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Gulf Coast Community Foundation Repeats As A “Best Nonprofit To Work For”

Tuesday, April 18

VENICE, FL (April 18, 2023) – For the sixth time, The NonProfit Times has recognized Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) as one of the country’s “Best Nonprofits To Work For.”

SMH-Venice Celebrates Topping Out of New Patient Tower

Wednesday, April 12

SARASOTA, Fla. – (April 12, 2023) – Sarasota Memorial celebrated a... Read More.

City of Venice cancellations

Friday, March 13

In light of the risk of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the following ongoing events in the City of Venice have been canceled through May 1, 2020: City Bicycle Rides on the second Wednesday of the month ... Read More.

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City of Venice Open Data Hub is live

Tuesday, January 21

The Open Data Hub for the City of Venice is now live! The Discover Venice Florida - Open Data Hub is a public accessible website for City GIS personnel and their departments to share data,... Read More.

Venice Christmas Boat Parade is 12/7

Wednesday, November 27

The 31th Annual Venice Christmas Boat Parade sets sail on Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Intracoastal Waterway. Boats get underway at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and all boaters are invited to join in... Read More.

Maintenance dredging of the Gulf ICW in Venice

Wednesday, October 30

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintenance dredging project to maintain the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in Venice is under way. The project involves removal of shoaled sediment and use of the dredged material on... Read More.

Elderly Venice Man Charged in Wife’s Murder

Wednesday, October 16

Authorities in Venice have charged a 94-year-old man with first-degree murder for fatally shooting his 80-year-old wife, who had been suffering from dementia. The Venice Police Department tweeted that Wayne Juhlin told detectives Monday... Read More.

Phase One of Venice ‘Urban Forest’ Nearly Complete

Thursday, October 10

After two years, phase one of the Venice Urban Forest is just about done. The 33-acre piece of land sits east of the Venetian Waterway Park near the CSX Old Rail Road right of... Read More.

Venice Schools Go On Lockdown After ‘Suspicious’ Person Reported

Thursday, October 10

Both Venice Elementary and Venice High Schools were placed on lockdown Wednesday because of police activity nearby. Officials were called to campus after someone was spotted on the street carrying what they thought was... Read More.

Out-Of-Town Elections Groups Getting Involved in Venice City Election

Friday, October 4

Out-of-town elections groups are getting involved in Venice city elections. A number of campaign mailers have popped up, all with out-of-town addressees. The most recent ones that have came around were paid for by... Read More.