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Maxine Barritt Park

It has been a few years since the city of Venice turned a desolate looking waste water treatment site into a lovely park area.


I took a walk around with camera in hand.

 The park is located between the Venice fishing pier and the Paw Park.

You can see that it was a gorgeous day for such a walk.



 Don't hate me because I say winter is my favorite season.

I didn't happen to spot an alligator this time.


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  1. Arkansas PattiFebruary 19, 2014 at 8:02 AM

    Ok, I do love changing seasons but sometimes they don't change quick enough. Yep that does look great about now. Enjoy and please continue to tease us. It gives us hope.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    Lovely. Looks like Hawaii, except for the alligator signs. Lol.

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  3. Meryl BaerFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    Winter is a great season, especially if there is some white stuff - but make it short! This year's winter has been way too long and cold.

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  4. CarolFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful! I can see why you love winter. Ummm, do you ever see alligators on your walks? I would be terrified.

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    1. OlgaFebruary 19, 2014 at 6:33 PM

      I do see alligators sometimes--mostly on golf courses.

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  5. MuffieFebruary 19, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    Such a beautiful area. I can see why you like to winter there.

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  6. UnknownFebruary 19, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Beautiful! I am always surprised by how quiet the ocean is there compared to the huge waves on the beach at the Pacific -- plus your water is so much bluer! Pretty!

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  7. Linda ReederFebruary 19, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Winter? what winter? But then that's exactly why you are there rather than up north. It's good to see you enjoying yourself.

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  8. SakuFebruary 20, 2014 at 10:13 PM

    If...no make that when my winter looks like that I'll like it too. What a beautiful park!

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  9. KayFebruary 23, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    Alligators? Yikes! This really is a beautiful spot.

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