Your 5 Star Vacation Home in Venice Florida
Gold Rush BBQ is an award winning family owned and operated restaurant. The welcoming atmosphere in gold mining theme, nice selection of Beer, Wine, Sangria and our famous Sweet Tea and of course the excellent variety of dry rubbed, hickory smoked and gluten free, Ribs, Chicken, Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket, great sandwiches, burgers, steaks and fresh seafood make the one of the top addresses in Venice for the whole family.
Gold Rush BBQ is located 661 Tamiami Trail S., Venice, FL 34285. Call for reservation (941) 483-3137.
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Enjoy a guided shelling tour of beautiful Casey Key beach. Drive 20 minutes north from our Villa Happy Gator in Venice and meet with people who know exactly how to spot the findest natural treasures – unique shells, shark teeth, driftwood, sea urchins, sand dollars and more. Get directions here.
Sharky’s is a great beach bar and restaurant directly at Venice Beach. They offer all sorts of drinks and great food. Enjoy the sunsets and have fun. The location is simply unbeatable.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a local Florida Cracker, visiting grandma or grandpa, or just vacationing in Venice, FL…this is the perfect place for you!
For directions, menu and events go to their website sharkysonthepier.com.
Are you looking for a new favorite place? Visit us in Venice!
“Just south of Sarasota along Florida’s white-sanded Gulf Coast, Venice offers 14 miles of beaches from Casey Key to Manasota Key and plenty of recreational opportunities, including swimming, sunbathing, fishing and boating.” (Visit Florida)
Watch this Video Clip from “Visit Florida”. VISIT FLORIDA, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation, serves as Florida’s official source for travel planning to visitors across the globe.
Join great people for great food, music, arts and crafts, and drinks at the 2nd Annual Venice Seafood & Music Festival in Centennial Park on May 5-6, 2018. Hours are Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 8pm.
The event is a unique blending of food, music and visual entertainment affording attendees a potpourri of delectable seafood creations and delicious drinks prepared by the top restaurants in Venice. Read more…
Come and visit our piece of paradise! 3 miles of pristine beaches, natural landscape, and quiet surroundings are waiting for you. Take a walk along the beach shoreline, look for some shells or find some of the world famous fossil shark teeth. Refresh yourself in the clear blue ocean, maybe do some snorkeling or paddling or simply sit at the beach and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this unspoilt piece of nature.
It is a great feeling. Once you walk across the boardwalk from the ferry dock to the “private beach”, you are in a different world.
The pass for the private ferry, that starts only 3 minutes away from your vacation home, is provided for free to our guests.
Venice and Sarasota County have a lot to offer to celebrate the New Year 2018.
There are fireworks, beach parties, soirees and galas. You will find a fine selection of tips for spending the evening on the Visit Sarasota site.
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Every Saturday Morning, local Farmers, Fisherman, Craftsmen, Bakers, Artists and others gather at the Venice Farmer’s Market located in the heart of historic downtown Venice, Florida. Get the best fresh seasonal Florida fruits and vegetables directly from the Venice area farms.
Located at 200 W Tampa Ave Venice, FL
8 – 12 am each Saturday
Parking is free
www.thevenicefarmersmarket.com
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How about a trip into the Florida of yesteryear? Cross the 3 bridges of the Boca Grande Causeway, just 30 minutes south of Villa Happy Gator and step into a piece of paradise. A historic district with charming old houses, a lighthouse with a small museum and miles of pristine beaches will make your trip unforgettable. Read more here.
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