Venice on the Florida West coast is located just south of Sarasota. Venice has more of a small town feel compared to the bigger city of Sarasota. The city has a beautiful historic downtown. Venice is a meticulously planned city, with sweeping tree lined boulevards, closeness to the beaches, parks, greenways, the Intracoastal Waterway and residential areas. The ambiance of Venice Island, the old Florida flavor is protected by laws that limit the size and number of buildings. Every Saturday morning the city hosts a farmer's market and periodically art and craft fairs. The Island offers a unique opportunity to live on, ...read more