1 April 2025 – The Ferry batteries were replaced today! Our local certified and mobile marine mechanic, who is authorized to make warranty repairs on the Ferry electric motor, needs to inspect and diagnose the motor. He will either fix or replace it. If the motor cannot be repaired, the Trust will have the brand new backup motor, that we…
28 March 2025 – The South Venice Beach Endowment Trust owes a great big thank you to whoever found, restored, and reinstalled the sign for the property at 4800 Lemon Bay. This sign was missing ever since Hurricane Milton. Despite major efforts to locate it, we were left thinking it would have to be remade. We on the board and…
28 March 2025 – The Beach Ferry and Ferry Dock House are experiencing some mechanical issues. The Beach Ferry motor has malfunctioned. It is still under warranty, if maintained by a certified dealer and marine mechanic, and the Trust has a spare. Also, the Ferry battery bank must be replaced. Finally, the Ferry lift motor is malfunctioning and must be…
28 February 2025 – Please download the video here for a view of the new Beach Ferry Dock on the key and the new boardwalk. Also, the Beach Ferry Ferry will be closed on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, for the annual US Coast Guard inspection. Thanks.
18 February 2025 – The Beach Ferry will begin operations on Saturday, 22 February 2025. Passes will go on sale beginning Thursday, 20 February 2025 at the SVBET temporary office located next to the Ferry Dock House. SVBET temporary office hours beginning the week of 24 February 2025 will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00…
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.…