Venice, Florida is a great place to buy your next home Venice, Florida is a charming little coastal town just a few miles south of Sarasota on the West coast of Florida. Downtown Venice is a throw back to the 1940s and is a favorite for locals and visitors to stroll the street and leisurely browse the locally boutiques and shops. It's common to visit here and find that there is a local street fair or artist exhibition in progress with a local band playing the town square gazebo. There is always some type of local event ready to happen in downtown Venice, From the middle of downtown to Venice Beach is a few minute drive or 20 minute walk down lush tree lined Venice Ave and dead ends at the Sarasota County owned public beach. You could probably live quite happily if you lived in this are without a car. The schools, banks, post office, grocery store, churches, beach, library and community center are all with in a mile or two. Venice is noted to it's friendly population and homey atmosphere. Many locals laughingly call Venice " Mayberry" after the Andy Griffith show the 1960 TV show. I personally love strolling Venice Ave because it just feels like good. If you are shopping for a great little town to retire, raise you family or just want a great laid back community you'll be proud to call home then you should visit Venice' Florida. Venice, Florida homes and condos are priced more moderately priced than Sarasota. Venice beach condos and waterfront homes can and be $100,000 less than similar waterfront on Siesta or Longboat Key real estate. While real estate is at rock bottom prices all over Sarasota County, homes and condos in the best neighborhoods as well as waterfront, beach, golf course course residences sell in a very short time. There and many investors and house hungry locals ready to grabs a real steal when one comes along. Some to these properties and Bank Owned Foreclosed or Short Sale real estate than really needs the expertise of an experienced realtor. Pete Marriott and Bill Garrison are Professional Sarasota County Realtors ® that can find the best deals for you then negotiate and get the deal closed. Read More Venice Chamber of Commerce | 
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