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…
Monday – 8 April 2024 The South Venice Beach Endowment Trust (SVBET) is very pleased to announce the operation of its BEACH CAM. This is a live video stream of the South Venice Beach and is available on the SVBET website homepage at southvenicebeach.org. Special thanks to our Treasured Volunteer, Gary Cole, to help make this happen. Gary’s knowledge, enthusiasm,…
Wednesday – 13 March 2024 The SVBET is always performing preventive maintenance to keep the infrastructure in good shape. The Trust depends upon our Treasured Volunteers. Although we would prefer to perform maintenance that causes disruptions in the summer and usually do, sometimes we must do it when our Treasured Volunteers are available. The beach ferry dock, stairs and boardwalk…
Sunday, March 3 2024 – The “NO WAKE” sign on the north side of the Beach Ferry Dock House destroyed by recent storms has finally been replaced. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s office is working to enforce the no wake zone to protect the Beach Ferry and improve safety.
A new, convenient and secure kayak, canoe & paddle board launch area has been created to ensure our members have dedicated access to the intracoastal watery. Effective 1 January 2024 an area just south of the Ferry Dock House has been fenced and gated with a smart lock that works with a smart phone application. This area is perfect for…
The SVCA is responsible for appointing one South Venice Beach Endowment Trust (SVBET) member annually. This year, 2 people were nominated and the SVCA interviewed and selected Dan as the new Trustee. Dan will serve a 5 year term.