New mural to spotlight Venice circus history
Venice artist Sami Makela is honoring the city's rich circus history one paintstroke at a time.
Repairs to hurricane damaged South Venice Jetty could be two years out
The South Jetty walkway in Venice was open for just three days following Hurricane Idalia repairs – but Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit, and since then, the North and South Jetties have remained closed.
Woman dies after car goes into Intracoastal Waterway at Circus Bridge: VPD
A 65-year-old woman is dead after her car went into the Intracoastal Waterway at the Circus Bridge on Saturday, according to the Venice Police Department.
Emergency medical services expanding footprint in Venice
HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is adding a new freestanding emergency room in Venice, opening in the spring of 2025.
Humanitarian aid to Haiti on hold as FAA flight ban grounds Venice-based group
A Bay Area group that delivers cargo and humanitarian aid to Caribbean countries, including Haiti, has had to put their missionary work on pause.
Signs of progress: boat removal continues in Sarasota after Helene and Milton
Many boats are still scattered along the coastline from Venice to Sarasota as crews continue the cleanup from Hurricane Helene and Milton.
Scuba divers can find treasure in Venice
It's known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World for a reason, but the casual beachgoer might want a little help when visiting Venice with hopes of finding a fossilized treasure.
Tervis releases ‘Florida Strong’ tumbler to raise money for hurricane relief
Tervis is raising money for disaster relief after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Overturned planes and damage at Venice Municipal Airport after Milton passes
At the Venice Municipal Airport, planes were over turned and aluminum was ripped off of plane hangars and nearby businesses.
Retired NYPD detectives will share experiences of Sept. 11 attacks with Venice High students
The September 11 terror attacks are a day so many remember, and on Wednesday, it will be 23 years since that day changed our nation. But, many students in school today weren't born yet.
North Venice-based Tervis files for bankruptcy, layoffs expected
Drinkware manufacturer Tervis has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company announced Thursday, as part of an effort to “reorganize."
Assisted living facility in 'deplorable' condition, owner arrested: Venice police
The owner of an assisted living facility is facing criminal charges after an investigation lasting more than a year and a half, Venice police said.
Rapper's lyrics help lead to mail theft arrest in Venice: 'Imma show you what swiping will get you'
Hunter Hudson, known as HunnidK, is a rapper whose lyrics led to Venice police arresting him as part of a mail theft investigation.
United Way of South Sarasota County in need of storage for storm relief supplies, building materials
Nearly two years after Hurricane Ian hit, United Way of South Sarasota County is searching for storage space as the organization works to rebuild in areas devastated by the storm.
I-75 lanes back open after Venice brush fire causes shut down
A Venice brush fire caused delays for hours on I-75 near Laurel Road Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
First local sea turtle nest of the season marked on Venice Beach
Sea turtle nesting season has once again begun early in the Tampa Bay region. The first local sea turtle nest was spotted on Venice Beach on Sunday.
Couple signs $1 million gift to help Venice Theatre with Hurricane Ian recovery
A hole remains in the Venice Theatre, but the building stands as a beacon to the community.
'He's all the way inside:' 911 call sheds light on seven-foot gator found in Venice home
A newly-released 911 call is giving deeper insight into the moments after a woman in Venice found a seven-foot alligator inside her home on March 28.
Venice circus history would be showcased with proposed circus tent
As students learn to fly, Tito Gaona’s voice calms and reassures them.
'Only in Florida:' Seven-foot alligator wriggles way into Venice woman's home
A Venice woman was greeted by an unusual visitor in her Grand Palm Community home back in March: a seven-foot alligator.