Venice Jetties| All The Action |Venice, Florida Wednesday, April 4th, 2012 at 6:47pm. Tracy Jones The Venice Jetties in Venice Florida is the epitome of the Florida lifestyle. In a single moment, you can experience the beauty of nature; land, air, and sea. Small birds scurry along the rocks, pelicans soar through the air, and dolphin frolic several feet off the rocks. An incredible show complements of mother nature. Less natural…
Need Help Nesting? Sunday, May 1st, 2011 at 2:15pm. Tracy Jones Venice, Florida has the perfect home for everyone. Big or small, golf course or waterfront, we have it all. A mating pair of osprey have taken up residence in the most unlikely of places. They wanted a modest size home with a waterfront view. They opted to give up privacy for location and a view of…
Flicker the Manatee Monday, April 11th, 2011 at 2:45pm. Tracy Jones Flicker is a female manatee first documented in January 1983. Flicker can be identified by propeller scars on her back and tail. She has been spotted from Tampa Bay to Fort Myers and frequents the warm…
Alligator Creek Parcel Added to Parks Monday, February 28th, 2011 at 12:44pm. Tracy Jones Approximately 27 acres of land along Alligator Creek was obtained by Sarasota County through the Neighborhood Parkland program on February 8, 2011. This adds even more parkland for the citizens of Venice to enjoy. The significance of this parcel is that…
Plane Crashes on Beach in Venice Florida Thursday, January 13th, 2011 at 7:09pm. Tracy Jones A small single engine plane crashed in the water and washed up on an isolated stretch of beach in Venice, Florida in the late afternoon on January 13, 2011. The Beechcraft Musketeer crashed just a short distance south of the Venice Inlet. …
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 bright sunshine and a light breeze. It…
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…
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 to make fresh juice. The drive in to work was nice, traffic flowed smoothly past palm…
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…
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…
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…
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. During construction, the Legacy Trail will be closed from the Venice Train Depot to Colonia Lane in…