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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1980
Page
2
An Venice editorial revisits the need for younger blood on the Venice City Council. It notes a local businessman considered running but declined due to Tuesday afternoon meetings. The piece argues mixed ages aid future planning and urges meeting times that accommodate younger residents.
MIKE MURPHY canvasses citizen concerns on a coming non partisan Venice election. He questions retiree dominance, business influence, and how to balance quality of life with growth as a mixed council campaign begins.
Norah Denison reflects on a playful rivalry with Mike Murphy, noting mutual respect despite sharp clashes over gender views. She defends the craft, calls columnists a mix of talent and ego, and chronicles newsroom rites from a lighthearted, Irish-tinged viewpoint.
In a reader letter, objections to the County Comprehensive Plan are raised as excessive in size cost and mandatory language with a noted omission. The writer urges a smaller more readable volume to encourage study and input from residents.
A public thank you to Ideal High School staff notes the 1980 graduation exercises dedicated to Glenn Howe, a senior killed in a January 1980 car crash. Parents said Glenn enjoyed the work experience class and advanced at his own pace, making the ceremony memorable.
A letter from Rosemary Collett recounts her and husband George leaving Venice for North Carolina mountains to pursue wildlife rehabilitation. She details caring for Cedric and Cecily Groundhog Kerry Killdeer and Percival Possum, plus a wildlife rehab course at Haywood Technical College and plans for a spring grant proposal.
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