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City and Sarasota County move to clarify Venice Beach yoga permit footprint after complaints

City of Venice City Council · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Following public complaints about disruptive activity near Venice Beach yoga sessions, city staff and Sarasota County reviewed the county permit and recommended low‑impact, deployable markers and signage to delineate the permitted 100‑ft site; police outlined enforcement limits when activity occurs outside the permitted footprint and reported ongoing outreach and patrols.

City staff and police briefed council on follow‑up actions after community complaints about disruptions near beach yoga sessions. Sarasota County is the issuing authority for beach permits; staff confirmed the yoga instructor's county permit designates Site 4 as the permitted 100‑ft activity area. County and city representatives, police and the city manager conducted site visits and worked with the permit holder to identify feasible, low‑impact ways to mark the permitted footprint and…

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