Sharky’s partnered with the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce to reveal its elevated waterfront dining experience on May 29th at 9 a.m.

3..2...1...construction is DONE! We're elated to announce the completion of our most significant renovation project to date. In partnership with the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, we hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 29th at 9 a.m. to officially reveal our stunning upgrades to our local Venice community.

Originally scheduled for completion in November 2024, our $2.5 million project faced unexpected delays due to storm damage from back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Persevering through setbacks and persisting with resilience, this “generational rebuild” has upgraded our iconic beachfront dining experience for locals and tourists alike.

“It’s beautiful; I’m so proud of the project,” Venice Pier Group President Justin Pachota said. “I’m extremely proud of our team, who allowed for construction to continue during a busy time of year, and of the work J2 Solutions did to keep the restaurant moving while the renovations were getting done.”

Highlights of the renovation include:

· A fully refurbished Tiki Bar, featuring 360-degree seating, full-service and a custom bar top designed by local artists from Cacticorn Designs and Ocean Gems Jewelry & Décor. The beautiful, beachy design is embedded with shark’s teeth - a fitting homage to Venice’s title as the "Shark Tooth Capital of the World."

· A redesigned and redecorated indoor dining room, equipped with improved air conditioning, upgraded kitchen functionality and top-notch equipment.

· An expanded, open-air and shaded rooftop dining area to accommodate more guests and private events.

· An upgraded outdoor patio intended for year-round use and redesigned to keep guests comfortable throughout all seasons.

Venice-based J2 Solutions served as the project’s general contractor, while most vendors used were local – a testament to our commitment to supporting our community. Though the final cost of the renovation exceeded original estimates due to storm-related complications, every dollar spent contributed to enhancing this renowned, city-owned asset that’s cherished by locals, seasonal visitors and travelers seeking a slice of Venice paradise.

Local officials, Chamber representatives, media and the Venice community were invited to attend the ribbon cutting. We can't wait to share our new, beautiful waterfront dining experience with you and the entire family!