Wonderful food--Wonderful new American citizen
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 recommended it.
Now the restaurant, at 537 B Venice Avenue (between the Intracoastal and R.41) is larger, more beautifully decorated, and better than ever. That is such good news because many times larger means the end of quality and service.
Kwan Taylor, the owner, and Manee K
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Venice Gondolier Sun.
Posted By ed martin at 11:46 AM in Category:
Inside Venice
Short-term Rentals Take Center Stage
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 to limit the practice resulted in the City losing a court suit on the basis that the current zoning regulations did not specifically prohibit short-term rentals in single family neighborhoods.Consultant, David DePew indicated that the ruling did not say such regulation was unlawful, just that the Ven
Posted By ed martin at 4:48 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
City Attorney Robert Anderson "Calls Out" Herald Tribune reporter Kim Hackett.
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 and its reporter, Kim Hackett. Hackett decided a meeting that never happened and a social event where no business was discussed, were an unannounced public meeting. Of course, she had no facts, just her mistaken notions which she reported as facts.
For a text of Anderson's comments
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Posted By ed martin at 10:48 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Progress Report for First Six Months
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, and the airport planning is progressing.
Guest column in Venice Gondolier Sun
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Posted By Ed Martin at 8:46 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Getting the Record Clarified
Mayor clarifies airport progress in opinion piece
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Venice Gondolier Sun.
Posted By ed martin at 4:02 PM in Category:
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Do you think I violated the Sunshine Law?
If you do it would not be surprising, but I don't think I have, (and several attorneys have told me, (voluntarily), that they don't think so either.)
The magic word is "alleged". It is much like being pulled over while driving and the arresting (citizen- not officer) says,
"You were not speeding under the law, but you are driving a fancy sports car and it looks like you were speeding."
Actually, I drive an age-appropriate Toyota with 82,000 miles on it.
Posted By Ed Martin at 3:21 PM in Category:
Inside VeniceThursday, 15 May 2008
Martin Provides Comment on HT story on Charter Officer concerns about Sunshine Law violations.
Ed Martin Thursday - May 15, 2008 2:28 PM
To: kim.hackett@heraldtribune.com
CC: Lori Stelzer; RAnderson;victor.hull@heraldtribune.com
Subject: Alleged Sunshine Law violations
Ms. Hackett;
In relation to this morning’s story about alleged Sunshine Law violations, I wanted to make clear that I take the Law’s requirements very seriously. I spoke this morning with City Attorney Bob Anderson and City Clerk, Lori Stelzer asking if they had any concerns
Posted By Ed Martin at 10:09 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Wednesday, 14 May 2008
A Message About Tilting at Windmills
My friend, Greg Shanika, knowing that I use an email address of tiltingatwindmills for my previous column in the Venice Gondolier sends along some thoughts from Don Quixote which have been meaningful to him--and are to me. Especially lately.
"When life itself
seems lunatic, who knows
where
madness
lies?
Perhaps to be too practical is madness
To surrender dreams-
this may be madness.
To
seek treasure
where there is
Posted By Ed Martin at 8:41 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
After a Period of "Radio Silence" the Mayor shares his views.
Here are some questions and answers about what is really happening at the airport.
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Venice Gondolier Sun.
Posted By Ed Martin at 8:47 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Sunday, 11 May 2008
Good News About Airport Discussion with FAA
The view of City Manager,Marty Black in a communication with me about the FAA/Venice meeting was that "FAA offered encouragement to the City to define the community's desired alternative..." for a new airport layout plan. Additional details will be available when Black's report on the meeting is filed officially before Tuesday's council meeting. My views on the overall airport issues will be available in the press and on this website, probably by mid-week.
There were six p
Posted By Ed Martin at 6:34 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
