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Venus is an unincorporated community in southeastern Highlands County, Florida, United States.

Not to be confused with Venice, Florida.
Venus, Florida
Unincorporated community
Venus
Location within the state of Florida
Venus
Venus (the United States)
Coordinates: 27°4′0.84″N 81°21′24.84″W
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyHighlands County
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)863

Geography


Lake Placid is the nearest town to the north. Palmdale, another unincorporated community, is to the south. Hunting and fishing are popular recreations. Archbold Biological Station which includes natural Florida scrub is located here.


Tropical Storm Debby


On June 24, 2012, Venus was struck by an EF0 tornado spawned by Tropical Storm Debby, resulting in one death and property damage.[1][2]


Businesses


Costa Delray Co., an indoor foliage plant greenhouse, is located here. Consolidated Citrus LP is located here. The Venus Project has its research center located here, and is derived from the name of the community.[3]


References


  1. "Tropical Storm Debby: Seven confirmed tornadoes in Tampa Bay area". WFTS. June 27, 2012. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  2. Skrzypek, Jeff (June 25, 2012). "Heather Town, Venus mom, shields child during tornado, dies". WPTV. Archived from the original on June 28, 2012. Retrieved August 8, 2013.
  3. The Venus Project Research Center Archived June 28, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on June 27, 2012.


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[ru] Винус (Флорида)

Винус (англ. Venus) — невключённая территория в юго-восточной части округа Хайлендс, штат Флорида, США. Ближайший город со стороны севера — Лейк-Плэсид, с юга — Палмдейл[en]. Основные отрасли промышленности — цитрусовые и домашний скот. Популярны такие развлечения, как охота и рыбалка.


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