"John Was Venice"

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Friends remember John Ryan, who guided the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce for nearly 20 years.

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Venice Newcomer FAQs

How to get a license, register to vote and much more.

06/16/2017 By Kim Hackett

Newcomers' Guide 2016

Here's What Venice is Talking About Right Now

A newcomer’s guide to what Venice is buzzing about.

06/16/2017 By Kim Hackett

Flashback

Flashback: 1927 Airport

Venice's first airport was humble.

03/01/2017

My Venice

We Ask Venetians Why They Moved Here

5 Venetians on their decisions to move to paradise.

03/01/2017 By Pam Johnson

From the Editor

From the Editor: Venice's Hot Neighborhoods

Spring fever hits early.

03/01/2017 By Kay Kipling

Flashback

Flashback: Train Station, 1926

Back when rail ruled Florida transportation.

02/01/2017

My Venice

Where Do You Go For a Romantic Evening Out?

Locals answer the question.

02/01/2017 By Pam Johnson

Private Lives

Venice Elementary Principal Erin del Castillo is True to Her School

Venice Elementary principal Erin del Castillo is true to her school.

02/01/2017 By Ilene Denton

Kennel Queen

For Rita Figg, Training and Caring for Four-Legged Friends is a Calling

There are dog likers, dog lovers--and then there is Rita Figg.

02/01/2017 By Kim Hackett

From the Editor

Lessons from Our Past and Present

There's a lot to learn about Venice.

01/06/2017 By Kay Kipling

Profiles From Our Past

Looking Back at Venice's Famous Faces

5 people that helped define Venice.

01/06/2017 By Staff

Private Lives

Mary Moscatelli Leads Venice Art Center Through Hyper-Growth

The number of visitors to the Art Center has more than doubled.

01/06/2017 By Ilene Denton

The Club

Enthusiastic Members Find Friends and Meaning at Local Organizations

A look at 5 great Venice-area organizations.

01/04/2017 By Sylvia Whitman Photography by Matthew Holler

Flashback

Flashback: Elephant on the Beach

What do elephants think about?

01/04/2017

Young Achievers

5 South County Teens Who Make us Proud

In Venice, all the children are way above average.

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Clyde Butcher and Cookies

This month, we're talking about Clyde Butcher and cookie recipes

12/02/2016 By Kay Kipling

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Clouds at Caspersen

Even Venice's sky is exceptional.

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How to Live La Dolce Vita in Venice

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10/01/2016 By David Hackett

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Venice Loses a Leader in John Ryan

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Flashback: 1927 Airport

We Ask Venetians Why They Moved Here

From the Editor: Venice's Hot Neighborhoods

Flashback: Train Station, 1926

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