Venice home to southernmost carillon in America

VENICE, Fla. — If you ever find yourself in Venice, you can hear the bells from blocks away. They're part of a giant instrument most are unfamiliar...

January 22, 2023
4:20 AM

VENICE, Fla. — If you ever find yourself in Venice, you can hear the bells from blocks away. They're part of a giant instrument most are unfamiliar with, but one Wylie Crawford has loved most of his life. 'It's an addiction of sorts, I guess,' Wylie said. Wylie's referring to the carillon currently housed at the Venice Performing Arts Center. Made up of dozens of large bells, there are only around 180 of Carillons currently in the United States. 'I discovered it in grad school,' Wylie said. 'And I was hooked.

Sean Martinelli