Saturday, May 18 Sharky’s 8, Harn RO 6 Lions 13, VNR 3 Robert’s Insurance 8, Old Florida Insurance 2 Tuesday, May 21 Harn RO 13, Sertoma 9 Sunrise Rotary 8, Moose Lodge 7 Kiwanis 13, Lawyers 0 Robert’s Insurance 9, … Find out how to read more online.

Venice residents turned out by the hundreds Wednesday night to celebrate the Venice High baseball team’s second consecutive 7A state championship. The coaches and players arrived at Centennial Park downtown, escorted by a city fire truck, and were greeted by … Find out how to read more online.

Venice @ Lakeland coverage Wednesday The Venice Indians played their spring game at Lakeland High Friday night. Due to late results, will have full coverage in Wednesday’s edition of the Gondolier. VHS baseball tryouts for freshmen and sophomores June 1 … Find out how to read more online.

Bicycling is one of the most enjoyable activities a person can engage in. It not only provides a great form of exercise, but you are burning calories and not carbon. Biking along as cars pass you hurrying to the next … Find out how to read more online.

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.

VHS baseball tryouts for 9th and 10th graders June 1 Freshman and sophomore tryouts for the Venice High baseball team will be held June 1 at 10 a.m. at Venice High. All players must have their high school physical packet … 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.