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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1978
Page
2
A reader recounts a brush fire near their home and a delayed response by the South Venice Area Volunteer Fire Department. They note poor gear, high turnover, and a critical lapse by the Fire Chief, urging dues, meetings, and community involvement to improve staffing, equipment, and insurance ratings.
Editorial notes a failed attempt to reform the Charter Review Board citing sporadic meetings and unclear functions. It argues the board’s record and the commission’s action show a search for a rubber stamp and suggests recruiting more qualified candidates for the 15 positions.
Library column reviews how the musical comedy My Fair Lady, based on Shaw's Pygmalion, is praised as a landmark work. Bernard Shaw's influence is noted by biographer Hesketh Pearson, and a volume of his plays is available at the Venice Area Public Library. Use your library.
Mike Murphy sketches a reverie about a housing shortage in the woods sparked by a wren family in Camp Venice. He envisions Bird Condos with high rise style dwellings, birch poles, and bird villas, pitched to Joe Califano for environmental housing interest, trading laughs with his wife.
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