24 February 2026 – The Trust would like to clarify and amplify it’s no digging rules. Digging on South Venice Beach Trust property is not allowed, anywhere. As everyone knows, our beach is eroding. We all must do everything within our power to minimize any further erosion. Digging equipment, including shovels, will not be allowed on Trust property, including the…
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5 February 2026 – The SVBET would like to emphatically state that there is absolutely no digging on the South Venice Beach Endowment Trust property. This includes the beach side of the property and the intracoastal side of the property outside of the waters edge. If you are caught digging, your memberships may be revoked with no refunds and you…
5 February 2026 – The SVBET Office is relocating back to the South Venice Civic Center located at 720 Alligator Drive, Venice, Florida 34293 effective Wednesday, February 11th, 2026. Office hours will be Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. There Office will be open Saturday, February 7th, 2026 next to the Beach Ferry and closed on…
January 9, 2026 – The SVBET has two new members beginning in 2026, Ty Overmyer and Nancy Darbee. We are very grateful for their willingness to serve on the Board of Trustees! We are also grateful for the many years Joe Lewis served on the Board of Trustees. Joe served as chair and handled many difficult issues, including several hurricanes!…