The Skies Were Filled With Planes

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Lifelong Learning

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Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, Seniors
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Explore the history of the former Venice Army Air Base, created here during World War II.

  • How did the installation come to Venice?
  • What were its effects on the struggling, small city of Venice?
  • What has been the lasting impact of this significant phase of our local history?

Our speaker, Clarke Pressly, is a retired information technology (IT) program manager, who provided technical services to defense contractors and federal government agencies in Colorado and, later, the Washington, DC area. He previously served as an officer in the U. S. Air Force, working with military defense systems.

Following retirement, Clarke and his wife relocated permanently in 2006 to Venice to enjoy the benefits of the Florida Gulf Coast lifestyle. He later became a volunteer with the Venice Museum and Archives, which also led to his membership in the Venice Area Historical Society. Clarke has served on the Society Board, including roles as Vice President, President for three terms, and is currently the Chairman of the Society’s Speakers Bureau and the Plaque Committee.