Venetia in Venice is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in southern Sarasota County. This residential community has been carefully developed to encourage diversity in terms of architectural design and lifestyle. Venetia attracts families, single professionals, retirees, seasonal residents and real estate investors alike.

Venice in Florida has always paid respectful homage to its namesake Italian city by the sea. This is part of the vision of American circus magnate John Ringling, who fell in love with Venetian and Mediterranean culture and hoped to bring some aspects thereof to Southwest Florida. The Venetia neighborhood takes part of Ringling’s vision with two gated communities that feature both Mediterranean and Spanish flair; as a result, this is one of the most stylish communities in the regional housing market.

The diverse real estate options of Venetia can be found across four neighborhoods: Venetia One, Villa Vivaci, Villa Paradiso, and Casa DiAmici. The main subdivision features single-family residences, the two villas offer a comfortable, maintenance-free style of housing, and Casa DiAmici is a condominium.

The single-family residences at Venetia attract considerable attention from home buyers. There are still a few home sites available for new construction projects; these lots start at $130,000. A three-bedroom and two-bathroom floor plan with 2,004 square feet of living space starts just under $315K. Even more spacious homes with four bedrooms and three bathrooms can be negotiated under $500K.

Residents of Venetia enjoy many amenities, which include a swimming pool with clubhouse, a modern fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, green areas, and even fountains with refreshing waterfalls. The clubhouse regularly hosts neighborhood clubs that enjoy playing games as well as discussing books and films.

Venetia is conveniently located just 10 minutes away from Downtown Venice and its gorgeous beaches. Some of the suburban comforts located within walking distance include Wal-Mart, the Outback steakhouse, bookstores, cafes, and grocery stores. Young residents are served by Taylor Ranch Elementary, Venice Middle and Venice High Schools.