Venice Newspaper and Information

By CHRISTOPHER O’DONNELL

The facility will allow anthropology students to do analysis in-house

ERIK KOLBELL

Navigating difficult years with the help of someone who gets it.

Mysticism is dying, and taking true religion with it. Monasteries have dwindled. Contemplative orders have declined. Our religious leaders no longer preach the renunciation of the world; our culture scoffs at the idea. The closest most Americans come to real asceticism is giving up chocolate, cappuccinos, or (in my own not-quite-Francis-of-Assisi…

For the 31st year, the month-long Heritage Days celebration is focusing on Manatee County’s history.

BETH HARRIS
Associated Press Writer

By MICHAEL POLLICK

Communities across U.S. vie to be part of experimental network.