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Food scene
Made in Italy
117 W Venice AveSharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SSandBar Tiki & Grille
1975 Beach RdThe Star Thai & Sushi Venice
533 U.S. 41 Bypass NCrow's Nest Restaurant & Marina
1968 Tarpon Center DrFins At Sharky's
1600 Harbor Dr SPinchers
900 Venetia Bay BlvdMi Pueblo El Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina - Venice
530 US-41 BYPFood Market
Detwiler's Farm Market
1250 US-41 BYPGreat, fresh seafood and other essentials
Sightseeing
Caspersen Beach
Harbor DrVenice Fishing Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SNokomis Beach lies north of the Roberts Bay entrance, on Casey Key. It’s a popular place to find boat tours, sunset cruises, and fishing charters departing from the sheltered boat ramp. This protected stretch of Intracoastal Waterway is also ideal for jet skiing, kayaking, and nature spotting.
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Nokomis Beach
Nokomis Beach lies north of the Roberts Bay entrance, on Casey Key. It’s a popular place to find boat tours, sunset cruises, and fishing charters departing from the sheltered boat ramp. This protected stretch of Intracoastal Waterway is also ideal for jet skiing, kayaking, and nature spotting.
Discover beautiful, Historic Downtown Venice... our City on the Gulf. Home to over 100 unique and independently owned stores and restaurants, Venice holds an ambiance and charm that is unmatched in Florida. Beyond the shopping and dining, visitors find shady Oak and Banyan-lined avenues, palm trees swaying in the Gulf breezes, miles of pristine beach, parks dotted throughout the City, and an active arts and culture scene. Venice is home to one of the nation's largest community theater, The Venice Theatre, who maintain a full performance schedule throughout the year. The Venice Art Center rotates over ten exhibits throughout the calendar year. We are also the year-round home of world-renowned photographer Clyde Butcher, and his gallery is open to the public. If music is what you are searching for, the Venice Beach Pavilion hosts musicians on nearly every night of the week, the Venice Symphony performs during high season, and free Friday Night Concerts hit the Gazebo stage in our beautiful Centennial Park twice a month.
Venice takes pride in it's historic significance, with our entire city plan (designed by respected planner John Nolen in 1926) being on the National Register of Historic Places. Several local non-profits, including the Venice Area Historical Society and the Venice Heritage Inc, work diligently to maintain and preserve our City. Visit the Triangle Inn and City of Venice Archives to learn all about Venice's fascinating history, including our role in World War II.
Our historic Downtown is accessible from The Legacy Trail. The trail goes through nearby Oscar Sherer, giving travelers yet another over-night stay option (camping!). Venice is a very bicycle-and-pedestrian-friendly community. Venice is also home to one of Florida's few dog beaches!
If you enjoy the holiday season, Venice is the place to spend it. The Avenues are all decorated, and City Hall displays "light sculptures" from Thanksgiving through the new year. Our annual holiday parade takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving, our Christmas Walk on the first Thursday in December and the boat parade on the first Saturday of December.
Come discover Venice... it truly is waiting for you Downtown!
Venice
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Historic Downtown Venice, FL
101 W Venice AveDiscover beautiful, Historic Downtown Venice... our City on the Gulf. Home to over 100 unique and independently owned stores and restaurants, Venice holds an ambiance and charm that is unmatched in Florida. Beyond the shopping and dining, visitors find shady Oak and Banyan-lined avenues, palm trees swaying in the Gulf breezes, miles of pristine beach, parks dotted throughout the City, and an active arts and culture scene. Venice is home to one of the nation's largest community theater, The Venice Theatre, who maintain a full performance schedule throughout the year. The Venice Art Center rotates over ten exhibits throughout the calendar year. We are also the year-round home of world-renowned photographer Clyde Butcher, and his gallery is open to the public. If music is what you are searching for, the Venice Beach Pavilion hosts musicians on nearly every night of the week, the Venice Symphony performs during high season, and free Friday Night Concerts hit the Gazebo stage in our beautiful Centennial Park twice a month.
Venice takes pride in it's historic significance, with our entire city plan (designed by respected planner John Nolen in 1926) being on the National Register of Historic Places. Several local non-profits, including the Venice Area Historical Society and the Venice Heritage Inc, work diligently to maintain and preserve our City. Visit the Triangle Inn and City of Venice Archives to learn all about Venice's fascinating history, including our role in World War II.
Our historic Downtown is accessible from The Legacy Trail. The trail goes through nearby Oscar Sherer, giving travelers yet another over-night stay option (camping!). Venice is a very bicycle-and-pedestrian-friendly community. Venice is also home to one of Florida's few dog beaches!
If you enjoy the holiday season, Venice is the place to spend it. The Avenues are all decorated, and City Hall displays "light sculptures" from Thanksgiving through the new year. Our annual holiday parade takes place the Saturday after Thanksgiving, our Christmas Walk on the first Thursday in December and the boat parade on the first Saturday of December.
Come discover Venice... it truly is waiting for you Downtown!
Venice
Love this area on Venice Island! Right in the middle of shopping and restaurants. This place has the fountains for the little ones to splash around and get wet, gazebo to relax and the sidewalk to walk, run or bike all while enjoying the beautiful island of Venice!
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Parque Centenario
200 W Venice AveLove this area on Venice Island! Right in the middle of shopping and restaurants. This place has the fountains for the little ones to splash around and get wet, gazebo to relax and the sidewalk to walk, run or bike all while enjoying the beautiful island of Venice!
Walking trails, a playground & sport courts, plus an environmental center, in a waterfront habitat.
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Shamrock Park & Nature Center
3900 Shamrock DrWalking trails, a playground & sport courts, plus an environmental center, in a waterfront habitat.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdMarie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StHistoric Spanish Point
401 N Tamiami TrailMarina Jack Trail
Marina Jack TrailDog Friendly Beach
Brohard Paw Park is the only beach area in the county where dogs are welcome. This dog-friendly beach offers doggy and human drinking fountains, dog showers, fire hydrants, leash posts, picnic tables, and benches.
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Brohard Paw Park
1850 Harbor Dr SBrohard Paw Park is the only beach area in the county where dogs are welcome. This dog-friendly beach offers doggy and human drinking fountains, dog showers, fire hydrants, leash posts, picnic tables, and benches.
Beach
Casey Key at the North Jetty is a local spot with great views of the boats coming and going. You can bring a chair and hang out on the jetty/beach or sit at a table with food and enjoy the scenery (egrets really like this option). There are a couple spots for food and drink, good parking options and public restrooms.
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Playa North Jetty
1000 S Casey Key RdCasey Key at the North Jetty is a local spot with great views of the boats coming and going. You can bring a chair and hang out on the jetty/beach or sit at a table with food and enjoy the scenery (egrets really like this option). There are a couple spots for food and drink, good parking options and public restrooms.
Casey Key
Siesta Beach
Parque Estatal de la Playa de Stump Pass
900 Gulf BlvdTurtle Beach
Fun Things To Do
Place is amazing on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Bring your drums play along, or Come Dance in the middle of the circle. Great place to meet people, as well as have clean wholesome fun. Lots of families, kids, and single adults. Not to mention beautiful Nokomis Beach.
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Nokomis Drum circle
207 Casey Key RdPlace is amazing on Wednesday and Saturday nights. Bring your drums play along, or Come Dance in the middle of the circle. Great place to meet people, as well as have clean wholesome fun. Lots of families, kids, and single adults. Not to mention beautiful Nokomis Beach.
Legacy Trail (Sarasota to Venice Rail-Trail)
Legacy TrailThe historic Warm Mineral Springs, North Port, FL., maintain a temperature of 85 degrees year round and contains 51 minerals which people claim have healing powers.
Warm Mineral Springs Drive
Warm Mineral Springs DriveThe historic Warm Mineral Springs, North Port, FL., maintain a temperature of 85 degrees year round and contains 51 minerals which people claim have healing powers.
Bar scene / roof deck
The Westin Sarasota
100 Marina View Dr