The Venice Indians will conclude spring football when they travel to Lakeland Friday night to take on the Dreadnaughts. Coming out of Lakeland with a win might be a bit ambitious. The Dreadnaughts have been among the state’s best programs … Find out how to read more online.

May 21, Jacaranda West Country Club Jills 1st Virginia Skrabak 28 $8.00 2nd Pat Blem 30 ea. $6.00 ea. Ellen Harenberg 3rd Vera Littman 32 ea. $3.50 ea. Barbara Paul WGA 1st Maxine Bartone 69 $20.00 2nd Virginia Ross 71 … Find out how to read more online.

Youth soccer tryouts in late May, early June Youths interested in playing travel soccer at a highly competitive level should contact the Venice Area Youth Soccer Association. The organization will hold tryouts for its development academy (ages 8-10) and competitive … Find out how to read more online.

When the Venice Indians lost 3-1 to Seminole Feb. 15 to even their record at a modest 1-1, head coach Craig Faulkner said, “We’re going to lose some games this year because we play a tough, tough schedule. We’re gonna … Find out how to read more online.

Without question, the Indians will lose a lot of talent to graduation. Tyson Albert (8-0, 0.44 ERA) was the area’s best starting pitcher, and Cooper Hammond (9-0, 10 saves, 0.13 ERA) outshined every pitcher in the state, if not the … Find out how to read more online.

Saturday’s 7A championship game was the height of baseball irony. The Venice Indians (29-3) overcame uncharacteristically shaky starting pitching and exploded for their highest run total of the season, belting 21 hits and scoring in all but one inning en … Find out how to read more online.

Editor’s Note: The following is an edited version of the story that was published after the Indians won the title last year. • • • The Venice High baseball team lined up along the first base line Sunday at Digital … Find out how to read more online.

Members of the Venice Firefighter Benevolent Association are stepping out of their comfort zone, trading in their firefighter boots (as in, “Fill the Boots” fundraiser for burn victims) for a pair of soft spike shoes this weekend for a round … Find out how to read more online.

Venice High running back/receiver Terry Polk burst onto the scene in 2012, running for the second-most yards in the area (1,804) and scoring an area-high  22 touchdowns. The rising senior has been working hard to make sure the 2013 campaign … Find out how to read more online.

Youth soccer tryouts in late May, early June Youths interested in playing travel soccer at a highly competitive level should contact the Venice Area Youth Soccer Association. The organization will hold tryouts for its development academy (ages 8-10) and competitive … Find out how to read more online.

Spring football games typically don’t run as smoothly as their fall brethren; teams are still working out the kinks, trying new things and learning through mistakes. The Venice Indians’ Green-White game was no exception to that rule. Venice’s varsity and … Find out how to read more online.

Venice Little League kicked off City Cup Tuesday. Orion Kerkering won the Home Run Derby, hitting four out in the second round. Chason Rockymore finished second with three dingers. The Lawyers, pictured, won the Around the Horn competition. Matt Long … Find out how to read more online.

Being involved with cycling activities in the Venice area has its benefits. A recent example was the invitation to attend a discussion concerning the possibility of Venice hosting a major bicycle tour in the spring of 2015. Last month I … Find out how to read more online.

Final standings WGACA Trainers 10-4 Style Line 9-5 Defina’s Restaurant 9-5 Sears of Venice 8-6 Royale 8-6 Absolute Lawn & Landscaping 8-6 Rugs As Art 8-6 Tiberii Dentistry 7-7 Critter Ridge Landscaping 6-8 Venice Lawn Care 6-8 Manasota Hardware 6-8 Peluso Air 4-10 Hitmen 2-12 May 8 scores Tiberii Dentistry 27 Hitmen 26 … Find out how to read more online.

May 14, Jacaranda West Country Club Jills, Individual Low Net 1st — Susan Baime 33 2nd — Nancy Janssen 34 3rd — Mary Mckinley 38 WGA Individual Stableford 1st — Carolyn Wolf 39 points 2nd — Judy Bellisari 39 points 3rd — Pam Reigeluth 38 points … Find out how to read more online.