John Patten Provides Insight on the Story about Runway 4-22
For John Patten's take on Runway 4-22 as reported, click on the link below.
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VeniceFlorida! dot.com.
Posted By Ed Martin at 4:22 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
City actions under Interim City Manager and Mayor underway
Mayor Ed Martin and Interim City Manager Nancy Woodley, met as a team with a leadership team of city employees Thursday, July 24th to exchange information and organize priorities for the City as Woodley makes the transition to her new duties.
Five priority areas were identified for current emphasis: The completion of the Comprehensive Plan, the development of the new budget, the completion of planning for the airport, completion of negotiations with the employeed Union AFSCME, and the h
Posted By Ed Martin at 4:14 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Nancy Woodley Nominated for Interim City Manager
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.
I also appreciate that Mary Holcombe, Assistant City Manager has agreed to stay on in her position. Mary did not wish to be considered for the interim position.
With the charter officers, Lori Stelzer, City Clerk and Bob Anderson, City Attorney, as well as key staff members including Finance D
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Posted By Ed Martin at 1:29 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Straightening Out the Record--Once Again
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.
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Posted By ed martin at 5:22 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Venice Jazz Festival A New Addition to City`s Art Scene
VENICE JAZZ FESTIVAL
SEPTEMBER 27 & 28, 2008
After a successful first year of jazz in Venice, thanks to a grant from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice, the 2008 event has been greatly expanded. The free afternoon concert, with three bands, will be from 2 -4 pm on September 27th in West Blalock Park, 300 S. Nassau St. A jazz lecture is being added that morning from 10-11 am in the Venice Library, 300 S. Nokomis Ave. Sunday ev
Posted By ed martin at 5:01 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
Correspondence with Andrew Patterson Sheds Light on Mayor's Values and Actions.
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 from Mr. Patterson, a reply from me, and just below his last response. For those of you who have been writing me to respond to various items, here is some info to chew on.
To: "Ed Martin"
Subject: Re: Fw: Airport Misinformation at its Best
Date: Mon,
Posted By Ed Martin at 5:15 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
More than "sound and fury signifying nothing."
Quakers are seekers, following the values of peaceful resolution of conflicts for more than 350 years
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Bradenton Herald.
Posted By Ed Martin at 12:58 PM in Category:
Inside Venice
