they are fed up with taxes and expect Prop 13 like measures to spread across states and possibly prompt Congress to balance the budget, ending burdensome taxation through local and state reforms.
A senior sponsor defends two Venice graduation ceremonies at Ringling Arena against June 12, 1978 criticism. He argues Ringling provides ample space, weather protection, and cost savings, notes poor sound and heat issues were manageable, and praises graduates’ conduct and the overall ceremony.
Library column notes peanuts native to the New World and spread by explorers. Channing Pollock cites boldness in stopping after one peanut. A Georgia peanut farmer became U S president, and peanut soup is praised by gourmets with a recipe in Fannie Farmer Cook Book at Venice Area Public Library.
Finn W. Caspersen argues Sarasota County taxpayers pay excess millage due to high assessed valuations. He notes state aid is fixed by the State Board of Education, while local levies exceed requirements, costing $4.5 million. Calls for state equalization and legislative action.
A Venice area resident blasts the 1978 Venice High School Baccalaureate and Commencement for heat, noise, and disorder. He cites indecipherable speeches, exhibitors near the stage, and heckling that ruined the dignity of the event.
A Venice resident recalls planning a winter move to Camp Venice in the Adirondacks and the Murphy’s Law catastrophe of a top rack packing plan. After detours with a key to the city and a blown plastic cover, the trip ends with greyhound shipping seven boxes and a lesson to go with the flow.
A reader responds to a prior Letter to the Editor by Franklin Leet in the Sun Coast Gondolier. The writer argues the younger generation should ignore older people to avoid being depressed and argues the youth have new ideas to improve life, warning against a tomorrow that is only a copy of yesterday.
The Venice City Council rejected a merger of the Building and Zoning Department with the county after a Becker memo showed permit fees covered inspector costs over five years. Councilman Robert Anderson urged county operation exploration, but the motion to strengthen city government passed unanimously.
By George Tok WW advises travelers to search from U S departure points for low international fares and to probe alternate gateways for affordable routes. The TRAVEL BY GEORGE agency at 520 S Venice Bypass promotes up to date rates and schedules with limited hours.
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