These are all the Blogs posted in March, 2010.
Saturday, 27
Venice, Florida-- News and Notes
Circus Arena
A group of citizens, stimulated by world-famous trapeze artist, Tito Gaona has formed to try to save, rehabilitate and plan future operations for the old Ringling Circus Arena on the Airport property.
In our Priority Setting meeting earlier this spring, Council decided to tear down the arena, now in very poor repair, after waiting, unsuccessfully, in recent years for a development proposal that woud use the property and generate additional support for airport o
Posted By Ed Martin at 6:13 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Wednesday, 24
Venice preserves Nolen's dream
Published by the Herald Tribune, Wednesday, March 24.
This past week the Herald-Tribune has twice published material that recognizes the value of the comprehensive planning values Venice is now completing.
The first was a news story reporting that PBS sees Venice as a model for other Florida cities (and elsewhere). The second is a column by Eric Ernst that points out that the new comprehensive plan preserves the best of Venice, maintains its small-town charm, he
Posted By Ed Martin at 2:15 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Sunday, 21
"It's All About Preserving Venice--Its Charm, Its Quality of Life and its Identity"
This week the Sarasota Herald Tribune has published two articles that have affirmed the direction of the City in preserving the John Nolen legacy which has made this City unique and wonderful. One is Eric Ernst's column linked below and the other is the story on PBS seeing Venice's development policies as a model for the State's communities, (also on this website.)
When I decided to enter politics for the first time at age 76, it was because I feared that the City's plans for growth
Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the
Sarasota Herald Tribune.
Posted By Ed Martin at 3:24 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Friday, 19
Venice Leadership Plans For The City Affirmed by PBS
In 2007 and in the two elections since the voters of Venice have affirmed they want to preserve Venice and at least six members of the current City Council have supported the voters' wishes.
Our developing plan, restricts excess height and density leading to crowding, buildings blocking light, less open space, etc. We expect the State will agree to its basic directions as the County already has.
PBS sees the beauty and uniqueness of Venice, yet we have had to fight tho
Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the
Sarasota Herald Tribune.
Posted By Ed Martin at 9:28 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Meetings With Congressional Staff Were Productive and Positive.
City Manager Isaac Turner and I met this week in Washington with a number of Congressional Staff Members, acting on behalf of their “principals” to discuss items the Council had approved asking for federal funding, possible funding for future requests, e.g., beach renourishment, and also the City’s approved position concerning the soon to be submitted Airport Master Plan.
This follows our participation with Representative John Mica, ranking minority member on the Transportation C
Posted By Ed Martin at 8:39 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Tuesday, 16
SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY WIN!
Is this a great County or What? Good schools mean good future for all--from infants to grandparents, homeowners and business. Congratulations to all who voted "Yes," to those who led the efforts, and to the teachers and students who deserved our support.
Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the
Sarasota Herald Tribune.
Posted By Ed Martin at 8:14 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Thursday, 11
Florida Contacts Regional FEMA on Chinese Drywall Problem
After a troubling period of no response the Florida emergency management agency, has written to FEMA in Atlanta asking them to do an appraisal of the impact of Chinese drywall on Florida residents.
Residents of the Venetian Golf and River Club, suffering from health, welfare and financial problems related to drywall have been trying to rally public support.
At City Council meetings and at the annual meeting of the Venetian Golf and River Club homeowners association,
Posted By Ed Martin at 9:43 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Wednesday, 3
Venice Elementary "Dog Washer " Inventor Wins Regional Honor
In December I had the pleasure of being a judge in the Venice Elementary School Science Fair and wrote in a December 4 posting, (click on December 2009 button on right.)
In the posting,without naming children as I did not have permission, I commented on an ingenious dog washer and other very interesting projects. A number of children won regional notice for their science projects. Among the other worthies was John Hazelton of "Doggy Wash" fame.
Congra
Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the
Venice Gondolier Sun.
Posted By Ed Martin at 3:58 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Economic Development News
Financial Woes
The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa...has filed for bankruptcy protection.
The Marriott is near the PGA Tour Headquarters in Ponte Verde
Beach, Florida...
(AP story in NY Times, March 3, 2010)
Posted By Ed Martin at 3:12 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Tuesday, 2
"OLD FLORIDA"--NOW SHOWING IN VENICE!
Venice Myakka Park, at the east end of Laurel Road, will take you back to the natural look that Hollywood captured for movies including part of Johnny Weissmuller's "Tarzan."
One of the "promises" of the campaign in 2007 by Ernie Zavodnyik, Sue Lang and me, was that we would expand and preserve Venice's natural beauty, and it has been embraced by Council members elected since then. More new parks are under construction and in planning stages.
The park has an acc
Click Here to Link directly to this article publisheed in the
Venice Florida E-News.
Posted By Ed Martin at 7:53 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Monday, 1
The Olympics--The other guys (and women).
One of the joys of the Olympics is the individual performance of the athletes. While I expect no one does not enjoy the successes of athletes from his or her native country, there is also the joy at watching a great performance by any individual.
To recognize these achievements is to value the Olympic ideals.
Belarus 3 medals
Slovakia 3 medals
Croatia 3 medals
Slovenia 3 medals
Latvia 2 medals
Great Br. 1 medal
Posted By Ed Martin at 7:55 PM in Category:
Inside Venice 
