Big spending in local and congressional races discussed
The piece argues politics is a big business, citing county commission races where Beverly Stackler spent about 88 thousand dollars and Jim Greenwald 48 thousand, and congressional contenders Connie Mack and Ted Ewing whose spending neared 360 thousand and 145 thousand respectively. It notes high costs per vote and calls for a better funding approach.
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County Commission
Beverly Stackler
Commission
Stackler
Jim Greenwald
Bryant Meeks
Jean McElmurray
Connie Mack
Ted Ewing
Mack
Ewing
Readers urged to keep letters under two hundred words
Citizens are asked to limit correspondence to 200 words or fewer to ease editorial prep. Letters must be signed and include a full address and phone number. The policy lists P O Box 1028 Venice Florida 33595 as the mailing address for submissions.
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P.O. Box
Venice
Water ethics and county water rights in the MacArthur tract debate
A reader questions the $30 million bond for the MacArthur tract and potential $90 million repayment, urging consideration of water rights, covenants, local needs, and alternative sources. The letter suggests negotiated land use, water from deep wells, and exploring Myakka State Park use before committing large public funds.
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McElmurray
MacArthur
Venice
MacArthur Tract
Englewood Water District
Longboat Key
Laurel
Florida
Myakka State Park
Venice BMX Tracks On The Line Seek Community Help
In a letter from Roy W. Hill Venice BMX urges local parents officials and volunteers to sustain the Wellfield Complex track begun Aug 15 1982. The appeal asks for meeting attendance track officiating and youth help to prevent a short history while fund raising continues and a Sept 28 meeting at Sambo’s Venice By-Pass is announced with contact number 493-6112.
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Wellfield Complex
Venice
Sambo’s
Roy W. Hill
Denison's Half-Dozen Best Funniest Comics Pick
A nostalgic look at Sunday comics from 1982 noting enduring titles like Dennis the Menace and Peanuts. The piece highlights how comics evolved beyond-childrens fare and lists six favorites including The Wizard of Id Tiger Peanuts Shoe Dennis the Menace and Small Society with remarks on each.
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Dennis the Menace
Steve Canyon
Mary Worth
Donkey Kong
Prince Valiant
Millie
Blondie
Peanuts
Garfield
Doonesbury
B.C
Juliet Jones
Rex Morgan
M.D
T.V
General Hospital
Annie
Denison
Snoopy
Shoe
Henry
Council OKs concept for Venice Hotel restoration
City Council discussed a $3 million plus plan to restore the crumbling Venice Hotel and finance it with industrial development bonds. Developers plan 83 elderly apartments with affordable leases, landscaped grounds, and a fountain lighted with colors, reviving a local landmark.
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Venice
Our
P.R
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