Greatest Show on Earth Could Leave Venice. Local Asset Favored
Venice officials and business leaders fear Ringling Brothers may move the Greatest Show on Earth from town. The circus backs a 7 million dollar annual impact, while officials urge improved relations and transparency to keep the operation in Venice.
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Barnum & Bailey Circus
Venice
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Chamber
Zoning Reform Criticizes City Planning Shortfalls
In a letter from Venice reader Anne Shotton, concerns are raised about current zoning regulations, nonconformities, and the planning commission. The piece urges reconsideration of Dr. Ernest Bartly’s expert guidance and calls for clearer authority for the Board of Appeals and city council. The writer also notes support for local environmental efforts to protect manatees and promote awareness through films and signage in Venice.
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Board of Appeals
Ernest Bartly
University of Florida
Manatees
Venice
City Hall
Venice Bay
Mobile Home Park
Hatchett Creek
Editorial letter condemns anti gun bills as anti crime
Charles Shepard of Laurel argues against Florida bills S B 450 and H B 704 794 860 claiming they would disarm citizens and fail to curb crime. He cites Switzerland gun policy and Haynes v US to defend gun ownership and criticizes registration and penalties while urging tougher punishment for felons using guns.
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Switzerland
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U.S
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Charles Shepard Laurel
Readers Invited to Send Letters to the Editor
Community newspaper invites letters to the editor limited to 200 words. Signatures required with full address and phone number, no poetry or copyrighted material accepted. Letters may be shortened by editors to fit space and policy.
Vehicle inspections spark fear and faith in safety
The author argues Florida may abolish auto safety inspections. He defends the program as a detector of faulty brakes, misaligned lights, and bald tires, noting inspections employ over 1,000 people and fund the general tax base. Joe the inspector fears drivers will abandon repairs and tickets may rise.
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Florida
Joe
Vehicle Safety Inspection Association of Florida
Life After Death Debate by Yale Doctor Highlights Dying Experience
An SF Chronicle column cites Dr. Lewis Thom of Yale Medical School arguing that living is addictive and that death may be an acceptable part of life. He notes cardiac resuscitations often leave the dying unconcerned while observers feel distress, suggesting dying might be “an alright thing to do.” (Continued on page 5)
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Charles McCabe
Lewis
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