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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1979
Page
2
Louis Sinclair writes about the Venice chapter of FISH a national volunteer group aiding those in need. He praises Sally Church who leads the local effort, urges residents to volunteer as drivers or dispatchers, and notes the group relies on love and selfless service. Call 488-2284 to help.
The speaker argues that actors face harsh press and compares them to other vocations, noting theatre people are an acquired taste. He recalls discovering theatre in college after auditioning for A Thurber Carnival and enduring a two year whirlwind of stage life.
A former member recalls a tight theatre group that grew from ten to about thirty at a Florida campus. They shared spaces and parties, faced campus jokes, and stayed connected after graduation. Many pursued stage careers, theater education, or television work, underscoring the craft’s demanding nature.
Mike Murphy advocates creating Coastal County from South Venice to Englewood arguing secession from Sarasota County would curb taxation without representation. He envisions Venice as county seat with districted commissioners and centralized services to save tax dollars and boost local identity.
Carol MecCune of Venice writes to critique the Decidedly Denison column and defends funeral directors as compassionate professionals. She questions the columnists experience and urges Ms Denison to research her criticisms, call for humility, and address an adult audience with accountability.
A reader urges preserving public access to Venice City Clerk Mr. Albee amid council talk of restricting visibility. The letter praises his help during annexation, noting a staff example of courtesy and problem solving, and hopes for his continued availability before retirement.
A reader signs Irritated requests cancellation of their Decidedly Denison subscription blaming harsh language in editorials and expressing desire to avoid the paper. The note asks that the subscription be canceled and may be published with the writer’s initials.
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