South County taxes seek fair mass transit serving Venice Englewood
A Sarasota County editorial argues for equal mass transportation in South County, noting current routes exclude Englewood and North Port. It contends residents should receive service as the metropolitan area, highlighting travel distances and a $153000 two year cost, urging inclusion in transit plans.
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Sarasota County
South County
Cities Transit
Venice
Englewood
North Port
Sarasota
Letters to the Editor on water dangers and cancer risk
A reader urges focus on chemical contaminants in drinking water beyond microbial safety. Citing 300 postwar compounds and 39 pesticides in use, the letter notes cancer links and warns cumulative 20 to 30 year exposure may harm many. County officials claim commitment to pure safe water and ample supply.
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America
Board of County Commissioners
Venice Chamber Defends I 75 Study Delays
The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce asks for time to interpret a May 1 article misrepresenting its I 75 impact study. Led by James Sicks the I 75 Council formed a committee in 1978 to educate the business community on highway effects. Results of the study remain forthcoming.
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Venice Area
VFW Post Home Could Aid Edgewood Gardens in Venice
Reader asks John Vickers to help Edgewood Gardens residents with median strip destruction behind the VFW Post Home at East Venice and Country Club Avenues. He urges Parks manager Larry Heath to install loading zones and no parking or crossing signs to protect adjacent property values.
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John Vickers
VFW
Edgewood Gardens
Venice
Larry) Heath
East Venice
Country Club
Heath
Anti-litter help praised by civic group in Sun Coast Times
The Sun Coast Times April 29 edition features praise for public messaging that promotes keeping Venice streets and parks clean. Civic Beautification Committee Chairman Robert H. Stofer thanks timely notices that raise awareness and curb litter.
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Venice
Sun Coast Times
Robert H. Stofer
Isolationitis in Letters to the Editor
A reader lampoons the letters page as a disease called isolationitis. Early cases show road blocks and traffic as symptoms, while long-term residents voice zoning and growth concerns. Cure lies in regulated development and outreach by city and county officials.
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U.S. 41
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