Venice

Venice, located in Sarasota County, is about 20 miles south of Sarasota, 10 miles west of Port Charlotte, and 10 miles north of Englewood. Visitors and residents can conveniently reach four national and international airports (Sarasota, Punta Gorda, Tampa, and Fort Myers) within 1,5 hours or less. 

The city of Venice is rich in history and culture and offers a taste of the Mediterranean.  The city on the Gulf of Mexico provides an unparalleled coastal lifestyle.  Many different lifestyle options are available. Whether you are looking for Golf communities, waterfront homes, condos/villas, new construction, or beach homes, Venice offers many great Real Estate opportunities. See for yourself and you will be surprised. 

Venice Art and Entertainment 

The charming community of Venice draws people who love art and history. The Venice Theatre resides in an Italian  Renaissance building in downtown Venice. It always has a full calendar of shows and musicals. The Venice community center is home to concerts, seminars, and various social and recreational activities.  It is available for rent and seats up to 1,000 guests. You can have a bog party there. The community center includes a ballroom, commercial-grade kitchen, and private dressing rooms. If you plan to take art classes and love exhibitions, the Venice arts center is the place to be.  

Many special events take place in Venice throughout the year. They take place everywhere in Venice. On the beach, on the big parking lot in the center of the downtown area, or on the main street. The gazebo in Centennial Park is a popular place for outdoor concerts as well.  

Sport and Activities

 If you don’t live in a community with many amenities, Sarasota County offers numerous indoor and outdoor activities like pickleball, basketball, bocce ball, or volleyball courts for example.  You also may find your happy place at the 700 foot Venice Fishing Pier at Brohard Beach if you love to fish instead. The Pier is open 24/7, and it doesn’t cost you a dime to fish. Venice is also a bike-friendly community with the Legacy Trail running from Sarasota to Englewood. The trail has been continually extended in the past, and will eventually run from Key West to Canada. But that may take a while.