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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1980
Page
2
A reflective column urges broadening city politics beyond retirees in Venice. The author debunks myths that council work is full-time and requires long-term attendance, advocating for fresh nonretired voices in the December election. Four retirees currently seek seats, but the piece argues for four additional nonretired candidates to balance the chamber.
The Venice Sun Coast Gondolier columnist urges a balance of ages in city leadership. He notes many officials are seniors and argues younger residents should run to shape a future with growth, lively communities, and opportunities for their children.
A humorous essay recalls reading a doughnut ingredient list and finds a satire of modern complexity. The narrator muses on nefarious life, politics, and media while noting ingredients and packaging claims in a playful critique.
Bruce Wingate argues that Lake Venice Golf Course should be run as a public municipal facility. He cites weeded fairways and poor treatment of visitors and urges candidates for mayor and council to back municipal operation to prevent county takeover.
In a letter to the editor Edward C. Krebs Jr says the County Commissioners should halt the SCAT expansion for Venice, arguing fare receipts cover little of costs and subsidies could bring burdensome conditions, calling the project a terminal case. He urges ending the venture or at least stopping further entries.
Mrs. R Mahnke highlights repeated failures by General Telephone of Florida to install and repair service for elderly residents in Venice Isle and Venice Gardens. She details missed October 3 1980 appointments, engineering delays, unhelpful staff, and requests temporary line service or trouble shooters for emergencies.
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