Condos, townhomes, and single-family residences make up the landscape in Venice. Neighborhoods vary and you can find anything from established tree lined streets to new developments and condominiums. Closer to the beach you’ll usually find more condos and smaller lots, but Venice also has some expansive estates with prime acreage. Browse the newest real estate listings in Venice, FL.
Schools & Education
Bird Key students attend the highly rated Sarasota County School District which is known for its strong commitment to innovation and technology. Sarasota County's schools consistently achieve “A” ratings. To compare Sarasota schools with other district ratings, visit the Florida Department of Education website. Parents have dozens of private school options as well.
For higher education the area has exceptional options including: The State College of Florida, New College, Ringling College of Art and Design, LeCom, East West College of Natural Medicine, Suncoast Technical College, Eckerd College, Keiser University and Everglades University. Find homes for sale in Venice by school district.
Employment & Economy
Venice is located in Sarasota County, which has plenty to offer when it comes to employment. Many residents are retired or work at the top of the legal, medical, or executive fields. For a list of Sarasota’s top employers click here. To find listings of the Tampa Bay Region’s top employers, click here.
Things to Do in Venice
One of the biggest draws to the city of Venice is the Venice Theatre, a highly-rated community theater. Other popular area attractions include beautiful Casperson State Park, the Myakka River Preserve with its treetop walk, the Venice Fishing Pier and the Venice Museum. Annual events and festivals embrace music, the arts, boat parades, and honor many other holidays like Halloween and the Fourth of July.
Sarasota County parks provide ample opportunities to enjoy the beautiful weather. Nature lovers love Manatee County too, with its 33 parks, 12 preserves, and miles of beaches.
There’s so much to do in and around Venice! If you want to learn more about marine life check out Mote Marine Laboratory. Prefer theatre? There’s the Van Wezel, Asolo Rep, West Coast Black Theatre and Florida Studio Theatre. For ballet lovers, the Sarasota Ballet is sure to please, and for opera buffs, Sarasota Opera House boasts a renovated 1926 historic theatre with incredible acoustics.
The Sarasota Symphony is an 80-member Orchestra that performs more than 100 classical, pops and family concerts each year, and thrives as the oldest continuing orchestra in the state of Florida. If history and the arts interest you, check out John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature. This area is rich in cultural pursuits.
Dogs are also a big thing in Venice, and the city has created several places for them to roam and have fun along with their owners. Two canine favorites are the Brohard Paw Park and Woodmere Park.
Venice, FL Real Estate Services
When you’re ready to begin your search for Venice, FL homes for sale, contact Wagner Realty. We have a team of experienced and knowledgeable REALTORS® ready to help with your search.
