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Mayoral Privileges
There are few things that could be considered a privilege at 7:30 a.m. on a Monday morning, but last Monday I greeted the children at Epiphany Cathedral School, their principal and teachers and many parents.
It was my pleasure to read a proclamation honoring this school for being selected a Blue Ribbon Winning school, the only Catholic school in Sarasota County to be so honored. The proclamation also named this week Catholic Education Week in Venice.
Posted By Ed Martin at 10:01 PM in Category:
Inside VeniceFriday, 25
Those who know Guiliani best....
This column infrequently endorses candidates, but as a native New Yorker, familiar with such Guiliani antics as trying to cut off funding for the Brooklyn Museum of Art because he did not like an exhibit and ordering the busses to remove ads poking fun at him, (a judge reminded him of the law each time), I thought I would share the NY Times editorial which includes their view of him while endorsing John McCain.
My own choices remain a national security secret, but I like Bill Richardson for
Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the
NY Times.
Posted By Ed Martin at 9:35 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Wednesday, 16
Florida Mayors Oppose Tax Referendum, Jan 29
The proposed constitutional amendment will simply keep an inequitable system, making it worse. Most jurisdictions will have to cut services or increase fees. That has already begun.
WINK News reports Mayors' view.
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WINK NEWS.
Posted By ed martin at 8:53 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Monday, 14
"I go to Venice instead." (of downtown Sarasota.)
The writer of this letter, Jo Legg of Sarasota, writes about resitance from that city's downtown merchants to green spaces and amenities.
Her letter reinforces the point I have emphasized that Venice is a "brand" to be protected. She says, in part, "I go to Venice instead. It has plants, benches and no tall buildings."
Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the
Sarasota Herald Tribune.
Posted By ed martin at 9:25 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Sunday, 13
Two days in "Paradise"--Arts Version
What is your arts preference, figure paintings at the Venice Art Center, a lecture on Cole Porter's sophisticated lyrics at the Venice Library, or a "Variations" concert by a virtuoso pianist.
Yesterday afternoon, in a benefit for the Venice Opera Guild, world-renowned musician Dick Hyman gave an exceptional perfomance. It was Hyman's fourth concert on behalf of the Guild and was, in part, a tribute to the late Ilse Kern, former president of the Opera Guild and a leader in the broa
Posted By Ed Martin at 2:41 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Tom Tryon's Column on this Month's Tax Vote offers better choice.
Reforming taxes as suggested by former Senator John McKay offers a better way to reform taxation without creating huge problems for municipalities. (Click link below)
Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the
Sarasota Herald Tribune.
Posted By ed martin at 2:36 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Bob Vedder's Column on Fees Is On Target
Bob Vedder correctly raises the issue of whether it is in the public interest to increase fees dramatically for park and special event uses. (click on link below.)
This item on the council agenda was originally scheduled for discussion and decision last Tuesday. Working with the agenda committee I suggested a day for discussion with a vote at a separate meeting.
Citizen input at the meeting gave rise to new information, various council responses, staff input and a deci
Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the
Venice Gondolier Sun.
Posted By ed martin at 2:25 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Friday, 11
New Years Goals for Mayor
Guest opinion column outlining three goals for New Year.
Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the
Sarasota Herald Tribune.
Posted By Ed Martin at 9:51 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Tra Ponti Approval Opens New Era in Venice Government
The City Council approved developer Mike Miller's Tra Ponti project on a unanimous vote January 8. The project, originally proposed to include four 80 foot towers and a fifth 65 foot building was approved by the previous city council on the first of two necessary "readings," after reducing two of the buildings by ten feet.
The public during the election campaign repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with the high buildings which would loom over the E.Venice Avenue bridge between Tamp
Posted By ed martin at 9:42 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Friday, 4
Check out Chez Sylvie in Sarasota, Organic French and Great Music with top combo Kitt and Mike Moran
Happy New Year! Mike and I hope all of you have had a cool yule and a franticfirst.......We're back at Chez Sylvie on Wednesday nights. Starting at 7:00pm and finishing at 9:30. Sylvie would like to welcome you all back with a free glass of champagne at the door to celebrate the New Year with you..This Wednesday our pal and trumpet player Al Parker plans to jam with us. Hope you can make it. Health, Peace and Prosperity Kitt & Mike
The location: the shopping center at the corner of Clark and
Posted By Ed Martin at 8:14 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Wednesday, 2
Jazz Society brings Jim Wellen to Venice
Tenor Sax player, Jim Wellen, will head a quartet Sunday Jan. 6 at the Harmony House, Holiday Inn, in Venice. The Sarasota Jazz Society continues its highly professional and enjoyable series of concerts in Venice with the Jim Wellen Quartet. Wellen has a lush, warm sound on his tenor and has been warmly received in his Venice appearances.
The concert is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for the public and $4 for members of the Jazz Society.
Posted By ed martin at 8:10 PM in Category:
Jazz Corner
Why Can't We All Just Work Together?
Interested in the faith of Native American Seminoles, Mormons, Hindus, Muslims or Unitarians?
A Seminar on World Religions offered free to the public by the Venice Interfaith Community Organization (VICA) is highly interesting and a wonderful asset to our community, building understanding and good will in our community. Each program provides for audience questions and comments.
This year's series will begin Monday, January 7, 7 p.m. at the Unitarian-Universalist Con
Posted By Ed Martin at 8:04 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
