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Marshalls to Open in Old K-Mart Building in Venice

Tuesday, October 1

A Venice shopping center that was once the home of a long-closed KMart finally has a new tenant. Marshalls will open its doors in the Jacaranda Plaza off of the US-41 Bypass this week.... Read More.

Venice City Council Approves Development on Old Circus Site

Thursday, September 26

The Venice City Council unanimously voted this week to allow a new, 75-year lease with a Michigan developer for the olf home of the Ringling Circus. Early plans for the land include a hotel,... Read More.

Venice Passes First Reading of Budget

Wednesday, September 11

The Venice City Council Monday night unanimously approved the first reading of the 2019-20 property tax rate. Members of the council also focused their ire on Mike Rafferty, the coordinator of Venice Tax Watch,... Read More.

Venice recognized for Make A Difference Day

Tuesday, September 10

This year’s Make A Difference Day is coming up next month, and the City of Venice has won an award for its effort for last year’s Make A Difference Day. The City won a... Read More.

Venice Tax Bills Likely Lower Despite Budget Changes

Monday, September 9

Some major changes in next year’s budget for the city of Venice include changes involved with the city taking over EMS services, in addition to the financing of the construction of a new fire... Read More.

Underwater Cleanup Scheduled for Sunday in Venice

Thursday, September 5

A pair of underwater cleanups in Venice are stil scheduled to go on, one coming up this weekend. The underwater cleanup on Sunday will be at Sharky’s Fishing Pier at 9am. Volunteers are still... Read More.

Venice Fishing Pier has Re-Opened

Friday, August 23

Good news for fishermen! The City of Venice fishing pier has re-opened to the public. Work on the pier started in May, when it was demolished from the end to the bait shop. Then... Read More.

Police Release Surveillance Video of Venice Robbery

Tuesday, August 20

Surveillance video released on Tuesday showed an armed robbery taking place at the 7-Eleven on East Venice Avenue in Venice last week. Around 230 on the morning of August 15th, four men walked into... Read More.

Venice Planning Commission to Review Tree Ordinance

Monday, August 19

The Venice Planning Commission today is set to review and vote on the final draft of Venice’s tree protection ordinance. The ordinance would govern permits to remove plants and trim trees. The city is... Read More.

Venice Opens Up Bids for Road Project

Thursday, August 8

The City of Venice opened up bids yesterday for the final phase of road construction on a nine-mile strectch of road in the Triple Diamond Industrial Park as well as the replacement of the... Read More.