Nancy Woodley Nominated for Interim City Manager

edwilsonmartin@hotmail.com (Ed Martin) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:29:25 EST

I have a high regard for Nancy Woodley. She is intelligent, experienced and has the ability to choose good staff. I think she will do an excellent job as Interim Manager.

Venice Jazz Festival A New Addition to City`s Art Scene

edwilsonmartin@hotmail.com (ed martin) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:01:22 EST

VENICE JAZZ FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 2008

After a successful first year of jazz in Venice, thanks to

Straightening Out the Record--Once Again

edwilsonmartin@hotmail.com (ed martin) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:22:18 EST

The Venice Gondolier Sun gave me the opportunity to write a guest column in reply to Publisher Bob Vedder's column. Hopefully this will provide a more accurate and balanced view.

Correspondence with Andrew Patterson Sheds Light on Mayor's Values and Actions.

emartin@ci.venice.fl.us (Ed Martin) — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 17:15:52 EST

As these communications come from emails, the original letter from Mr. Patterson is at the bottom. Scroll down to begin the correspondence. The top item is the most recent. In all there is a letter

More than "sound and fury signifying nothing."

edwilsonmartin@hotmail.com (Ed Martin) — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:58:38 EST

Quakers are seekers, following the values of peaceful resolution of conflicts for more than 350 years

Wonderful food--Wonderful new American citizen

tiltingatwindmills@comcast.net (ed martin) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:46:46 EST

Those of you who have been following Insideveniceflorida.com since 2006 or so may recall that I wrote about the Thai Bistro when it was a tiny storefront with about four tables. I highly

Short-term Rentals Take Center Stage

tiltingatwindmills@comcast.net (ed martin) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:48:02 EST

Council held a workshop on the subject of short-term rentals Friday, June 20th. This issue has been the frequent subject of citizen concern and discussion in council meetings and a previous attempt t

City Attorney Robert Anderson "Calls Out" Herald Tribune reporter Kim Hackett.

tiltingatwindmills@comcast.net (ed martin) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:48:26 EST

In what was a historic departure from his 19 year record as City Attorney and as a person who does not respond to phone calls from reporters, Bob Anderson decided to straighten out the Herald Tribune

Progress Report for First Six Months

tiltingatwindmills@comcast.net (Ed Martin) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:46:10 EST

Meanwhile ,back at the ranch, work goes on and progress is being made. The comprehensive plan is being revised to preserve the 'Venice We Love;' more citizen involvement across the board is assured

Getting the Record Clarified

edwilsonmartin@hotmail.com (ed martin) — Sun, 25 May 2008 16:02:30 EST

Mayor clarifies airport progress in opinion piece

Do you think I violated the Sunshine Law?

ed@ci.venice.fl.us (Ed Martin) — Sun, 25 May 2008 15:21:59 EST