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Cover photo by Tom O' Neill. A view of the beach from the Venice Fishing Pier.
Letter from the editor
by Ed Scott
11 places to be out and about
Staff Report
'A well-oiled machine'
by Ed Scott
Two institutions still serving
South Venice
Staff Report
Venice Area Beautification
Inc.: Keeping the city colorful
Venice wins national America
in Bloom award
Staff Report
Unprecedented, augmented
reality exhibition premieres
Staff Report
The Venice Symphony poised
for rousing return
Staff Report
Symphony receives
Foundation grant
Staff Report
Venice calendar of events
Get to know VIPA
Staff Report
Venice Concert Band: Back
on the VPAC stage
Staff Report
Venice area parks map
Area beaches
Dining on the island
Dining off the island
Sports and recreation
Leadership Venice completes
equestrian project
Staff Report
Venice Area Chamber of
Commerce upcoming events
Staff Report
Welcome to historic
Downtown Venice
by Kara Morgan
A new year's resolution by
the Y
Staff Report
Seahorse & mermaids
appear around Venice
by Morgan Simpson
Venice Art Fest held
downtown
Staff Report
Houses of worship
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