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Croissant & Co.Restaurants
PublixGroceries
Venice Yacht ClubNightlife
Sea Pleasures & TreasuresShopping
Centennial ParkFitness
Gold Rush BBQRestaurants
Island Time SpiritsGroceries
Old Salty DogNightlife
Ciao GelatoCafes
Venice StationersShopping
Venice TheatreArts and Entertainment
Maxine Barritt ParkFitness
Venice Fishing PierRestaurants
The Old Venice PubNightlife
Suncoast CafeCafes
Captain's LandingShopping
Venice Art CenterArts and Entertainment
Brohard Paw Park & BeachFitness
Crow's Nest Restaurant & MarinaRestaurants
The Venice Farmer's Market: Hours, AddressGroceries
Venice Wine & Coffee CompanyNightlife
7-ElevenShopping
Venice Performing Arts CenterArts and Entertainment
Hecksher ParkFitness
Darrell's RestaurantRestaurants
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What Locals Say
- Michellejackman13
- Resident
- 3mo ago
"I use a golf cart to go to many shops and do my grocery shopping. It is a great way to get around on the island. "
- Mark Hood
- Resident
- 3mo ago
"Near a world class beach, fishing pier, south jetty, restaurants, shopping and nightlife and beautiful year round climate."
- Trulia User
- Visitor
- 1y ago
"This area is incredibly safe and beautiful. There are plenty of trees, great beaches and lots of great places to eat. It is safe for bike riders and many people also participate in sports like basketball and tennis. There are many areas to fish. "
- Trulia User
- Visitor
- 1y ago
"This is a wonderful community. While I don’t live here I own a small apartment here and have grown to feel at home here. It is safe, quiet, and charming and retains a sense of old Florida. I may yet move here in the future."
- Trulia User
- Resident
- 3y ago
"So many opportunities for outdoor activities: walking, biking, boating, beach, swimming, surfing, shelling, shopping, dining, fishing, golfing, and so much more."
- Shakira C.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"It is a beautiful and quiet community by the beach. Restaurants are nice and there are different dining options. Sunsets on the beach are incredible beautiful. There is a fishing pier that is really nice."
- Tatiana I.
- Resident
- 3y ago
"A piece of paradise. Everything is in walking and biking distance. The island has everything from parks, local restaurants, beaches, the jetty, festivals, a library, an art center, a local museum, city basketball, tennis, pickleball, and shuffleboard courts, a children's splash pad, churches, a hospital, and a grocery store. It also has and elementary, middle, and high school where kids can bike to school. At the downtown gazebo there are public concerts and there are often downtown festivals. Every Saturday there's a farmer's market in front of the firehouse. It's golf cart and bike friendly with the famous legacy trail bike trail. You can visit the public beaches, fish from the city pier or jetty, or venture out for an isolated stroll along Casperson's beach, known as the shark's tooth capital of the world. Botique shops, ice cream shops, and local restraunts provide plenty to do year round. Perfect for families or retires. "
- Dlremo12
- Resident
- 4y ago
"I have no commute as I am retired. Before I commuted between 5 minutes to one and a half hours depending on when I worked on the island, Sarasota and StPete/Tampa. This is a great place to live with good roads to other communities. "
- Dlremo12
- Resident
- 4y ago
"There is a Dog park close by and it is on the beach. People enjoy walking the dogs in town and at the many fairs and fiestas as well as the farmers market. "
- Lrowe
- Resident
- 4y ago
"tropical mayberry, safe, golf cart compatible, quiet, beautiful location, most livable of the coastal islands"
- Dlremo12
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Many people have dogs and walk them on leash. A mile away there is a beach dog park people love. There are some side wound some areas without. "
- Idy F.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"There is a dog beach/park where people and pets mingle. I've never seen anyone walking a dog outside of that area without a leash. Pets and pet owners appear to be happy.. as are the non pet owners who get to pet the dogs and talk to their owners. "
- Kim H.
- Resident
- 4y ago
"A car or bike is needed to get around. Wonderful bike paths and well kept sidewalks. Venice is a beautiful place to live. "
- Bakersacresar
- Resident
- 4y ago
"Easy and convenient to everything. Can be a bit slower during Season but still reasonably easy to navigate. "
- Rmerriman62
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Very safe and friendly community. A short walk to a private beach and beautiful sunsets. A bit expensive compared to similar homes just a short distance away. "
- Dwoods9817
- Visitor
- 5y ago
"This is a residential community for short term and permanent residences. Families can feel safe with many parks nearby."
- Patricia L.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"I’ve lived on Venice Island for four years. I love how people always acknowledge each other with a cheerful greeting. And I love having a supermarket, drug store, banks, post office, restaurants, art and exercise classes, theatrical and musical performances, and the beach all within easy walking distance. A very strong sense of community, with fun holiday parades and festivals throughout the year. Dogs are welcome at sidewalk cafes and there’s even a dedicated Dog Beach where dogs can run free and swim."
- Kathleen G.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"There’s public transportation throughout Sarasota county however most people drive to work. The island is very walkable. I can ride my bike to the store or walk to town. "
- A34285guy
- Resident
- 5y ago
"30 plus years. great quite area. close shopping and Health care. quite traffic. nice restaurants near"
- Patricia M.
- Resident
- 5y ago
"Dogs are always welcome & most are very friendly. Every one keeps their dog on a leash & picks up after their dog. "
- Terrigraber
- Visitor
- 5y ago
"All old rude no manners yankees. No good health care or quality hospitals. All these peeps do is talk about where they from. "
- Loiselleray235
- Resident
- 5y ago
"everyone is friendly and there are a lot of events always going on. my kids always have things to see and kids to play with."
- Maxine M.
- 9y ago
"Beautiful, safe, pet friendly, laid back community. Town has that old Florida feel. Terrific restaurants and shops. The Beaches- lots of them- are beautiful and not crowded. Great place to walk, jog, bike. Tons of things to see and do. On top of it all, the weather is great! Lots of warm breezes and sunshine!"
Schools
- Venice Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 525 Students
9/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageMy daughter started this school at the 5th-grade level a couple of months into the school year. I was a bit uneasy about her starting later due to us relocating. However, her teachers were very informative and supportive. Within the first quarter Aiyanna had caught up with the rest of her peers; nonetheless, it was due to the involvement, coaching, and patience of the teachers and myself working together. I appreciated them very much; especially her coming in not only as a new student but us as a family not knowing the differences in the curriculums based in her school district she was in prior to us moving to Sarasota county. The teachers actually care about the students' education and are always available when parents reach out or express concerns. They don't just say what parents want to hear and that is appreciated especially as a very involved parent in my child's education; this speaks volumes.Thank you for all that you do! I have a son starting Kindergarten this fall if we lived in the district I'd be sending him to Venice EL as well.Parent Review1y ago - Epiphany Cathedral School
- PK-8
- Private
- 148 Students
N/AGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageHad a very traumatic experience to say the least. Very sad to say the school is ran by a very incapable principal who does not know how to handle issues at the school and instead opts to expel students instead of addressing issues with the teachers. Not a safe environment for minorities due to the lack of support from teachers and the counselor who is very incompetent to be conservative. There are some good apples, few, but overall due to the lack of good leadership the students often pay the price and no change takes place.Parent Review2mo ago
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