This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Rent hike forces Ben Franklin store to close in Venice
Ben Franklin of Venice loses its 20 year lease as rent jumps from 500 to 2000 dollars monthly. Cook's Sportland will take over the 235 W Venice Ave building while owner Mildred Baynard negotiates terms. Newman says the landlord’s renewal rate was excessive and says he will not relocate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Baynard
St. Petersburg
Ben Franklin
Venice
Venice Ave
Cook’s
Sportland
Venice Avenue
Herbert Newman
Newman
Lehigh Acres
Ft. Myers
Cook’s Sportland