A federal judge rules in favor of restoration of felons’ voting rights — before another election cycle. One way or another, it appears Florida’s systematic denial of voting rights to felons may soon be ended. The sooner the better for … Find out how to read more online.

I’ve been sharing the effects of international trade disputes on newspapers and their customers. Our customers have strong opinions. Here’s just a few about President Trump’s decision to engage in a trade war with Canada over paper and lumber pricing. … Find out how to read more online.

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Is there such a thing as governmental relations counseling? If so, the Venice City Council and the Sarasota County Commission need a referral ASAP. The two boards held a joint meeting in February that seemed to warm up a relationship … Find out how to read more online.

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Eating Tide pods and snorting condoms? What in the name of, oh, intelligence is wrong with today’s teenagers? It seems these kids are all doing this to be a big sensation on Facebook or YouTube. Have you nothing better to … Find out how to read more online.

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For a place known as a swamp, Florida can often be more like a desert. That time is “dry” season, which occurs in the late winter and early spring. Sub-tropical Florida has a wet (or wetter) season, which generally coincides … Find out how to read more online.

I recently met a big-wig who said to me, “Just call me Jimmy.” His Dad is Big Jimmy. His son is Jimmy Theo. His nephew is Little Jimmy. He is Baby Jimmy. That’s my kind of family. Our Jimmy grew … Find out how to read more online.

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Before the earliest settlers arrived in what is today known as Venice, fossilized shark teeth littered area beaches — millions of teeth. As more and more people arrived, it was only a matter of time before the area became known … Find out how to read more online.

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Given the recent spate of local arrests on child porn charges, it was welcome news to learn Monday that the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has upgraded its sexual offenders and predators search website. The site — Offender.FDLE.State.FL.US — … Find out how to read more online.

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The dumbing down and fattening up of America — yes, I know this is a strange lead-in. But, if you think about it, and really look around, you will see what I mean. No, I’m not going the political route … Find out how to read more online.

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The cars and travel trailers are northbound again. Easter has past, the Major League baseball season has begun and, in Ohio, Michigan, New York and Massachusetts, the weather is breaking for the better. If nothing else, the snow isn’t sticking … Find out how to read more online.

I’ve shared with our readers the effect of the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on imported Canadian lumber and newsprint. Another round of tariffs and duties were recently announced. The cost of newsprint from our supplier is now up … Find out how to read more online.

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