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…
May 7, 2024 The SVBET announces a new location for its annual Administration Report. According to the Trust Agreement, Section 5.4 Accountings and Public Notice, “The Trustees shall prepare a Trust Endowment Fund administration and/or financial report at least once annually that shall be open for inspection by Community property owners and residents at reasonable business hours and times at…
The repairs to the Beach Ferry have been completed. Due to misinformation being circulated in the community wrongfully alleging one of the Captains of having a criminal record, that Captain had to be removed from duty. His federal background check done by the United States Coast Guard was clear and the South Venice Beach Endowment Trust (SVBET) has a right…
It is NOT ok to give YOUR Ferry pass to anyone, including a renter or family member. What is ok is that annual renters can purchase a non-resident Ferry pass at the SVBET office or you can accompany your guests on the Ferry. It has come to our attention from the Captains and some individuals that people who are renting…
Sunday – 14 April 2024 Effective April 30, your Ferry pass must scan to ride the Ferry. If your passes issued in 2023 do not scan and you renewed for 2024, you can bring your passes to the office or email the information needed. The SVBET office is located at 720 Alligator Dr., Venice, Florida 34293 and is open on…
Wednesday – 11 April 2024 Many of our members are noticing the Beach Ferry pass scanning system is now working for all pass holders. Everyone’s Ferry passes should now work on the Beach Ferry Dock House scanner to board the Ferry. The SVBET Trustees have been working diligently over the past few weeks to get all passes issued last year…