Why we are here?
The South Venice Beach Endowment Trust (SVBET) was created in 2001 to hold, manage, maintain, and operate Trust Holdings, including the Beach Front Properties, Boat Ramp, Beach Ferry infrastructure, and kayak/canoe/paddle board launch area access for community residents in perpetuity. The trust is a 501(c)(3) exempt organization as described by U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code. Any contributions to the SVBET are tax deductible and will be used for eligible purposes in the performance of the Trust’s mission.
The SVBET always welcomes donations. You may make a donation when paying annual Boat Ramp, Ferry, and/or Kayak/Canoe/Paddle Board Launch Area fees, or you may contact the SVBET directly by phone at (941) 949-6013 or email at trust@southvenicebeach.org. We thank you in advance for support!
How to
Get Involved
Since the inception of the South Venice Beach neighborhood in 1950’s, volunteers have historically been an important asset in operating, maintaining, and improving beach and water access infrastructure for community residents. Past volunteer projects include landscaping, sand dune restoration, beach clean-up, security improvements, and fund raisers. More recently, volunteers have been critical in efficiently and cost effectively repairing damage to boardwalks caused by powerful storms, such as Ian. Our Board of Trustees is made up of volunteers!
Our Volunteers are greatly appreciated and more are always welcome! If you are interested in volunteering, submit your contact information here, or call the SVBET office Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at (941) 949-6013, or email us at trust@southvenicebeach.org.
Great examples of our Volunteers’ efforts include the “Burgers at the Beach” fundraiser and the “HITTING THE BRICKS” fundraiser. Both have been great successes. The HITTING THE BRICKS Campaign sold over 112 bricks, which have been engraved and installed in front of the Ferry Dock House. Blank ones are still available. Please consider buying one or more as we still have bricks available! You can purchase a brick online in our Shop, or pick up an order form our office at 4800 Lemon Bay Drive from 9 to 1 on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday. Bricks are only $75 each and are a wonderful way to show your support in perpetuity. Consider making your purchase today!
Keep up-to-date on activities by monitoring the News section of the SVBET website.
The SVBET can use your help in many ways…Find out how.
SOUTH VENICE BEACH LIVE STREAM!
*South Venice Residents
Annual Ferry Fees
- DOCUMENTS NEEDED
- Tax or Utility Bill
- Annual Lease
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FERRY FEES
No Refunds for any reasons!
No prorations (annual passes only).
Lost passes $25 replacement.
*South Venice Residents
Annual Ramp Fees
- DOCUMENTS NEEDED
- Tax or Utility Bill
- Boat FL#
- Trailer plate#
- vehicle plate#
Non-Residents
ANNUAL RAMP FEES
- DOCUMENTS NEEDED
- Boat FL#
- Trailer Plate#
- Vehicle Plate#
*South Venice Beach Community
learn moreBoat Ramp
No Refunds for any reasons!
No prorations (annual passes only).
There is no Kayak, Canoe, or Paddle Board launching from the BOAT Ramp
Residents and Non-Residents
Annual Launch Access Fee for each household for personal use
NO DAILY OR WEEKLY PASSES
learn moreKAYAK, CANOE & PADDLE BOARD LAUNCH AREA ACCESS
No Refunds for any reasons!
No prorations (annual passes only).
Fee required for each household.
For personal use only. Commercial use is prohibited.
Visit Our Shop
SOUTH VENICE BEACH SWAG
You can visit our office to make any purchase. The SVBET temporary office is located at 4800 Lemon Bay Dr, Venice, FL 34293 (see the map at the bottom of this page). We are open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
We are working on an online ordering capability. For now, you can get more info by clicking on any item below or at our Shop page and then come visit us to make your purchase.
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We are waiting for you
Come visit your own piece of paradise! Pristine beaches, inland waterways, deep sea adventures, natural landscape, and quiet surroundings are what you will find on your own private beach. Please be good stewards of the environment. Take what you bring with you. Let our nature stay beautiful.
The SVBET office hours are on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The SVBET is a working Trust. The volunteer Trustees attempt to review submissions, emails, and comments as soon as possible within these times. Depending on circumstances and content, replies may be delayed. The form of the response will be at the discretion of the SVBET. Please review the website for information sought.