Venice Gondolier Sun

The Venice Indians softball team doesn’t want their playoff hopes to come down to a coin flip. In last season’s district tournament, the Indians won the top seed by a coin flip. This season, Venice wants to take care of … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Mar 4 2015 10:38AM

Provitt, Hines set for college football Venice football players Langston Provitt and Preston Hines signed letters of intent last week to play football at the collegiate level. Provitt, a senior who was one of the area’s most versatile players and … Find out how to read more online.

Kragel, Indians overpower Port Charlotte
Wed Mar 4 2015 10:38AM

During the early part of the prep baseball season, Venice Indians baseball coach Craig Faulkner has been waiting on his offense to give what is becoming a stout pitching attack some run support after several close games. The Indians would … Find out how to read more online.

Indians claim third straight district title
Wed Mar 4 2015 10:38AM

“Team” is an approach that Venice Indians Wrestling coach Dan Kelly has preached since he was handed the keys to the program almost 20 years ago. His wrestlers took the philosophy to heart Saturday, as all 14 Indians in the … Find out how to read more online.

VHS tennis teams sweep Palmetto
Wed Mar 4 2015 10:38AM

The Venice High School girls and boys tennis teams both earned district victories over Palmetto in matches held in Nokomis and Palmetto on Monday. The Lady Indians faced Palmetto at Laurel Nokomis School and came away with a 6-1 win … Find out how to read more online.

Venice Little League Action
Sun Mar 1 2015 02:54PM

Venice photographer Jackie Wood shares some of her best shots from last weekend’s Venice Little League games. … Find out how to read more online.

Organizers give modern pentathlon event rave reviews
Sun Mar 1 2015 02:54PM

Organizers of the Modern Pentathlon World Cup I, which concluded Sunday, said they were thrilled at how well the event went, and some admitted they were already working on next year’s version. “We think it went extremely well,” said Paul … Find out how to read more online.

Kovalsky still dominating from the circle
Sun Mar 1 2015 02:54PM

Nikki Kovalsky has been a dominant pitcher for the St. Petersburg College softball squad. The freshman out of Venice High School led 13-7 Titans with a 7-1 record and 0.78 earned run average in 10 appearances. She had a team-high … Find out how to read more online.

Senior cyclist shows it can be done
Sun Mar 1 2015 02:52PM

Sebring, Fla., is often associated with sports car racing, but for bicycle racers it means a chance to prove their mettle, and for some, a chance to qualify for the Ride Across America bike race. Last Valentine’s Day, an estimated … Find out how to read more online.

Grapplers gear up for district tourney
Sun Mar 1 2015 02:54PM

On the heels of what has been one of the most successful regular seasons in program history, the Venice High School wrestling team is set to begin a potential march to next month’s state finals with the Class 2A-District 10 … Find out how to read more online.

Tennis legends set for battle at Plantation
Sun Mar 1 2015 02:54PM

Tennis greats with a combined 19 Grand Slam titles are set to hits the courts at Plantation Golf & Country Club for the third annual Tarpon Shores Dental Pro Tennis Classic, presented by Caldwell Trust Company and Freedom Boat Club … Find out how to read more online.

VHS tennis teams knock off Osceola
Wed Feb 25 2015 08:30AM

Both the Venice High School boys and girls tennis teams came away with victories in Monday’s district dual match against Seminole Osceola. The boys team swept all seven matchups for the second straight match on their way to a 7-0 … Find out how to read more online.

Indians capitalize on Bulldogs’ mistakes
Wed Feb 25 2015 08:30AM

Venice Indians coach Larry Sandburg has his team focused on earning the No. 1 seed in the district tournament. Last season came down to a coin flip to win the No. 1 seed, and Sandburg prefers to remove any doubt. … Find out how to read more online.

DiGiacomos headed to shooting finals
Wed Feb 25 2015 08:30AM

The Venice-Nokomis Elks held the Annual Hoop Shoot competition by contacting PE teachers from Laurel-Nokomis School, Pine View, Sky Academy, Venice Christian, Garden Elementary, Venice Middle and Student Leadership Academy. Tryouts were attended by 224 children from these schools. On … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Feb 25 2015 08:30AM

Beaumier named High School All-American Venice High School senior volleyball player Gen Beaumier has been named a 2014 High School All-American. Beaumier, a team captain on the 2014 6A state champion Lady Indians, was previously named the Florida 6A Player … Find out how to read more online.

Indians late rally falls short in loss
Wed Feb 25 2015 08:30AM

For the past several seasons, the Venice Indians baseball team has been the undisputed kings of Class 6A, District 11. After an early rash of errors led to an early 4-0 hole in Tuesday night’s game against an unbeaten Ida … Find out how to read more online.

Tarpons take down Venice in duel
Sat Feb 21 2015 02:42PM

The eight seniors on the Charlotte High School wrestling team were determined not to lose their final regular-season home matches. That refuse-to-lose attitude resulted in six wins, leading the Tarpons to a 40-27 victory over Venice at the Wally Keller … Find out how to read more online.

VHS track teams feature mix of youth, experience
Sat Feb 21 2015 02:42PM

Coming off a year where they sent multiple athletes to the state meet in Jacksonville, the Venice High School boys and girls track teams both feature a mix of returning players and youth that are looking to shatter school records … Find out how to read more online.

VHS tennis splits with Lakewood Ranch
Sat Feb 21 2015 02:42PM

In cold and windy conditions that led to a lot of unpredictable things on the courts, the Venice High School tennis teams came away with a split with Lakewood Ranch in a district dual match Thursday afternoon at Plantation Golf … Find out how to read more online.

Late surge helps Venice top Lemon Bay
Sat Feb 21 2015 02:42PM

Venice High School’s softball team scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning on only one hit to defeat Lemon Bay, 11-9, Wednesday night and hand the Manta Rays their first loss of the season. The Indians rallied … Find out how to read more online.

Sat Feb 21 2015 02:42PM

Venice Vikings looking for coaches The Venice Vikings organization is looking for Head Football and Cheer coaches for the 2015 season. These opportunities are for Pop Warner Football and cheer coaches. Pop Warner Football requires all coaches to take classes. … Find out how to read more online.

Safety, courtesy course set for trail users
Sat Feb 21 2015 02:40PM

When a community has a popular multi-use trail that accommodates cyclists, walkers, joggers and roller bladers, there are bound to be concerns about potential safety hazards. After all, there are an estimated 120,000-plus trail users who use the Legacy Trail … Find out how to read more online.

Wrestlers take seventh at Ippolito Tourney
Wed Feb 18 2015 12:56PM

The Venice High School wrestling team took seventh out of 32 teams in the 31st annual Ippolito Tournament held last weekend at Brandon High School. The Indians had five wrestlers earn medals for their performance in the event. Luke Veigel … Find out how to read more online.

Indians lose close one in singles tennis
Wed Feb 18 2015 12:56PM

The Venice Lady Indians may have had two matches on Tuesday: one against Fort Myers Bishop Verot, and another against Mother Nature. Both teams may have beat the incoming rain, but Bishop Verot came away with a 3-2 singles win … Find out how to read more online.

Three-run sixth gives Lady Indians a win
Wed Feb 18 2015 12:56PM

Venice Indians Softball coach Larry Sandburg told his team during preseason practices that their defense would win games. In Tuesday’s 6A-District 11 opener against the North Fort Myers Red Knights, the Indians turned four double plays and got a big … Find out how to read more online.

Indians outlast rain, North Fort Myers
Wed Feb 18 2015 12:56PM

A little over a half hour before the scheduled start of Tuesday night’s district-opening game against North Fort Myers, Venice baseball head coach Craig Faulkner was on his way across the field to inform opposing coaches that the game would … Find out how to read more online.

Woman attempts to bike 100 miles in one day
Wed Feb 18 2015 12:54PM

Cycling 100 miles is a very big challenge for the majority of the fittest athletes in the community, but it is no deterrent to a young Venice woman despite the challenges she personally faces every day. Cycling enthusiast Caitlin McCoy, … Find out how to read more online.

Indians come up short against Braden River
Sat Feb 14 2015 08:30AM

Venice Indians softball coach Larry Sandburg was searching for results. He changed pitchers and even made adjustments to his lineup, but in the end none of the changes was enough as the Indians fell to the Braden River Pirates 4-3 … Find out how to read more online.

Locals, celebs tee it up for charity
Sat Feb 14 2015 08:30AM

A record number of golfers and more than 60 celebrities from the sports, entertainment and media worlds took part in this week’s 22nd annual Plantation Community Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic to benefit South County charities. The event at Plantation Golf … Find out how to read more online.

Grapplers set school record with 31 wins
Wed Feb 11 2015 08:42AM

The Venice High wrestling team very quietly did something this weekend that will put the entire team in the record book. They broke the previous record for the most wins in a season. They’re now 31-1, following a sweep in … Find out how to read more online.

Two VHS lifters bring home medals from states
Wed Feb 11 2015 08:42AM

The Venice High School girls weightlifting put two girls on the medal stand at Saturday’s state championship in Kissimmee, ending in a four-way tie for seventh place in the team standings. Sophomore Natalie Deto was the state runner-up in the … Find out how to read more online.

Wed Feb 11 2015 08:42AM

Girls AAU Basketball Pine View coach Joe DiGiacomo is looking for girls who are interested in playing basketball for AAU and USSAA. There will be teams for girls in fourth and fifth grades, sixth and seventh grades and an eighth-grade … Find out how to read more online.

Indians take 6-3 win over Rams in opener
Wed Feb 11 2015 08:42AM

Cool weather and the wind in your face normally don’t matter to a high school pitcher — but Venice senior left-hander Kade Hunkapiller isn’t your normal high school pitcher. The lefty knuckle-baller had some trouble early in the game but … Find out how to read more online.

Pitching, defense lead Indians in home opener
Sat Feb 7 2015 10:18AM

The Venice Indians softball team is working to change their identity. After riding the dominant pitching of Nikki Kovalsky last season, the 2015 Indians will rely more on their experienced defense. In Friday night’s home opener, the strong defense showed … Find out how to read more online.

Penalty kicks sink Indians hope of title
Sat Feb 7 2015 10:18AM

During their run to the FHSAA 4A state semifinals, the Venice Lady Indians soccer team won a game in regionals over one of their biggest rivals. Unfortunately for Venice, they would ultimately come up short in a battle of penalty … Find out how to read more online.

Venice athletes explain their college selections
Sat Feb 7 2015 10:18AM

Five Venice High School athletes — including one that is one of the nation’s top offensive line prospects — signed their letters of intent to play sports at the collegiate level at a National Signing Day ceremony held this week … Find out how to read more online.

Angelo, Ream and Miller lead Indians in rout
Sat Feb 7 2015 10:18AM

Sometimes it’s the offense and sometimes it’s the defense that lead the Venice Indians girls basketball team to victory. In Thursday night’s regional quarterfinal, it was a mix of both as the Indians outscored the visiting Lehigh Lightning 41-9 in … Find out how to read more online.

Venice loses big man, then loses chance at title
Sat Feb 7 2015 10:18AM

The game seemed far from over when Venice’s Myles Wilkins fouled out of Friday’s District 6A-11 championship. The 6-foot-7 senior’s Venice High School boys basketball team was still tied with rival Port Charlotte at 31 with 7:29 remaining in the … Find out how to read more online.

County hires bike/pedestrian coordinator
Sat Feb 7 2015 10:16AM

After a number of years without having a full time bicycle/pedestrian coordinator, Sarasota County recently hired Patrick Lui to fill this position. His charge is to improve quality of life by encouraging and improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and … Find out how to read more online.

Deep VHS softball looks to build on success
Wed Feb 4 2015 11:28AM

As the first pitch of the season gets ready to fly for the Venice High School softball team, head coach Larry Sandburg is looking for balance between pitching and fielding on what he’s calling the deepest team the school has … Find out how to read more online.

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