St. Pete Times likes supermajority concept.
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Posted By Bill Earl at 11:27 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Generous Sponsors of Jazz Festival Reach 15
In addition to the Gulf Coast Foundation of Venice and others mentioned in the first announcement, here are other public-spirited sponsors.
1. BELLA LUNA CAFÉ OF VENICE—GOURMET COFFEE AND MORE.
2. BRESLER’S ICE CREAM & YOGURT SHOP
3. CAFÉ MANGIAFICO—GOURMET GELATO—MIAMI AVE.
4. CAPTAIN’S LANDING—FINE MEN’S APPAREL. DOWNTOWN VENICE
5. THE CROW’S NEST—RESTAURANT & TAVERN
6. CARIBBEAN SNO-BALL CO. VENICE BEACH PAVILLION
7. “ED MARTIN” www.insideveniceflorida.com
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Posted By ed at 1:35 PM in Category:
Jazz Corner
Jazz Festival Sponsor List Reaches 15
If you or your business are interested in sponsoring at $100, call Mike Dowd at 941-4412-5229. Click on the Jazz Corner for the sponsors bringing the City this fine new entertainment.
Posted By ed martin at 1:31 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Free Jazz Concert September 29: Venice Jazz Festival Set
The “Venice Jazz Festival” sponsored by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, the Gulf Coast Foundation of Venice, Venice Mainstreet, Inside Venice and other local individuals and businesses, will begin with a free concert at the Gazebo in Centennial Park, Saturday, September 29th between 2 and 4 p.m and continue with concerts every first Sunday afternoon at the Holiday Inn.
See Jazz Corner for more information.
Posted By ed martin at 1:26 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Free Concert September 29th—Venice Jazz Festival Schedule Set
The “Venice Jazz Festival” sponsored by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, the Gulf Coast Foundation of Venice, Venice Mainstreet, Inside Venice and other local individuals and businesses, will begin with a free concert at the Gazebo in Centennial Park, Saturday, September 29th between 2 and 4 p.m and continue with concerts every first Sunday afternoon at the Holiday Inn.
Jazz Club president Gordon Garrett said the sponsoring organizations have made a three-year commitment to bringin
Posted By ed martin at 1:16 PM in Category:
Jazz Corner
Citizen Bob Dennis Comments on Airport Charette
Bob Dennis wrote the following to the consultants who directed the charette. His views were similar to those of Peg Tomanio.
Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the charrette workshop.
I think there were many there for their own vested interest, i.e. The Boone Law firm, developers, etc.and I was disappointed that the turnout of city residents was not better. Having it scheduled for the entire Saturday 10-5pm certainly was a deterrent for most people.
Posted By Bob Dennis at 3:39 PM in Category:
Inside VeniceMonday, 20
Peg Tomanio finds problems in Charette report
FYI..............
On August 6, 2007 I sent a rather long letter to Mr. Black outlining my thoughts (good and bad) concerning the weekend charrette. I believe you have a copy of that letter. His only comment to date relative to the charrette was that he had asked my comments be included in the airport master plan file.
After reviewing the charrette public comments on the City's website, I have a few additional thoughts about the results as presented by the consultants.
Posted By Ed at 1:48 PM in Category:
Election Venice, 2007
Citizen Peg Tomanio Finds Fault With the Recording of Responses at Airport Charette
Answers were not noted, others appeared without citizen input. See the Election blog at right of page.
Posted By Ed at 1:46 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Saturday, 18
Inside Venice to Feature Election Coverage-Follow Citizen Comments and Candidate Views
As of today, I have taken leave from my duties as a public policy columnist for the Venice Gondolier Sun because I am seriously considering running in November in the city council/mayoral election. I expect to make a formal announcement after Labor Day if I decide to run.
Friends used to reading the Gondo column will find that I will be keeping up with events and ideas on this website.
I also plan to feature citizen views on Venice, what we want to preserve, what we
Posted By ed martin at 3:15 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Wednesday, 15
Zavodnyik Article Replies
Inside Venice has received several replies to the statement by Ernie Zavodnyik about his candidacy. None has been printed for several reasons, email address failure, inability to confirm identity of sender, length, content , etc.
Because the election brings out partisan comments from all parties, only letters which advance a civic discussion will be used. Candidates are welcome to state their positions on issues.
Posted By Ed Martin at 4:21 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Saturday, 11
Ernie Zavodnyik States His Positions in Council Race
SAVE OUR VENICE NOW
My candidacy gives Venice voters a vehicle for significant change in our local government. Venice is not served well by actions and policies that continually emphasize development and growth. I will strive to protect and enhance Venice’s charm and ambience.
I hear voter’s concerns as expressed at City Council meetings and I read about them in our newspapers. The constant refrain or thread is to preserve what we have as a community. They like the small town char
Posted By Ed Martin at 3:21 PM in Category:
Election Venice, 2007
Thursday, 9
Bob Vedder and Bob Mudge on same wavelength as Inside Venice re growth issues
In Wednesday's Gondolier I found the publisher, Bob Vedder and quite probably the editor, Bob Mudge (the publisher also influences editorials on virtually every paper), shared attitudes with this writer.
I think their comments are important because they suggest there is widespread support for rethinking our city's planning and priorities. Some would like to say only a small group of zealots are involved in a "no growth" campaign. The issue that this distorts is that some growth is good,
Posted By Ed Martin at 1:49 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Wednesday, 8
Herald Trib Editorial Suggests Possible Runway Changes
To read newly breaking information about the airport click on guest blogs.
Posted By Ed Martin at 6:15 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Herald Trib Editorial Suggests Rethinking on Runway Length
Check the numbers
The long and the short of airport safety
Suddenly, a new idea has sprouted wings: Make the two runways at the Venice Municipal Airport shorter so they won't be suitable for jet traffic.
Airport Advisory Board member Jim Leis says he will ask the board to consider that idea. The board, which meets today, should study the proposal to determine whether it's the best way to ensure safe use of the airport, protect the environment and all
Posted By Ed Martin at 6:12 PM in Category:
Guest Bloggers
Council--Lessons Missed in Kindergarten?
Venice spent almost $1,000 of the taxpayers’ money because Mayor Fred Hammett asked City Attorney Bob Anderson to review the legality of the county commissioners’ actions to promote the March referendum.
Specifically, the mayor expressed annoyance that the county spent funds expressing its views on the value of the referendum.
The mayor asked council to continue Anderson’s legal research at a meeting on the day the referendum was passing overwhelmingly. Ci
Posted By Ed Martin at 5:49 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Tuesday, 7
Keep up on the Citizens for Sensible Growth proposal and organized resistance
Click on the link on the left side of this page for information.
Posted By Ed Martin at 2:45 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Thursday, 2
Citizen Meeting with Planning Director Slaughter leads to new information
Randall Greene has written "Inside Venice" about the "Villages" referred to in my article in the Venice Gondolier-Sun and on this website. Randall was the first person, to my knowledge, to pick up the weaknesses in the comprehensive plan now awaiting State action. (Randall writes that Sue Lang first began examining the plan and he followed up also. Not surprising, Sue is a vigorous researcher.)
He reports, below, that Tom Slaughter, City Planning and Zoning Director, has recounted a nu
Posted By Ed Martin at 4:59 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
