Sarasota County, FL
Venice
Overview
Venice sits on the Gulf of Mexico in southern Sarasota County, built largely on a barrier island that shares its name with the city. Downtown Venice follows a formal city plan drawn up in the 1920s, and the wide medians and traffic circles along Venice Avenue still reflect that original design today.
Housing on Venice Island runs from historic bungalows near downtown to Gulf-front and bay-front condominiums, while the mainland side of the city, across the Intracoastal Waterway, offers a wider range of subdivisions, golf communities, and newer construction. Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach, both known for the fossilized shark teeth that regularly wash ashore, sit within a few minutes of downtown.
Because island and mainland Venice function almost like two different markets, buyers benefit from a clear sense of which trade-offs matter most, whether that is walkability, water frontage, or price. Legacy Real Estate Associates represents buyers and sellers throughout Venice, on the island and across the mainland communities around it.
Location
Venice occupies a barrier island on the Gulf of Mexico in southern Sarasota County, with Roberts Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway separating the island from the mainland portion of the city. Bridges at Venice Avenue and US 41 Business connect the island to the mainland, with North Port and the Wellen Park area a short drive to the east.
Sarasota County, FL
Property types
Common property types in Venice
- Historic bungalows and Mediterranean Revival-style homes near downtown
- Gulf-front and bay-front condominiums on Venice Island
- Canal-front homes with boat access on the mainland side
- Golf course and country club community homes
- Newer single-family subdivisions east of the Intracoastal Waterway
- Homes in the Wellen Park area along Venice's eastern edge
Lifestyle
Lifestyle & convenience
- Walking or biking to shops and restaurants on Venice and Miami Avenues
- Beachcombing for shark teeth at Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach
- Biking the Legacy Trail
- Boating and fishing on the Intracoastal Waterway and Roberts Bay
- Live theater and events at the historic Venice Theatre
- A traditionally strong seasonal population alongside year-round residents
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Real estate services
Real estate services available here
Property management
Property management is available in Venice
What we handle
- Rental-market analysis & pricing
- Marketing, showings & applicant screening
- Rent collection & owner reporting
- Maintenance coordination
- Lease renewals & move-out coordination
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Venice FAQ
What is the difference between buying on Venice Island versus the mainland?
Why do Venice's beaches attract shark tooth hunters?
Is Venice mostly a seasonal or retirement market?
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