City of Venice to buy auto dealership site for nearly $12M

Douglas Jeep renovated the building in 2023. While Venice plans to make some enhancements, Assistant City Manager James Clinch called it "almost turnkey."
Douglas Jeep renovated the building in 2023. While Venice plans to make some enhancements, Assistant City Manager James Clinch called it "almost turnkey."
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The Venice City Council has voted unanimously to buy 4.7 acres that had housed a car dealership for $11.8 million. The property at 1280 U.S. 41 Bypass South is owned by Douglas Jeep. 

 

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