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What BestPlaces Users Say about Venice
Venice, Florida is a city located on the Gulf Coast, known for its beautiful beaches, charming downtown area, and active retirement community. It has a population of approximately 23,000 people and is a popular destination for tourists and retirees. Many people consider Venice to be an ideal place to live due to its warm climate, low cost of living, and friendly community. However, there are also some drawbacks to living in Venice, including the high traffic during peak tourist season and limited job opportunities. Let's take a look at what some users have to say about living in Venice, based on their personal experiences.
1) User "Karen" wrote, "I've been living in Venice for over 20 years and I absolutely love it. The beaches are stunning and the downtown area has so much charm. It's a great place to raise a family and there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy. The downsides are the traffic during snowbird season and the lack of job opportunities. But overall, Venice is a wonderful place to call home."
2) "Tom" shared, "I moved to Venice a few years ago after retiring and it's been a dream come true. The cost of living is affordable and I love spending my days at the beach or playing golf. The only downside is that it can get quite crowded during peak season. But I've made some great friends and the community here is very welcoming."
3) In contrast, user "Samantha" had a different experience. She said, "I lived in Venice for a couple of years and I couldn't wait to leave. The traffic is horrendous and the job market is limited. I also found the community to be quite cliquey and not very diverse. I wouldn't recommend living here unless you're retired and looking for a quiet, slow-paced lifestyle."
4) "John" shared his thoughts on the weather in Venice, writing, "I've lived in Venice for most of my life and the weather is definitely a plus. We have mild winters and hot summers, but I prefer that over freezing temperatures. The only downside is hurricane season, but we haven't had a major one in years. Overall, I'm happy to call Venice home."
based on 16 ReviewsGet to know Venice with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Venice
Venice is a great small town. - 10/2/2021
I've have lived in Venice for 16 years. It has a large retirement population. It is a great place to live because of low traffic, low crime rate, relaxed atmosphere, great parks such as Shamrock, Oscar Scherer, and South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve, and of course the beach. It is a great place to go birding. The legacy trail is great for biking and jogging. Venice Beach has free parking and it is a nice beach when red tide isn't present. Red tide has been becoming more common every year. The area keeps growing and real estate prices have been skyrocketing. The winter weather is fantastic. I'm a warm weather person that has no problem with summer heat and humidity. After the common afternoon summer rains, summer evenings can be very pleasant. It is a retirement community but the public schools are great. Venice High has good academics and great athletic programs. Atlanta Braves spring training is minutes away. Younger people can head north to Sarasota for better restaurants, theatre,
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Hometown Feel - 5/10/2020
You gotta remember the reasons you move here. If not forced to, like having to take a job, you'll love it. But do your homework, the avg. age is 60+, so keep that in mind. It is what it is.
1. Beaches – multitudes to choose from around this area. Most are very clean and have facilities.
2. Ocean/Gulf – the water is usually beautiful, clean, and warm most of the year
3. Water sports – from boating, diving, and fishing to kayaking, paddle boarding, and jet skiing.
4. Seafood – all over, all the time, always good.
5. Humidity & Heat – My skin and hair love it! ??
6. What I consider Beautiful weather 8 months a year – Not many places in the U.S. can claim that. (If you like a drier or cooler climate, DO NOT COME NEAR FL.)
7. Friendly people
8. Cost of living – comparable to AZ and better than most any other state that's surrounded by water.
9. IF you're republican, this is a good area for you.
10. A lot of medical
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What’s not to love?!?? - 3/18/2020
I love Venice! I made several visits before calling Venice home and I do not regret it one bit. The locals here are very kind. There is plenty to do (I am not of retirement age) but if it’s more excitement you want, a quick drive up to Sarasota will cure that! I enjoy the relaxing, slower pace. It’s like a breath of fresh air among the chaos of the world. If you like to golf, spend time at the beach, walking trails then Venice is great.
I recommend making a visit or two, talking with locals and exploring the area. Of course if you need advice or help I am more than happy to recommend activities or dining. If you are thinking of buying but distance and travel is a problem, especially now, working remotely with you and doing video walk throughs a of homes has become the norm and I am happy to help there as well.
Whether you want to retire or just get away from big city stress, Venice is perfect! Come on down and check it out for yourself. See you soon!
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Not for the young, single, or environment. - 8/4/2019
I've been back in Venice for 8 weeks after being gone for 20+ years and I despise what this place has become.
As a single man in my 40s I can tell you there is nothing here. There are some marginal bars with terrible cover bands playing music my parents listen to. The restaurants here are either over priced, poor service, or both. (Not all of them) I have found a few hole in the wall places that are pretty decent. Our beautiful beaches are being destroyed by all the pollution and the people here don't seem to care. Recycling seems to be at all time low, littering seems to be at an all time. I love going to the beach and it looking like the ashtray outside a bingo parlour. I didn't even think you could smoke on the beach. This town caters to a generation that has turned our planet into it's personal trash can, has limited incomes, and is slowly dying off. I think most economist would say it's a poor plan, but venice embraces it. In with the old and keep out the new.
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Charming town - 10/25/2018
We live in Sarasota, which is about 25 min. from Venice. We take short day trips to Venice once in a while. What a charming downtown(Venice Beach). It also is very quiet, and well maintained.
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The Sun sets in Venice on the Gulf - 7/6/2018
So, you like Venice?
Like most sought after Gulf Coast communities Venice people have a lot of outdoor activities available within reach of it's many communities and neighborhoods. Well, the beaches of course where you can discover ancient sharks teeth, warm water swims, go fishing, boating and naturally enjoy exceptionally beautiful sunsets for starters. However, we are not all beach people and others prefer to Golf, play tennis, pickle-ball, or even table tennis. The Downtown on Venice Island is quaint and Historic in character with many great restaurants and stores. Active cycling enthusiasts abound with access to the Legacy Trail for safe riding, and running. The best thing is that Venice has little traffic compared to the larger cities like Tampa or Sarasota. So do I like Venice? Well, NO, I Love it!
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RETIREREES ONLY PLEASE - 1/4/2018
We moved to Venice 4 years ago at age 55, well below the average age here. This is a retirement, not an employment area. Typical 2 bedroom houses, no yards, no sidewalks, few parks, etc. It's warm so we don't have to crowd into the mall to walk. But there isn't much more to do than walk, play golf, watch TV, or socialize at the Walmart. It's no wonder the kids that live here are such trouble. Utilities are cheap compared to Chicago, but you can't find a good steak except at a good restaurant. Excitement here is Orlando with the grandkids, or Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Tampa. The only excitement in Venice is trying to prevent an accident because these people don't look, can't see or hear, and think the law here is the same as New York city. July 15th to October 1st is torrential rains and unbearable humidity. We spent 20 years traveling the USA with a heavy concentration on Florida and we kept coming back to Venice, so we moved here. There are good and bad things everywhere.
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Venice Ratings - 8/5/2016
Venice should be rated as one of the top ten places to live and retire in the entire country...It is simply beautiful if you live near the beaches..The weather is of the best in the county...Please start rating
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Cost of Living vs. Wage does not Balance! - 2/6/2016
A word to the wise...if you're planning on moving to the Venice, South Venice, or Englewood area, be aware, rental prices are through the roof, but... the hourly wage is not. On average a administrative/office position may pay between the rate of $10 - 12.00 per hour and most times, it's not a full 40 hour work week. And, those jobs are scarce. Housing is through the roof. Monthly rentals for a two bedroom, 1 1/2 to 2 bathroom house are now renting for over $1200.00 per month (and you're lucky to find 1,000 sq.ft). And, if you want any amenities, such as a pool, fenced yard, garage it's going to cost you well over $1600.00 + per month and most likely you'll pay for the cost of maintaining the pool and your own yard care. And, let's not forget, if you have a PET, most times, they are not welcome. And, if you're fortunate enough to find a landlord or rental company who does welcome your beloved pet, you'll be paying a "non refundable" outrageous pet fee. Rental costs have increased at
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crime - 8/19/2010
i have lived in venice all my life raised two kids thru FSU and have never experienced any crime especially the travis guy who say kids are kidnapped also Venice in my opinion is one of the best, secure and quietist places to live in the florida area. We have noticed no depreciation in our palace house in over 29 years it gone five fold in
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