Protecting Caspersen Beach by building dune walkways
Our view praises Sarasota County for constructing five wooden walkways over Caspersen Beach dunes and a handicapped ramp with a running platform. The plan mirrors North Jetty Park structures and emphasizes dune preservation, vegetation protection, and responsible private ownership to safeguard sawgrass and sea oats.
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Sarasota County
Caspersen Beach
Manasota Key
County Parks and Recreation Department
North Jetty Park
Casey Key
Bob Conn
Readers urged to keep letters under 200 words
The notice invites letters to the editor limited to 200 words, requiring signatures and full contact details. It specifies that unsigned or incomplete submissions will not be considered and provides the mailing address P O Box 1028, Venice, FL 33595 for submissions.
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P.O. Box
Venice
No Incorporation for Nokomis Sparks Local Debate
Readers clash with editor over Planned Parenthood coverage and council salary votes. Letters from George Wayne Nokomis Millie Diller and Denton Grant critique growth limits, incorporation plans, and U.N. housing policy. They urge civic input on Nokomis and Venice expansion amid fears of bureaucracy and economic stagnation.
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Denton Grant
Ruth May
Finn Casperson
United Nations
United States of America
U.N
U.S
Venice to vote on salary increase for city officials
City staff awaits final public hearing on the proposed expense allowance raise set to take effect Oct. 1, 1982. Citizens may submit letters or attend the Sept. 13 meeting at 5 01 p m to express views. The correction notes Mayor Proctor opposed the measure and Councilman Atz was on vacation.
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Lucy Hall
Atz
Venice
William Gibson
John Kalajian
Kenneth Rostock
Edwin Taylor
George Wayne Venice
Ray Porter
Frank Proctor
Eugene Atz
Capri Isles Faces Baymont Rental Development Vote
A City Council vote allows Baymont Corp to build a low income rental project in Capri Isles citing lack of zoning barriers and potential lawsuits. Residents oppose the plan arguing it alters the enclave’s country club atmosphere and petitions from over 200 locals were silenced at the meeting.
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Baymont Corp
Capri Isles
Paymont
Mhe
Jacaranda Plaza
Interval Ownership
Balloons and Blame in a Turbulent Economy Amid Political Jousting
A columnist links stock swings and ballooning market optimism to an election year, citing tax policy and Fed rates. Unemployment rises as Exxon stations close, citrus subsidies persist, and European steel floods U.S. ports, with his son blaming corporate and union behavior for America's imports and market woes.
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Outer Space
Tip O'Neill
Fed
Voeckler
Exxon
Brazil
U.S
D.C
Do Nothing Vacations A Guide To Cheap Summer Rest
A humorous guide urging carefree summer downtime on a tight budget. Emphasizes a totally sedentary week, solo or with a partner, avoiding chores and children, and using cheap eateries for sustenance. Contains tongue in cheek tips and a tease for continuation on page 23.
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Barry McCarthy
Murph
Planned Parenthood
Nokomis
Caspersen
Miami
Rieth
Mr. Place
Millie Diller Nokomis
Sun Coast Gondolier
South County
Sun Coast Media Group, Inc
Miami Ave
Florida Press Service
Tallahassee
Derek Dunn-Rankin
Don Moore
Rod Vetter
Sam Dillon
Robert A. Vedder
Lang Capasso
Edward Faile Jr
Dorothy Lippstreuer
Jim Beans
David Martin
Helen Hastings
Ramon Porter
Jim Gouvellis
Paul Schmidt
Linda Roman
David Dunn-Rankin
Florida
Memos
Mike Murphy
America
Toyota
Datsun
Sony’s
Far East
Decidedly Denison
Norah Denison Scanlan
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