Higel Park boat ramp closures planned for August

The Venice Police Department (VPD) and Venice Fire Rescue will be conducting water rescue training at Higel Marine Park, 1250 Tarpon Center Drive, on Aug. 19, Aug. 24, and Aug. 26.

VPD will be closing Higel Park from 12 a.m. to 5 p.m. on each of these dates.

Boat ramp users should utilize the Marina Park boat ramp located at 301 E. Venice Ave. (near the Venice Train Depot) during these closures.