Inside each of our homes is a binder that has all the local information you might need. It lists all the restaurants in Venice and surronding areas as well as attractions and venues you might be interested in. Below is just a short list of things to do while you enjoy your stay in Venice.

Shopping (tons of stores and botiques for any budget)
Dinning (at last count 53 establishments from fast food to fine Dinning)
Beaches (4 within 15 minutes of your home)
Fishing & Boat Rentals (anything from a Dingy to a Yacht)
Golf (don't even get me started)
Attractions with-in a couple hours drive
Adventure Island
Bok Tower Gardens
Busch Gardens
Clearwater Beach
Cypress Gardens
Disney World
Florida Aquarium
Jungle Gardens
Ringling Museum
Tampa Official World Wide Web Site
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Mote Marine Aquarium
Sea World
Universal Studios

The culture of the Venice area can be traced through the exhibits and buildings of Historic Spanish Point (941-966-5214). The 30-acre site, on Little Sarasota Bay in Osprey, features archaeological exhibits of 4,000 year-old Native American artifacts, a pioneer home, chapel and cemetery, and the classic gardens of Mrs. Potter Palmer.
Website: http://www.historicspanishpoint.org

The Venice Symphony (941-488-1010) concert season runs from January through April.
Website: http://www.thevenicesymphony.org

The Venice Opera Guild is an outreach and fundraising arm for the Sarasota Opera, promotes interest in opera, brings professional singers from the Sarasota Opera to the Venice membership meetings and presents 24 opera singers in an annual Opera Gala performance at the Venice Community Center.941-484-7446 or check www.sarasotaopera.org.

The Venice Little Theater (941-488-1115), recognized as one of the most successful, non-profit community theaters in the country, entertains with full-scale musicals, one-act plays, other stage productions, and a summer children's theater.
Website: http://www.venicestage.com

The Venice Art Center (485-7136) is open year-round for exhibitions, classes and the sale of original artwork.
Website: http://www.veniceartcenter.com/

The Venice Community Center (861-1380), seating more than 1,200, is the venue for cultural, civic, and business activities during the year.

The Venice Public Library (861 1330) is a National Literary Land mark, housing an exhibit honoring Walter Farley, author of "The Black Stallion."

The Francis T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library (861 1260) is situated in an environmentally protected area set aside for nature study. A butterfly garden overlooks the neighboring lake and fountain.