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 "state": "FL",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Venice council to hear appeal, recovery residence rules, budget changes",
   "summary": "The Venice City Council is meeting to handle a continued appeal of a site plan for property at 500 and 504 Gene Green Road, final readings on ordinances for recovery residences and land development code fixes, and a budget amendment increasing revenue and expenditures by $6,476,400. The agenda also includes appointments, a financial update, and several discussion items requested by council members.",
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   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3851&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "Informational Presentations",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3945&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
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  {
   "date": "2026-11-03",
   "body": "CRS Floodplain Management Plan Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3922&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
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  {
   "date": "2027-02-02",
   "body": "CRS Floodplain Management Plan Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3929&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Police Pension Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Police pension board meets on routine agenda items",
   "summary": "This is a procedural meeting of the Venice Police Pension Board of Trustees with no substantive items listed. The agenda contains only standard administrative business, with no decisions or discussions specified.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/8/3943_A_Police_Pension_Board_of_Trustees_26-08-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3943&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Citizen Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Venice advisory board to hear parks master plan, bike rating, park naming",
   "summary": "The Citizen Advisory Board will hear a consultant presentation on the Parks Master Plan, consider approving the Mayor's Garden at the Lavallee Municipal Campus, discuss elevating the city's Bicycle Friendly Community rating to Gold, and review code for naming city parks. They will also continue unfinished business on website improvements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/8/3866_A_Citizen_Advisory_Board_26-08-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3866&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review Mavis Tires site plan and Knights Trail subdivision",
   "summary": "The Venice Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several quasi-judicial items, including a site and development plan for Mavis Tires & Brakes, a preliminary plat for the Knights Trail Subdivision, a sign design alternative for Venice Crossing, and site plan and conditional use applications for Venice Executive Storage. The commission will also consider an amendment to mailed notice and neighborhood workshop requirements. The meeting includes approval of the July 7, 2026 minutes and audience participation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/8/3884_A_Planning_Commission_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3884&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "CRS Floodplain Management Plan Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3921&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to approve $245,000 purchase of 234 Grove Street property",
   "summary": "The council will consider the purchase of a property at 234 Grove Street from Warfield Grove, LLC for $245,000. They will also act on several ordinances, including a budget amendment that raises total revenue and expenditures by $255,000 and an amendment adding Certified Recovery Residences to the Land Development Code. Additional items include approving a third amendment to the lease with Skyport Holdings Venice, LLC, and a resolution accepting utilities and a one‑year developer maintenance bond for the Bay Indies Clubhouse Reconstruction Project. The council will set dates and rates for upcoming public hearings on the millage and budget.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/7/3850_A_City_Council_26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3850&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Historic and Architectural Preservation Board",
   "headline": "Discussion of building plans for Nassau Street and facade color code changes",
   "summary": "The Board will review a pre-application request involving floorplans and elevations for 401 Nassau St S. Additionally, members will discuss proposed changes to the city's facade color requirements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/7/3872_A_Historic_and_Architectural_Preservation_Board_26-07-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3872&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council discusses millage rates and budget finalization",
   "summary": "The City Council is conducting a budget wrap-up workshop to finalize upcoming fiscal decisions. Discussions include comparing IT server costs against cloud solutions, reviewing items removed from the general fund, and calculating the proposed millage rate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/7/3935_A_City_Council_26-07-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3935&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to consider two property variance requests",
   "summary": "The commission will conduct quasi-judicial hearings regarding requested variances for properties at 201 The Esplanade and 412 Hunter Drive. Each case includes staff reports and applicant site plans for review.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/7/3883_A_Planning_Commission_26-07-07_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3883&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement",
   "headline": "Code enforcement hearings for property violations and water restriction appeals",
   "summary": "The Special Magistrate will review several code violation cases, including drainage obstructions at Hawks Run Development LLC. The body will also hear citation appeals regarding irrigation and water use restrictions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/7/3896_A_Special_Magistrate_for_Code_Enforcement_26-07-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3896&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council discusses police staffing, airport environmental reviews, and budget updates",
   "summary": "The City Council will review a police staffing study and consider several ordinance changes regarding building regulations and land development. They are also set to discuss the Venice Airport environmental review and a new management agreement for the Venice Community Center.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/6/3849_A_City_Council_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3849&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-19",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Budget workshop cancelled",
   "summary": "This budget workshop meeting was cancelled. No city council business was conducted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/6/3916_A_City_Council_26-06-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3916&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council reviews proposed FY2027 city budget",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding a budget workshop to review the proposed FY2027 budgets for all city departments. Presentations cover the city-wide budget, capital improvement plan, general fund, and individual department budgets for fire, police, planning, IT, and more. Public comment is invited before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/6/3915_A_City_Council_26-06-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3915&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Citizen Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Board to recommend website redesign improvements",
   "summary": "The Citizen Advisory Board will evaluate and recommend improvements to the city's website, reviewing a redesign plan and a proposal from Granicus. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hold audience participation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/6/3865_A_Citizen_Advisory_Board_26-06-17_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3865&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to vote on LDR text amendment #6",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a text amendment to the Land Development Regulations (LDR Amendment #6) and a site/development plan amendment for Aloha Condominium. The LDR amendment involves changes to multiple sections of city code. The commission will then vote on both items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/6/3882_A_Planning_Commission_26-06-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3882&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Historic and Architectural Preservation Board",
   "headline": "Review of historic resource survey findings for Edgewood and Seaboard areas",
   "summary": "The Board will review a presentation regarding the results of the Edgewood and Seaboard Historic Resources Survey. This draft report details historical assets identified during Phase II of the Venice survey process.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/6/3871_A_Historic_and_Architectural_Preservation_Board_26-06-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3871&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Meeting cancelled; next regular meeting June 23",
   "summary": "This meeting was cancelled. No business was conducted. The next regular City Council meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/6/3848_A_City_Council_26-06-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3848&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Fire Pension Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "The Fire Pension Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026",
   "summary": "This agenda pertains to a meeting of the City of Venice Fire Pension Board of Trustees. The provided text contains only the meeting logistics and does not include specific discussion items or actions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/6/3934_A_Fire_Pension_Board_of_Trustees_26-06-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3934&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Informational Presentations",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": null,
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3932&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement",
   "headline": "Code enforcement hearing on residential violation case",
   "summary": "The special magistrate will review an ongoing code enforcement case (CEBD24-005) involving property owner Mildred H. Neary, including multiple administrative orders and notices related to residential property responsibilities under City Code Section 3.2. The meeting is primarily procedural, with staff updates and adjournment following the hearing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/6/3895_A_Special_Magistrate_for_Code_Enforcement_26-06-03_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3895&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Seaboard Master Plan Stakeholder's Group",
   "headline": "Seaboard Master Plan stakeholder group meets",
   "summary": "This is a meeting of the Seaboard Master Plan Stakeholder's Group Technical Working Group. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/6/3933_A_Seaboard_Master_Plan_Stakeholder%27s_Group_26-06-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3933&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Sarasota Memorial Hospital expansion plan",
   "summary": "The Venice Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several development projects, including a site plan for Sarasota Memorial Hospital's expansion with a new inpatient rehab and MRI pavilion, a site plan and design alternative for Family Promise shelter, and a conditional use for Mavis Tires and Brakes. They will also receive a presentation on the Seaboard Phase 1 plan and consider a text amendment for certified recovery residences.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/6/3881_A_Planning_Commission_26-06-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3881&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Final vote on school zone speed cameras, $1.8M in grants",
   "summary": "The Council will hold public hearings and vote on a final reading of an ordinance authorizing speed detection systems in school zones. They will also consider first reading of land development code amendments, two easements for FPL, and a resolution for the police charitable foundation. Consent agenda includes two grants: $937,125 for emergency generator and wind protection at Public Works building, and $850,000 for Utilities Equalization Basin Tank Project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/5/3847_A_City_Council_26-05-26_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3847&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Police Pension Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Police pension board meeting, agenda unavailable",
   "summary": "This meeting of the Police Pension Board of Trustees appears to be primarily procedural, as the published agenda contains no specific items for discussion or action. The agenda lists only the meeting time, location, and a reference to attachments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/5/3930_A_Police_Pension_Board_of_Trustees_26-05-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3930&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to hear 2 variance requests for Canoe Bend Ave and Park Blvd",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two quasi-judicial variance applications. The first is for 161 Canoe Bend Ave in the Rustic Road PUD by Meritage Homes. The second is for 400 Park Blvd N by Norman Ebsary. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and audience participation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/5/3880_A_Planning_Commission_26-05-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3880&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Historic and Architectural Preservation Board",
   "headline": "Board to decide on fence height variance and new office building",
   "summary": "The Historic and Architectural Preservation Board will hold public hearings on two applications: a design alternative for a fence exceeding 6 feet at 417 Nassau Street South, and a new single-story office building for the Catholic Community Foundation at 205 Harbor Drive North. The board will also review and comment on the City of Venice Phase II Survey of Edgewood and Seaboard draft.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar1.granicus.com/venice/meetings/2026/5/3870_A_Historic_and_Architectural_Preservation_Board_26-05-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://venice.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3870&GID=292&G=3BF46221-F90E-4E82-B7BB-51E5BFEC9483"
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