Our Local Guide

Myakka River State Park Gator
Meet some Alligators in Myakka River State Park
Be sure to visit this wonderful Park, only 30 minutes away from your vacation home Villa Happy Gator in Venice.
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Venice Arts Festival
Book Your Vacation in Venice Florida – Enjoy “Garden of Wonders”
Venice Florida is the perfect location for a perfect holiday: Miles of pristine beaches, close to shopping and nature parks
Shark Teeth in Venice Florida
Fossil Shark Teeth on Venice Florida Beaches
Venice Florida is the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World”. Nowhere else you will find so many of them so
Balloon Festival Sarasota
Sarasota Balloon Festival March 8 – 11
Sarasota's biggest event for the whole family! On March 8 - 11, Sarasota will have a hot air balloon festival!
Drum Circle
Drum Circle at Nokomis Beach
Every Wednesday and Saturday Evening there is the traditional drum event at Nokomis Beach, a casual gathering of drummers, musicians
Rothenbach Park Sarasota
Rothenbach Park in Sarasota – only ½ hour from Venice Florida
This beautiful community park with about five miles of paved recreational trails that are perfect for walking, jogging, or cycling
Venice Area Audubon Rookery
A Paradise for Bird Lovers: Venice Area Audubon Society
Our Rookery is a true insider tip for all bird lovers. It is freely open to all visitors from dawn
Venice Craft Festival
11th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival
Come to Downtown Venice to browse and purchase a wide variety of ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, metal works and much
Gold Rush Venice
Gold Rush BBQ – “THE” BBQ In Venice
  Gold Rush BBQ is an award winning family owned and operated restaurant. The welcoming atmosphere in gold mining theme,