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Venice, FL is known today as one of the most sought after areas to live in the entire state.

With a charming downtown, idyllic white sand beaches and multiple different styles of architecture to be found throughout, this beachside town offers retirees, families and young professionals alike a beautiful place to live with lots to do. 

But this coastal town also has a rich history that goes back over a hundred years to its foundation in the late 1800s. Read on to learn more about the history of Venice, FL.

Venice, FL Foundations

Originally settled in the 1800s under the name Horse and Chaise due to a cluster of trees that looked like a horse and buggy, the full potential of this town was realized by the “Father of Venice”, Frank Higel, who

Venice is one of the most desirable spots to live in Florida — and it’s not hard to see why! Between the subtropical climate, scenic beaches, and a charming downtown, living in Venice, FL has multiple benefits. 

But living in this beachside town also means living with a rich historical heritage that the city works to extend to today. 

We’ll be looking at a few of the historical areas that seek to preserve this town's deep historic legacy.

Historic Train Depot

Located just north of Downtown Venice, many of the people that came to make their homes in Venice, FL in the 1920s came by this train line, which was later used during World War II to supply the Venice Army Air Base with personnel, supplies and equipment.  

From 1960 to 1991,

The September 2021 Winner of the Gulf Shores Realty Non-Profit of the Month Contest is the Port Charlotte Bandits Football and Cheer.  Broker-Owner Wayne Welsh presents the $1,000 Award Check to the Port Charlotte Bandits.  Even the rain couldn't dampen the excitement.

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Woman of the Year is an all encompassing award which goes well beyond professional skill and expertise.  Lueanne Wood PA is a top selling Realtor with Gulf Shores Realty in Venice, Florida and so much more.  Although Lueanne has been selling real estate in Venice for over 32 years, Lueanne is best known for her philanthropy.  Her love for Venice drives her to nurture her community.  Lueanne has recently sponsored free mammograms, feeding the hungry and is a sea horse sponsor for the Venice Art Center's fundraiser Fantasea.  Lueanne is woven into the business and cultural fabric of the community.   

Venice, FL is a historic city that’s known for its history, quality of life, and scenic beauty with over 14 miles of white sandy beaches. 

But this coastal city also contains multiple world class golf courses for residents and visitors to perfect. 

With so many options to choose from, we’ve created a list of five great courses for residents to enjoy. 

Jacaranda West

Bordering the eastern part of the city, south of Downtown Venice and just east of Venice Gardens is the Jacaranda West Country Club. 

Available to play for members as well as the public, this 18 hole golf course has a memorable layout with well placed bunkers.

This scenic course also contains a tennis court for players of any level, from those looking to play a match to

Little Gasparilla Island is perfect for those looking to live a luxurious life on a private Florida island, made up of a number of exclusive and desirable properties with incredible waterfront views. Homes on Little Gasparilla Island aren’t connected to the Florida mainland by any roads or bridges, so golf carts have become the primary mode of transport on this secluded island. 

Spanning only seven miles long, this picturesque, friendly island community is perfect for those looking to live away from the hustle and bustle of city life and start enjoying the best that Florida has to offer.

Things To Do On Little Gasparilla Island

Little Gasparilla Island real estate is full of things to do, with many of these gorgeous waterfront homes

While Venice, FL is known as one of the finest places to live in Florida for its near perfect weather, incredible Gulf views and historic past, all these factors don’t mean much without plenty of things to do. And Venice certainly doesn’t disappoint!

Between a great mixture of beaches, gorgeous wetlands, a thriving downtown and multiple historic sites, Venice residents are never far from something to do in this scenic town.

Here are just five of the many options for fun things to do in Venice, FL.

Downtown Venice

Carefully planned out in the 1920s, the distinct low rise architecture of Downtown Venice successfully emulates the oceanside beauty of classical Mediterranean towns.

Inspired by seaside towns such as Portofino in Italy,

Of all the many reasons people move to the beautiful beach town of historic Venice, FL, it’s unique sunny, subtropical climate usually sits near the top of the list. 

But what is it about these distinctive conditions that draws people from all over the country to settle down in this paradisiacal place?

In this blog, we’ll be taking a look at sunny Venice, FL’s distinctive subtropical climate.

What Exactly Is a Subtropical Climate?

A subtropical climate is typically characterized by hot, humid summers and mild, warm winters, with a general increase in rainfall, but lack of snow. 

Subtropical climates tend to exist on the southeastern side of continents, as evidenced by places such as Taiwan and Vietnam in southeast Asia, Paraguay and

Find the lifestyle you deserve at Toscana Isles, one of the finest communities in Florida! Located in North Venice, these homes began construction in 2016 and have since flourished into a gated neighborhood full of luxury amenities, based on active lifestyles and built around a focus on community. 

Toscana Isles Amenities

Life in Toscana Isles means living near some of the finest amenities in North Venice. The on-site gym provides active community members with nearly 8,000 square feet of equipment to utilize while taking advantage of the gorgeous lakefront views through floor-to-ceiling windows. 

The community pond is another gorgeous feature of the neighborhood, providing residents with 200 acres of water to fish, kayak and canoe on. 

For

For many, moving to Florida is a dream.

The state is known for its white-sand beaches, amazing weather, and relaxed lifestyle, which make you feel like you're forever on vacation.

This is why each year thousands of people choose to call Florida home—many of them relocating to Venice.

Venice is said to be one of the best places to live in the whole of the state for its outstanding quality of life. Though, with so many other reasons why people fall in love with this city, it’s impossible to list them all.

So, if you’ve decided to take the plunge and relocate to Florida, here’s everything you need to know as a newcomer to Venice, FL:

Tropical Weather

What attracts so many people to Venice is its weather.

This city is a tropical

The Venice, FL area is home to so many picturesque places and areas that your biggest challenge after walking around this seaside town will be to decide which photo to post and filter to use!

Since we can’t help you out with the filters, we’ve come up with a list of 4 of the most Instagrammable spots in Venice, Florida that are sure to get you the most likes.

Caspersen Beach

Also known as the world famous “Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World”, Caspersen Beach contains lots of picturesque areas to grab a snapshot.

However, these photo ops become even better when you throw in some creative ways to incorporate the countless shark teeth found along the shoreline.

Grab a shovel and sift through the sand on this beach to uncover these small