7 February 2025 – We are getting closer to beginning Ferry Service! The low-water dock is completed except for the safety railing. Materials will be delivered soon and the rails will be added. We are still on target for an end of February opening. Stay tuned…… Recall that Hurricane Ian, in September of 2022, resulted in a 6 month closure.…
30 January 2025 – Repairs have begun on the low-water dock and repairs continue on the Ferry Dock House. We anticipate repairs will be completed by the end of February, if we do not uncover additional damage. We will communicate a specific opening date as repairs progress and we are more confident of a date. As you may or may…
23 January 2025 – SVBET has posted its 2024 Administrative Report on the website under Docs. It has some hurricane update information. Thanks!
7 January 2025 – The Trust is pleased to announce the opening of a temporary mobile office beginning 11 January 2025. The temporary mobile office is pictured below and is currently located next to the Beach Ferry Dock House. Office hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, beginning 11 January 2025. The Trust has a…
3 January 2025 – We will start posting new updates for Hurricane Milton Recovery instead of adding to the original post from October. The Captain’s office renovation has been completed and new adjustable shelving and work-space has been installed. The Captain’s office is critical for normal Beach Ferry operations. The U.S. Coast Guard requires much paperwork to be completed and…
29 December 2024 – The South Venice Beach Endowment Trust (SVBET), referred to as the Trust, would like to announce the South Venice Civic Association (SVCA) appointment of Gary Cole to the Trust, effective 1 January 2025. One of the Trust members, Cheryl Cooper, has served on the Trust for the 5 year term effective 31 December 2024. According to…