Sarasota County
Historic Mediterranean Revival architecture, walkable downtown avenues, and pristine Gulf beaches.
Overview
Venice Island is one of Florida’s most cherished island towns, bounded by the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. Originally master-planned in the 1920s by John Nolen, the island’s wide palm-lined avenues, Italianate fountains, and Northern Italian Mediterranean Revival architecture create a distinctively elegant atmosphere.
At the center of island life is Historic Downtown Venice along West Venice Avenue—a vibrant, highly walkable district filled with boutique shops, sidewalk bistros, fine dining, the historic Venice Theatre, and Centennial Park’s gazebo and splash pad.
Properties on Venice Island range from historic 1920s Mediterranean bungalows and updated mid-century coastal homes to luxurious beachfront condominiums and private waterfront compounds along Roberts Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
Area Lifestyle
West Venice Ave features boutique shopping, outdoor cafes, ice cream parlors, and seasonal art festivals.
Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach are world-famous for fossilized shark tooth hunting and clear Gulf waters.
Miles of paved waterfront trails for biking, walking, and rollerblading alongside the Intracoastal Waterway.
Enjoy live performances at one of the nation’s largest community theaters and free Friday evening concerts at the park gazebo.
Private aviation convenience right on the island, plus fishing and dining at Sharky’s on the Pier.
No mega high-rises on the beach, protecting sunset ocean views and a peaceful, boutique island scale.
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