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Venice - Happiest Seaside Town in America
Venice, Florida is one of Coastal Living's Top 10 "America's Happiest Seaside Towns" for 2015.
Why Venice deserves to be the "Happiest Town in America"
There are many good reasons Venice is named one of Coastal Living's Happiest Seaside Towns. This island town in southern Sarasota is where seaside vistas and charmed living meet. The town's Venice Avenue offers the chance for boutique shopping and dining before meandering through stately 1920's homes that lead straight to the Gulf of Mexico.
The North Jetty and pier are popular for fishing aficionados and searching for fossilized sharks teeth on Caspersen Beach offers a novel adventure for families. And when the sunset sets, Venice Theatre, one of the most revered community theatres in the country, lights up with applause-worthy performances.
Learn more about what makes Venice a happy seaside town:
- Venice, Florida: An American Dream
- Authentic Florida: Venice, "Shark Tooth Capital of the World"
- 50 Things to Do In South County
- 6 Cool Ways to Enjoy the Hot Venice Nightlife
- I Live Where You Vacation: A "Collegiate" Summer in Sarasota County
Visit Venice today:
Learn more about Sarasota County with a free official Visitor's Guide, or if you are thinking about a visit, check out our list of lodging options. Want to keep in touch or ask us a question? Reach out to us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
