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Venice, California
Karen Ballard
An insider’s view of the iconic, quirky Los Angeles coastal town long known as a bohemian haven, an artistic hub, and public beach, a place where beauty, surf, wealth, and the harsh realities of 21st century America exist side by side. Over the last decade, legendary Venice, (a.k.a. Venice Beach) has slowly evolved from its storied past to its colorful, complicated, modern present.
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