Too Much of a Good Thing Governing Sarasota County
Our view argues Sarasota County leans heavily Republican with 43 of 50 elected posts held by Republicans and 69 101 registered Republicans out of 123 380 voters. The piece contends democracy suffers without a loyal opposition and urges balanced local politics. It also notes North Jetty Park Nokomis adds four dune walkovers to protect beach frontage and vegetation.
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Florida
Sarasota
Republican
Nokomis
Recreation Department
David Martin
Letter Writing Campaign for Condo Owners
A Venice news note questions earlier rental figures for Bella Costa condo owners on Santa Maria Street. It corrects estimated parking space rents to 4000 dollars per month by lease end, detailing a 158-unit complex yielding over 7.5 million annually to the owner.
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Goldoler
Our
Bella Costa
Santa Maria Street
Venice
Mac
Public hearing on county comprehensive plan April 2 1981
Venice residents are urged to attend a 7 p.m. public hearing at the Venice Community Center on a 20 year county plan for unincorporated areas. A note warns of lengthy volumes and high costs to review with potential complications for municipalities.
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Venice
Guidelines for Letters to the Editor Submissions
The page invites letters but limits length to 200 words and warns editors may shorten. It prohibits poetry or copyrighted material. All letters must be signed and include a complete address and phone number. Address for submissions is Letters to the Editor, P.O. Box 1028, Venice, FL 33595.
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P.O. Box
Venice
Southern Media Sales, Inc
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Miami Ave
P.O
Sun Coast Gondolier
P. O
Plato
Carol Burnett
The
Enquirer
Reader letter sparks defense of tabloids and media opinions
A Gondolier reader Bonnie Ingram praises sensational weeklies while challenging a columnist. The exchange touches on the National Enquirer, press legitimacy, libel risk, and the columnist’s 50-year news career.
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National Enquirer
Bonnie Ingram
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
Newsweek
U.S. News and World Report
Time Magazine
End of a columnist era in Venice Sun Coast Gondolier
The columnist retires from On the Light Side after three years with Venice’s twice weekly paper. He recalls the joy of writing and reader letters, notes pride in the ego boost of publication, and invites fresh voices to take the space on the page.
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M. B. MacFarlane
Sun Coast Gondolier
Venice
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