Editorial Future Shock in Venice Sparks Social Decline
An early 2000s editorial warns Venice faces cultural decay as local groups vanish. No YMCA remains after a failed drive, followed by dissolving services from Big Brothers/Big Sisters and United Way. Communities grow apathetic, ending with Venice dying.
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Big Brothers
Big Sisters
United Way
Venice
Suncoast Symphony
Venice Little Theatre
Happiness House
Loveland
School
Exceptional Industries
South County
Reminiscences of Wartime Breakfasts and Cereal Cravings
The writer recalls World War I era Columbus breakfasts with mush and scarce items like bacon and butter. He valued Kellogg corn flakes for box information, notes meals tied to rationing, and reflects on changing tastes and penny-powered shopping. He recalls coupons guiding sugar and butter purchases and a nostalgia for simpler, rationed meals.
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Kellogg's
Kellogg
Quotations on success truth and life from classic authors
A collage of famous quotes by Einstein St Jerome Ruskin Wilde Pindar and Goethe. Each line offers reflections on value wealth truth brilliance and ethics, inviting readers to consider what truly matters beyond achievement.
McDonald's Crew Helps Family Reach Virginia for Aid
On September 11 a man with two children ordered breakfast at South Venice McDonald's. Carol Mussone and other crew members pooled $58, contacted Trailways for tickets, and the ministerial association provided $50. Trailways approved $100 to send the family to relatives in Virginia for help.
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Carol Cohane
South Venice
McDonald's
Carol
Carol Mussone
T.A.R
Virginia
U.S. 41
Ft. Myers
McDonald’s
Trailways Bus Lines
Judy Williams
Area Ministerial Association
Trailways
Ed Wudorsky
Ocean City Sun Tanning Tourney Sparks Odd Awards
Venice firefighter Bob Fair forwarded a clipped out of state piece about Ocean City New Jersey hosting the First Annual Miscellaneous Sun Tannings tournament. Awards include Best Left Arm Tan Best T Shirt Tan and novelty categories with unique judging. The event was part of August activities led by local business and civic figures.
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Bob Fair
Venice
Ocean City
N.J
Martin Z. Mollusk
America
Venice Stripper Tale Prompts Townwide Debate
A Sun Coast Gondolier discussion surveys Venice residents on a male strip act in a retirement town. Officials logged few protests, no local ban exists, and police monitored parking lot crowds to maintain order. Reactions split, with many aging residents preferring traditional sensibilities while some women advocate equality. The act reportedly waned after opening night, suggesting limited sustained interest.
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Venice
America
City Hall
Welk
Letter to the Editor on Y pledge appeals and local doctors
Betty S Nolen of Venice laments slow medical pledges to fund community needs. She urges hundreds of Venice doctors to join four who have pledged and asks whether pledge time could be extended to cover the balance.
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Kemp
Venice
Betty S. Nolen
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Ron Williams
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