City of Venice

What City of Venice does

The City of Venice is a municipal government entity chartered in 1927, located in Sarasota County, Florida, and currently observing its centennial through August 2027. It provides a full range of municipal services to residents, businesses, and visitors within city limits, including police protection, fire and emergency medical services, water and sewer utilities, solid waste and recycling, parks and recreation, planning and zoning, building permitting, code enforcement, and aviation services through Venice Municipal Airport. The city operates under a council-manager government structure with an elected Mayor and City Council, and is funded primarily through ad valorem property taxes (with the general fund comprising less than one-third of the overall budget), water and sewer utility fees, building permit fees, developer impact fees, special assessments, and enterprise revenues from the airport and solid waste operations.

The City of Venice runs a digital services platform delivered primarily through venicegov.com. The portfolio includes Venice Connect (powered by SeeClickFix) for citizen issue reporting and service requests on iOS and Android, an Open Data Hub (geoport.venicefl.gov) for GIS and public data access, online permitting services, Online Bill Pay for utilities and city fees, and EyeOn Water for residential water-usage monitoring. Accessibility tooling via Monsido and integration with Florida Relay and Google Translate round out the digital stack. The city also uses traditional channels: Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, the "Stay In The Know" email newsletter, public meetings via Legistar, news releases, and direct in-person services at City Hall.

The business model is non-commercial: revenue is generated through taxation, regulated utility fees, and statutory fees rather than market sales. The City's go-to-market is communication and service delivery rather than sales, with primary segments being City residents (full-time and part-time), property owners, local businesses and developers, and visitors and tourists. Public safety alone accounts for approximately $35.7 million, or 58% of the FY 2026 general fund, and a pending Florida constitutional amendment (CS/HJR 1-F) could reduce general fund revenue by roughly $5.4 million (~10%) in 2027, making fiscal sensitivity to state-level policy a key strategic variable.

Name

City of Venice

Legal name

City of Venice

Website

https://venicegov.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The City of Venice is a Florida municipal government, founded in 1927, providing police, fire/EMS, water/sewer utilities, parks, permitting, and aviation services to residents, businesses, and visitors within Sarasota County, financed by property taxes, utility fees, and enterprise revenues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Water Supply & Wastewater Utilities Administration (BPAIACAG), Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Stormwater Management & MS4 Compliance Services (BPALAMAL)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public safety services
• Water sewer utilities
• Parks and recreation
• Building permits

Headquarters

HQ city

Venice

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Property Tax (Ad Valorem): Local taxing authorities (City, County, School Board) set millage rates annually. Property taxes collected go into the general fund, the primary operating fund. For every dollar of property tax: 43 cents goes to Sarasota County School District, 21 cents to Sarasota County Government, 9 cents to other districts and public agencies, 27 cents stays with City of Venice. Estimated annual taxes for 2027 for a home with taxable value of $413,600 are $1,741.35.
2. Utility Services (Water and Sewer): Water and sewer utility services billed to customers. Revenue collected can only be used to fund utilities. Utilities fees support the Water and Sewer Utility enterprise fund.
3. Building Permit Fees: Fees collected from building permits and inspections. Restricted fund that can only go toward the Building Department expenses.
4. Developer Impact Fees: Fees collected from developers for new or expanded capital infrastructure necessitated by population growth. Legally restricted and cannot be used for operations or staffing.
5. Airport Services: T-hangars, tie downs, and other airport services. Airport operates as an enterprise fund.
6. Special Assessments: Potential fire assessment fees and park and recreation assessments to help sustain services if property tax revenue declines.
7. Solid Waste and Recycling: Waste collection and recycling services. Operates as an enterprise fund.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of Venice is a municipal government that delivers essential public services to residents, businesses, and visitors within its Florida city limits. Core offerings include police protection, fire and emergency medical services, water and sewer utility services, solid waste and recycling collection, parks and recreation facilities, building permits and inspections, planning and zoning, code enforcement, and airport operations. The City also operates digital platforms for citizen issue reporting, online permitting, utility bill payment, water usage monitoring, and public data access.

Product overview

The City of Venice operates a digital services portfolio consisting of citizen-facing web and mobile platforms. The core offerings include Venice Connect (powered by SeeClickFix) for issue reporting and service requests, an Open Data Hub for public data access, Online Permitting Services for building and construction permits, Online Bill Pay for utilities and city fees, and EyeOn Water for residential water usage monitoring. These platforms are accessible via the main city website and mobile applications, serving residents, businesses, and visitors to Venice, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venice Connect (SeeClickFix) Online and mobile citizen issue reporting platform that allows residents to submit requests for city services, report problems such as potholes, code violations, and broken sidewalks, track status, and receive email updates on resolution. Available as an iPhone and Android app.
• Open Data Hub Public GIS portal providing residents and researchers access to city geographic data, maps, and analytics at geoport.venicefl.gov.
• Online Permitting Services Digital platform for applying for building permits, scheduling inspections, checking permit status, and accessing related forms and fee schedules.
• Online Bill Pay Digital payment system for utility bills, airport services, and other city fees, accessible through the city website.
• EyeOn Water Water usage monitoring tool that allows utility customers to track residential consumption, detect potential leaks, and manage water use.
• Water and Sewer Utility Services Water and sewer utility services billed monthly to residential and commercial customers, with revenue restricted to funding the Water and Sewer Utility enterprise fund.
• Police Services Police protection, criminal investigations, code enforcement, and community programs delivered through the Venice Police Department, funded through the city's general fund.
• Fire and Emergency Medical Services Fire suppression, emergency medical response, fire safety inspections, and community outreach delivered through the Venice Fire Department. Public safety accounts for approximately $35.7 million (58% of general fund) in FY 2026.
• Solid Waste and Recycling Services Waste collection and recycling services operated as an enterprise fund, including curbside cart-based collection.
• Venice Airport Services Aviation services at the Venice Municipal Airport including T-hangars, tie-downs, flight training, and pilot services, operated as an enterprise fund.
• Parks and Recreation Facilities Public parks, beaches, the Lake Venice Golf Club, pickleball courts, Venice Community Center, and performing arts venues available to residents and visitors, with reservations available online.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Venice Area Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber of Commerce partner listed in the Business section of the city website. Serves as a resource for businesses and visitors, with the Visitors Center co-located with the Chamber.
• Economic Development Corp.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomic Development Corp. partner in the Business section providing resources and support for business development and economic growth in Venice.
• Venice MainStreet Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMainStreet program partner supporting downtown Venice business district, economic vitality, and historic preservation efforts.
• Sarasota County GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty provides shared services including libraries, regional parks, Breeze transit, and lifeguard services. County also sets millage rates and provides property appraisals. The City of Venice is within Sarasota County.
• Sarasota County School DistrictminorOthersReceives 43 cents of every property tax dollar collected. Schools are separate governmental entity within the county.
• SeeClickFixcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology platform partner providing the Venice Connect app for issue management, allowing residents to report potholes, code violations, broken sidewalks, and other city issues with photo submissions and status tracking.
• Wildlife Center of VeniceminorOthersAnimal concerns such as raccoons or coyotes should be reported to Wildlife Center of Venice at 941-484-9657, not through SeeClickFix.
• Sarasota County Sheriff's Animal ServicesminorOthersAlternative animal services contact at 941-861-9500 for animal concerns within the city.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• City of Clearwater: Mid-to-large Florida coastal city with the same municipal service structure and similar coastal/storm risk profile. Provides a benchmark for digital citizen-engagement platforms and utility enterprise operations.
• City of St. Petersburg: Larger Florida coastal municipality running a comparable municipal services portfolio at greater scale. Useful as a scaled-up comparable for technology deployment (open data, online permitting) and enterprise-fund management.
• City of Orlando: Major Florida municipality with extensive digital-services deployment (open data, online permitting, 311-style apps) and diversified enterprise funds. Useful as a reference point for tech-enabled municipal modernization trajectories.

Direct peers

• City of Fort Myers: Southwest Florida coastal city of similar municipal-service profile with water/sewer utilities, building, code enforcement, and public works. Comparable exposure to hurricane risk and similar property-tax revenue dynamics.
• City of Naples: Affluent coastal Florida city with comparable services (police, fire, water/sewer utilities, building, planning, code enforcement). Similar demographic profile, similar property-tax-driven revenue model, and similar hurricane/storm exposure — a strong structural peer.
• City of Cape Coral: Large Florida municipality with extensive water/sewer utility operations, building services, and public works. Comparable utility-enterprise-fund scale and similar exposure to Florida coastal growth dynamics.
• City of Punta Gorda: Small Southwest Florida coastal city operating a comparable portfolio of municipal services including water/sewer utilities, police, fire, and planning. Similar scale and revenue mix make it a near-direct operational comparable.

Regional players

• City of North Port: Adjacent Sarasota County municipality offering the same municipal service set (police, fire, utilities, permitting, public works). Useful peer for benchmarking shared-county service delivery and inter-municipal coordination.
• City of Bradenton: Neighboring coastal Florida municipality with similar full-service municipal operations and water/sewer enterprise funds. Useful benchmark for permitting fees, utility rate structures, and public-safety cost ratios.
• City of Sarasota: Sarasota County seat and the County's largest municipality, also a coastal Florida city providing police, fire, utilities, and permitting. Directly comparable municipal operating model within the same county — the most natural peer for shared services and benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CityofVeniceFL
• Facebookfacebook.com/CityofVeniceFlorida
• Instagraminstagram.com/cityofveniceflorida

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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