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Pictures from the 2024 Sarasota County Heritage Awards Ceremony.  Venice Heritage was honored with the Organizational Achievement Award, accepted by Board member Jean Trammell. VHI board member Dorothy Korwek also accepted the Individual Achievement Award! We are so proud of Dorothy and Venice Heritage for this recognition!

 

2024 VHI ANNUAL MEETING PHOTOS

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SPECIAL COMMUNITY PROGRAM & FUNDRAISER

Since 1966, the Hibiscus has been the City Flower of Venice.
   

Show off your sense of community and pride in history by displaying a hibiscus painting on your home or business!

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As an advocate for historic preservation, Venice Heritage, Inc. educates the public about area history and provides financial support to city owned historic resources.

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1896 Lord-Higel House (409 Granada Avenue)
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John Nolen’s 1926 General Plan for the City of Venice
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1927 Triangle Inn (351 South Nassau Street)
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1955 Julia Cousins Laning and Dale Laning Archives & Research Center (224 Milan Avenue)
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1926 La France Fire Truck, Old Betsy, City of Venice’s First Fire Engine
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Coming Soon: Exhibition for Old Betsy (north of Triangle Inn)

VENICE ENJOYS A RICH CULTURAL HERITAGE THAT SHAPES OUR SENSE OF PLACE

There are ways to contribute to our preservation efforts. Purchase an item from our GIFT SHOP OR Make a direct donation via PayPal, or check.