Venice (Florida) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Sarasota County, Florida, United States
About Venice (Florida)
With a population of 20,000, Venice is known for its large "snowbird" population. Snowbirds are older people who spend their winters in Florida to escape thecold wintersin Northern states includingNew YorkandPennsylvania. The city was incorporated in 1927 and has since become the location of several structures and areas on the National Register of Historic Places. It's also known for the Venice Theatre, the largest per-capita community theater in the United States with an operating budget of almost three million dollars, and its reputation as the "Shark's Tooth Capital of the World" due to the annual Shark's Tooth Festival. Venice has a subtropical climate that is bordering on a tropical savanna climate, with hot summers and mild winters.
Top Attractions in Venice (Florida)
Explore the best things to see and do in Venice (Florida):
- ★Curry Creek Preserve
- ★Oscar Scherer State Park
- ★Venice Theatre
Where to Eat in Venice (Florida)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cassariano Italian Eatery
- 🍴San Marco
- 🍴Soda Fountain
Where to Stay in Venice (Florida)
- 🏨Fairfield Inn and Suites
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express
Venice (Florida) Travel Guide Sections
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