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NewsABC7 WWSBOctober 26, 2026Sarasota County

Venice seeks public input on floodplain management plan

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The City of Venice is asking residents, property owners, and businesses to share flooding experiences and concerns to help update the city's Floodplain Management Plan. Feedback will be used to identify flood risks, evaluate mitigation strategies, and prioritize resilience projects.

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Why It Matters

Residents' input directly informs city decisions on flood risk evaluation and the prioritization of future infrastructure mitigation projects in Venice.

Key Facts

  • The City of Venice is updating its Floodplain Management Plan and asking for public feedback.
  • Feedback will help identify flood risks, evaluate mitigation strategies, and prioritize resilience projects.
  • The Community Rating System Committee will discuss the plan at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Community Hall at Venice City Hall.
  • Committee members are scheduled to review the draft introduction and the first three sections of the plan.
  • Residents can complete an online survey, submit comments, and track updates on the city's Floodplain Management Plan Update page.
  • Additional meetings will be scheduled to discuss other sections of the plan.
  • Venice Airport is also holding a public workshop on a master plan.

Who's Mentioned

PersonChristina Rimes“Contact person for more information via email”locationVenice“City seeking public input on floodplain management plan”OrganizationWWSB“News organization reporting on the story”OrganizationCommunity Rating System Committee“Committee discussing the floodplain management plan”locationCommunity Hall at Venice City Hall“Meeting location for the Community Rating System Committee”OrganizationVenice Airport“Holding a public workshop on a master plan”other8:30 a.m.“Meeting time on Tuesday, Nov. 3”location401 W. Venice Ave.“Address of Venice City Hall”