Local parking conflicts near Venice post office and hospital
Two readers report parking woes in downtown Venice. One complains about overflow from Catholic Church of the Epiphany filling the post office lot and nearby lots, urging time limited street parking. The other notes car noses overhanging Palermo Place sidewalk near Venice Hospital, hindering pedestrians and asking for city action.
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Venice
Post Office
Venice-Nokomis Bank
Venice-Nokomis Woman's
West Venice Avenue
Sam
Palermo Place
Venice Hospital
Letters to the Editor Guidelines for Venice Paper
The page invites reader correspondence but restricts letters to about 200 words. It requires signatures, complete address, and a phone number for verification. Address submissions to Letters to the Editor P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595.
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Southern Media Sales, Inc
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Venice criticizes disposal system as dangerous
Mrs. Clarence Rider condemns Venice’s waste removal as deadly and calls for city officials to experience the workload by riding in a truck for a half hour. She argues an extra worker would save gas and reduce risk to workers.
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Venice
Clarence Rider
Venice letter supports rate fairness against city fees
Ronald L. Austin backs Henry B. Kellog’s view and criticizes Warren Henderson and Ted Ewing for pursuing interests over residents. He argues city agencies misallocate fixed costs and calls for city professionals and a cost accountant to set equitable hookup rates without court action.
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Henry B. Kelleg
Venice
Warren Henderson
Rep
Ted Ewing
Kelley
Henderson
Kellog
Ronald L. Austin
Who Polices Venice The Three City Agencies Explained
A reader outlines duties of Venice police sheriff deputies and Highway Patrol. An incident on Gentian Road last Friday shows a Highway Patrol officer directing traffic and enforcing street movement, prompting questions about jurisdiction and roles among the three agencies.
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Venice
Sheriff's Deputies
Highway Patrol
Gentian Road
ED Kooker
Venice reader letters criticize traffic police and transit neglect
A Venice reader laments police behavior during a traffic stop and questions public transit in Venice, noting an experience with a deceptive police vehicle, missing bus service, and concerns for people without cars. The letter requests better public works accuracy and thanks residents for heritage court letter installations.
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Sarasota Square
Venice
Ray Porter
City of Venice
Carroll Towne
Heritage Court
Ray Everrett
L. A. Heath, JR
Thankful note to responders after school bus crash
Mr and Mrs Glenn A Martin express gratitude to paramedics police Venice Hospital staff and school personnel for their professional handling after a Tuesday March 2 school bus accident involving their child and other students. They urge awareness of the community responders.
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Venice
Glenn A. Martin
Women’s rights rally rhetoric aimed at redistricting power
Wendy Weiner from Sarasota argues that legislators delay in ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment harms constitutional rights and empowers a growing bloc of voters. She contends women cannot be gerrymandered out and urges action beyond redraws.
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Wendy Weiner
Sarasota
Cannot Stand the Rudeness Think Before You React
When you hear a rude word and feel anger consider that the speaker may be venting frustration. Respond with calm restraint and avoid escalating the situation.
Traffic fear and plea for safer Venice crossings
A reader recounts near misses on Venice roads during March including a close encounter with a light blue pickup at a trail crossing near Venice Hospital. The letter urges drivers to yield to pedestrians and notes risky intersections on West Venice Avenue and the Tampa Nokomis area, calling for new safety measures after years of rising traffic.
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Venice
Venice Avenue
Tamiami Trail
West Tampa
Nokomis Avenue
Tampa
Airport land gift sparks city debate over recreation and finances
A columnist recalls the FAA land donation tied to an airport and argues the city should consider selling or repurposing the property for golf, fishing, and sports facilities. He notes recreational needs, rising costs, and potential bond implications while urging prudent use of any proceeds for general funds.
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Archie Bunker
FAA
Airport
Gulf
Wellfield
U.S.A. of A
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