For someone like me who had a career in working with children and adults with disabilities, the deaths of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her brother Senator Ted Kennedy bring back memories from the late 60's.
In the spring of 1967 I joined the Bureau of Education for the Handicapped, part of HEW, as deputy associate commissioner and deputy director. I had worked with the House of Representatives the previous year to write the first Education for the Handicapped Act and
Posted By Ed Martin at 5:36 PM in Category:Inside Venice
Thursday, 20
Comment to John Patten, Look at the Forest, not just the Trees.
From: Ed Martin Thursday - August 20, 2009 3:36 PM
To: jpatten.venice@gmail.com
Subject: comment
JP
I am writing you at your Google address, because I have a hunch if I simply click on your website to make this reply, I would be violating city email policy, since there is no way I can do that from the city email account and leave a record on the server. Similarly, it appears that if I write my college roommate from the Dark Ages, and tell him I think we
Posted By Ed Martin at 8:47 PM in Category:Inside Venice
Monday, 10
Praise for Comp Plan from Land Use Attorney-Urges Approval of Plan for Submission to State.
Honorable City Council Members:
As you know, I am a local attorney with expertise in land use law and planning, having represented neighborhoods and other concerned citizens in Venice, Sarasota County and elsewhere in such matters for over twenty years.
This is to urge that following your public hearing tomorrow, you vote “yes”, in favor of transmittal of the “Envision Venice” revision of the City’s Comprehensive Plan to the Florida Department of Community Affai
Posted By Dan Lobeck, Esq. at 5:42 PM in Category:Inside Venice
Friday, 7
Imagine Yourself In This Role
You walk through monumental marble hallways to a large, impressive, office, not regal, but a bit awe-inspiring.
You are one of nine people in the United States who are members of the Supreme Court--nine people with tremendous responsibilities and tremendous opportunities to serve 300,000,000 Americans.
As you sit for the first time in the office of an Associate Justice you think about the path that has brought you here--raised by a widowed mother in a public housing pro
Posted By Ed Martin at 2:32 PM in Category:Inside Venice
Thursday, 6
Budget Workshops and Hearings Scheduled. Citizens Welcome.
From: Pam Johnson
Public Information Officer
City of Venice
pjohnso@ci.venice.fl.us
486-2626, Ext. 24005
Venice City Hall
401 W. Venice Ave.
Venice, Fl 34285
DATE: Aug. 6, 2009
SUBJECT: City of Venice budget meetings
Venice City Council holds a budget workshop on Tuesday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. - noon. The meeting is open to the public.
The public is invited to speak at the budget public hearing
Posted By Pam Johnson at 7:33 PM in Category:Inside Venice
A Real Story of the Need for Health Insurance for All--from Venice Citizen
I received this letter and am not printing identifying information, but feel it brings home what the national debate should be about. I have contacted the office of Representative Buchanon for assistance. The offices of Representatives and Senators are often effective in facilitating appropriate federal assistance, in this case, Social Security Disability support.
Dear Mr. Martin / Mayor of Venice (whom I voted for),
I have been disabled and unable to work for over 19
Posted By Ed Martin at 7:24 PM in Category:Inside Venice
Tuesday, 4
Free Admission Venice Jazz Festival Scheduled
The 3rd Annual Venice Jazz Festival will be held in Centennial Park, downtown Venice, on Friday, September 25 from 7-9 PM and on Saturday, September 26 from 1-5 PM.
Featured jazz groups as follows:
Friday, Sept. 25, 7-9 PM
'Don Riddell and his Hep Cats' with Don on piano; Jim Brenner, trombone and flute; Sherrell McCants,bass; and Art Sigel, drums.
Saturday, September 26, 1-5 PM
'Patricia Dean Trio' with Patricia on drums/vocals; Dav
Posted By Mike Dowd at 2:10 PM in Category:Inside Venice
Sunday, 2
Letter to Editors and to Inside Venice "Warm My Heart"
Tom Jackson, a gentleman I do not know, but would like to, writes the HT in support of the City's principles and policies.
In a comment on the recent posting concerning economic strategies built on maximizing our strengths, (retirees), Hugh Laubis adds a positive word.
Thanks to all for the encouragement, and, as you know, we are open to diverse views.
Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
