

Venice
About Venice
The City of Venice was settled after the Civil War in the late 19th century through the Homestead Act of 1862. A village beach resort was planned and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers provided the capital. Soon, schools, playgrounds, parks, and a civic center were built. At the turn of the century, when large industries were no longer economically viable and environmentally practicable, Venice transformed into a tourist destination. Venice boasts 14 miles of beaches from Casey Key to Manasota Key. Venice is home to a plethora of small businesses and popular restaurants and Venice Beach is located right on the Gulf of Mexico. Venice is primarily a sleepy fishing town; from early spring to late fall, Venice Beach tourists primarily look forward to fishing. The warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico attract a wide variety of fish species, including the incredibly large king mackerel. The other fishes to catch while trawling the coast are groupers, Spanish mackerels, mangrove snappers, blackfin tunas, cobias, and greater amberjacks. Besides fishing, Venice Beach offers international gastronomic delights, from steaks to seafoods, from Cuban and Mexican to Italian, Indian, and Chinese cuisines. Year-round, Venice is a popular destination for finding and collecting shark teeth. Venice is known as the "Shark Tooth Capital of the World." Most restaurants offer live entertainment and are conveniently located near shopping centers, such as the Bird Bay Plaza, the Tamiami Trail, the Brickyard Center, and the Jacaranda Plaza. Venice is also a Florida Main Street City--its downtown has landscaped streets and northern Italian architecture that is original to its 1925 design plan and akin to the Italian city for which it was named. After shopping, dining, and frolicking at the beach, tourists can go to nearby attractions at Venice Beach, such as the Jungle Gardens, the Florida Aquarium, and the Ringling Museum.
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Events in Venice

2021 Shark's Tooth Festival
at Venice Airport Festival Grounds
The #1 Fossil Festival in the Shark's Tooth Capital, Venice, FL

Beer Run 3 Bridges Brewing |2020-2021 Florida Brewery Running Series
at 3 Bridges Brewing
Join us for a 5k-ish course and great, local beer at 3 Bridges Brewing on Sat April 10th 2021 at 11am

High Octane MC Author Experience & Signing
at Venice Community Center
HIGH OCTANE MC AUTHOR EXPERIENCE Signing & Biker Weekend April 15-18 2021

Grillin' Saturdays at Papa's
at Papa's Meat Market
Grillin' Saturdays at Papa's Meat Market, Sat. at 11 am – 2 pm.

Venice Farmers Market Every Saturday!
at Venice Farmers Market
Venice Farmers Market Every Saturday at 8 am – 1 pm!