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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1980
Page
2
An editorial criticizes Venice officials for planning future city projects with mainly senior citizens. It urges involvement from residents in their 30s and 40s, notes forthcoming resignations and age gaps on council, and argues meeting times must change to include working people.
Louis Sinclair recalls a lifetime in journalism amid presidential campaigns from the era of railroad express stops to later air travel. He recalls Kennedy and Nixon crowds in Battle Creek, a lost Roosevelt stop in 1912, and a disdain for political parties while reporting.
Mike Murphy argues the abortion issue tests constitutional order and civic duty in the presidential campaign. He cites Cardinal Medeiros and notes religious leaders may speak on moral concerns while urging voters to consider broader constitutional principles beyond a single issue.
A reader responds to Geri Becker accusing a single game room of inviting drugs and vice. The writer argues one game room is not the core issue and contends broader social factors influence crime and behavior in the city.
A Venice writer recalls life in Florida and Venice during 1980, recounting a rare fishing attempt with friends Rob and Sandy, misadventures with shrimp and catfish, and a broader rant about crime, drug pushers, and aging communities. The piece contrasts church, schools, and game rooms with nostalgia for a quieter era while urging practical solutions.
Gulf Stream Land and Development Corp imposes seven month rental freezes for golfers and raises annual membership fees by about 30 percent at Jacaranda West Country Club Venice. Trail fees for private carts rise by over 60 percent while half-cart charges remain to cart owners. Policy changes take effect Oct 1 1980 prompting calls for consumer protection.
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