Christmas in Venice, FL is a very magical time of year. Downtown is active with festive lights and decorations, busy shops, and excellent dining. The local event calendar is filled with holiday attractions like Venice Christmas Parade 2023, scheduled for November 25th. There's never a [...]
The 2023 Siesta Key Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival is just weeks away! Come watch as master sand sculptors transform the Siesta Key beach into an outdoor art gallery. November 10th through the 13th, 2023. The annual Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Festival has been [...]
Summer is winding down but that only means it's time for fun fall events like Venice FL Sun Fiesta 2023! The beloved annual festival celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, promising a variety of live entertainment, vendors, food, and more. October 20-22, 2023 in Venice, [...]
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, aka The Ringling, is the State Art Museum of Florida - but that's not all. The 66 acre estate also includes a circus museum, a historic palatial mansion, theater, stunning gardens and more. Best of all, they're [...]
Venice, Florida has a rich and fascinating history, no matter where you pick up the thread of the story. European settlers first arrived here in the 1800's but evidence of native habitation goes back some 12,000 years. Those interested in learning more of this story's [...]
History and railroad buffs will enjoy stepping back in time with a visit to the historic, 1927 Venice Train Depot. The beautifully preserved, historically significant building played an important role in local history and is the only surviving passenger station in Sarasota County. The 1927 [...]
Nature lovers visiting the Sarasota area will want to set aside some time to explore Myakka River State Park, one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks, offering hiking, biking, boating, fishing, wildlife, tours, and more. Best of all? It's all just a half hour's [...]
Classic car fans staying at our Venice FL vacation rentals will want to plan a visit to Ideal Classic Cars. The 27,000-square-foot museum boasts a huge collection of classic and custom cars from the 1920s to the 1970s. Pristine classics, street rods, muscle cars, European [...]
Things are heating up here in Venice, FL as winter changes to spring and we enter the festival season. There's always something fun to see and do in Venice but things really begin to take off come spring. That's when we begin to see a [...]
Looking for a fun distraction during your Venice, FL getaway? Consider attending the 29th annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival and peruse the unique offerings from some of the country’s finest artisans and crafters! June 18th and 19th, 2022. If you enjoy shopping for handcrafted gifts, [...]
