Ed Martin's INSIDE VENICE FLORIDA Blog

Composer, Musician Clare Fischer's Obit Published in the New York Times.

insidevenice@gmail.com (Ed Martin) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:23:45 EST

Last week I published a Memoriam of Clare Fischer by pianist Scott Martin, who was a great admirer of Fischer. Today, the New York Times published an obituary of Fischer reflecting many of the same t

Bruce Lebedun Comments on Construction Board Article.

insidevenice@verizon.net (Ed Martin) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:42:57 EST

editor's note: This came to IV as a comment by email, but I felt it contained significant information so am posting it separately.

Thank you for once again repor

CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME YET.

insidevenice@gmail.com (Ed Martin) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:26:47 EST

The newly assembled Board bumbled through four complaints, three on unlicensed contracting and one for assisting unlicensed contracting. Unfortunately, they had not been properly prepared for the iss

CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS NOT READY FOR PRIME TIME YET.

insidevenice@gmail.com (Ed Martin) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:26:47 EST

The newly assembled Board bumbled through four complaints, three on unlicensed contracting and one for assisting unlicensed contracting. Unfortunately, they had not been properly prepared for the iss

Charter Commission Makes Good Choices for Revisions.

insidevenice@gmail.com (Ed Martin) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:10:40 EST

There have been a number of suggestions for possible Charter revisions which I have felt were not in the public's interest and it appears the Charter and Compensation Commission thinks so, as well. &

A Musician's Musician, Clare Fischer, Passed Away Last Week: In Memoriam by Scott Martin

insidevenice@gmail.com (Ed Martin) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:53:29 EST

Dear Scott,

What a beautiful letter. Thank you so very much. I plan to print it out and put it in a book with other tributes we have received and it will be one of the high

Gondolier Joins Inside Venice on Circus Arena Value

insidevenice@gmail.com (Ed Martin) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:00:05 EST

In an editorial comment the Venice Gondolier comes down on the same side of the Circus Arena's future value as did IV in our January 22 nd. comment, see below.

Hopefully th

Gondolier Joins Inside Venice on Circus Arena Value

insidevenice@gmail.com (Ed Martin) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:00:05 EST

In an editorial comment the Venice Gondolier comes down on the same side of the Circus Arena's future value as did IV in our January 22 nd. comment, see below.

Hopefully th

Picking the City Manager: A New Process is Worth Understanding By the Public

insidevenice@verizon.net (Ed Martin) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:09:16 EST

The Mayor, asserted, appropriately I think, his prerogative to appoint the City Manager with the advice and consent of the Council.

As it worked out, his choice,which received

New City Utility Rates Press Release Leads to Civil Dialogue Between Mayor and Former Mayor

insidevenice@verizon.net (Ed Martin) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 13:14:27 EST

Here is the press release issued by the City. Take note of the comment about 3 percent versus 4.5 percent increase in rates.

Below that is a comment I wrote in response to th

Council Agrees to hire Edward Lavallee as City Manager at $148,500.

insidevenice@gmail.com (Ed Martin) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:44:18 EST

New City Manager Ed Lavallee will receive the same salary at former City Manager Isaac Turner, $148,500. The City did not commit to a severance payment if he leaves in the first two years.

Venice Circus Arts Foundation's Orlando Bevington Replies to Economic Development Committee

insidevenice@gmail.com (Ed Martin) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:12:56 EST

The following is a letter to the City Council, (addressed to Greg Giles, originally), and others in reply to the content of the Venice Gondolier's recent article about the City's Economic Developmen

Volatile Florida Republican Electorate: Gingrich Falls Behind in Latest Polls. Mitt win probable.

insidevenice@gmail.com (Ed Martin) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:08:21 EST

Here is the latest from IV's resident guru, interpreting latest polls. (Courtesy of NY Times)

Young Jazz Players In Sarasota Should Have Bright Future

insidevenice@gmail.com (Ed Martin) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:22:42 EST

Sunday nights from 6-9:30 a fine jazz group called JazzJuvenocracy (JazzJuvenocracy.com) is lighting up the Back Street Bar, 10th and Cocoanut, Sarasota. Oh, by the way, they are students in high

Young Jazz Players In Sarasota Should Have Bright Future

insidevenice@gmail.com (Ed Martin) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:22:42 EST

Sunday nights from 6-9:30 a fine jazz group called JazzJuvenocracy (JazzJuvenocracy.com) is lighting up the Back Street Bar, 10th and Cocoanut, Sarasota. Oh, by the way, they are students in high