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 is…
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…
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 in a community featuring a large community pool,…
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…
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, a Venice…
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…
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…
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 Nokomis. Temporary lane closures will impact…
Gulf of Mexico Healthy Near Venice, Florida Monday, November 15th, 2010 at 2:37pm. Tracy Jones A day on the boat in Venice, Florida will make it crystal clear how beautiful and healthy the Gulf of Mexico is off the shores of Venice, Florida. From the miles of clean spotless beaches to miles out into the Gulf, sea life abounds and…
Venice Golf and Country Club Friday, October 29th, 2010 at 2:22pm. Tracy Jones Living in the Venice Golf and Country Club in Venice, Florida has its privileges. Besides the beautiful homes, secure staffed gated community, and natural scenic environment, there is GOLF!
Venetia - Venice Florida Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 at 6:23pm. Tracy Jones Venetia is a gated community in Venice Florida best known for it’s cascading waterfalls that adorn both entrances. The entrances are head turning and set the stage for the beautiful homes inside. Venetia has an Italian Renaissance…
Political Pollution Sunday, October 10th, 2010 at 4:48pm. Tracy Jones We live in the land of the free and have the right to freedom of speech. This becomes blindingly obvious near election time as political signs pop up like mushrooms after a summer rain. I believe that whether democrat or republican, conservative or liberal,…