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.

The athletes of Venice Little League were back in action Saturday. Faulkner Inc. defeated Babe’s 11-5 in eight innings. Jacob Bassett hit a 2-run home run for Babe’s. Send game pictures and scores to RSmith@VeniceGondolier.com … Find out how to read more online.

Four Venice area women placed well in the Florida Women’s Sailing Assn. Championship Regatta May 9 on Sarasota Bay. Racing in a fleet of eight boats known as 420s, skipper Ann Carroll and crew Judy Karr placed second overall, and … Find out how to read more online.

VHS girls  basketball meeting May 16 There will be a mandatory parent and player meeting for all current and future VHS girls basketball players Thursday, May 16, in room 24-004 behind the main office. Youth soccer tryouts in late May, early June … Find out how to read more online.

The Venice Indians (27-3) spent the better part of their season seeking the toughest competition they could find in hopes of defending their 2012 7A championship. Friday we’ll find out if one lanky pitcher from the panhandle can derail all … Find out how to read more online.

It would’ve been understandable if Venice starter Tyson Albert had gotten upset about being pulled from Venice’s 7A regional final matchup with Wiregrass Ranch Friday night. After all, the senior was unhittable in the final home game of his career, … Find out how to read more online.

Wednesday, May 8 Jacaranda West Country Club MGA, Net 1 BB of 2 1st Bob Reigeluth & -12 $16.00 ea. Byron Hill 2nd Donn Whitmer & -8 $11.50 ea Gil Desrochers 3rd Vince Matthews & -7 Bob Murawski 3rd Bob … Find out how to read more online.

The Florida Legislature approved a $74.5 billion budget shortly before 7 p.m. Friday that includes $5 million for the rowing complex in Sarasota County. Pending approval from Gov. Rick Scott, the budget also includes money for water projects in Charlotte and DeSoto … Find out how to read more online.

Carey to attend Nichols College Venice High School senior Emma Carey has accepted a tennis scholarship to Nichols College in Massachusetts. Carey recently won the Class 3A singles title for VHS at the No. 5 position and was a member … Find out how to read more online.