Jetty Jacks

10/10/2026

Well another anniversary is here. Again, not one to celebrate. Two years ago after the harsh realization of the damage Hurricane Helene caused, Milton came ripping in and decimated the area even more! RIP Jetty Jack's. Thankful we did not get hit with this last storm. We do have some merch we might be dropping soon. Our daughter created some shirts/tumblers in 2024 but it was too painful so we only produced a few. Will post designs soon.

09/26/2026

Today's the 2nd anniversary of Hurricane Helene. Not an anniversary to celebrate but an unwanted anniversary ingrained in all our minds that changed the landscape of Venice forever. Let us not forget but let our good memories overshadow the devastation caused by this catastrophe.

01/25/2025

It is with a heavy heart, my father-in law Bob Johnson passed away Friday 1/24/25. He will truly be missed but leaves us with heartfelt memories we will cherish forever. He will never be forgotten.

10/27/2024

To our incredible community and supporters, thank you for standing by us through this difficult time. This is the current state of Jetty Jacks and the South Jetty after Hurricane Milton. It’s truly unbelievable the power of water: all of the remaining equipment just washed away, doors and windows blown out, walls torn apart, and five + feet of sand and rocks washed away. We apologize for not updating sooner, as our home was also damaged and flooded, and we’ve been busy dealing with the weight of it all. Special thanks to Rick and Chris from the City of Venice for taking us out to the jetty to view the devastation. The jetty remains closed to the public for safety.

We’re still uncertain about what comes next but will keep you updated. To help get us through snowbird season, we’ll be selling Jetty Jacks merch soon—stay tuned here for updates. Our hearts go out to everyone in our community who has been affected, and we are wishing for the safety and recovery of all our neighbors. Your support means the world to us.

Love, The Johnson Family

10/03/2024

South Jetty concession stand done in by Helene’s storm surgeBOB MUDG

10/03/2024

A big thank you for all your support and words of encouragement!
Here is the link for our gofundme page our daughter in law set up.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jetty-jacks-after-hurricane-helene?fbclid=IwY2xjawFrxOZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc3Yzf2rY49GLBQNY4fkTvHYNrtp32KW2kkkJMblqdGhO_dAZP0e1_9kCw_aem_RvYtVUfAZ755YisIUbLcVQ

South Jetty concession stand done in by Helene’s storm surgeBOB MUDG

09/30/2024

We are blown away with the outpouring support, kind messages, and donations from this incredible community as we figure out what’s next after losing our livelihood. We would love to hear your favorite memories and see your photos from Jetty Jacks over the years in the comments below.

If you loved Jetty Jacks and would like to help us navigate what comes next after this destructive storm, we appreciate it more than you know:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-jetty-jacks-after-hurricane-helene?utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet_ai&utm_content=amp8_t4&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link