Humphris Park reopens after Debby; South Jetty walkway still closed
On its way to becoming a hurricane, Tropical Storm Debby swept through Venice the weekend of Aug. 3, causing damage at Humphris Park and the South Jetty walkway, and street flooding. After bringing in over 260 tons of materials to repair the holes and washout areas in the Humphris parking lot, Public Works reopened the park to the public Aug. 15. The jetty walkway remains closed as repairs are coordinated with the West Coast Inland Navigation District (WCIND).
The walkway had sustained damage in Hurricane Idalia in August 2023, and was awaiting repairs by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and WCIND that got underway earlier in July. The Army Corps had placed over 400 tons of granite rocks along both sides of the walkway, filling in voids and enhancing stability, as City
Above left, the South Jetty walkway is pounded by surf from Debby on Aug 4 At left, the Humphris Park parking lot reopened Aug. 15 after repairs were made. The walkway remains closed
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Public Works crews resurfaced the walkway with more than 12 tons of asphalt. The Jetty walkway reopened to the public July 31 but closed days later following Debby.
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The next step will be repairing the walkway (pictured below right after the storm) with support and collaboration from the City’s partners. The Venice Police Department would like to remind citizens that ignoring the “Jetty Closed” signage and going out on the walkway to fish will garner individuals a $75 fine. Please be patient as repairs are completed.
A portion of Harbor Drive South leading to Caspersen Beach Park (pictured at top right) was significantly damaged in Debby. Public access to the park from the Venetian Waterway Park Trail and Harbor Drive S. are closed. No public access is permitted within the park until further notice. All amenities within the park are also closed. A timeline for road repairs has not been established.
The Venice Fishing Pier, closed as a precaution before the storm, reopened Aug. 6 after Public Works crews removed over 3 tons of sand from the entrance by hand shoveling.
The City of Venice issued a Local State of Emergency Aug. 5, which is still in effect. This is an administrative action taken to request resources and support at the state and federal levels if needed.
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Sarasota, unfortunately, was most affected by Debby, with reports of severe street and home flooding in neighborhoods including Laurel Meadows, Pinecraft, Colonial Oaks, and Sherwood Forest. Resources for those impacted and information on how to help can be found here.
There have been reports of scammers trying to take advantage of those impacted by the storm. Call 866-966-7226 to report scams. Watch out for unsolicited offers or contractors claiming to perform repairs at a discount with leftover supplies from another job; research a company and its reputation -- look for references online, or ask a friend; check to see if a company is properly licensed, insured and if there are any consumer complaints filed against a licensed contractor at MyFloridaLicense.com; never pay the full amount of a repair expense upfront, and hesitate before providing large deposits; and do not sign a certificate of completion or make final payment until satisfied with the work performed.
Clockwise from top far left, Joe Wagaman and William Tyerman with Venice Public Works shovel sand piled up at the Fishing Pier entrance Aug. 6; street flooding on Venice island Aug. 4; street flooding on Curry Lane Aug. 5; FEMA and state teams survey the damage at Caspersen Beach and Harbor Dr. S. with County officials Aug. 14.
Planning & Zoning holds Seaboard Master Plan Design Charrette
The City of Venice is in the process, with the assistance of consultant Dover Kohl and Partners, of developing a master plan for the Seaboard area. This master plan will be the blueprint for the transition of the area into a mixed-use neighborhood.
As more hands make better plans, a design charrette was held from July 31-Aug. 2 in Community Hall at City Hall. This was an opportunity for the public to join with the planning professionals and brainstorm, sketch ideas, and collaborate regarding the specific project area. Following three daytime sessions attended by about 50 people each day, a work-in-progress presentation was held in City Council chambers the evening of Aug. 2.
The next step will be a draft plan that first will be presented to a technical working group comprised of citizens and business and/or property owners in Seaboard. Following any revisions or refinements, the plan will move forward to Planning Commission. Once again, revisions may be required; then the draft master plan will go to Council for the board’s consideration and adoption.
9/11 Remembrance Ceremony set for Patriots Park
A 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will be held at Patriots Park, 800 Venetia Bay Blvd., Venice, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11.
The event will include first responders with emergency vehicles, speeches and tributes, Venice Police and Fire Rescue presenting the colors, a proclamation presented by Mayor Nick Pachota, Venice Fire Rescue bell ringing for those lost, and music. All are invited; bring chairs and water.
Patriots Park includes a 2-ton steel beam from the World Trade Center wreckage on Sept. 11, 2001, and a piece of rubble from the attack on the Pentagon.
New Venice Museum exhibit to spotlight BLE
The Venice Museum is proud to announce the opening of “Financing a City: The History of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers” in October.
This seasonal exhibit features the story of the creation and growth of the labor union -Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE). As labor unions in the country grew in numbers, the BLE sought to invest in the Florida Land Boom with a new development in the sparsely settled community of Venice. This story details how and why a railroad union got involved with creating a “city on the gulf” and its continued impact on the Venice community today.
The exhibit is the first in a series of free educational history exhibits at the Venice Museum that will showcase Venice’s origins as we enter the City’s centennial celebration in 2025-2027.
The Venice Museum is located inside the historic Triangle Inn, listed on both the Venice Register of Historical Resources and the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and the first and third Saturdays in October through April from 11a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information about the exhibit, contact the museum at 941-486-2487 or visit www.venicemuseum.org.
No one hurt in business fire
Multiple Venice Fire Rescue units responded to a structure fire at Montgomery's Carpets, 825 E. Venice Ave., at 12:23 p.m. Aug. 26, quickly extinguishing the rooftop blaze.
No one was hurt and there was no damage to the interior of the business. The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical in nature.
Staff at Montgomery's CarpetsPlus ColorTile wrote on the VFR Facebook page later that day: “Thank you guys for the quick response! We appreciate all you do for the community!”
New ‘Olivia’ sculpture installed downtown
Tony Rosen and Chris Somers with Venice Public Works, at right, installed Venice Area Beautification’s latest statue girl downtown in mid-August. “Olivia” now resides in the VABI Bloom Team butterfly garden in the middle of Centennial Park.
“Tony and Chris went to a lot of time and trouble to make sure that Olivia was nicely displayed while having the security elements to keep her securely in place,” Linda Lewis with the Bloom Team wrote in an email to the City. “Thanks to Tony and Chris for always going above and beyond in everything they do ”
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Aug. 27-28 City Council Meeting Recap
Venice City Council took the following actions at their regular Aug. 27 meeting that was continued to Aug. 28:
Approved on Consent Agenda: City Manager: Approve 2024 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
Human Resources: Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and Between the City of Venice and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 1718.
Police: Accept Grant Award and Approve Agreement with the University of North Florida and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety High Visibility Education and Enforcement Campaign
Approved 7-0: The Purchase of a 23,800 Square Foot Parcel of Vacant Land Located Adjacent to 200 Warfield Avenue North (Parcel ID No. 0407160007) from Leslie Park Development Co. Inc., for a Purchase Price of $30,000.
Approved 7-0 on First Reading: Ordinance 2024-16 of the City of Venice, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 87, Land Development Code, to Add Section 1.1.7. Inactive or Repealed District Application Process, to Amend Section 1.2 Common Review Procedures, Section 1.7.3. Planned District Zoning Amendments, Section 1.9.3. Specific Application Requirements, Section 1.10.1. Preliminary Plat (Quasi-Judicial Application), Section 2.2.5. Inactive Districts, Section 3.1.1 Building Height, Section 3.1.9. Accessory Uses and Structures, Section 3.2 Mixed Use Districts Frontage Requirements, Section 3.4. Streets and Sidewalks, Section 3.4.2. Sidewalks, Section 3.6.5. Design Standards, Figure 3.7.5.4 Encroachment into Divider Medians, Section 6.2.4. Telecommunications Towers, Section 7.8.1. Certificate of Architectural Compliance (CAC), Section 7.10.5. Roofs, Figure 7.10.5 Permitted Roof Materials, Chapter 89, Environmental Regulations, Section 2.3. Unique Habitats and Protected Species, All Pursuant to Text Amendment Petition No. 24-34AM, by Correcting Clerical Errors, Clarifying Certain Provisions, and Addressing Other Regulatory and Procedural Issues; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith and Providing for Severability.
Ordinance 2024-18 of the City of Venice, Annexing Certain Lands Lying Contiguous to the City Limits, Pursuant to Petition No. 24-01AN by Abdelrahman Ayyad and Sara Ayyad, into the Corporate Limits of the City of Venice, and Redefining the Boundary Lines of the City to Include Said Addition; Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith and Providing for Severability.
Watch the complete Aug. 27 Council meeting here and Aug. 28 meeting here. Venice City Council meets in chambers at City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave., at 9 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Council meeting minutes and audio and video recordings are typically available within 48 hours of each meeting date.
Firefighter/Paramedics Sworn In
New Venice Fire Rescue Firefighter/Paramedics Saul Tapia, Michael Meiser and Maria Orozco are sworn in by Deputy City Clerk Mercedes Barcia during the Aug 27 Council meeting, as Mayor Nick Pachota assists
Aug. 27-28 Council Meeting Recap continued
Approved 6-1 on First Reading (Farrell dissenting): Ordinance 2024-19 of the City of Venice, Amending the 2017-2027 City of Venice Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Associated Pages Pursuant to Petition No. 24-02CP to Change the Future Land Use Designation of Specific Real Property Located at 2695 Curry Lane from Sarasota County Moderate Density Residential to City of Venice Institutional Professional (IP); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing for Severability.
Ordinance 2024-20 Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-03RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 2695 Curry Lane (5.0 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate 1 (OUE-1) to City of Venice Office, Professional and Institutional (OPI); Providing for Repeal of all Ordinances in Conflict Herewith and Providing for Severability; with the stipulation that a site and development plan shall not be approved until it can be demonstrated by the applicant that Southwest Florida Water Management District that permit issues for Curry Lane have been resolved, along with any other identified as causing flooding on Curry Lane. (Quasi-Judicial)
Approved 7-0 on Final Reading: Ordinance 2024-17 Amending City of Venice Ordinance No. 2023-34, as Previously Amended, Which Adopted the Official Budget of the City of Venice for the Fiscal Year Beginning Oct. 1, 2023, and Ending Sept. 30, 2024; by Increasing the Total Revenue by $778,083 and Total Expenditures by $778,083.
Approved 7-0 on First Reading: Ordinance 2024-21 of the City of Venice, Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 62, Streets, Sidewalks, and Other Public Places, Article II, Sidewalks, Section 62-31, Duty to Maintain Sidewalks and Area Between Sidewalk and Curb; Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing for Severability.
Approved 7-0: Resolution 2024-17 Providing for the City of Venice General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, to Elect Two Council Members for Three-Year Terms; and Designating Polling Places for the Election.
Resolution 2024-18 of the City of Venice, Relating to the State Revolving Fund Loan Program; Making Findings; Authorizing the Loan Application; Authorizing the Loan Agreement; Establishing Pledged Revenues; Designating Authorized Representatives; and Providing Assurances.
Resolution 2024-19 of the City Council of the City of Venice, Amending the City of Venice Personnel Procedures and Rules, 2020 Edition, by Amending Section 2.1, Access to Group Health Coverage.
Approved 7-0 on First Reading: Ordinance 2024-15 Amending the Official Zoning Atlas of the City of Venice, Pursuant to Zoning Map Amendment Petition No. 24-11RZ, to Change the Zoning Designation for the Property Located at 0 Border Road (39.62 ± Acres), from Sarasota County Open Use Estate (OUE) to City of Venice Residential Single Family 3 (RSF-3); Providing for Repeal of All Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; and Providing for Severability, with the stipulations agreed upon by the parties (QuasiJudicial). Prior to approval, Council had voted 5-2 (Boldt and Frank dissenting) to add the stipulation that the homeowners association will maintain the natural buffer at 70% opacity.
In Other Business, Council:
Voted 1-6 against holding another budget workshop. (Smith assenting)
Voted 1-6 against amending the FY2025 budget with a millage decrease of .1441 mills and incorporating the changes since the budget workshop as presented. (Smith assenting)
Voted 7-0 to approve changes to the FY2025 budget since the budget workshops.
Voted 7-0 to increase Charter Officer salaries 6% for the upcoming year.
Voted 7-0 to approve the 2025 State Legislative Priorities.
Below, Venice Beach north of the pavilion during high tide, Aug 28, 1972
On Aug 5, 1924, landowner Fred Albee wrote John Nolen, “I have acquired Venice in addition to my Nokomis holdings It is really a modern Venice There are so many bays, riverlets, etc. It ought to make a most attractive town ”
Albee then looked to Nolen for guidance as to the next step. And so it began 100 years ago!
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Applications open for 2024 Venice Holiday Parade
The online application for community organizations, clubs and businesses interested in participating in the 2024 City of Venice Holiday Parade is open. There is no fee to participate
Applications must be submitted before 10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1. No late entries will be accepted.
BEFORE APPLYING
Parade participants applicants must have the following information ready before applying:
Organization name and a point of contact for float questions, application followup, etc.
Number of vehicles, trailers, golf carts, and their lengths
Number of walkers, marchers, or those riding on/in vehicles
Verification of valid driver's license, car insurance, and vehicles registration
Certificate of Liability Insurance
APPLY HERE or scan the QR code at right.
Applying for a parade position does not guarantee a spot Applications are reviewed by the parade team which includes City staff and longtime Venice
residents Bob and Sue Hebert who have helped organize the parade for over 22 years.
After submitting your application, you may not receive additional emails until we get closer to the application closure date You might receive an automated confirmation that your application was received, but further communication will only occur if additional information is needed or if there is an issue with your unit. Once the parade team reviews all applications, you will be notified whether your entry has been approved or denied, along with the date and time for the mandatory safety meeting and any next steps. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee a spot in the parade.
ABOUT THE PARADE
The parade begins at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 30 from the intersection of Avenue Des Parques and W. Venice Avenue near City Hall, then heads east to Nokomis Avenue where the parade makes a right and travels south along Nokomis, turning right on Turin Street to allow participants to offload near Venice Community Center
Pre-parade activities including the NEW Elf Dash begin around 5:30 p.m. near the parade route. Race registration is required. For complete information on early chair set-up, parade route, road closures, restrooms and public parking, and pre-parade activities, visit venicegov.com.
The 2023 parade brought more than 18,000 residents and visitors to the downtown Venice area.
Anyone needing assistance with the online application or additional information about the parade should contact City Special Events and Marketing Coordinator Brianne Lorenz at 941-882-7439
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Use SeeClickFix to request assistance with City of Venice services or report problems, such as potholes, streetlights that are out, broken sidewalks, stormdrain issues, traffic signal/sign problems, code violations, etc Venice Connect will acknowledge newly submitted issues and forward them to the appropriate departments to take care of the requests. Users will receive email updates and can come back here to check the status of submitted issues. When the issue is resolved, the issue can be closed Separate issues should be submitted as separate SeeClickFix reports
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For more information on using SeeClickFix, call 941-882-7401 or visit venicegov.com.
Sarasota County’s mass-notification system, Alert Sarasota County, is hosted by Everbridge as part of a partnership with the state of Florida and the cities of Venice, Sarasota, North Port and the Town of Longboat Key. Alert Sarasota County, which replaced the CodeRED notification system, is used to communicate public health and safety topics affecting residents Available alerts in the City of Venice include severe weather such as hurricanes and tropical storms, police and fire incidents, temporary road closures and construction, hazardous spills, water outages and boil water notices, flooding, power outages and red tide Hurricane season runs from June 1-Nov 30 in Florida Users can choose the types of alerts and how to receive them when registering their new account. These options can be changed at any time. Users can sign up for alerts by registering with their home address. County and municipality alerts can differ Visit alertsarasotacounty.com or scan the QR code at right to register
Alert Sarasota County can send alerts to users via landline phone, cell phone, text message, email, TDD/TTY, or a combination of these methods
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Plastic wrapping used to package water bottles, napkins, paper towels, toilet paper, etc., is NOT being collected by the City at this time, and should be brought instead to local retailers such as Publix for recycling. Publix also accepts: overwrap from shipping cases; Ziploc and other resealable bags (without the zipper); bread, produce and cereal bags; dry cleaning bags; newspaper sleeves; ice, salt and wood pellet bags; single-use plastic bags; clean and dry cling wrap; #4 and #5 plastics; and Styrofoam egg cartons, meat trays and cups. Clean, dry Styrofoam packing peanuts may be bagged and brought to shipping outlets such as UPS for recycling. Check with your local retailer for more information concerning accepted recyclables. Shredded paper is recyclable. It should be placed in a paper bag with the top rolled down to prevent spillage, then placed inside the recycling cart.
Please make sure the blue cart is placed at the curb at least 3 feet away from everything else - the black trash cart, mailbox, etc.
Fertilizer Restricted Season is June 1-Sept. 30. No to N: Fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorous are prohibited in the summer. Instead, Pump Iron: Use products containing iron and micronutrients to stay green in the summer Pick the correct fertilizer for your yard and make your own weed killer
There are no restrictions on reclaimed water, but conserve it as much as possible
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Venice Beach Party
1-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Venice Beach. Enjoy live music, food trucks, beer, wine and specialty drinks on the beach. Catch the free trolley running from Centennial Park to Venice Beach, plus free parking and free entry!
Hosted by Venice MainStreet, Inc.
Save the date! Sun Fiesta returns to Centennial Park Friday through Sunday, Oct. 18, 19 and 20, with music, food, vendors and more. Don’t miss out on the bed races down Venice Avenue that Saturday morning!
Hosted by the Women’s Sertoma Club of Venice
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Venice Police recognized Francesca Saracino on a Citizen Certificate of Appreciation for taking imm action to help a fellow Venice resident in need. On Francesca, who uses a cane to walk, stopped her helped a wheelchair-bound woman who was in the unable to move. This led to officer contact and the prevention of a crime in progress Francesca told believed God put her in the right place at the right She said she had not been recognized for anythin grade school and was beyond happy to receive this certificate. Well done! Francesca is pictured with Lt. Rob Goodson and Officers Roddy Cortes, Andrew Nelson and Kenite Webb.
At right, Venice firefighters extinguish a garbage fire that started smoking in the back of a City garbage truck Aug. 12.
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Getting to the root of the problem: The City’s Stormwater crew pulled this 100-foot fiscus tree root out of a culvert Aug. 15 near The Corso and Dawn Street.
Check out Venice Theatre's production of Agatha Christie’s masterful mystery thriller "The Mousetrap," running through Sept. 15 in the Pinkerton Theatre and featuring William Smith, GIS Analyst for the City of Venice's Utilities Department (he’s the tall one with the pipe!)
Break a leg Will!
After many months of anticipation, the Red Butterfly sculpture has been placed in the Monty Andrews Arboretum in West Blalock Park. Monty Andrews himself, pictured at left with the piece, was instrumental in working with artist Luis Fernandez Lugufelo, who generously donated the sculpture to the City. Venice was named a Monarch City by Monarch City USA in 2020, and a butterfly garden can be found at West Blalock Park.
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Venice Pier Group, which owns Sharky’s and Fins, recently announced its sponsorship of a Habitat for Humanity home through the Community Contribution Tax Credit Program. The CCTCP offers businesses a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for donations to approved, affordable housing organizations like Habitat. Venice Pier Group has partnered with Habitat through the CCTCP program since 2008. Here, Emma Kate Silvestri, marketing director, and Justin Pachota, Venice Pier Group president, present a check for $150,000 to Christina McCauley, CEO of Habitat South Sarasota County.
Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club members were out in force at the annual downtown Christmas in July event, sponsored by Venice Main Street, the club’s recipient this year of their fundraising efforts. Members sang Christmas carols, gave out informational maps and candy canes, along with cold water to trolley riders. Pictured are Lorraine Finizio, Laura Jo, Linda Ecker, Pattie Mattern, and Bernie Novicki. Photo: Tricia Cook
Above, VPD Community Resource Officer Kim Brown patrols the beach recently.
At left, Public Works crews replace downed stop and street signs and repair damaged sidewalks following the impacts of Hurricane Debby. Pictured are Tim George, Brad
At left, the Marina Park boat ramp near the Historic Venice Train Depot closed briefly Aug. 13 while Sea Tow Venice, Sea Tow Sarasota and Upman's Towing Service worked to remove a large excavator that fell in the water during a seawall dock construction. No one was hurt At right, a light sport aircraft overturned Aug 8 upon landing at Venice Municipal Airport Venice Police and Fire Rescue responded Two males in the plane, the pilot and a passenger, were uninjured
Holahan, Dwayne Evans and Lou Casella
Venice Fire Rescue's newest Firefighter/ Paramedic, Maria Orozco, left, reached new heights in August, learning aerial and ladder truck operations, right, with the Station 51 A-shift crew.
Venice Mayor Nick Pachota recently received a Gold Florida League of Cities University Certificate for Elected Municipal Officials, for points tabulated from July 2023 to July 2024. The FLC University Program recognizes elected officials who take part in the League’s many training opportunities, allowing them to earn points for participating The Level 3 Gold Certificate of Excellence is for earning 30 points or more.
At left, City Hall employees participate in City Hall Selfie Day Aug. 15 with this fun “dronfie” taken by GIS Administrator Don Hubbard. The annual event is a celebration of public service showcasing pride in local government institutions.
Beachcomber open house set for Oct. 5
Members of the community are invited to visit the Beachcomber in Venice on Saturday, Oct 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for refreshments and an open house at 720 Golden Beach Blvd.
Since 1956, the Beachcomber in Venice has been making vacation memories. Nestled in the heart of Golden Beach, the Beachcomber is home to resort accommodations with an “Old Florida” style. Each of its 18 fully furnished units, which range in size from efficiency to three bedroom, have full kitchens and expansive views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Come take a tour, enjoy some refreshments and meet property manager Barry Zahnd For more information, call 941-488-4237 or visit www.BeachcomberinVenice.com
