APRIL 2025
VENICE CITY E-NEWS A DIGITAL PUBLICATION FOR RESIDENTS & VISITORS OF YOUR CITY ON THE GULF
City Council Members
Mayor Nick Pachota
Vice Mayor Jim Boldt
Joan Farrell
Rachel Frank
Rick Howard
Kevin Engelke
Upcoming Council Meeting Dates: April 8 April 22 Ron Smith Contact City Council members by emailing citycouncil@venicefl.gov
Anchorage Limitation Areas implemented
The Venice Police Department and Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office have long faced the challenge of balancing the rights of responsible boat owners with the need to address poorly maintained, derelict vessels. These vessels, often used as live-a-boards, can pose significant hazards to navigation and the environment. After storms, they frequently wash ashore and are abandoned, leaving taxpayers to cover the cost of removal. To manage this issue, Anchorage Limitation Areas (ALAs) have been implemented. These areas allow Continued on page 2
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