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DATE: Feb. 8, 2010
SUBJECT: Venice Myakka River Park opens Feb. 17
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The City of Venice holds a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Venice Myakka River Park on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at 10 a.m. The new park is at the east end of Laurel Road, on the Myakka River. A hiking trail, restrooms, picnic pavilions and canoe/kayak launch are part of a natural setting where indigenous plants and wildlife thrive.
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DATE: Feb. 5, 2010
SUBJECT: Board members needed
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The City of Venice has several openings on advisory boards. They are Citizen Bond Issue Oversight Committee, Citizen (1-cent sales) Tax Oversight Committee, Citizen Stormwater Committee, Construction Board of Appeals, Historic Preservation Board and Municipal Code Enforcement Board.
Members are appointed by the mayor with consent of city council. To apply for one of the volunteer positions, call Linda Depew at 486-2626, ext. 23002. To access an application online, go to www.venicegov.com, click on Advisory Boards (on left side of page), then click on Board Application.
More information:
The Citizen Bond Issue Oversight Committee conducts an annual review to ensure expenditures of money from the 2002 bond issue have been made in accordance with the enabling referendum and that procedural requirements have been followed. Members must be city residents. The committee meets quarterly.
The Citizen Tax Oversight Committee (1-cent sales tax) conducts an annual review of the expenditures made by the city from the 1-cent sales tax revenue to ensure expenditures have been made in accordance with infrastructure project lists, and procedural requirements have been followed.
Members must be city residents. The committee meets quarterly.
Citizen Stormwater Committee provides information to the public concerning the city’s stormwater program. The committee obtains public comment concerning the city’s stormwater program and communicates such comment to the city engineer or designee and gives nontechnical input to the engineering department staff concerning the city’s stormwater program. The members of the committee represent the five stormwater basins within the City of Venice. Members are not required to be city residents.
Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals: must have knowledge and experience in the technical codes, and background in areas such as design professionals, contractors, or building industry; does not require city residency. The board hears appeals of decisions and interpretations of the building official and applications for variances. There are currently 10 vacancies for this board. Members are not required to be city residents.
Environmental Task Force is charged with facilitating the development of an integrated environmental strategy by evaluating the city's current policies and practices, and providing specific recommendations for improving the city's environmental impact. It collects information and makes recommendations for establishing clear priorities and identifying the most feasible ways to be environmentally responsible. Members must live, own property or work in the city. The task force meets the fourth Wednesday of the month at 2:30 p.m.
Historic Preservation Board recommends the designation of historic districts, identifies and recommends designation of historic landmarks and archaeologically significant sites, identifies and nominates eligible properties to the National Register of Historic Places and assists Planning Commission in administration of the historic preservation element in the city's comprehensive plan. The commission is instrumental in furthering the public's awareness of the city's history. Members must be residents of the city, and have interest and knowledge in history, architecture and related fields, as well as a concern for the heritage of the city of Venice. The board meets the third Friday of the month at 9 a.m.
Municipal Code Enforcement Board enforces the city codes including, but not limited to, occupational license, fire, building, zoning and sign codes. Members must be residents of the city. A background in architecture, business, engineering, general contracting or real estate is helpful. Meetings take place on the first Thursday of each month at 9 a.m.
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DATE: Feb. 3, 2010
SUBJECT: Holiday closure
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Venice City Hall will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day. Garbage, recycling and yard waste will be collected as usual.
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DATE: Feb. 3, 2010
SUBJECT: Public meeting regarding proposed sea turtle ordinance
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The City of Venice Environmental Task Force holds a special meeting on Feb. 11 at 3 p.m. in Council Chambers at Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave. The meeting will allow public input regarding a proposed sea turtle ordinance, with more regulations regarding lighting and other factors to better protect sea turtles. Those living along the beaches in Venice will be particularly interested in this meeting. The agenda may be found by going to www.venicegov.com, click on meetings, then click on calendar, then click on Feb. 11, Environmental Task Force.
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DATE: Feb. 1, 2010
SUBJECT: Walking tours of Venice planned for winter
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The Triangle Inn is sponsoring Historic Homes of Venice Walking Tour every Wednesday through April 14, at 10:30 a.m. Sabastiano Liseo, author of "The Mediterranean Architecture of Venice and Sarasota, Florida" will lead the tour. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the beginning of the event or in advance at the Triangle Inn, 351 South Nassau Street. The tour begins at the Triangle Inn. For more information, call 486-2487.
Architectural and Historical Walking Tour of Venice takes place Tuesdays, through April 13, beginning at Centennial Park Gazebo, in the 200 block of West Venice Avenue. The $10 tickets may be purchased at the beginning of the tour or in advance at the Triangle Inn, 351 South Nassau Street. Sabastiano Liseo, author of "The Mediterranean Architecture of Venice and Sarasota, Florida" will lead the tour. For more information, call 484-5002 between 9 - 10 a.m.
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DATE: Jan. 28, 2010
SUBJECT: Venice Firefighters Fundraiser
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Venice firefighters hold a chicken barbecue on Sunday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m. - 6 p..m. at the Moose Lodge, 111 N. Auburn Rd. The event will benefit the Venice Firefighters Benevolent Fund. There is a raffle, bounce house and other entertainment. Tickets are $7 for a half chicken dinner; $5 for a quarter chicken dinner; $3 for a kids meal hot dog; all include two sides and a drink.
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DATE: Jan. 28, 2009
SUBJECT: Road closure in Venice
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Madrid Avenue, north of Cadiz Road, will be closed to through traffic from Feb. 1 - 5, due to repair work to a storm-water pipe manhole. The road will be opened Feb. 5 for the weekend. Then the south side of the intersection on Madrid will close from Feb. 8 - 12 to complete the repair.
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DATE: Jan. 27, 2010
SUBJECT: Venice City Council seeks help for victims of Chinese Drywall
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At its regular meeting Tuesday, Venice City Council approved a resolution to request Florida Gov. Charlie Crist to activate all available state and local emergency and relief resources and mechanisms for the benefit of homeowners impacted by defective or reactive drywall, commonly called Chinese drywall. The city also sent letters to United States Rep. Vern Buchanan, Rep. George LeMieux and Sen. Bill Nelson asking that the federal government help those with contaminated drywall. About 50 homes in North Venice are known to have Chinese drywall.
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DATE: Jan. 21, 2010
SUBJECT: Venice sewage spill
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A lift station on Johnson Lane in Venice spilled about 20 gallons of sewage on Jan. 16 around 1:30 p.m. All the discharge was vacuumed and the area disinfected.
About the same time, a leak in a 4-inch PVC sewer main near the corner of Flamingo Road and South Park Boulevard resulted in about 550 gallons of raw sewage spilling on pavement and into a stormwater swale. Venice utilities crews were able to contain the spill and vacuum it so that none entered any body of water. The area was also disinfected.
Neither spill presented a danger to people or the environment. All appropriate agencies were notified.
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DATE: Jan. 15, 2010
SUBJECT: Book unveiling at Triangle Inn in Venice
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A new book, "National Register of Historical Places, Districts and Structures Located in Venice, Nokomis, Laurel, Osprey, Florida" will be launched at a reception Jan. 28, at 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Triangle Inn, 351 S. Nassau St. The book, updated by Venice Historical Resources Director James Hagler, identifies historical structures in Venice. The book may be purchased at the event, and later at the Triangle Inn. It is $30. The event is free.
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DATE: Jan. 14, 2010
SUBJECT: South Jetty closed Friday night
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South Jetty Park in Venice will be closed Friday night, Jan. 15, beginning at 7 p.m. while work related to the dredging project is being done in the park. The park will reopen Saturday morning at sunrise.
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DATE: Jan. 13, 2010
SUBJECT: small reuse water spill in Venice
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A pinhole developed in a reuse line in the 1200 block of North Indies Circle in Venice caused about 480 gallons of reuse water to leak. The pinhole was at a place in the line that had been temporarily fixed earlier. The leak was discovered about 12:30 p.m. today. The water soaked into a nearby grassy area. Reuse water is clean wastewater used for irrigation. There is no danger to the public or the environment. All appropriate agencies were notified.
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DATE: Jan. 13, 2010
SUBJECT: Walking tours of Venice planned for winter
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The Triangle Inn is sponsoring Historic Homes of Venice Walking Tour every Wednesday from Jan. 13 - April 14, at 10:30 a.m. Sabastiano Liseo, author of "The Mediterranean Architecture of Venice and Sarasota, Florida" will lead the tour. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the beginning of the event or in advance at the Triangle Inn, 351 South Nassau Street. The tour begins at the Triangle Inn. For more information, call 486-2487.
Architectural and Historical Walking Tour of Venice takes place Tuesdays, from Jan. 12 - April 13, beginning at Centennial Park Gazebo, in the 200 block of West Venice Avenue. The $10 tickets may be purchased at the beginning of the tour or in advance at the Triangle Inn, 351 South Nassau Street. Sabastiano Liseo, author of "The Mediterranean Architecture of Venice and Sarasota, Florida" will lead the tour. For more information, call 484-5002 between 9 - 10 a.m.
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DATE: Jan. 13, 2010
SUBJECT: small reuse water spill in Venice
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About 400 gallons of reuse water spilled from a reuse water line in the 900 block of West Inagua Avenue in Venice around 10 a.m. today as a result of damage to the line from a shovel. Reuse water is clean wastewater used for irrigation. Some of the water went into a stormwater conveyance. There is no danger to people or the environment. All appropriate agencies were notified.
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DATE: Jan. 11, 2010
SUBJECT: City of Venice Holiday Schedule
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Venice City Hall will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 18. Garbage, recyclables and yard waste will be collected as usual.
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DATE: Jan. 11, 2010
SUBJECT: Road closure in Venice Jan. 23-24
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Due to the Miami Avenue Craft Fair in Venice, Miami Avenue, between Nokomis Avenue and Nassau Street, will be closed to traffic from 4 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 24. Nokomis Avenue and Nassau Street will be closed between Miami Avenue and the alleys. The craft fair will be open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on both days.
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The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers will begin dredging the Venice Inlet around Jan. 10, with completion expected by March.
The spoils from the dredging should be beach quality sand that can be deposited south of the jetty. They will be transported to the public beach area just south of the Jetty Villas through a pipe that crosses the entrance to the South Jetty. Use caution when entering the park. Boaters should use caution when navigating in areas near where the dredge is working. For more information, call the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (904)232-2258.
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DATE: Dec. 29, 2009
SUBJECT: Holiday closures and garbage collection schedule
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There will be no garbage collection on Friday; all items will be collected on the next regular collection day.
Venice City Hall will be closed on New Year's Day, Jan. 1. There will be no garbage, yard waste or recycling collected. Friday customers may place all items curbside on the following Tuesday.
To dispose of live Christmas trees, cut into pieces no longer than 4 feet and place on the curb with the yard waste.
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DATE: Dec. 17, 2009
SUBJECT: Venice Boat Parade on TV
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The 2009 Venice Christmas Boat Parade will be aired on Venice Views, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 on Comcast Channel 189 at 3 and 6:30 p.m. The parade may also be seen online at www.venicechristmasboatparade.com.
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DATE: Dec. 17, 2009
SUBJECT: Holiday closures and garbage collection schedule
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Venice City Hall will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Garbage, yard waste and recycling will be collected as usual on Thursday. There will be no collection on Friday, however all items will be collected on the next regular collection day.
Venice City Hall will be closed on New Year's Day, Jan. 1. There will be no garbage, yard waste or recycling collected. Friday customers may place all items curbside on the following Tuesday.
To dispose of live Christmas trees, cut into pieces no longer than 4 feet and place on the curb with the yard waste.
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DATE: Dec. 11, 2009
SUBJECT: FAA meets with Venice
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Representatives of DY Consulting and City of Venice staff members met with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration today in Orlando regarding Venice Municipal Airport. FAA staff listened to and absorbed information and analysis presented by DY Consultants. FAA expressed concerns about downgrading the airport because it is already utilized by Type C aircraft. The FAA staff said they would provide a response in about 30 days.
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DATE: Dec. 10, 2009
SUBJECT: See Santas at the Triangle Inn on Saturday
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"Yes, Venice, there is a Santa," is an exhibit of many Santas donated over the years, opens at the Triangle Inn, 351 S. Nassau St. in Venice Dec. 12, 5-7 p.m. The event coincides with the tree lighting in Blalock Park Arboretum across the street.
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DATE: Dec. 9, 2009
SUBJECT: Road closure in Venice
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Construction on Nokomis Avenue, behind Venice Regional Medical Center, will result in part of the road being closed to traffic on Dec. 11 and Dec. 15. When possible, drivers should avoid that area on those days.
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DATE: Dec. 8, 2009
SUBJECT: Sewage spill in Venice
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City of Venice Utilities crews responded to a blockage in a gravity sewer line, which caused an overflow of sewage, around 8:45 a.m. today (Dec. 8) at the southwest corner of Indian Avenue and Bahama Street. The sewage continued to spill for almost an hour while crews attempted to fix the problem caused by grease accumulation in the sewer. Of the 75 – 100 gallons of raw sewage that leaked onto the ground, about 2 gallons entered a stormwater manhole and remained in the bottom. Most of the spill was vacuumed and the area treated with disinfectant. All appropriate agencies were notified. There is no danger to the public or the environment. It is important to remember to dispose of grease in the garbage and not in the sink, garbage disposal, or other sewage conveyance.
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DATE: Dec. 2, 2009
SUBJECT: Venice Holiday Parade Awards Presented
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The City of Venice Holiday Parade winners will be announced Dec. 8 at 1 p.m. in Council Chambers at Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Avenue. The award presentation will take place before to the regular council meeting.
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DATE: Dec. 2, 2009
SUBJECT: Venice Boat Parade Bridge Closures
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The Venice Christmas Boat Parade takes place along the Intracoastal Waterway, Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning around 6 p.m. at Albee Road Bridge. The parade route continues south to Circus Bridge.
The boat ramp at Marine Park, adjacent to the Venice Historic Train Station, will be closed from 5 - 9 p.m. The Hatchett Creek and Venice Avenue bridges will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic for the duration of the parade, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Circus Bridge will be available for vehicular traffic use.
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DATE: Dec. 1, 2009
SUBJECT: Road Closure in Venice
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Watch for street closures on the northern part of Venice island during the week of Dec. 7 - 11, due to work on the stormwater system. Barcelona Avenue, North Park Boulevard, and streets in between including Madrid, North Armada and Cadiz will be affected.
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