Population boom drives call for long range planning in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties
An inspection of recent U.S. Census figures shows Sarasota County up 68 percent and Charlotte County up 114.5 percent in the last decade. Englewood on both sides of the county line grew dramatically with Englewood city up 119 percent and the Englewood Charlotte County side up 287 percent, signaling a need for coordinated regional planning among Sarasota, Charlotte, Venice, Englewood and North Port to prevent chaos.
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Venice Hospital Praised For Clean Efficient Care
A reader expresses appreciation for Venice Hospital highlighting its cleanliness efficiency and caring staff. The note mentions winter meetings at the Community Center and a free clinic held last Saturday, thanking the hospital for its extra efforts.
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Remembered Deasy and Cummings in fond editorial
The piece by Dorothy Lippstreuer on May 9 honors Father Thomas J. Deasy and Msgr. George Cummings. It recalls their welcoming grace and humanity and notes they will be missed by all who knew them.
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Tribute to Father Deasy Brightens Venice Readers
Carl and Betty Conover thank Dorothy Lippstreuer for a tribute to Father Deasy at Epiphany Church in Venice. Newcomers praise the priest and say the Gondolier feature was especially welcome. Letters are welcome but limited to 200 words and must include signature address and phone number.
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Venice Viking Cheerleading Clinic Receives Praise
Editor thanks the Gondolier for complete coverage of the Venice Viking Cheerleading Clinic and extends appreciation to Darlene Kowalczyk Maureen Madden Patti Madden Bobbi Drake Carol Miller and Diane Whelan for their help and cooperation.
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Floor lamps vanish from stores spark broad light rights debate
A Michigan reader laments the disappearance of floor lamps and challenges design trends he views as restricting consumer choice. He cites fashion cycles from flare pants to bell bottoms, asks readers to help locate floor lamps, and notes his phone number.
County zoning battles and regional planning get disputed attention
Observer notes frequent planning board conflicts slowing growth decisions in Manatee and Sarasota counties. A moratorium on zoning variation requests is proposed, while a regional Manasota Basin Board forms to coordinate water supply. County politics include road needs, lobbying ideas, and Beverly Clay’s high profile re election plans.
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