Gulf Shores Realty wins Beautification Award in Venice Florida Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 at 12:36pm. Tracy Jones Gulf Shores Realty was the recipient of the Venice Chamber of Commerce’s Beautification Award for October 2012. The prestigious award is presented monthly to area Chamber businesses or organizations that have made a contribution to the Venice area by enhancing the appearance of their building or property. Extensive renovations of…
Venice Florida wins Silver Bicycle Friendly Community Designation Sunday, October 14th, 2012 at 12:22pm. Tracy Jones The City of Venice is the recipient of the Silver Bicycle Friendly Community designation. The award comes from the League of American Bicyclists in Washington, D.C. To earn the designation, volunteers Monty Andrews and Steve Christian worked with Community Development Director Chad Minor…
Beggar the Dolphin Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 at 12:18pm. Tracy Jones Beggar the Dolphin was a friend and icon to boaters, locals and tourists in Nokomis and Venice Florida. He frequented the area north of the Albee Bridge in the Intracoastal Waterway. Many weekends, after a lunch at Pop’s Restaraunt, my family would ride north…
22 Sandy Cove Rd # 201, Sarasota, Florida 34242 Friday, September 21st, 2012 at 12:03pm. Tracy Jones Own your piece of paradise on Siesta Key — voted the #1 beach in the US. This turnkey furnished home features two master suites with private baths and over 1700 sq.ft. of living space. At less than $300k, you will not find more space for less money on Siesta…
9/11 Memorial in Venice Florida Friday, September 14th, 2012 at 8:23pm. Tracy Jones Everyone in the United States remembered, reflected upon, and honored the brave Firefighters, Police Officers, First Responders, and Patriots who lost their lives on 9/11 each in their own way. Although painful to…
Venice Florida Receives New Fire Boat Friday, September 14th, 2012 at 12:29pm. Tracy Jones With nearly 30 miles of shore along the Gulf of Mexico, Roberts Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway, and year around sunny weather, Venice is a perfect playground for those who enjoy boating, kayaking, parasailing, swimming…
Police Bike Patrol in Venice Florida Wednesday, September 5th, 2012 at 8:36pm. Tracy Jones The latest tool in fighting crime in Venice is the bicycle. Six Venice police officers will be patrolling areas of Legacy Trail and Venetian Waterway Park, downtown shopping areas, the beach, parks and some gated communities and their golf courses. It provides access to places police cannot gain in vehicles. “This is…
2012 Miami Ave Craft Festival in Venice Florida Monday, September 3rd, 2012 at 8:31pm. Tracy Jones Venice, Florida is home to sunny skies and warm gulf breezes. The 2012 Miami Avenue Craft Festival was held Saturday and Sunday, September 1st and 2nd on Miami Avenue in downtown Venice, Florida. Here you can spend a relaxing day strolling through dozens of…
Venice Florida Video-The WOW Factor Monday, August 27th, 2012 at 8:25pm. Tracy Jones Venice, Florida is one of the most desirable places to live and vacation on the west coast of Florida. It is the perfect blend of culture, amenities, and quaint. Whether you are playing 18 holes or spending the day on the water, Venice Florida is your playground. For more information on Venice…
Armored Invasion Arrives on Gulfcoast Beaches Thursday, May 10th, 2012 at 8:20pm. Tracy Jones In the darkness of night, a quiet invasion of armored intruders stealthily creeps up on gulf coast beaches from the watery depths. No it’s not a military operation or a sci-fi movie. It’s time for our annual sea turtle nesting season which runs from May 1 through October 31. The loggerhead, leather-back and green sea…
Roseate Spoonbills Visit Lakes of Jacaranda in Venice, Florida Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at 8:05pm. Tracy Jones Roseate spoonbills made a surprise visit to feed in the ponds in the Lakes of Jacaranda community in Venice, Florida. They attracted a crowd of spectators because of their unusual pink colors and created quite a buzz of conversation. Several visitors were overheard saying how…
Sarasota’s Housing Recovery Wednesday, April 25th, 2012 at 7:55pm. Tracy Jones Sarasota County, of which Venice, Florida is a part, is showing obvious signs of a housing recovery. The latest Sarasota County Monthly Economic Report clearly shows that a recovery is in progress. Unemployment is down, building permits are up, total residential…