The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board recently approved plans for the $12 million outpatient center, which will be located in a leased facility that is being developed contiguous to the SMH-Venice campus at 2695 Curry Lane, Nokomis. See HERE for detail and map.
Al Pandl visited the Venetian for the third year to educate residents about the importance of protecting their assets for their heirs as well as the processes involved. Pandl explained the terminology and potential predators who may attempt to exploit these assets. The seminar sponsored by the Community Association took place on February 3, 2026
What is and how to avoid probate was a primary topic. The seminar covered various options, including power of attorney, living wills, and healthcare POAs. It also explained Florida-specific laws and the state tax structure. The goal was to provide residents with the knowledge and tools to protect their assets from potential threats.
A recent incident involving a local resident serves as a chilling reminder of how sophisticated—and aggressive—phone scams have become. What began as a quiet drive between two friends quickly escalated into a high-pressure psychological ordeal designed to extort thousands of dollars.
See HERE for the complete story.
Comcast mail is migrating to Yahoo. If this news comes as a surprise, you haven’t been informed yet. Since June 2025, Comcast subscribers have been receiving notifications that their mail will be accessed on Yahoo servers. Xfinity assures customers that their comcast.net email addresses, messages, folders, and contacts will remain unchanged. These migrations will be completed throughout 2026, so don’t worry if you haven’t received your notification yet.
Post-Migration: After migration, users will need to update their email settings on devices or apps to reflect Yahoo’s configurations.
Opting Out: Users can opt out of the migration, but this will result in the closure of their @comcast.net account and permanent deletion of all data.
Yahoo Help Center (Official Support)
Paid Premium Support
In-Account “Contact Us”
See HERE for details and FAQs.
On January 26th, Roger Clark, the head of the Planning and Zoning Department in Venice, delivered an exceptional information presentation to residents attending the Community Association sponsored seminar. He delved into the history, background, and significance of the development process, shedding light on the state’s influence on the process and its potential implications for the city’s residents. The audience was thoroughly engaged and posed numerous questions, which Roger answered with utmost clarity and detail. Roger’s staff, including John Nolen, albeit a cardboard representation, attended the presentation. Nolen, the original planner for the city, expressed his pride in Venice, describing it as his best Florida project and the most original plan his office had ever produced.
Venice’s population, comprising both full-time and seasonal residents, currently exceeds 35,000 and is projected to reach 50,000 by the year 2040. The high median house price in Venice has made it challenging for many individuals to purchase a single-unit house, which is the primary reason behind the construction of mixed-use family dwelling housing along Laurel Road and in other areas. Mixed-use developments offer economic benefits to governments, consumers, and developers.
Roger mentioned that the maximum building height has actually decreased over the years. In 2002, it was possible to obtain approval for a height of 105 feet. However, now it is only 85 feet, with an exception for the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Venice. Roger believes that this site will become the main location for the SMH. The site has a potential expansion area of 60 acres, while the location in Sarasota is less than half of that area.
Roger stated that the Venice government cannot refuse, according to the law, a developer’s plan if it complies with the Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Regulations, and the Binding Master Plan. A plan can only be rejected if there is competent and substantial evidence to deny it. The Bert Harris Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2011 (referenced HERE) provides relief to owners of “inordinate burdens.” This act was the primary reason why local homeowners and residents were unable to prevent the development of the natural area across the road from our entrance. As a result, there is now worrisome and potentially dangerous road traffic outside our main entrance and directly across from the main shopping center entrance, as indicated by an audience question.
The development process, to which Roger referenced, is HERE.
Do you have a knack for keeping things running smoothly online? The Community Association is looking for a tech-savvy neighbor to help us maintain and support our community website!
We aren’t looking for a full-time job commitment—just a little bit of your expertise to ensure our digital home stays updated, secure, and user-friendly for everyone in the neighborhood.
What We’re Looking For:
The Community Spirit: This is a volunteer position, perfect for someone who wants to give back and help keep our residents informed.
The Maintainer: Someone to help with regular updates, troubleshooting occasional “hiccups,” and ensuring our information stays current.
The WordPress Whiz (Optional but Awesome): We’d love someone with WordPress experience, but if you’re a general tech enthusiast who’s quick to learn, we still want to talk to you!
Why Help Out?
As we demonstrated in our recent Residents Orientation, our website is the “Wi-Fi” of our community spirit. By volunteering your skills, you’re helping us provide the news, seminars, and community information that make our paradise special.
Interested?
