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Venice Florida Receives New Fire Boat
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,...
Police Bike Patrol in Venice Florida
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...
Armored Invasion Arrives on Gulfcoast Beaches
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...
Roseate Spoonbills Visit Lakes of Jacaranda in Venice, Florida
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...
Flicker the Manatee
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...
Alligator Creek Parcel Added to Parks
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...