Due to extreme drought conditions, the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Modified Phase III one-day-per-week water shortage restrictions, in place since April 3 in Venice City limits, have been extended through Oct. 1, 2026.

 

Community Resource Officers with the Venice Police Department are issuing violation citations. Tickets are $75 for the first offense and $175 for each subsequent offense.

Restrictions for City residents include:

Watering Hours (Sprinklers)

Watering 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. OR 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m., once per week

Hand Watering

Any day before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m.

New Lawns/Landscaping

First 30 days, any day during restricted hours; days 31-60, 3 days per week during restricted hours

 

Get more info: https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/