Venice, Florida is a distinctive Gulf Coast community named for its numerous inland waterways and an abundance of Mediterranean architecture. Venice is located about 20 miles south of Sarasota and 50 miles north of Fort Myers, Venice is perhaps best known for its scenic beaches, relaxing atmosphere and the historic storefronts lining the Venice Avenue main street on the Island of Venice. Venice is officially recognized as "The Shark's Tooth Capital of the World."   

Venice has easy access to Interstate 75 and its own airport, Venice is easily accessible, yet quietly removed from big city life. Each day, 10 new families are calling Venice home. Visit our Links page for access to many other sites with information and content about Venice, our government, attractions, events and more. 

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Schools

Extending from northern-most Sarasota to Englewood, the Sarasota County School District has consistently ranked in the top 10 school districts in Florida for quality of education. 

All phone numbers are in the (941) area code

School Board of Sarasota County Administrative Office, 927-9000

Visit the Sarasota County School District website at
www.sarasota.k12.fl.us

Elementary
Englewood, Englewood 474-3247 
Garden Elementary, Venice 486-2110
Laurel Nokomis 486-2171
North Port Glenallen 426-9517
North Port Toledo Blade 426-6100
Pine View, All areas (Accelerated Learning) 486-2001
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Taylor Ranch, Venice 486-2000
Venice, 486-2111

Middle Schools
Laurel, 486-2171
Pine View, (Accelerated) 486-2001
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Venice Area, 486-2100

High Schools
Pine View, (Accelerated) 486-2001
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Venice, 488-6726

Adult, Continuing, Technical
Adult & Community Education Center, 486-2161
Sarasota County Technical Institute, Sarasota, 924-1365

Colleges and Universities
University of Florida 
Florida State University 
St. Petersburg Junior College 
Stetson University 
Hillsborough Community College 
University of South Florida 
Ringling School of Art & Design

Important Local Phone Numbers

Driver's License, (941) 483-5995
Licenses/Registration/Titling (cars/ boats, hunting/fishing), (941) 362-9898
Occupational Licenses (941) 362-9888
City of Venice Water & Sewage (941) 486-2626
City Hall (941) 486-2626
Weather: (941) 486-2718)

City of Venice Services
City of Venice (all departments) 941-486-2626
Venice Area Chamber 941-488-2236
Fire Department 941-480-3030
Police Department 941-486-2444
Homestead Exemption 941-861-8200
Voter Registration 941-492-3060
Public Transportation 941-316-1234
Evacuation Info 941-361-6844
Sarasota County Area
Transportation (SCAT) 941-861-1234
Hospitals
Bon Secours 941-485-7711
Doctor’s Hospital 941-342-1100
Sarasota Memorial 941-917-9000
Libraries
Venice Public 941-486-2338
Jacaranda Public 941-486-2723
Newspapers
Venice Gondolier Sun 941-480-2910
Venice Herald Tribune 941-486-3000
Utility Companies
City of Venice (city water) 941-486-2626
Sarasota County (water) 941-861-3026
Comcast (cable TV) 941-484-0602
Florida Power & Light 941-917-0708
Verizon 800-483-8000
Venice Hotels
Island Breeze Inn 941-488-4417
Veranda Inn of Venice 941-484-9559
Hampton Inn 941-488-5900
Holiday Inn 941-485-5411
Schools
Sarasota County ISD 941-861-6133
Manatee Community College 941-493-5696
Epiphany Cathedral School 941-488-2215