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Venice is a city in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The city includes what locals call "Venice Island", a portion of the mainland that is accessed via bridges over the artificially created Intracoastal Waterway. The city is located in Southwest Florida. As of the 2020 Census, the city had a population of 25,463, up from 20,748 at the 2010 Census. Venice is part of the North Port–Bradenton–Sarasota, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The approximate coordinates for the City of Venice is located at 27°6′N 82°26′W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.6 square miles (43.1 km²), of which 15.3 square miles (39.5 km²) is land and 1.4 square miles (3.5 km²), or 8.19%, is water. The climate of Venice is humid subtropical, bordering very closely on a tropical savanna climate, thus featuring pronounced wet and dry seasons.

The area that is now Venice was originally the home of Paleo-Indians, with evidence of their presence dating back to 8200 BCE. As thousands of years passed, the climate changed and some of the Pleistocene animals that the Indians hunted became extinct, the descendants of the Paleo-Indians found new ways to create stone and bone weapons to cope with their changing environment. These descendants became known as the Archaic peoples. Evidence of their camps along with their stone tools were discovered in parts of Venice. Over several millennia the culture and people who lived in the area changed. The people who the Spanish encountered when they arrived in the 1500s were mound-builders. Venice lay in a boundary area between two cultures, the Tocobaga, and the Calusa, and so you can find evidence of each in the area.

The 1870s is when the area saw the first wave of white settlers. Venice was first known as "Horse and Chaise" because of a carriage-like tree formation that marked the spot for fishermen. During the 1870s, Robert Rickford Roberts established a homestead near a bay that bears his name today, Roberts Bay. Francis H. "Frank" Higel, originally from France, arrived in Venice in 1883 with his wife and six sons. He purchased land in the Roberts' homestead for $2,500, equivalent to $82,000 in 2023, to set up his homestead. 

Venice prioritizes the health and wellness of its residents with a range of facilities and initiatives. The Salt Room offers unique salt therapy sessions along with massage services, combining the benefits of massage with halotherapy for respiratory and skin health. The Spa at PGA National Resort offers a variety of massages including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, in addition to other spa treatments. Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island provides a range of massage therapies including their signature "Heaven in a Hammock" massage, deep tissue massage, and reflexology. LA Fitness offers a variety of fitness equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and amenities like pools and saunas. 24-Hour Fitness provides a range of fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personal training options, and amenities such as steam rooms and whirlpools. Anytime Fitness offers 24/7 access to its facilities, a variety of workout equipment, personal training services, and virtual classes.

Top sites in Venice, FL are Venice Theatre, 1927 Historic Venice Train Depot, and Venice Area Audubon Society.

Population: 28,150 (2023). ZIP codes: 34275, 34284–34287, 34290–34293. Area code: 941. Elevation:10 ft (3 m). Area: 17.78 sq mi (46.05 km²).

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What is the history of Venice, FL?

The area that is now Venice was originally the home of Paleo-Indians, with evidence of their presence dating back to 8200 BCE. As thousands of years passed, the climate changed and some of the Pleistocene animals that the Indians hunted became extinct, the descendants of the Paleo-Indians found new ways to create stone and bone weapons to cope with their changing environment. These descendants became known as the Archaic peoples. Evidence of their camps along with their stone tools were discovered in parts of Venice. Over several millennia the culture and people who lived in the area changed.

How expensive is it to live in Venice, FL?

Venice's housing expenses are 22% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 1% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 5% higher than the national average. Venice has grocery prices that are 1% higher than the national average.

What is the crime rate in Venice, FL?

The crime rate in Venice, FL is significantly lower than the US average. The violent crime rate in Venice, FL is 9.4, whereas the US average is 22.7. Similarly, the property crime rate in Venice, FL stands at 27.6, compared to the US average of 35.4. This shows that Venice is overall a much safer place than most other areas in America for both violent and property crimes. Therefore, living in Venice provides residents with a sense of safety and security not found elsewhere in the country.

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City of Venice

Wikipedia

Bestplaces

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The Salt Room

The Spa at PGA National Resort

Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

LA Fitness

24-Hour Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Venice Theatre

1927 Historic Venice Train Depot

Venice Area Audubon Society 

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