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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1982
Page
4
Florida readers see the Barrier Islands Resources Act as a fiscal measure that cuts subsidies for roads sewers and bridges on barrier islands. The piece argues this helps conservation while noting limited local impact and praising federal action as a money saver.
The notice requests letters be limited to 200 words or editors may shorten them. It states poetry or copyrighted material is not accepted. All letters must be signed and include a complete address and phone number with the address provided as Letters to the Editor, P O Box 1028, Venice Florida 33595.
A Venice reader lauds city manager Dale Rieth and councilman Les Wilmott for truth about Venice Beach. They challenge fellow councilmen who claim residents do not use the public beach and urge forming a Save Our Beach association to protect Venice Beach from high rise development.
Editorial blasts Sarasota County commissioners for voting to reconsider the Hallcraft development petition without a public hearing after denying it twice. The piece accuses the action of contempt for citizens and labels the “lame-duck” motion harmful to public interest and credibility.
A Golden Beach resident rebuts Frank Proctor over Taddie project inconveniences. The letter cites driveway access cuts, TV and phone outages, water pump failures, and dirt disturbances, arguing enclave residents deserve consideration in city improvements. The writer opposes a growing City vs. Enclave clash.
The writer laments the outlawing of roadside vendors, praising their honest produce and affordable prices. They recall purchases of avocados melons tomatoes and corn and express regret that seasonal sellers are disappearing from the community.
A reader replies to a letter in the Sun Coast Gondolier from October 23 1982. The message quotes Sarasota County officials and district provisions on governing body control and fund use for the South Venice Road and Bridge district.
Dr Douglas R Murphy M D F A C S departs from a regional medical group, concluding his long tenure amid organizational realignment and patient care restructuring in the area.
A columnist muses on local fame linking Burt Reynolds Prince Andrew and Loni to Venetian gardens. The piece names Len Watters Early Wynn Tyrone Power sister and Dan Rowan among neighbors and urges more “famous people” copy from area residents.
The piece chronicles a feud among McDonald’s Burger King and Wendy’s. Burger King sparked a campaign claiming superior broiled burgers while McDonald’s countered with a claim that BK steams and reheats meat. A controversial BK ad features a young girl promoting the real McCoy.
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