Venice

Venice is a coastal city in southern Sarasota County, known for its historic Italian-inspired downtown, beautiful Gulf beaches, and a relaxed yet culturally rich lifestyle. Located approximately 20 miles south of Sarasota, Venice offers a distinct small-city character with walkable streets, an active arts scene, and a strong sense of community. The city is also famous as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World, with fossilized shark teeth regularly found along its beaches.

Venice’s real estate market includes everything from historic homes in the walkable downtown core to new construction in master-planned communities east of Interstate 75. Key neighborhoods and communities include Venice Island (the historic downtown district), The Venetia, Golden Beach, South Venice, Plantation Golf and Country Club, Calusa Lakes, Venetian Golf and River Club, Wellen Park (formerly West Villages), Gran Paradiso, IslandWalk, and Toscana Isles. Venice Island properties are prized for their walkability to downtown restaurants, shops, and the beach, while communities east of I-75 offer newer construction and golf course living.

Downtown Venice is the cultural heart of the community, centered along Venice Avenue and Miami Avenue. The area features independent shops, galleries, restaurants, and the Venice Theatre — one of the largest community theaters in the United States. Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach provide miles of Gulf shoreline, and the Venetian Waterway Park trail system offers 10 miles of paved paths along the Intracoastal Waterway connecting Venice to North Port. The Legacy Trail, a major regional bike and pedestrian path, extends from Venice north to Sarasota, providing car-free access through natural landscapes.

Venice is served by Sarasota County public schools, including Venice High School, and offers several private school options. The city provides access to Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Venice campus, a wide range of retail and dining options, and convenient proximity to both Sarasota to the north and Fort Myers to the south via Interstate 75.

The Zibolis Group serves Venice buyers and sellers with deep knowledge of the city’s diverse neighborhoods and market dynamics. Whether you’re drawn to the charm of a Venice Island bungalow, the amenities of a master-planned golf community, or new construction in the expanding eastern corridor, our team provides the guidance and market analysis to help you make confident real estate decisions. Contact the Zibolis Group to explore homes in Venice.