Ed Martin's INSIDE VENICE FLORIDA Blog          Saturday, 18 May 2013 Breakthrough:Federal Special Education Legislation 1965-81 Reviewed by Greg Giles, Venice Gondolier "Finally, a readable and entertaining review of early federal efforts that led to “breakthrough” legislation guaranteeing the right for disabled people to receive a meaningful education in the nation’s schools. Written by former Venice Mayor Edwin W. Martin, the book, “Breakthrough: Federal Special Education Legislation 1965-1981,” begins with his early career in Washington D.C. as an expert in speech pathology. Little did he know his career would morph into guiding legislation at the n Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the Venice Gondolier. Read more | 9 comments Posted By EdMartin at 2:55 PM in Category:Inside Venice Tuesday, 14 May 2013 Unofficial Results: Women Rule Sarasota City! CITY OF SARASOTA COMMISSIONERS VOTE TYPE SUMMARY CONTEST DETAIL MAP 18 of 18 Precincts Reporting Percent Votes Suzanne Atwell 38.48% 4,575 Susan Chapman 32.64% 3,880 Richard Dorfman 28.88% 3,433 Read more | 0 comments Posted By Ed Martin at 10:05 PM in Category:Inside Venice Inside Venice Quietly Passes the 100,000 readers mark Folks read Inside Venice because they care what happens in Venice and Sarasota County, where historically they have supported better schools, controlled growth and preservation of the environment and government by qualified elected officials not political cronies. Thanks for reading and for all the good you have accomplished Read more | 6 comments Posted By Ed Martin at 9:49 PM in Category:Inside Venice Monday, 13 May 2013 Should Council Members See Inside Circus Area Before Vote? >>> Orlando Bevington 05/09/13 1:55 PM >>> Dear Mr. Rozansky, Would it be possible to invite the City Council members who have never been inside the Arena for individual tours? I believe the only Council members who have not toured the Arena are Mrs, Gates, Mr. Daniels, and Mr. Carlesimo. I would also wish for Mr. Lavallee to tour if possible. The Foundation believes it is most important for these tours to occur prior to their vot Read more | 0 comments Posted By Ed Martin at 12:59 PM in Category:Inside Venice Thursday, 9 May 2013 Changes in 2050 will help a few, cost many Columnist Eric Ernst's column pointing out the County Commissions ignoring everyday taxpayers to cater to development interests is important in two ways. First, it reflects the views of hundreds of citizens on the substance of the issue and, Second, it should wake up a few Commissioners that the mainstream media is not ignoring their actions. read his column by clicking the link. Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the Sarasota Herald Tribune. Read more | 5 comments Posted By Ed Martin at 12:08 PM in Category:Inside Venice Wednesday, 8 May 2013 Land Use Attorney, Control Growth Now, principal, Dan Lobeck comments on Commissioner Poor Decisions Sarasota County Commissioners voted 4 to 1 Wednesday to push through developers' changes to the Sarasota 2050 Plan by a "shortcut" that reduces input by the public and Planning Commissioners. County Ordinance requires that any Comprehensive Plan amendment initiated by the County must first go through a public workshop and public hearings of the Planning Commission and County Commission on the proposed "scope" of the amendment. It's called the Scoping Process. Only then does the a Read more | 2 comments Posted By Dan Lobeck at 9:34 PM in Category:Inside Venice County Commissioners Consider Changes in 2050 Growth Plan that Nobody Wants --Except Developers Pat Neal has been a leader in Developers' campaign support for County Commissioners. He is among those saying changes are necessary in the 2050 plan, widely praised for its planned growth and environmental protection, in order for developers to build. Here is a quote from his website as of today. "“SARASOTA, Fla., April 2, 2013 – The sales madness continued at Neal Communities, as the unstoppable sales pace broke all company sales records yet again, with 91 sales in March. Read more | 6 comments Posted By Ed Martin at 3:53 PM in Category:Inside Venice Sunday, 28 April 2013 I Remember Bird: "I Remember You." This is what was like to grow up in NY listening to Jazz and discover (for yourself) Charlie Parker playing in Birdland. No other saxophone player I had heard, Coleman Hawkins, Lester, played like this. It was Stunning and I had to go back several times before I absorbed it. "I Remember You.". Check out this video on YouTube: Reposted After Accidental Deletion. Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the You Tube: Bird-"I Remember You". Read more | 5 comments Posted By Ed Martin at 1:40 PM in Category:Inside Venice Saturday, 27 April 2013 "Embraceable You" A different take by Charlie Parker While this memory session is about "Bird" and his genius, it is worth noting that Miles joined Bird in 1945, when he was 19. These recordings were in 1947. By 1949 Miles was recording as a leader, including the Nonet Album with Lee Konitz, Gerry Mulligan, John Lewis and other greats. I will put that up one of these days. Gil Evans arranged the music. Meanwhile, enjoy Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the You Tube. Read more | 2 comments Posted By Ed Martin at 5:33 PM in Category:Inside Venice Saturday, 20 April 2013 Here is some new info on keeping a Circus history alive in Venice. Can Venice keep it Circus history? Several ideas deserve the City government's support, but citizens are going to have to convinCe several Council members to support this effort. First, restore the smaller building near the trapeze school and permanently clear that open space so it is neat and attractive. Second, preserve the framework and seating so that it forms the basis for an open-air Amphlitheatre for a variety od performances. Here is a link to more Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the save Venice's Circus History. Read more | 0 comments Posted By Ed Martin at 9:02 PM in Category:Inside Venice