Who Controls Venice Drawbridges When Emergencies Arrive
Venice officials clash over who decides if the three drawbridges go up for boats or stay down for emergency vehicles. Fire Chief Deming cites no fixed policy, Police Chief Waymire cites traffic delays, while DOT and Coast Guard rules rely on bridge tenders judgment with emergency priority when possible.
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Ray Waymire
Venice
Frank Proctor
Waymire
Deming
State Department of Transportation
Dan High
DOT
Sarasota
Coast Guard
High
Bridgetender
Editors Call for Self-Rocus on National Strength and Policy
A reader argues Americans must acknowledge their wealth earned by effort not gifts and questions current foreign and energy policy. The letter questions occupation goals in Europe and oil price leverage, criticizes Canadian and Mexican influence, and urges frank, informative coverage of drug abuse to wake parents and communities.
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Russia
Iran
Europe
OPEC
South
Florida
Canada
Charles) Koch
Letter Guidelines for Venice Gazette Readers
Readers may send signed letters up to 200 words with complete address and phone number. Do not submit poetry or copyrighted material. Address letters to Letters to the Editor at P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595.
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P.O. Box
Venice
Southern Media Sales, Inc
East
Miami Ave
P.O
Sun Coast Gondolier
P. O
Reader clash over tabloids and Sinclair column spice
A reader chides Mr Sinclair for his column about the National Enquirer while defending tabloids and free press. The letter praises diverse papers like the Tribune New York Times Wall Street Journal and Gondolier and questions Sinclairs relevance and dogmatism.
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Sinclair
National Enquirer
Gondolier
Tribune
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
the Gondolier
Louis
The
Enquirer
Ats
Elegant Osprey Way Café Delights With Veal and Views
A St Patrick’s Day lunch at the Osprey Way cafe in a shopping mall proves a wise choice. The couple praises the decor, attentive service, and a menu featuring Seafaring Chowder, a house salad with split dressings, veal dishes, and English walnut pie. They note generous portions, reasonable prices, and a packed, thriving dining room, signaling strong local appeal.
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Richard
Sharper austerity knives needed on pension rules
A reader criticizes David Stockman for targeting welfare reform while praising his cuts yet highlights a retired officer who collects military pension social security and civil service pay. The letter details multi-source retirement income, tax shelters, and concerns about tax-funded benefits stacking.
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David
IRS
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Florida Press Service
Tallahassee
Our
Sun Coast
Derek Dunn-Rankin
Executive
Don Moore
Rod Vetter
Sam Dillon
Robert A, Vedder
Lang Capasso
Macfarlane
Dorothy Lippstreuer
Jim Beans
David Martin
Helen Hastings
Ramon Porter
Linda Roman
David Dunn- Rankin
Decidedly Denison
Norah Denison
Murph
By Mike Murphy
David Stockman
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