The Venice Gondolier Sun Editorials

We understand why Venice City Council members decided to stop sitting as nonvoting members on city advisory boards. But you have to love the irony of trying to prevent Sunshine Law violations by taking someone off a board on which … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Apr 16 2014 09:10AM

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Regulate yard sales? Oh, please
Wed Apr 16 2014 09:10AM

Apparently there is a growing concern over the number of yard sales people are having in our fair city. In fact, I am hearing that this very issue is under review by council and could end up becoming an ordinance … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Apr 16 2014 09:06AM

Editor’s Note: We have received a few phone calls from people saying we got their words wrong in their Let ’em Have It calls. Please make sure to speak slowly and clearly when you call in. There are some calls … Find out how to read more online.

Revised Tra Ponti proposal merits close look
Sun Apr 13 2014 01:10PM

Nearly seven years ago, the economic downturn that became the Great Recession killed Mike Miller’s Tra Ponti at the Waterfront project. Now, another developer is trying to put the land between the Venice Avenue Bridge and East Tampa Avenue to … Find out how to read more online.

Sun Apr 13 2014 01:10PM

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Thanks, Sarasota County for your trust, support
Sun Apr 13 2014 01:08PM

Over the past few years, Sarasota County Schools have enjoyed considerable success despite debilitating budget reductions. We are one of five districts in Florida to have earned an “A” grade in 2013, and we are ranked third in the state … Find out how to read more online.

Sun Apr 13 2014 01:08PM

Editor’s Note: We have received a few phone calls from people saying we got their words wrong in their Let ’Em Have It calls. Please make sure to speak slowly and clearly when you call in. There are some calls … Find out how to read more online.

Enough time. Let’s solve issue of Myakka flooding
Wed Apr 9 2014 09:02AM

It was way back in 2008 when Earthjustice won an appeal in a case that dealt with flooding of the Crowley Museum and Nature Center’s property and the Flatford Swamp along the upper Myakka River. The flooding occurred when vegetable … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Apr 9 2014 09:02AM

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Tell us, who makes your company great?
Wed Apr 9 2014 09:02AM

Audience engagement is a term used often around our office here on East Venice Avenue. It’s a great thing for us when one of our editorial stories drives phone calls, letters and “Let Em Have It” responses. It’s a perfect … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Apr 9 2014 09:00AM

Too late. It’s too bad the Gondolier Sun printed the articles about the sustainable home tour as well as Field and Stream at Lemon Bay Conservatory in Saturday’s paper, which was the day of the events, rather than in Wednesday’s … Find out how to read more online.

House fails us on bill to limit smoking
Sun Apr 6 2014 01:24PM

An attempt by the Legislature to pass a bill this year to give local governments the authority to ban smoking on public playgrounds was not the law we had hoped for — but one we supported. As outlined in an … Find out how to read more online.

These two have all the world’s problems solved
Sun Apr 6 2014 01:22PM

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Sun Apr 6 2014 01:22PM

On a Jag. I’m tired of doctors complaining that their medical statements are too old. A doctor gave me a test in her office. I was then given an appointment to get the results on another date. The thing is, … Find out how to read more online.

We are still investing in newspapers
Sun Apr 6 2014 01:22PM

We purchased the Sebring News Sun newspaper Tuesday. I’d like to take this opportunity to address all of our employees, news correspondents and delivery partners on why we made this acquisition. Readers and advertisers are welcome to follow along. We … Find out how to read more online.

Kids, want to earn more? Go to college
Wed Apr 2 2014 08:00AM

In the midst of debate over minimum wage hikes, tax cuts and income disparity comes another study that highlights a major determinant of earning power: education. The Pew Research Center study, “The Rising Cost of Not Going to College,” analyzes … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Apr 2 2014 08:00AM

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Medical marijuana? Let’s listen to reason
Wed Apr 2 2014 08:00AM

There is a movement out there to amend the Florida State Constitution to allow marijuana to be used for medicinal purposes across our fine state. Recently, I was lucky enough to observe a panel of people talk about the pros … Find out how to read more online.

Sun Mar 30 2014 11:34AM

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Despite roadblocks, ACA off to a solid start
Sun Mar 30 2014 11:34AM

From the very start, the Affordable Care Act has been under fire. Nowhere have the potshots been more concentrated than from the Republican party where predictions of failure — heightened when computer glitches sabotaged the initial rollout — have dogged … Find out how to read more online.

Sun Mar 30 2014 11:34AM

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Sun Mar 30 2014 11:34AM

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Hospitals ain’t what they used to be
Sun Mar 30 2014 11:34AM

I recently had the opportunity to visit a hospital. My wife required some “tune-up” things to be done. So, on the designated morning, I dutifully delivered her to the requested department to start what turned out to be a very … Find out how to read more online.

‘Stand ground law’ overhaul is long overdue
Thu Mar 27 2014 08:00AM

A rare bipartisan effort was on display in the Florida Legislature recently as lawmakers tweaked the controversial 2005 Stand Your Ground law. If the proposed bill ends up on the governor’s desk as written, it will go a long way … Find out how to read more online.

Thu Mar 27 2014 08:00AM

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Thu Mar 27 2014 08:00AM

No. The moustache on Obama is going too far. It borders on slander and it’s disrespectful to the office. No to Legalizing Pot. I’m very much opposed to the legalization of medical marijuana. It’s the first step down a slippery … Find out how to read more online.

Know a great business person? Nominate them
Thu Mar 27 2014 08:00AM

Well, hello there. If you were looking for Tim’s weekly column, you have come to the right place. Instead of Tim, you get me this week. We were able convince Tim to take some vacation time and go visit his … Find out how to read more online.

Chalk Fest can be a great boost for South County
Mon Mar 24 2014 09:26AM

If you’ve been to the Sarasota Chalk Festival once, chances are excellent you’ve been twice. Once lured, forever hooked. It’s that much fun. It’s that interesting. And that’s why we’d recommend that Venice city officials, local nonprofits and, frankly, any … Find out how to read more online.

Mon Mar 24 2014 09:26AM

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This is how I got ‘de-iced’ in D.C.
Mon Mar 24 2014 09:18AM

In the pool, I hear innumerable variations on the tales we retirees tell each other about life here in our humble condo paradise. We wish we weren’t so achy. We certainly don’t miss the cold! We’re happy not to be … Find out how to read more online.

Tue Mar 25 2014 02:23PM

Truth about the Moustache. About the moustache on the Obama photo and all the responses that were in this week’s column. I saw the group a week or two ago by the post office in Osprey and I went over … Find out how to read more online.

Suing somebody asking for public records? Really?
Wed Mar 19 2014 09:02AM

Given that this is Sunshine Week — the time set aside each year to highlight the importance of public access to the inner workings of local government — it seems ironic the city of North Port has chosen to step … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Mar 19 2014 09:02AM

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Tell me again why we can’t find a plane
Wed Mar 19 2014 09:02AM

Every now and then something in the world happens that just makes you go “hmmm.” In our world today, it’s a missing airplane. It’s hard to fathom that in this wonderful age of technology, a fully loaded passenger airplane can … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Mar 19 2014 09:00AM

Obama Moustache. In regard to the picture of Obama with the mustache: If I were a Republican, I’d say “Heil,” but I’m a Democrat who has respect for the president of the United States so I say this is not … Find out how to read more online.

School District support reaches all schools
Sun Mar 16 2014 08:36PM

By now, most informed citizens know that Sarasota County voters have the opportunity to extend a property tax millage rate this month that supports our public schools. Early voting runs March 10–22 and day-of voting occurs on March 25 to decide … Find out how to read more online.

Arming teachers will not make our children safer
Sun Mar 16 2014 08:36PM

As if Florida hasn’t already done enough to build a Wild Wild West reputation — Trayvon Martin and the infamous Movie Theater-Popcorn incident — a new measure moving through the Legislature would certainly bolster it. A Senate committee last week … Find out how to read more online.

Sun Mar 16 2014 08:34PM

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Sun Mar 16 2014 08:34PM

Yes. Should marijuana be legalized? Yes, I think it should. TV Guide. I didn’t get my Saturday TV Guide. Has anyone else complained? Editor’s Note: The TV supplement that appears in the Saturday edition of the Venice Gondolier Sun costs … Find out how to read more online.

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