Venice Florida Vacations Hotels, Restaurants, Shopping
and Things to Do
Venice Beach with it's white, sandy beaches stretching along the Gulf of Mexico are the perfect place to spend the day, weekend, vacation or simply an evening enjoying breathtaking sunsets. This quiet beach town's attractive and historic downtown main street sports one-of-a-kind shops and several upscale restaurants. There are art galleries to browse in and a large community theater.
Located south of the Sarasota, Florida area, Venice Beach, Florida is perfect for a swim in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, enjoy the Florida Sunshine, take part in deep sea fishing, rent a boat, parasail, have your beach wedding or just take a quiet stroll along the sea shore, Venice Beach has it all. Venice Municipal Beach offers locals and visitors alike free parking, showers, lifeguards, restrooms and concessions.
Venice Beach revels in its reputation as the "shark tooth capital of the world". A seaside stroll might reveal teeth up to three inches long, as well as other marine fossils. If nothing else, you should find enough seashells to start a sizeable collection, including examples of conch, a common sea snail in these parts.
Outdoor activities are just part of the Venice Beach, Florida experience. If you are looking for a resort, affordable beachfront hotel or a quaint bed and breakfast, Venice Beach and the City of Venice have something for every requirement and price range. Click Here for the best deals on Venice Beach area Hotels!
You are going to need food and drink. Venice Beach and the Venice, Florida area have it all. Four Star restaurants, beer and a burger joints and family friendly dinners. How about a tropical delight at a local beach bar or maybe some cocktails and dancing the night away? Venice Beach and Venice, Florida is your place to be.
Venice Beach Florida Vacation Guide was created to make your Venice Beach Vacation the best it can be at the best prices available. We have listed the most popular hotels and vacation rentals along with the best rates available on the internet. We also have listed the most popular places to eat and drink along with an extensive list of the “Things to Do” while visiting Venice and Venice Beach.
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Take your time and be sure to check out all the information available here at Venice Beach Vacation Guide. Be sure to pack the sunscreen!
Venice area events..
Venice Farmers' Market...and More!
8:00 AM Every Saturday
Centennial Park/Downtown
Description: Local produce, plants, flowers, crafts, jewelry, soaps, imported oils, seafoods, pastries and much more can be found at the weekly Farmers' Market held in the parking lot of Centennial Park every Saturday 8-noon.
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Venice area news..
Venice council says decision on free beach yoga is county's
The days of free, unstructured yoga classes on Venice Beach may be coming to an end.
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Vacation rentals in Venice, Anna maria Island and Siesta Key going fast
High demand has left little inventory in the peak February and March months on Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island, which had a strong season last year compared to the rest of the region. And so far, this season looks like it will top it, rental agents said.
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Venice may host triathlon event
Sarasota Sports Commission Director Jason Puckett says Revolution3 Triathlon, which stages professional and amateur competitions across the U.S. and one in Costa Rica, has agreed to wrap up its 2012 season next Oct. 28 in Venice. Puckett says Rev3 is guaranteeing network television coverage, and the projected 1,000 visiting athletes could jingle local cash registers for $1 million.
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