Venice, FL

Snook Haven Park improvements bring new restaurant, fishing pier and riverfront pavilion to Venice.

Sarasota County’s beaches hosted 4,928 sea turtle nests in 2026, according to Mote Marine Laboratory’s Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program. The tally came from 35 miles of coastline stretching from Longboat Key to Venice, watched every morning of the season by staff, interns and more than 300 Sea Turtle Patrol volunteers. Loggerheads dominated with…

A Venice man is in custody at the Charlotte County Jail after an arrest in Punta Gorda on charges involving a minor. Kevin Johns, 67, was taken into custody on Oct. 29 following an investigation by the Venice Police Department, with assistance from Punta Gorda Police and the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. He faces two…

A Venice man accused of unlawful sexual activity with a minor was arrested in Punta Gorda on Thursday, according to the Venice Police Department.

Venice residents get a direct say in the future of their local airport this week. Venice Municipal Airport is hosting an open-house Master Plan workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S. The come-and-go format lets attendees review existing conditions, future land use, community…

Weekend plans on the Suncoast usually revolve around one question: who’s playing? This Friday through Sunday, October 23 to 25, the answer spans Clearwater, Tampa, Bradenton, Sarasota, Venice, Nokomis, and Naples. Friday night alone offers CAKE at Clearwater’s Drew Street venue at 8:30, Uncle John’s Band’s Grateful Dead Night in Tampa, and dueling pianos with…

Historic Downtown Venice is trying something new this Halloween season. The first-ever Witches Walk Sip and Shop takes over the downtown streets on Friday, October 23, from 5 to 8 p.m., with more than 35 local businesses participating. The format is simple: sip a seasonal beer or cider, browse the shops, and dress as a…

Gold Rush BBQ at 661 S. Tamiami Trail on the Island of Venice is celebrating 25 years in business. Founded by Robert Overholser, Patrick Caudill and Susan Caudill, the family-owned restaurant has built its reputation on dry-rubbed, hickory-smoked barbecue served in hearty portions, all inside a dining room decked out with Old West décor and…

Downtown Venice is the place to be this weekend. The 53rd Annual Sun Fiesta takes over Centennial Park from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, and admission plus parking are free all three days. Hours run 4 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.Expect…

Florida’s stone crab season opened October 15 and runs through May 1, 2027, which means fresh claws are arriving at markets and restaurants across the Suncoast. From Bradenton to Venice, this is the stretch of the calendar seafood fans wait for all summer.The harvest works differently than almost any other fishery. Fishermen keep only claws…