Venice, FL is celebrating a century of history in 2026, along with one of its most beloved local landmarks. Venice's Old Betsy Museum preserves the story of the city's first fire truck, a remarkable 1926 American LaFrance engine with a history almost as colorful as [...]
More than 100 artists from around the country are headed to Venice this fall for the 38th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival. The free, juried show returns Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026, transforming two blocks of West Venice Avenue into an outdoor [...]
Summer may be winding down, but the fun continues on Florida's Gulf Coast with the Venice Beach Party 2026. Set for Saturday, September 26, from 1 to 6pm, this free community celebration brings an afternoon of live music, local food, and cold drinks to beautiful [...]
One of the pleasures of visiting Venice is discovering just how easy it is to slow down. Unlike many Florida destinations where every outing begins with a drive, Venice invites visitors to leave the car behind and explore at a comfortable pace. The centerpiece of [...]
One of the best ways to experience the local flavor of Florida’s Gulf Coast is a visit to the Venice, FL farmers market. The market brings together local growers, bakers, artisans, and food vendors in a lively community gathering, a favorite tradition for residents and [...]
One of the best ways to experience Florida’s Gulf Coast is from the seat of a bicycle, and the Venice FL Legacy Trail visitors enjoy has become one of the area’s most popular outdoor attractions. Stretching between Sarasota and Venice, the paved multi-use trail gives [...]
Each year, May through October, the beaches of Venice take on a quieter, more purposeful rhythm. That’s because it’s Venice FL turtle nesting season; an exciting time when sea turtles return to the Gulf Coast to lay their eggs, offering visitors a chance to witness [...]
Planning a trip to the 2026 Venice Sharks Tooth Festival? Great idea! The annual event is one of the best ways to experience the charm of Venice while enjoying one of its most unique traditions. Known as the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World,” Venice [...]
It may still be winter but that doesn't keep Venice, FL from celebrating! The local event calendar is currently bursting with fun events to attend. Things like the Venice Italian Festival, the Downtown Art Classic, Book Fair & Writer's Festival, a BBQ competition, marathons, bike [...]
There’s nothing quite like live baseball and Baltimore Orioles spring training 2026 is right around the corner. The Orioles return to sunny southwest Florida for Grapefruit League play every year, February through March, and it’s one of the best ways to kick off the baseball [...]
