Sheds masquerading as homes spark debate on Lemon Bay development
Our Viewpoint notes a clash among developers residents and environmental groups over barrier island expansion. It cites plans by the Department of Interior to map coastal zones and protect undeveloped land. A scheme to use sheds as residences failed when inspectors exposed shells lacking floors or doors, valued at about 55000 dollars, prompting federal scrutiny and a setback for developers.
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Lemon Bay
Barrier Islands
Department of Interior
Florida
Deveopers
Venice reader questions South County Junior College motives
A letter questions Ralph Haden’s drive behind the proposed South County Manatee Junior College and suggests a vote on taxation. The writer accuses politicians of self interest and urges a public decision.
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South County
Manatee
Ralph Haden
Ted Ewing
Tom Danson
H. Robbins
Venice
Figures spell low mood in Kilpatrick exchange
A columnist criticizes James J. Kilpatrick's inflation era figures and budget deficits, arguing the 1983 Social Security and Medicare outlook remains grim. He questions tax cuts, defense spending, and the burden on the middle class as he notes potential astronomical deficits and calls for fiscal restraint.
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James J. Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick
Washington
Potomac
Matt Dillon
Doc
Jim
Palm Springs
Buckley Faces Unprecedented On-Air Challenge on The Firing Line
The column notes William Buckley loses ground to labor leader William W. Winpisinger in a Strident exchange on Reagan era economics. Buckley struggles to answer, conceding at times as Winpisinger clearly outdebates him. The piece calls Buckley a strong conservative but acknowledges his feet of clay.
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Venice
Venice Nokomis Bank
Venice Gondolier
Nokomis
Jim
Scrabble
J.J.K
William Buckley
Bill
Alexander Haig James
Buckley
William W. Winpisinger
Winpisinger
Reagan
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