Barrier island plan edges toward action in Florida
Fort Myers hosts a discussion on protecting barrier islands including Casey Key Knight Island Don Pedro Little Gasparilla and La Costa with federal agencies eyeing Mar 15 as a development cutoff. Developers resist maps and deadlines while conservationists push for faster stronger protections amid lobbying and potential photo surveys.
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Barrier Island
Fort Myers
Interior Department
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Community Affairs Department
Casey Key
Knight Island
Don Pedro
Little Gasparilla
la Costa Islands
Sarasota County
Lee County
Keys
la Costa
Mar. 15
Barrier Islands
Feds
Barrier
Residents argue for Denison Drive traffic limits and safety
A Venice reader cautions against expanding Denison Drive traffic through residential areas citing growth, potential hazards, and opposition from Jacaranda and Venice East residents. The letter questions motives of home business owners and urges weighing overall welfare over individual opinions. The writer also comments on ticket prices and venue logistics for a local event.
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Denison Drive
Veteran letter rebukes war depiction and urges balanced reporting
A Vietnam veteran and Sarasota school board chairman objects to a Feb 18 article portraying soldiers as degenerate. He cites personal experiences showing both courage and loss, urging fair, nonstereotyped coverage. Also notes Venice Jewish Center fundraiser success and a sold out Venice Little Theater event.
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Vietnam
Thomas J. McCelheny
Sarasota County
Jewish Community Center of
Venice
Venice Area
Venice Little Theater
Denison Drive Closure Debate Sparks Local Dispute
Residents and visitors in South Venice debate the possible closing of Denison Drive. The opposition argues closure would push traffic onto the SR 775 route to Manasota Beach Road, increasing inconvenience for local travel.
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Florida Highway Patrol
Denison Drive
Manasota Beach
Denison
Venice
Jacaranda Boulevard
Jacaranda
South Venice
Manasota Beach Road
MSTU concept eyed for county growth control and fees
A local memo discusses Municipal Service Taxing Unit plans proposed by County Commissioner Bob Anderson. It explains zones akin to special districts and an impact fee policy to fund water sewer and road facilities, with developers paying unless choosing zones with existing services.
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Bob Anderson
City Hall
Anderson
John
Jane Q
John Kalajain
County Commission
MSTU
Bob
Yours
MSTA
El Salvador Crisis Echoes Past US Involvement
The piece recalls a 1980 Newsweek article on El Salvador and US aid amid leftist militants and a military civilian junta. It links Carter and Reagan policies, noting hostage scenes, aid plans, and perceived lack of a panacea for Central America’s turmoil.
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el Salvador
Newsweek
U.S
Jimmy Carter
Reagan
Christian Democrats
Carter
U.S. Army
Latin America
United States
Central America
Panama Canal
Soviet Union
Moscow
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