Venice offers the perfect blend of historic charm, beautiful Gulf beaches, vibrant downtown living, and diverse real estate options. Known as the "Shark Tooth Capital of the World," Venice combines a relaxed coastal lifestyle with outstanding amenities and year-round appeal.
Venice is one of Florida's most charming coastal communities, known for its historic downtown, beautiful Gulf beaches, scenic parks, and relaxed small-town atmosphere. Located just south of Sarasota, Venice offers a unique blend of classic Florida charm, modern conveniences, and an active lifestyle that appeals to full-time residents, retirees, seasonal homeowners, and families alike.
The heart of the city is Historic Downtown Venice, where tree-lined streets are filled with locally owned boutiques, cafés, restaurants, art galleries, and year-round community events. Residents enjoy walking or biking to nearby shops, outdoor dining, farmers markets, and one of the area's most welcoming downtown districts.
Venice is also home to several beautiful beaches, including Venice Beach, Caspersen Beach, and Brohard Paw Park—one of Florida's few dog-friendly beaches. The area is famous for fossilized shark teeth, making beachcombing a favorite activity for both residents and visitors.
Real estate in Venice includes everything from historic homes and charming bungalows to luxury waterfront estates, golf course communities, maintenance-free villas, and modern condominiums. Buyers appreciate the wide variety of neighborhoods, excellent value, and convenient access to beaches, golf, boating, parks, and healthcare.
Whether you're looking for an active retirement, a seasonal escape, or a full-time residence, Venice offers a lifestyle centered around outdoor recreation, community events, and coastal living while remaining conveniently close to Sarasota and the rest of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Venice has a personality all its own. It feels a little slower, a little more relaxed, and a little more connected than many coastal communities. If you're looking for walkability, beautiful beaches, local restaurants, and a true sense of community without giving up modern conveniences, Venice is one of the places I encourage buyers to explore. It's a community that people don't just move to—they genuinely enjoy living in.
26,467 people live in Venice, where the median age is 68.7 and the average individual income is $74,510. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Venice, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Mothers Cupboard Spice Shoppe, Mr. Bill's Beef Jerky, and Gluten Free Goodies.
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| Dining · $ | 2.38 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 4.48 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.74 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.32 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.68 miles | 20 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.9 miles | 14 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.35 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.86 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.24 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.05 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.42 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.59 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.01 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.4 miles | 67 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
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Venice has 14,166 households, with an average household size of 1.81. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Venice do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 26,467 people call Venice home. The population density is 1,640.96 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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