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, [...]
Treat yourself to some fantastic live entertainment with a visit to the award winning Venice Theatre! The Venice Theatre is one of the largest community theaters in the country and less than 5 minutes from Banyan House. There’s nothing quite as engaging as live entertainment [...]
If you're looking for something fun to do during your Venice, Florida getaway? The Venice Farmers Market opens every Saturday at 8am with fresh local produce, handcrafted goods, live music, and much more. Best of all, it's just a stroll away from your Banyan House [...]
If you like big, bright, beautiful, and occasionally mind-bending art, then won't want to miss the 2022 Sarasota Chalk Festival. April 1st through the 3rd, at the Venice Florida Airport. After a couple of pandemic-effected years, the popular Chalk Festival returns with 3 days of [...]
Sarasota Film Festival 2022 is coming right up with ten-days of fun and more than 200 films, including independent and international feature films, documentaries, short subjects, and more. April 1st through the 10th, 2022. Sarasota Film Festival is always a great time, whether you're a [...]
