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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1982
Page
4
The piece argues Venice benefits from diversity and warns against hostility to change. It discusses a boarding house proposed at Westview Apartments for retirees over 55, noting Planning Commission approval then growing public outcry. It criticizes tying housing to income level and urges inclusion for all income groups.
A collection of reader letters discuss a broken retirement home project in Englewood by Tropical Builders Inc and critique postmaster conduct, council pay raises, and Venice Charter history. Authors reference local figures such as Col B H Walker and City officials, urging focus on community needs over dollars.
A frequent Venice visitor recalls a Friday visit to the Venice Post Office where a supervisor rudely directed him to a bank for change. He then asked a clerk who offered cheerful service, highlighting contrasting conduct among town staff.
Venice resident Dr. Robert C. Kane criticizes Mrs. May's letter on building a safe pier as a lure for public funds and questions whose moral standard should guide sex education in schools. He argues against prioritizing perceived sanctimony over practical needs for families and the elderly.
A reader challenges Michael Murphy's stance on sex education, arguing against 19th century views. They advocate school based information, access to contraception, and oppose parental suppression, noting teen pregnancies and STDs. The piece critiques double standards and stresses practical guidance over morality.
In a City Hall back room council members review amended solid waste rules as the one man truck pickup model nears its first year. Staff says savings targets are on track though drivers rush to finish routes. Debate centers on baggie use and debris cleanup when bags split.
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