For those who were not able to attend the 2025 City of Venice Hurricane Expo – or for those who did and want a review – videos of all the event’s featured speakers are now available on the City website here. The annual Expo was held in partnership with the Venice Gondolier on May 30, 2025, at the Venice Community Center as a public service for the community.
Speakers who presented are:
- Venice Fire Chief Frank Giddens and Police Lt. Mat Sauchinitz
- CRS (Community Rating System) Coordinator Christina Rimes
- Assistant Utilities Director Patience Anastasio
- City Building Official Derek Applegate
- Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi
- ABC-7 Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan
- NOAA Hurricane Hunters Flight Director and Meteorologist Dr. Jonathan Zawislak