Venetian Isles at a glance
Venetian Isles is a group of finger islands on the northeast edge of St. Petersburg, south of Weedon Island, where nearly every home backs onto a canal with a dock.
Low lots and water on several sides made it one of the areas hit hard by the 2024 surge, and teardowns followed by elevated rebuilds have changed many streets since.
Venetian Isles homes and lots
Mostly 1960s and 1970s block homes on slabs, with docks, boat lifts and pools on the canals. Teardowns here usually include the slab and driveway, while the seawall and dock stay.
Most-requested demolition in Venetian Isles
- House Demolition
Block homes on low canal lots.
- Slab & Foundation Removal
Slabs out before an elevated rebuild.
- Lot Clearing & Debris Removal
Dead landscaping and leftover debris on empty lots.
Demolition permits in Venetian Isles
Permits for a teardown in Venetian Isles are issued by the City of St. Petersburg Construction Services & Permitting. The office is at One 4th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, (727) 893-7231 (Pinellas County building-department directory).
Separately, Pinellas County Air Quality requires a demolition notice with a written asbestos survey at least 10 working days before demolition, even when no asbestos is found (county asbestos rules). The licensed contractor files both.
Protect the seawall
Heavy equipment near a seawall can crack the cap or push the panels. Ask for a setback from the wall and for no loaded trucks along it.
Venetian Isles demolition checklist
- Equipment kept back from the seawall
- Dock and lift excluded from the work
- Slab and driveway removal priced up front
- Mailbox and utilities marked before digging
Send your Venetian Isles address and what needs to go.
Free estimateVenetian Isles demolition questions
Will demolition damage my seawall?
It shouldn't, if the contract sets a setback and the crew keeps heavy loads off the wall. Point out the seawall during the site visit.
Do you remove the driveway too?
If you ask. Most elevated rebuilds need a new driveway, so it is often removed with the slab.
Who handles the permit?
The demolition contractor applies to the City of St. Petersburg's Construction Services & Permitting division.
More St. Petersburg neighborhoods
- Shore AcresSlab homes ruled substantially damaged.
- Snell IsleOlder homes being restored after the surge.
- Riviera BayOld slabs out for raised rebuilds.
- Coquina KeySingle-story block homes on low lots.
- Old NortheastHistoric homes restored after flooding.
Elsewhere in the city: St. Petersburg demolition.