Gary’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Venice Beach
101 The Esplanade SNokomis Beach
Venice
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson PkwyGatorWorld Parks of Florida
492 FL-44Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary
7101 Palmer BlvdVenice Fishing Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SIdeal Classic Cars Museum & Showroom
2224 S Tamiami TrailVenice Area Audubon Society
Annex RoadSleeping Turtles Preserve North
3462 Border RdFood scene
Detwiler's Farm Market
1250 US-41 BYPFresh food, meat, fish, vegetables, smoothies
Great pub food extensive menu and has all of the sports networks including NHL centre ice.
10 locals recommend
Bogey's of Venice
652 E Venice AveGreat pub food extensive menu and has all of the sports networks including NHL centre ice.
Connors Steak & Seafood
3501 S Tamiami TrailPinchers
900 Venetia Bay BlvdSharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SGym
Venice YMCA
701 Center RdFully equipped gym with daily, weekly, monthly rates
Shopping
Ellenton Outlet Mall station
All of the big box stores are here.
Saint Armands Key
Hockey and Baseball
They have pickup hockey 4 days a week. Bring down your equipment.
10 locals recommend
Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex
5309 29th St EThey have pickup hockey 4 days a week. Bring down your equipment.
CoolToday Park
18800 W Villages PkwyAtlanta Braves spring training center is 10 minutes away!
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrHome of the Tampa Bay Lightning. About 1 hour drive.
Entertainment
B&B Theatres Venice Galleria Stadium 11
2111 S Tamiami TrailVery good value movie nights
Snook Haven has a great river tour where you can get up close with some large, and smaller, Gators. 10 minutes away
60 locals recommend
Snook Haven
5000 E Venice AveSnook Haven has a great river tour where you can get up close with some large, and smaller, Gators. 10 minutes away