Viewpoint: Will federal edict protect barrier islands near Sarasota
Our view questions if the Interior Department can designate Manasota Key Knight Island Boca Grande and other barrier islands as undeveloped. The move could end federal flood insurance after Sept 30 1983 limiting lending and slowing condo growth or hasten removal of undeveloped land if deadlines push developers to act faster. Congress action in mid August looms as conservationists vs property owners and developers collide over remaining undeveloped coast.
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Sarasota
Charlotte Counties
Department of the Interior
Manasota Key
Bacilla Island
Knight Island
Palm
Little Gasparilla Islands
Feds
Boca Grande
Florida
Keys
Barrier Islands
Congress
Letters to the Editor Policy Reminder
Readers are invited to send letters but should limit to 200 words or editors may shorten. No poetry or copyrighted material. All letters must include signature and full contact details. Address letters to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1028 Venice FL 33595.
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P.O. Box
Venice
Sun Coast Gondolier
South County
Southern Media Sales, Inc
Miami Ave
P.O
Siren Gaps Alarm Venice Beach Storm Alerts
Venice resident Dorsey Tischler criticizes media and county for failing to issue warnings about the storm. He cites the absence of beachside sirens and civil defense alerts, urging better placement of warning systems to protect taxpayers.
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WAMR
Murph Re: Memos from Murph Letter Critiques Policies
Wayne H. Bishop argues Cunningham’s Gondolier letter reflects the majority view. He credits Jimmy’s stance against Castro’s missiles and questions liberal Washington’s transparency. He faults liberals for rewarding drones and debt while praising Senator Garn’s views.
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Murph
Cunningham
Jimmy
Castro
Washington
Jake Garn
Garn
Wayne H. Bishop
Venice
Community thanks Englewood Disposal for free storm debris pickup
South Venice citizens express appreciation to Englewood Disposal Co for providing free collection stations at Ferry Landing and South Venice Baptist Church after a wind storm. James L. Berard of the South Venice Civic Assn extends public thanks reflecting credit on the firm.
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South Venice
Englewood Disposal Co
Ferry Landing
South Venice Baptist Church
James L. Berard
South Venice Civic Assn
Memos From Murph Highlight Sun Coast Gondolier Milestone
The writer celebrates Sun Coast Gondolier being named the fourth best weekly in Florida by the Florida Press Association. He reflects on retirement, joining the paper’s merger with Sun Coast Times, and his civic ties through the Memos and Decidedly columns with colleagues and Norah the hospital’s first baby. He expresses gratitude to publisher Derek, editors Don and Sam, and readers who follow his memos.
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Florida Press Association
Sun Coast
Murphys
Messenger
Providence
Mike Corradino
Sun Coast Times
Gondolier
Mike
Murph
Norah
Derek
Don
Sam
Florida
Hinckley verdict sparks outrage over insanity defense
Letter-writer denounces the 1981 Reagan assassination attempt verdict, arguing a gun-wielding youth deserved punishment. It cites victims James Brady and Thomas Delahanty, notes McCarthy return to duty, and mentions Jodie Foster as the object of Hinckley’s fixation.
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John Hinckley, Jr
Hinckley
United States
Numero Uno
Reagan
James Brady
Brady
Thomas Delahanty
Jodie Foster
Miss Foster
Yale
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Rod Vetter
Sam Dillon
Robert A. Vedder
NG Manager
Lang Capasso
Edward Faile Jr
Dorothy Lippstreuer
Jim Beans
David Martin
Helen Hastings
Ramon Porter
Jim Gouvellis
Linda Roman
David Dunn-Rankin
Memos
Mike Murphy
City Hall
Decidedly Denison
Norah Denison Scanlan
Timothy McCarthy
Secret Service
John Hickley, Jr
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