Beachgoers near the Venice Fishing Pier are being warned to stay out of the water this Fourth of July weekend due to contaminated water conditions.

Every sovereign nation celebrates its independence, but here in the good ol' U.S. of A., we take the parades, patriotism and parties to another level.

Beaches near the Venice Fishing Pier remain under a health advisory entering the Fourth of July holiday weekend, even though tests indicate the water quality appears to be improving.

Published Monday, June 30, 2008 at 4:30 a.m. Last updated Monday, June 30, 2008 at 1:53 a.m. Tony Ewonaitis has opened a franchise of Urban Flats at 8235 Cooper Creek Blvd.

Healthcare Volunteers of Venice held its scholarship presentation last week at Venice Regional Medical Center.