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Airport

Venice has a small municipal airport for private planes.  Domestic and International flights arrive via airports in Sarasota, Tampa, Ft. Myers.  All are within an hours drive.

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Airport

Arts and Entertainment

The tropical beauty of Venice creates inspiration everywhere an artist looks. Exotic birds, island flowers, sky painting palms, and endlessly azure waters envelop our City on the Gulf...

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Arts and Entertainment

Beaches

Venice Beaches...endless white sand holding treasures of the Ancient. Internationally known as the fossilized "Shark's Tooth Capital of the World," Venice...

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Beaches

Boating & Marine

Boating in the Venice Area...with deep water dockage and the Gulf easily accessible from almost anywhere, Venice is a hotspot for boating enthusiasts! And once the boat...

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Boating & Marine

Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce...the front door to the community. As the Official Tourist and Relocation Center, over 19,000 people visit the Chamber annually to obtain area information.

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Chamber of Commerce

Clubs and Organizations

Venice Florida has a wide  variety of social organizations to suit every interest. 

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Clubs and Organizations

Community Services

A variety of community services are available to assist citizens with special needs.

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Community Services

Drivers License

If you are a new Florida resident, you are required to register your vehicle within ten days and get a Florida drivers license within 30 days. If you have an out-of-state drivers license...

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Drivers License

Events

Special Events are  a way of life in Venice.  Events include the Sharks Tooth Festival, Arts and Crafts Street Fair, Corvette Shows, Italian Fest, Parades, Christmas Boat Parade, etc.

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Events

Fire/EMS

If you have an emergency, Dial 9-1-1 from any telephone.  If you have an emergency in Venice or anywhere in Sarasota County and you are calling from an

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Fire/EMS

Fishing

Fishing licenses are available for purchase at the Tax Collector's Office or at most bait or sporting goods stores.

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Fishing

Florida Residency

Welcome to Florida! Residency in the Sunshine State may be achieved either by:  Filing a Declaration of Domicile form with the County Clerk of CourtLocation...

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Florida Residency

Golf

Venice is a golfers paradise.  Enjoy warm sunshine, tropical landscapes, wading birds, lush green grass and the best golf courses available.  Private, semi-private, and public courses. 

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Golf

History

Venice's colorful history includes early explorers, Ringling Brothers Circus, the military, and you...

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History

Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption in Sarasota County...is a property tax exemption (a way to save money on the taxes you pay on your home) for Florida residents.

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Homestead Exemption

Hospitals

Award winning hospitals supported by World Class Emergency Medical Services. 

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Hospitals

Law Enforcement

Extremely low crime rates show Venice's crime prevention programs to be effective.

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Law Enforcement

Local Government

Local Government...The City Venice has a council-manager system of local government, combining the political leadership of elected officials in the form of a city council with the managerial experi

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Local Government

Maps & Directions

Venice is the destination of choice...accessible by air, land, or sea...

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Maps & Directions

Parks & Recreation

Venice and Sarasota County are leaders in the preservation of the natural Florida environment.  Our beaches, parks, and wildlife are protected for all to enjoy.

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Parks & Recreation

Postal Services

Make sure your mail delivery is not interrupted...

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Postal Services

Public Transportation

Public transportation information including Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT).

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Public Transportation

Schools

Award Winning Schools provide for a safe and productive learning environment.

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Schools

Scuba

World Class scuba diving for fossilized Megalodon shark's teeth several inches long, wrecks and reefs.

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Scuba

Tax Collector

Sarasota County's Tax Collector, Barbara Ford-Coates, recently received the "Outstanding Tax Collector Award" at the National Association of County Collectors...

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Tax Collector

Utility Companies

Contact Information for all local utility services at a glance...

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Utility Companies

Vehicle Registration

Welcome! Our new Florida residents must remember to register automobiles within 30 days of establishing residence in Florida. Bring proof of ownership with you.

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Vehicle Registration

Venice Video

Watch our video to see why Venice is in the top 10 places to live and retire in the U.S..

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Venice Video

Veterans

Numerous services are available to assist our Nations Veterans who have given so much for our Country.

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Veterans

Voter Registration

To register to vote, one must be over18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a permanent resident of Sarasota County. Registering to vote in a Florida county such as Sarasota County...

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Voter Registration

Weather

Venice's weather is predominately warm sushine kissed by balmy breezes from the Gulf of Mexico.  Our subtropical weather pattern makes this a year-round paradise.

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Weather

Wildlife

Florida's diverse wildlife include from eagles to egrets and gopher turtles to golliath grouper.  Our warm subtropical climate...

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Wildlife