11 December 2024 – The Trust wishes all have a wonderful time during this holiday season. We do have some positive items to report. The Ferry Dock House now has electric! Now that everything has power, we discovered a pump in the Captain’s bathroom needs to be repaired. This is needed to supply water. The company that maintains it is…
2 October 2024 – The Ferry slip has been repaired and the Ferry is back in the water! The beach dock and remaining boardwalk are mostly intact and can be utilized. A new set of steps will be constructed on the end of the remaining boardwalk down to the beach. We are hoping all repairs can be completed by the…
19 July 2024 – Boat Ramp users, we are experiencing disrupted operations due to improper use of the Boat Ramp lock causing frustration, delays, and expense. The electronic lock and smartphone application has greatly improved convenience and security for members. Unfortunately, if the lock shackle is fully extended from the lock base, the lock will no longer function. This is…
19 July, 2024 – On 17 July, 2024, the SVBET had its annual U.S. Coast Guard inspection of the Beach Ferry and its operation. This is an extremely thorough in-the-water and out-of-the-water inspection. Operational and maintenance logs are reviewed. You may have noticed the Captains keeping a head count of the number of passengers and people on the beach. This…
In regard to comments concerning Eric Lombardi made on social media and then sent by email to the SVBET Trustees afterwards, please see the social media postings from today, July 2, 2024, copied below. This concludes the SVBET comments on this subject.
9 May 2024 Sea turtle nesting season has begun and nests are already being marked. As a reminder, sea turtle nesting season officially runs May 1-October 31 each year. All sea turtles are endangered species. The South Venice Beach has many species that nest here, including the rare Kemps-Ridley. It is a federal offense to tamper with the sea turtles…