Venice, FL Reviews


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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."

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realestate value.. - 10/18/2009
A lot of people including me have seen the value of our homes decline at almost60% , my home at one time was valued at $240,000 for my 3br. 2bth,1800 sq. ft. home, now i have a short sale going on and cannot even get offers of $119,000. there are Read More

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Cost of Living - 12/1/2008
It's hard looking for a job and to start Read More

Another Day in Paradise - 6/16/2008
Venice is a great place to retire. Big enough to provide the health care that is so important to Seniors. Rich in the arts. Great restaurants. Wonderful weather. Play golf 365 days a year. Venice is known as "The City on the Gulf" Those of us living here don't just say hello to each other. Our greeting is "Another Day in Read More

crime - 11/16/2007
venice is a very safe place to live. i dont even have to lock my car in parking lots, but i do anyway. i have lived here for 30 years and i cant remember anything of any murders or rape in that time although it has happened. we have retired people here and ther not going to bother anybody. the high school is a safe school for students to go. parents dont have to worry to much. if you like alot of excitement this is not the place to Read More

Venice is fun for the family - 3/20/2006
There are beautiful beaches for the kids, a great downtown for the adults, and it has great weather for Read More

Small upscale retirement community on the Gulf Of - 10/3/2005
Venice is a charming town located on the Gulf of Mexico. It has a wonderful Main Street with shops and dining. The average age of the population is over 60 years of age. Almost crime free you can feel very safe moving Read More

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