Arts & Culture
Such beautiful grounds, as well as art! Historical to the circus, which such a part of babyboomer culture.
540 locals recommend
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
5401 Bay Shore RdSuch beautiful grounds, as well as art! Historical to the circus, which such a part of babyboomer culture.
Downtown Venice hosts a bunch of art lovers architecture, sculpture, and exhibits. The art center has a variety of art to share.
17 locals recommend
Venice Art Center Inc
390 Nokomis Ave SDowntown Venice hosts a bunch of art lovers architecture, sculpture, and exhibits. The art center has a variety of art to share.
Clyde is a black and white renound photographer. This is an oppertunity to see the behind the scenes studio, right here in Venice. His art work and gallery tells tale of Floridas true natural habitat. clydebutcher.com
Clyde Butcher Venice Gallery & Studio
237 Warfield AveClyde is a black and white renound photographer. This is an oppertunity to see the behind the scenes studio, right here in Venice. His art work and gallery tells tale of Floridas true natural habitat. clydebutcher.com
Parks & Nature
Variety of hiking / walking / biking trails within Florida that I like.
This is actually a wonderful botanical garden. Perfect stop while seeing Sarasota sights, or dining.
433 locals recommend
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
1534 Mound StThis is actually a wonderful botanical garden. Perfect stop while seeing Sarasota sights, or dining.
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State Parkscenic trails
2.4 miles from Artsy Abode.
*great for a walk or bike ride . Safe scenic on the legacy paved trail. *benches
*tennis courts
*nature trail
*butterfly garden
* relax and read or get in some miles.
46 locals recommend
Shamrock Park & Nature Center
3900 Shamrock Dr2.4 miles from Artsy Abode.
*great for a walk or bike ride . Safe scenic on the legacy paved trail. *benches
*tennis courts
*nature trail
*butterfly garden
* relax and read or get in some miles.
1.5 miles from Artsy Abode.
*Folks come from all over the world to photograph birds in this one tree.
22 locals recommend
Venice Area Audubon Society
Annex Road1.5 miles from Artsy Abode.
*Folks come from all over the world to photograph birds in this one tree.
Entertainment & Activities
Solomon's Castle
4533 Solomon RdNorth Jetty Beach
1000 S Casey Key RdDrum Circle Saturday Night
Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdThere are 4 courses that I know about within 20 minutes from the house.
15 locals recommend
Lake Venice Golf Club
1801 Harbor Dr SThere are 4 courses that I know about within 20 minutes from the house.
Waterford Golf Club
1454 Gleneagles DrCalusa Lakes Golf Club
1995 Calusa Lakes BlvdJacaranda West Country Club
1901 Jacaranda BlvdYouFit Health Clubs
1228 Jacaranda BlvdWorking out is Healthy! The personal training Director is on point.
Planet Fitness
4301 14th St WVenice Fitness Gym: Personal Trainers, Physical Therapy & Rehab
2097 S Tamiami TrailResteraunts
Enjoyed by locals and guests.
Bob's Train
2211 Fruitville RdCafé Evergreen Restaurant
801 S Tamiami Traillunch ....
Wee Blew Inn Restaurant
590 US-41 BYPDiner/ Old style /greasy spoon/
(Guest Recommended)
Venice is known as the "Shark Tooth Capitol" of the World.
This restaurant/ has pier to walk out on. Eat indoors or outside with beach view. Upstairs is Finns, a bit more upscale and fun. A stand by must see in Venice on a tourist type visit.
252 locals recommend
Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SVenice is known as the "Shark Tooth Capitol" of the World.
This restaurant/ has pier to walk out on. Eat indoors or outside with beach view. Upstairs is Finns, a bit more upscale and fun. A stand by must see in Venice on a tourist type visit.
Essentials
Walmart Supercenter
2931 S McCall RdRichard's Foodporium
Tamiami Trail S S Tamiami TrailWhole grains, spices.
Detwiler's Farm Market
1250 US-41 BYPEverything Else
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library
4143 Woodmere Park BlvdComputer use, books, local information.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
800 U.S. 41 Bypass SAAA Venice
1675 S Tamiami TrailBus Station main Venice branch. From Artsy Abode there is a terminal at Wallmart on 41 and Jackaranda,as well. Busses can accomodate bicycles .
Venice Train Depot - Public Boat Ramp station
Bus Station main Venice branch. From Artsy Abode there is a terminal at Wallmart on 41 and Jackaranda,as well. Busses can accomodate bicycles .