The City of Venice Historic and Architectural Preservation Board (HAPB) has a resident seat opening. This is for a partial term until Aug. 31, 2027. If you’re looking to get more involved in the community, volunteering on this advisory board is an excellent way to do so.

All HAPB members, other than members who are registered architects, shall be City residents or the owners of real property located within the City. HAPB members shall have a demonstrated commitment to historic preservation and, to the extent possible, shall be professionals or retired professionals from the disciplines of: 1. Historic preservation; 2. History, archaeology, folklore, or anthropology; 3. Architecture, historic architecture, or architectural history; 4. Land-use planning or historic preservation planning; 5. Real estate, land development, general or building contracting; 6. Landscape architecture or historic landscape architecture; 7. Conservation, curation, or museology; 8. Preservation law; 9. Professional engineering; or 10. Finance. This board meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. at City Hall.

Application deadline is 4 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2025.

More information on this board and requirements, including an application, can be found online HERE. You can also contact Recording Secretary Amanda Hawkins-Brown in the City Clerk’s Office at ahbrown@venicefl.gov or 941-882-7391.

If you are selected to serve on a board, you will be required to comply with state financial disclosure, public records, and sunshine laws.