Florida Voter Faces Casino Debate and Confusion
In a reflective column MIKE MURPHY weighs Proposition 9 restricting casino gambling to a 21 mile Gold Coast strip versus broader plans. He weighs tourism, jobs, crime, and family impact, noting Mafia interests, Florida demographics, and the voter decision in November.
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Nevada
Jersey
Magic Kingdom
Miami
Florida
Bigs
Tampa
Gofers
Orlando
Harlan Blackburn
Disney Town
Bird Key
Golden Agers Ball Suggested by Venice Columnist
A Venice columnist urges the city to honor seniors with a yearly Golden Ball crowning a 65 plus queen. He cites active older residents, dancing, cycling talent, and the idea of a senior festival to boost community spirit and winter entertainment.
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Venice Area
Venice
Letters to the Editor Says tourists boon not bane
A Venice Florida reader asserts tourists are a boon to the local economy noting visitors are sophisticated travel consumers who choose to spend time and money in Sarasota County. He argues tourism reduces welfare burdens, boosts revenue, and supports services while acknowledging crowded streets during peak season.
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Florida
Venice
West Coast
U.S. 41
Busch Gardens
Miami
Sarasota County
St. Petersburg
Upward Property Reappraisal Hurts Those Least Able to Pay
The report notes fixed homestead exemptions fail to offset rising values. Examples show retirees in Nokomis, Venice and Golden Beach facing large tax hikes as assessed values surge. Proposals to adjust exemptions exist, with more ideas expected at the upcoming legislative session.
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Nokomis
Quips and Quirks from Across the Nation
A collection of witticisms and anecdotes from various sources. Humor ranges from misapplied anger and memory lapses to ironic observations on divorce guns and lighting plants. The excerpts include quips from F D VanAmburger Gilbert Highet Armand Salacron and others in lighthearted style.
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Armand Salacron
Yule chairman seeks volunteer handymen for festival
City Hall calls for retired carpenters engineers and handymen to aid a Civic Christmas Festival on West Venice Avenue. The steering committee includes 15 lay members from five Venice-area Christian churches and invites more volunteers to provide equal time for Christ this Christmas season. Contact Gene Caffrey at City Hall 485 8311 or home 485 8020.
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Venice Avenue
City Hall
Venice
Christ
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