Florida - The Only State Without Snow on Ground Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 at 7:01pm. Tracy Jones The National Weather Service has announced today that Florida is the only state in the United States without snow on the ground! This includes Hawaii which currently has seven inches of snow on Mauna Kea. Venice, Florida currently is 55 degrees with…
Boating in Venice Florida Tuesday, January 11th, 2011 at 6:03pm. Tracy Jones Boating in Venice Florida is a year round pleasure. During the winter, special equipment is required; sunglasses and sunblock…just as in the summer. The only problem is when you have to go to work and the sun is shining, the waters are calm, and balmy breezes…
Venice Florida Weather Report Monday, January 10th, 2011 at 4:47pm. Tracy Jones Venice, Florida is currently experiencing beautiful weather with bright sunny skies, a light breeze and temperatures in the mid 70?s. Gulf waters are gorgeous and I managed to sneak a few minutes before work to pick some oranges…
2010 Profile of Florida Home Buyers and Sellers Wednesday, January 5th, 2011 at 8:27pm. Tracy Jones 2010 has been an active year for Venice Florida real estate sales. Prices remained very affordable and interest rates held near record lows creating a flurry of activity and sales. The Florida Realtors Report…
Venice Gardens-Best Place to Raise Your Kids 2011 Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 at 4:16pm. Tracy Jones Venice Gardens, a community in Venice Florida has recently won the distinction of being considered the Best Place to Raise Your Kids in 2011. This notoriety was courtesy of the Bloomberg Businessweek at Bloomberg.com It is known for its affordable homes…
Venice Florida - Best Retirement Destination Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 at 3:36pm. Tracy Jones Sarasota County which includes Venice, Florida was highlighted by Portfolio.com as being the most popular retirement destination in the United States. Retirees are seeking out Venice Florida because of its wonderful beaches, golf courses, waterfront dining, quality medical care systems,…
Venice Christmas Boat Parade Sunday, December 5th, 2010 at 3:23pm. Tracy Jones The Venice Christmas Boat Parade 2010 was held Saturday, December 4. Traditionally, held on the first Saturday of December, parade spectators enjoyed clear skies, calm air, and temperatures in the high 60’s. Spectators lined chairs along the parade route several days in advance to reserve their seats,…
Venice Florida Realtor Assists Haiti Mission Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at 3:16pm. Tracy Jones Matthew Ritter, Wayne Welsh, and Hap Welsh with Gulf Shores Realty recently donated to the St. Andrew’s Haiti Mission Partnership. The St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Albany, N.Y. created a Partnership with the St. Jacques School, Christ…
Hurricane Free Season in Venice Florida Thursday, December 2nd, 2010 at 2:53pm. Tracy Jones Venice Florida experienced balmy breezes, tropical sunshine and beautiful sunsets in 2010. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Florida was spared a major hurricane. There were 19 named storms in the Atlantic, 12 of which became named hurricanes but none hit…
Holiday Parade in Venice Florida Sunday, November 28th, 2010 at 2:45pm. Tracy Jones The 2010 Holiday Parade in Venice Florida was a huge success. Pre-parade activities started at 5:00 with live musical entertainment and dance performances, among others. Venice High School and The Lions Club were several of the organizations providing food and beverages for a donation to support their…
Venice Florida – Your Aquatic Playground Thursday, November 25th, 2010 at 2:43pm. Tracy Jones Venice Florida is your aquatic playground. Today, our temperature is in the 80’s with a light breeze, and sunny skies. Some of our northern friends are experiencing temperatures in the 20’s. Our climate is perfect for year round boating, fishing, scuba diving, surfing, jet skiing, and just a nice day on the water. The…
Legacy Trail Pedestrian Overpass Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010 at 2:39pm. Tracy Jones Construction of the Legacy Trail Pedestrian Overpass over Business US 41 Bypass will begin on November 29, 2010. The 3.1 million dollar project is expected to be completed by Summer of 2011. …