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Thinking about moving to Venice, Nokomis, Osprey or Wellen Park? Everything I’ve learned helping area homeowners since 1986 is here, organized by topic: buying and selling, neighborhoods, prices, beaches, dining and everyday life.
— Bill Garrison, RE/MAX Hall of Fame Realtor, RE/MAX Palm Realty · Call or text 941-400-2307
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- Home Search by Price, Area & Neighborhood
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- Loving Life in Nokomis, FL 34275
- Osprey & Palmer Ranch Homes for Sale
- Siesta Key Homes & Condos for Sale
- Golf & Country Club Homes
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- Living on Venice Island
- Wellen Park Community Guide
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Moving to Venice (19)
Why people move here, retirement, first impressions and how to plan your move.
- Adding Life to Your Years: Why Venice, FL Is Perfect for Retirement
- Best Places to Live in Florida
- Day One in Venice, FL: What New Residents Feel That First Morning
- Discover Why Venice, Florida is Ideal for Active Retirement
- Easy Flights From There to Here
- Happy Life in Venice, FL
- Imagine Your Life in Venice, FL
- It’s Your Turn to Live in Venice, FL
- Let’s Move to Venice, FL: Your Relocation Starting Point
- Living in Venice, FL: Coastal Beauty Meets Small-Town Charm
- Living in Venice, Florida: Beaches, Everyday Convenience on the Gulf Coast
- Moving to Venice, Florida? Your Complete Relocation & Lifestyle Guide
- Quick Visit Hotels
- Relocate to Venice with clarity and confidence!
- Relocating to Venice, FL: Why People Are Moving Here From All Over
- Relocation & Lifestyle Gallery
- Venice is a Great Choice!
- Why You Should Live in Venice, FL
- You Sleep in Your Home, But You Live in Your Community
Home Search Tools (6)
Search Venice-area homes by price, neighborhood, zip code or map.
Buying a Home (16)
Contracts, closings, HOAs, new construction, inspections and the details that protect your money.
- 1,000 issues that can create problems when buying or selling a home. Welcome to my world!
- A Local Guide Buying in Venice, FL
- Home Appraisals: Are the Numbers Real?
- Home Owners Association ( HOA) Tips
- Home Warranties in Venice, FL: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
- New Construction /Builder Homes in Venice, FL
- New Construction Home in Venice?
- Real Estate Deals in Venice, FL: Why Most Are More Complex Than They Look
- Should You Buy a Home With a Pool in Venice, FL?
- The Florida ‘As-Is’ Contract: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
- Title Company or Attorney to Close?
- Venice Florida Real Estate Terms A–Z: Buyer & Seller Glossary
- Venice Insider Plan (VIP) — Concierge Home Buyer Service + American Home Shield Warranty
- Venice, FL HOA, Master Association, CDD Fees and Special Assessments Explained
- Venice, Florida Homebuyer’s Guide
- What Is a Lanai in Florida? (And Why Homebuyers Love It)
Selling Your Home (7)
Pricing, staging, marketing and getting your home sold.
Taxes, Insurance & Flood (7)
Property taxes, homestead, homeowners and flood insurance, flood zones and storms.
- Florida Flood Insurance Info
- Florida Homestead Exemption 2027: What Amendment 3 Could Mean for Homeowners
- Florida Property Tax Update: Direct Relief
- Good News for Sarasota County Homeowners Insurance Rates
- How a Tropical Storm Can Stop Your Closing!
- Sarasota County Property Tax: How It’s Calculated and What Homeowners Need to Know
- Venice FL Flood Zones: What Every Homebuyer Needs to Know
Market Stats & Prices (12)
What homes cost, sales trends and market updates.
- 7-Day MLS Residential Real Estate Marketing Report
- Interesting!…How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Payments
- Sales are up. Closed sales across both counties rose 8% from a year ago
- Sarasota County Single-Family Home Market: Prices, Inventory, and Days to Close Over the Last 5 Years
- Snowbird Season Is Here: What It Means for Venice Buyers and Sellers
- Venice FL Real Estate Since 2010: Home Prices, Market Growth
- Venice Island / Downtown Venice Weekly Sales Stats
- Venice, FL Single-Family Homes 5-Year Sales
- Venice, FL Real Estate Market Update: Key Insights
- Venice, FL Residential Sales: 2026 vs. 2025
- What Alexa Says About Venice, FL Real Estate
- What Does Venice, FL Real Estate Cost
Wellen Park Communities (22)
Neighborhood-by-neighborhood guides to Wellen Park.
- Boca Royale at Wellen Park – Venice, FL: A True Golf & Country Club
- Brightmore at Wellen Park – Venice, FL: Complete 55+ Community Guide
- Discover Ashcombe: Modern Townhome Living in Wellen Park, Venice, FL
- Discover Wellen Park – Venice, FL
- Esplanade at Wellen Park: Resort-Style Living
- Everly at Wellen Park – Venice, FL
- Gran Paradiso at Wellen Park
- GRAN PLACE at Wellen Park – Venice, FL
- Grand Palm at Wellen Park – Venice, FL
- Inside Lakespur at Wellen Park: A Real Estate Guide
- IslandWalk at Wellen Park – Venice, FL
- OakBend at Wellen Park – Venice, FL
- Oasis at Wellen Park – Venice, FL
- Palmera at Wellen Park – Venice, FL
- Renaissance at Wellen Park – Venice, FL
- Sarasota National at Wellen Park – Venice, FL
- Solstice at Wellen Park – Venice, FL
- Sunstone at Wellen Park – Venice, FL
- The Preserve at Wellen Park Venice, Florida
- Tortuga at Wellen Park: A Quiet Gated Wellen Park Neighborhood in Venice, Florida
- Wellen Park Golf & Country Club Venice, FL
- Why Residents Love Avelina
Nokomis & Casey Key Communities (15)
Guides to Nokomis, North Venice and Casey Key neighborhoods.
- Aria Homes for Sale Nokomis, FL 34275
- Calusa Lakes-Nokomis, Florida 34275
- Casey Key Homes for Sale
- Casey Key, Florida, is one of the most private and distinctive barrier islands on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
- Cielo — Nokomis, Florida 34275
- Loving Life in Nokomis, Fl
- Milano Homes for Sale Nokomis, Fl 34275
- Mission Valley Homes for Sale, Nokomis, FL 34275
- Palmero Homes for Sale Nokomis, FL 34275
- Sorrento Woods, Nokomis, Florida
- Talon Preserve Homes for Sale, Venice, FL 34275
- Toscana Isles Homes for Sale, Nokomis, FL 34275
- Venice Woodlands homes for Sale, Venice, FL 34275
- Vicenza, Nokomis–North Venice, Florida
- Vistera Homes for Sale, Nokomis, FL 34275
Venice, Osprey & Nearby Communities (20)
Venice Island, South Venice, golf and gated communities, Osprey and Siesta Key.
- Capri Isles Homes for Sale, Venice, FL 34292
- East Venice Homes for Sale, Venice, FL 34292
- Golden Beach: Beachfront Homes, Venice, FL
- Jacaranda West Homes for Sale, Venice, FL 34293
- Lakes of Jacaranda Homes for Sale, Venice, FL 34293
- Living on Siesta Key in Sarasota, FL
- Oaks: A Gated Golf and Country Club
- Pelican Pointe in Venice, FL | Affordable Gated Golf and Country Club
- Pinebrook South Homes for Sale, Venice, FL 34285
- Rivendell, Osprey, FL
- Sawgrass, a beautiful golf course community in Venice, FL
- South Venice Homes for Sale, Venice, FL 34293
- Southbay Yacht and Racquet Club in Osprey, Florida
- The Plantation Golf & Country Club, Venice, FL 34293
- Venetian Falls Homes for Sale, Venice, FL 34292
- Venetian Golf & River Club Homes for Sale, North Venice, FL 34275
- Venice Gardens Homes for Sale, Venice, FL 34293
- Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice, FL 34292
- Venice Island Living: Homes on Florida’s Gulf Coast Island
- Waterford Golf Community, Venice, FL 34292
Beaches, Boating & Fishing (20)
Beaches, shark teeth, shelling, sunsets, boating, fishing and kayaking.
- A Beach for Your Dog!
- All About the Venice Fishing Pier in Venice, Florida
- Boat and More Boats!
- Build a Sandcastle
- Easy Fishin’ in Venice, FL: Free Piers, Jetties & Beach Spots From a Local
- EASY, FUN, FREE FISHING ON THE VENICE PIER
- Fishing Stump Pass & the New Milton Pass on Manasota Key After Hurricane Milton
- Kayak Krazy
- Life is a Circle
- Nokomis Beach Amenities, Parking, Water Temps & Venice Jetty History
- PERFECT BEACH PICNIC
- Shally Shells She Shells..
- 🏖️ Siesta Key Beach Access Points (Complete Guide + Map Tips)
- Sunset People and the “GREEN FLASH”
- The beach feels good because turns on your “feel-better” systems
- The Best Sunsets
- The Shark Tooth Capital of the World: Venice Beach, FL
- Treadmill vs. Beach Walk: Why Venice, FL Makes Staying Active Easy
- Venice, FL Beaches: Your Complete Gulf Coast Beach Guide
- Venice, Florida: Beach Fishing with Atticus! Homes and Lifestyles
Golf, Sports & Recreation (14)
Golf, pickleball, tennis, cycling, parks, pets, wildlife and local sports teams.
- Atlanta Braves
- Bone Sweet Bone: Dog-Friendly Venice, FL
- Cycling in Venice, FL: Trails, Paths & Gulf Coast Rides
- Forget the Yankees and Chiefs! You’ve got the Venice Indians!
- Gator Country: Living with Alligators in Venice, FL
- Guide to Sarasota County Wildlife!It’s a Jungle Out There!
- Popular Venice Outdoor Activities
- Venice FL Parks, Beaches, Trails & Recreation Guide | Osprey, Nokomis & Englewood
- Venice Golf for Everyone
- Venice Outdoors Fast Links for Mobile
- Venice Pickleball
- Venice Tennis
- What You Can Grow in Your Backyard in Venice, FL
- You Can’t Do This in Cleveland, Pittsburgh or Indianapolis: 13 Fun Things to Do in Venice, FL
Restaurants & Dining (12)
Local favorites, waterfront dining, pizza, seafood and more.
- Best Pizza in Venice, FL: Local Favorites Worth Knowing
- Coconut Pie with Rum Sauce: A Florida Favorite Recipe
- Fresh Florida Seafood in Venice, FL: Where to Find It
- International Dining Choices in Venice, FL
- Local Dining / Fast Mobile
- My Fav Eats!
- Popular Venice, FL Restaurants
- Sharky’s on the Pier – Venice, FL Restaurant Guide
- The Ultimate Guide to Waterfront Restaurants
- Top Breakfast and Lunch Spots in Nokomis & Venice, FL
- Top Venice Area Restaurants
- Venice, FL Dining Guide: Best Restaurants, Local Eats & Complete A-Z Directory
Events, Shopping & History (12)
Festivals, theatre, downtown Venice, shopping, farmers markets and local history.
- 4th of July in Venice and Sarasota, FL
- Best Venice, Florida Activities: Festivals, Markets, Sports, Dining, Shopping and Free Things to Do
- Fun, relaxing,enjoyable shopping (aka) Farmer’s Markets
- Going Downtown Venice
- October in Venice, FL: The Locals’ Favorite Time of Year
- The History of Nokomis & Casey Key, FL
- The History of Venice, FL
- Ultimate Guide to Venice, Florida Events Calendar
- Venice Community Center: Activities, Events
- Venice Shopping Options
- Venice Theatre
- Venice, FL Area Attractions: Things to Do on the Gulf Coast
Everyday Essentials (11)
Schools, hospitals, public safety, weather, jobs and local services.
- Directory of Venice, Fl Public Services, Departments, and Schools
- Florida Waterspouts: What They Are and What to Do
- Jobs & Careers in Venice and Sarasota, Florida | Employers & Opportunities
- Pine View School in Osprey, Florida: Free, Nationally Ranked Gifted School with Exceptional College Preparation
- Venice and the New Sarasota Memorial Hospital
- Venice Area Schools: Rankings, Academics, Sports, Clubs, Arts, and Student Opportunities
- Venice Weather / News
- Venice, FL Info & Essentials: Local Resources for New Residents
- Venice, FL Weather by Month: Temperatures, Rain & Gulf Water All Year
- Venice, FL Weather: 12 Months of Sunshine (and a Little Rain)
- Venice, Florida Public Safety | Venice Police & Sarasota County Sheriff
Meet Bill Garrison (4)
Who I am, how I work, and what my clients say.
Newest Venice Articles
This list updates automatically every time Bill publishes something new.
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Moving from New York to Venice, FL: Trading Snow Days for Gulf Sunsets
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Moving from Tennessee to Venice, FL: Trading the Smokies for the Gulf
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Moving from Michigan to Venice, FL: Trading the Great Lakes for the Gulf
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Moving from Wisconsin to Venice, FL: From Cheese Country to the Gulf Coast
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Moving from Indiana to Venice, FL: A Hoosier’s Guide to Gulf Coast Living
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Moving from Minnesota to Venice, FL: Swap Ice Fishing for Gulf Fishing
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Moving from Illinois to Venice, FL: From the Windy City to the Gulf Coast
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Moving from Pennsylvania to Venice, FL: Trading Pittsburgh Snow for Gulf Sunsets
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Moving from Ohio to Venice, FL: A Buckeye’s Guide to Life 2.0
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Snowbird Season Is Here: What It Means for Venice Buyers and Sellers
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- Meet Bill (4)
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- Selling Your Home (7)
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- Venice, Osprey & Nearby Communities (20)
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