Residents and visitors alike can get to know the City of Venice GIS (Geographic Information System) team and their cool contributions to the community during a GIS Day event on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave.

GIS data is a powerhouse tool that lets the City observe real-time info to help make real-world decisions. Staff can track stormwater, plan for water and wastewater utilities, parks, and green spaces, and keep tabs on building and development.

 

On Nov. 19, City GIS staff will be in the lobby of City Hall from 8 a.m. to noon. Stop by each of the tables and learn a little about how each of the team utilizes GIS for the City. Find out about the life of John Nolen, flood zones and evacuation levels, beach outfalls, utilities dashboards, imagery created from drone photos, and more.

 

When you stop by each table, staff will give you a ticket to enter in a raffle drawing that will take place at the end of the event (one ticket per table per person). You do not need to be present for the drawing. Raffle prizes include a $50 gift card to Sharky’s/Fins, donated by Mayor Nick Pachota; coffee basket with a Venice Centennial coffee mug, donated by Brian Mahoney; and a $25 gift card to Venice Avenue Creamery, donated by GIS staff.

 

Additionally, on Monday, Nov. 17, Venice GIS staff will be in North Port at the Shannon Staub Library, 4675 Career Lane, joining the City of North Port, Sarasota County and Charlotte County staff to celebrate GIS Day from 1-4 p.m.