Englewood Beach Makes World Championship History This October
Englewood Beach Waterfest’s historic designation as APBA Offshore World Championships venue. Big news for Southwest Florida powerboat racing.
Our Beloved Venice Pier Gets a Much-Needed Makeover
Venice Barbershop celebrates the start of Venice Municipal Fishing Pier repairs after hurricane damage. Construction begins with pier remaining open to public.
Rolling Into the Future: Venice Area Could Be Getting a World-Class Skatepark
Venice Barbershop celebrates Sarasota County Commission’s plan for a world-class skatepark near Venice and Osprey. Great news for local families and youth.
Venice Hospital Goes High: 150-Foot Tower Gets Green Light
Venice City Council approves new zoning for Sarasota Memorial Hospital to build 150-foot tower. Venice Barbershop discusses what this means for local healthcare.
Great News for Venice Theatre: State Funding Secured for Hurricane Ian Recovery!
enice Theatre secures $350,000 state funding for Hurricane Ian recovery, bringing total to $20M of $25M goal. Construction ahead of schedule with Season 77 opening planned.
When It Rains, It Pours: Sarasota County’s Stormwater Shake-Up
Venice Barbershop discusses Sarasota County’s new stormwater department, tax increases, and what it means for local flooding issues.
SpaceX Eyes Manatee County: Satellite Facility Could Bring Tech Jobs to Our Backyard
SpaceX files plans for satellite communications facility in Myakka City, Manatee County. Learn how this could impact local jobs and economic growth in our area.
New State Law Takes Aim at Derelict Vessels Plaguing Our Waters
If you’ve spent any time on our beautiful waterways lately, you’ve probably noticed the growing problem of abandoned and deteriorating boats cluttering our bays and channels. Well, there’s finally some good news on this front. A new state law that just went into effect is giving local authorities much stronger tools to deal with the […]
Ditch the Dunkin’ and Discover Venice’s Coffee Gems
Discover 6 amazing local coffee shops in Venice, FL that beat chain coffee every time. From French-inspired cafés to Vietnamese roasters, find your new favorite morning spot with addresses and Google Maps links.
Preserving Venice’s Small-Town Feel as We Grow
Discover how Venice, FL residents can maintain their beloved small-town community feel while managing growth. Local insights on supporting downtown businesses, engaging in city planning, and welcoming newcomers thoughtfully.