The Venice Gondolier Sun Editorials

In 1996, the state Legislature passed the Mangrove Trimming & Preservation Act in response to a century’s worth of destruction along the state’s coastline. The intent, as stated in the law, was to “protect and preserve mangrove resources valuable to … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Mar 5 2014 08:58AM

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Test everybody, not just because of age
Wed Mar 5 2014 08:58AM

Operating a motorized vehicle in most states is considered a privilege, not a guaranteed right simply based on being an American citizen. Loosely interpreted, that means you have to pay the government for the privilege of owning and operating a … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Mar 5 2014 08:56AM

Same Rules, Bicyclists. Bicyclists should have the same rights as automobile drivers. They should also observe and comply with the same rules. As one who most recently came within inches of being hit from behind on the Legacy Trail by … Find out how to read more online.

Sun Mar 2 2014 06:04PM

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Natural conflicts arise in deed-restricted neighborhoods
Sun Mar 2 2014 06:04PM

Three-year-old Selena Milette-Carbonneau is a strawberry-blond with Shirley Temple curls and a bright smile. Cute as a button. So why has she been the focus of such anger in the Cypress Falls development in North Port? Why did so many … Find out how to read more online.

Sun Mar 2 2014 06:04PM

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Tax extension: ‘Yes,’ but with reservations
Wed Feb 26 2014 11:34AM

As in past elections, our editorial board split this year over the question of extending the special 1-mill property tax for the Sarasota County School District. The timing of the vote, high pay scales and the lack of conclusive linkage … Find out how to read more online.

Some great country music is coming our way
Wed Feb 26 2014 11:34AM

It’s coming to our area on March 22, it’s happening over at the Arcadia Rodeo Arena and it is going to be a great event. Our parent company, Suncoast Media Group, is putting on a country music showcase and we … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Feb 26 2014 11:32AM

Take a Test. All elected candidates should have to take a test on the Constitution because they obviously don’t know what it means. Good Slogan. I agree with the recommendation of Paradise on the Gulf as a new slogan for … Find out how to read more online.

Mentally ill do not belong in our jails
Sat Feb 22 2014 08:00AM

In 2002, Florida began to close mental treatment facilities across the state, including G. Pierce Wood Memorial Hospital in Arcadia. That treatment center, with 94 buildings that still stand on 1,200 acres, sits empty after several ideas on how best to utilize … Find out how to read more online.

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Wed Feb 19 2014 09:28AM

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Wed Feb 19 2014 09:26AM

When to Complain. To all you rich folks on the Gulf living in mansions complaining about the soil in front of your palaces, you should have been complaining about the storm drainage being dumped into the Gulf. Animals & Hate. … Find out how to read more online.

Medical marijuana more than meets the eye
Wed Feb 19 2014 09:26AM

In November, voters will consider legalizing marijuana in the state of Florida for medicinal purposes. Organizers easily gathered the signatures needed to get the issue on the ballot, and various polls suggest there may be enough public support to pass … Find out how to read more online.

Sometimes it’s better not to report all the news
Tue Feb 18 2014 10:47AM

When a 13-year-old boy wins a big award, everyone expects the local paper to print his name and picture. What about when a 13-year-old boy slashes someone with a knife and is arrested for attempted murder? No one can argue … Find out how to read more online.

Tue Feb 18 2014 10:47AM

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Tue Feb 18 2014 10:47AM

Thank you to the community for its support. Editor: Lake Venice Women’s Golf Association and Susan G. Komen Foundation would like to thank the Venice community for its support of our Rally for the Cure on Jan. 29. The business donors, … Find out how to read more online.

Liking a lie won’t make it true
Tue Feb 18 2014 10:47AM

The Internet is a limitless source of information, and some of it is even true. Unfortunately, a lot of it isn’t, and even more unfortunately, that doesn’t stop many people from forwarding it in emails or posting it on social … Find out how to read more online.

More money for education is good but look deeper
Wed Feb 12 2014 09:20AM

Gov. Rick Scott is opening the state’s wallet in an election year and it is much appreciated by those who will benefit most — and in most cases that means children. Recently, we gave kudos to the governor for stuffing … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Feb 12 2014 09:20AM

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Earth’s photo from Mars got me thinking
Wed Feb 12 2014 09:20AM

Does anyone besides me find it strange to look at pictures of our planet taken from a craft that is running around on the planet Mars? It just feels like a new era is dawning right before our eyes and … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Feb 12 2014 09:18AM

One Step At A Time. I am calling about the solution of the problem of dumping stormwater that is laden with bacteria on our beach. It is my understanding that we have been dumping waste on our beach for more … Find out how to read more online.

Mon Feb 10 2014 11:42AM

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Kudos to CVS for quitting sales of cigarettes
Mon Feb 10 2014 11:40AM

Drugstores are where we go to feel better. Whether it is a national chain or a mom and pop operation, people have always sought relief from their misery by going there for prescription medicines, cough syrup, aspirin and all kinds … Find out how to read more online.

Mon Feb 10 2014 11:38AM

City Name. I hear there’s a plan to attach a phrase to define Venice. Too bad we can’t call us the Circus City thanks to those who are doing everything they can to erase our last visual reminder of the … Find out how to read more online.

I’m confused. What holiday is it, anyway?
Mon Feb 10 2014 11:38AM

Have you ever noticed that a lot of stores today appear to be confused as to what the next holiday might be? Many, though not all, had Christmas decorations combined with varied displays that depict other holidays. For example, recently … Find out how to read more online.

Shift in services to South County will continue
Wed Feb 5 2014 05:44PM

Thirty years ago — when the city of North Port was still remote, when Englewood was a sleepier village and Venice was expanding from the island — the center of gravity in Sarasota County was closer to the city of … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Feb 5 2014 05:42PM

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Wed Feb 5 2014 05:42PM

Fix ’Em. I have a wonderful suggestion. Next year, please route in the Bicycle Marathon over Jacaranda Avenue from Venice Avenue to Center Road and back seven times. Then over Capri Isles Boulevard. back and forth seven times; and by … Find out how to read more online.

We were angry until we heard his words
Wed Feb 5 2014 05:42PM

As a society, we are often pressed with the burdens of how to deal with tragedies that affect the entire community that we share. Then there are those times when an entire nation responds to the shock of an incident. … Find out how to read more online.

City Council opens the door to temptation
Sat Feb 1 2014 08:00AM

Good people can make what they believe is a good decision, not realizing that what seems prudent to them is a temptation for others. This happened recently when the Venice City Council voted to allow city workshops to be held … Find out how to read more online.

Optimism swells as construction industry rebounds
Wed Jan 29 2014 09:52AM

Maryann Mize was brimming with excitement at a recent Sun Roundtable discussion on the construction industry. Mize, senior vice president of residential lending for Charlotte State Bank and Trust, was literally bouncing up and down in her seat, telling anyone … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Jan 29 2014 09:52AM

More Traffic Circles, Please. I have been traveling around the Jacaranda roundabout every day since its opening two and one-half years ago, and I must say, I really like it. Most of the time, traffic flows easily. The few accidents … Find out how to read more online.

We gathered, we laughed, we honored
Wed Jan 29 2014 09:52AM

There was a gathering of business people and their guests this past Saturday evening to celebrate our reader’s choices for the Best of Venice 2013. We decided last year to have an event to award and celebrate the businesses you … Find out how to read more online.

Let’s leap, from Supreme Court to hackers
Wed Jan 22 2014 08:00AM

On Feb. 2, we will watch a football game and get a gauge on the remainder of the winter from a groundhog. More than likely, not too many people outside the legal world will remember that the Supreme Court convened … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Jan 22 2014 08:00AM

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Wed Jan 22 2014 08:00AM

Dog Problems. Dogs are only off limit at a few places. Owners do not completely pick up after their dogs and when they walk their dogs at night, they don’t pick up at all. More recently, it’s the downtown Farmers … Find out how to read more online.

Warning shot law another step in wrong direction
Wed Jan 15 2014 09:58AM

Pretty soon, Florida could be a haven for duelists who want to settle their differences. That’s the path our lawmakers are taking as they prepare legislation to make it legal to draw a gun and fire a warning shot. Already, … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Jan 15 2014 09:56AM

Bah-humbug Experience. I had a bah-humbug experience shopping on Venice Avenue. I spent the day after Christmas shopping for birthday gifts, stopped to have an unexpected lunch with friends and then shopping. Had a wonderful afternoon. Spent over $200 on … Find out how to read more online.

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