Country Club Estates Cooperative, Inc.

11/20/2024

From: Jim & Robyn Phillips
Dolphins in the harbor
Jim and I saw three dolphins in the harbor yesterday. They swam in then turned around and left. It was hard to get a picture but here is one.

09/27/2024

Harbor photo - high water

09/26/2024

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Florida Division of Emergency Management

09/26/2024

City of Sarasota
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City of North Port
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City of Venice
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Town of Longboat Key
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Official page of The Town of Longboat Key.
This page is not monitored 24/7.

09/26/2024

Hurricane Helene: Pictures by Robert Zander. Harbor currently.

09/25/2024

EVACUATION ORDER: MANUFACTURED HOME, MOBILE HOMES

FROM SARASOTA COUNTY: Expected impacts from Helene may cause damaging winds and flooding.

Evacuations have been called this morning (Sept. 25) for residents in Level A, manufactured homes, mobile homes and boats, and in areas near Hatchett and Curry creeks in Venice. Evacuation centers will open at 12 p.m.

Please call the office or email me if you are evacuating your home.

Thank you and stay safe.

09/24/2024

City of Venice Hurricane state of Emergency
1PM SEPT 24: The City of Venice has issued a Local State of Emergency today, Tuesday, Sept. 24, as Emergency Management continues to monitor Tropical Storm Helene. This is an administrative action taken to request resources and support at the state and federal levels if needed. Sarasota County is currently under a Hurricane Watch.
City Hall and other City facilities are open to the public today and Wednesday, Sept. 25, and will be closed Thursday, Sept. 26.

FACILITY & SERVICE CLOSURES:

No trash, recycling or yard waste pickups for City of Venice starting on Thursday, Sept. 26, as the Sarasota County Landfill will be closed Thursday. Pickups of all materials will occur as usual on Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Humphris Park at the South Jetty will close as usual at 10 p.m. tonight (Tuesday) and remain closed starting Wednesday, until conditions improve as determined by the City.
Sarasota County schools will close at the end of today, Sept. 24, to allow for time to prepare schools that serve as emergency evacuation centers (shelters).
SAND DISTRIBUTION:
The City of Venice is offering a self-service sand station today and Wednesday, Sept. 24 and 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 252 Seaboard Ave. Sand is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shovels will be provided.

BAGS ARE NOT AT THE SEABOARD LOCATION. Residents can either bring their own bags for sand, or pick up bags starting at 8 a.m. Sept. 24 and 25 at City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave., or Venice Public Works, 1350 Ridgewood Ave. Limit 10 bags per vehicle.

EVACUATIONS & EVACUATION CENTERS
Sarasota County will send out an evacuation alert for Level A and manufactured home communities starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m. Evacuation centers (shelters) in Sarasota County will open at noon Wednesday.
Community members can identify their evacuation level and the nearest evacuation on the county's website:
Know Your Level: https://loom.ly/KkvV1ZI
Evacuation Center: https://loom.ly/BhRe-nw. If you need transportation to an evacuation center, or are medically dependent, call Sarasota County at 311.

Be prepared and stay informed!
Secure items around your home before tropical storm winds and rain arrive. Unsecured outdoor items like furniture, trash carts, potted plants, or lawn ornaments can become projectiles in strong winds if left unsecured.
Keep up to date on emergency information by registering to receive notifications at AlertSarasotaCounty.com. Monitor official local news sources, including the U.S. National Weather Service, the National Hurricane Center and venicegov.com.
Residents in low-lying areas including Flamingo Ditch and Golden Beach may experience road flooding until the storm surge recedes. City stormwater crews are prepared to respond as soon as it is safe and conditions allow.
If street flooding occurs: Do not attempt to drive or wade through flooded streets. Flood waters can present unseen hazards to both cars and individuals. Wait for flood waters to recede before attempting to drive.

Have a disaster supply kit stocked with at least 7 days worth of nonperishable food, water, and necessary medication for each member of the household including pets.

As a reminder for motorists traveling on and off Venice Island, the 3 bridges are NEVER locked in the “up” position, and remain accessible for vehicular traffic. Mariners are encouraged to tune in to NOAA and Coast Guard channels for the latest information.

Lorraine Anderson​​​​
Public Information Officer
City Manager's Office
City of Venice

09/24/2024

Sarasota County Declares Local State of Emergency, and Plans for Evacuations on Wednesday

SARASOTA COUNTY - Sarasota County is currently under a Hurricane Watch and because of the expected intensification of Potential Tropical Cyclone 9, Sarasota County has declared a local state of emergency and will send out an evacuation alert for Level A and manufactured home communities starting Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 7 a.m. Evacuation centers in Sarasota County will open at noon Wednesday.

Community members can identify their evacuation level and the nearest evacuation on the county's website (click the links below).

Know Your Level
Evacuation Centers
“Sarasota County is taking action to prepare for impacts from the storm. Residents are encouraged to act now and make their needed preparations today,” said Jonathan Lewis Sarasota County Administrator.

Sarasota County schools will close at the end of today, Sept. 24, to allow for time to prepare schools that serve as emergency evacuation centers.

“We are ready to serve our community. We are coordinating with Sarasota County to provide shelter to our schools and personnel. We will continue to share updates with employees and families as more information about the storm and its potential impacts becomes available. Visit our website at sarasotacountyschools.net, and follow social media channels to stay updated,” said Terry Connor, Superintendent of Schools.

Sandbag operations continue Tuesday until 6 p.m. and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the following locations:
Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road.
Ed Smith Stadium (parking lot), 2700 12th St.
South County Fleet Services, 4571 State Road 776/Englewood Road.
There is a 10-bags per-vehicle limit.
Sarasota County Government offices are closed today and Wednesday, Sept. 24-25, to prepare for the storm's impact.
Solid Waste is operating normally for Tuesday, Sept. 24 including curbside collection services, and the Landfill will be open during normal hours.
All Breeze services (Breeze bus and trolley routes, Breeze OnDemand, and non-medical Breeze Plus trips) are operating on a normal schedule for Tuesday, Sept. 24. Service updates are available at scgov.net.
Register for emergency notifications at alertsarasotacounty.com. Monitor local media stations, follow on social media, visit scgov.net, or dial 311 for the latest information.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs, or activities.
View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA compliance).

09/23/2024

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09/23/2024

Tropical Storm Alert -- Watch TV updates
Tropical Storm coming: Time to activate your personal emergency plan and stock up on supplies.

If an evacuation order is given: do you know where you will go?

There are extra Hurricane Preparedness books in the Clubhouse -- FREE to pick up.

Please put all loose items around your home away.

Continue watching weather reports / TV as this Tropical Storm is expected to turn into a Hurricane.

09/05/2024

The City of Venice invites the community to take part in selecting the official logo for its Centennial celebration!

After receiving nearly 25 incredible design submissions from local artists, the Centennial Team carefully reviewed each one and narrowed the field to the top 10 designs. Now, we need your help to narrow down the final choices.

Cast your vote by 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Starting today, community members are encouraged to vote for their three favorite designs. The logos with the most votes will be presented to City Council on Oct. 8 for final adoption. The Council-adopted logo will then be unveiled during the first Centennial Community Workshop on Oct. 16 at City Hall.

Voting is restricted to three choices per person to ensure a fair process. We value and appreciate your participation in making this Centennial milestone memorable!

The City of Venice Centennial Celebration kicks off in November 2025 with the annual holiday parade. Over an 18-month period, the City plans to embrace its 100th anniversary with community events, displays, and branding. The City of Venice Centennial logo is a specific design to commemorate and chronicle this major government milestone. The centennial logo will be featured throughout the downtown area, at City facilities, and on all City-sponsored print and digital promotional and marketing materials. The City will also allow community partners to use or display the logo if the request falls within the City’s partnership guidelines.

Submissions that were not selected to move forward will be captured and memorialized through the Venice Museum archiving process to document this historic milestone and community engagement.

To cast your vote, visit venicegov.com

Lorraine Anderson
Public Information Officer
City Manager's Office
City of Venice

08/20/2024

CCE has a long standing partnership with KEEP VENICE BEAUTIFUL and VABI to assist in the keeping the walkway around Country Club Estates Community trimmed up and ready for pedestrians and bikers to enjoy using the walkway.

CCE Staff is in the newsletter this month.

The Team works at over 30 sites. Our 50-strong male and female volunteers are out every Thursday–year-round–trimming trails, restoring natural areas and gardens, weeding, removing invasives, mulching, and assisting in hurricane cleanup. The Team also prepares the Arboretum for its Christmas holi...

08/19/2024

Enter the City's Centennial logo contest
Post Date: 07/15/2024 8:30 AM

The City of Venice is holding a Centennial Logo Contest to commemorate and celebrate Venice’s upcoming 100-year anniversary, which officially kicks off in November 2025 and runs for 18 months.

The Centennial logo will be featured throughout the numerous Centennial events, at City facilities and on all City-sponsored printed and digital promotional and marketing materials. The City will also allow community partners to use and display the logo as approved through the City’s partnership guidelines.

“One of our most important goals for the upcoming Centennial is to actively involve the Venice community in the process,” said Assistant City Manager James Clinch. “This logo contest will be a fun opportunity for citizens to participate directly by submitting their original logo designs and by providing valuable input for the selection of the Venice Centennial logo.”

Submitted logo designs that meet the criteria as outlined in the design brief attached will be put up for public vote in late September, with final adoption by City Council. The public is encouraged to submit logo designs by 5 p.m. Sept. 2, 2024, to [email protected].

https://www.venicegov.com/Home/Componen ... cklist=%2F

08/09/2024

Harbor Operations : Projects Update
From George Jensen, CCE Construction Manager

Dock Contract signed May 2024
Electric Contract Signed August 2024
Drilling holes through south seawall contract signed August 2024

Dock Contractor has started replacing docks on the north side of the harbor.
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From Becky DeVillier, Harbormaster, Chair of Harbor Committee

The first six docks are now completed. Two weeks ago Andersen brought in a lot more crew. I met with the project supervisor and he was very helpful. They are now working on the three 45 foot slips and N 30. The first new lift will go into N 29. They will be doing 4 slips at a time (2 docks).

08/07/2024

Mote Marine is moving to new location in Sarasota:

Enjoy our first virtual tour of Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA), the rebirth of Mote Aquarium being created at Nathan Benderson Park in southwest ...