Viewpoint warns Venice unprepared for major hurricane
The piece argues Venice Florida faces serious evacuation and sheltering challenges in a high end storm. It cites city manager Dale Rieth and National Hurricane Center director Neal Frank, noting warnings, traffic chaos, and potential 10 to 23 foot tidal surges with limited safe escape routes and shelters. The editors urge acknowledgment of the risk as hurricane season nears.
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Dale Rieth
Venice
Florida
Coast Line
Neal Frank
National Hurricane Center
Miami
Rieth
Mississippi
Louisiana Gulf Coast
Controversy Over Manatees and Venice Hospital Debate
A hostile letter critiques environmentalists and septic policies while accusing Venice Hospital of delaying a new hospital. It mocks mayor Proctor's push for sewer projects, claims overreach and higher taxes, and warns of costly cleanup before elections.
Eyesore Building Reborn Through City Bond Plan
The former Kentucky Military Institute cadet building, vacant for years, was purchased by Ramar Corporation. Renovation halted by high interest. city and bonding company explore financing to complete upgrades, hoping Venice residents welcome the improved property.
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Kentucky Military Institute
Ramar Corporation
Venice
Venice hospital seeks further state hearing delaying Englewood project
Shocked readers report Venice Hospital plans another Tallahassee hearing delaying Englewood’s long needed hospital. Four hearings so far have stalled the project, while Fawcett Memorial Hospital has been awarded a certificate of need to proceed.
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Venice Hospital
Fawcett Memorial
Greater Englewood
Venice
Tallahassee
Englewood
Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Letters to the Editor Guidelines
Community notice states letters are welcome but must stay under 200 words or editors may shorten them. Signatures are required, and writers must include a full address and phone number. Address submissions to Letters to the Editor, P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595.
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Venice
Southern Media Sales, Inc
East
Miami Ave
Sun Coast Gondolier
Miami
Thanking Venice Post Office for Great Service
Dorsey Tischler of Venice expresses gratitude to the Venice Post Office for consistently gracious service over 23 years, noting staff remain kind even under stress while serving the public.
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Venice
Dorsey Tischler
Low Mood Reaches Back To 1938 In Unemployment Debate
A columnist compares April unemployment at 9.4 percent or 10.3 million jobless to 1938, criticizing White House media coverage and the Reagan era rhetoric. He questions bipartisanship, notes horseback imagery, and warns of growing hardship as the economy stalls.
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Ann Landers
Land of Plenty
White House
Virginia
Hollywood
Baker, Meese and Company
Seattle
Roosevelt
Changing the rules for El Jobean stewardess contest
The columnist announces a rule change expanding the stewardess entry age beyond 93 after numerous appeals from older entrants including a grandmother and a three week old baby. He plans reader voting to select winners and teases publishing candidate photos.
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el Jobean Air Lines
el Jobean Airlines
Tonya Carr
Tonya
Dana Carr
Air Trek
Carrs
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