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Living in Venice
- County Millage: Sarasota County set a general operating millage of 3.3842 mills for FY2026.
- City Exemption: Under Fla. Stat. 196.075, the City of Venice grants a $50,000 senior exemption against municipal ad valorem taxes (the highest tier in the county).
- Requirements: Age 65 by January 1, household income capped at $38,686, and Form DR-501SC filed by March 1.
Venetian Falls pairs Centex-built single-family homes and villas with a 16,000-square-foot clubhouse, resistance pool, and bocce courts. Venice Woodlands is a newer Meritage and Toll Brothers enclave of single-story plans. Plantation Golf & Country Club spreads across 1,200 acres with 36 holes of Ron Garl golf. At 55places, we comprehensively profile every Venice active adult neighborhood with verified pricing, real resident reviews, and direct access to trusted local 55+ real estate experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, seniors in Venice can receive a $50,000 property tax break on the city side. Fla. Stat. 196.075 lets each authority set its own figure, and Venice adopted the ceiling for municipal ad valorem taxes. This matches the City of Sarasota and Longboat Key, and is double what North Port allows. Sarasota County's general operating rate is 3.3842 mills. Requirements include one owner 65 or older on January 1, household adjusted gross income at or below $38,686, and filing Form DR-501SC. School, hospital, and water management district levies are excluded.
Venice residents have access to several acute and emergency care facilities: Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice: Located at Laurel Road, this is the city's full-service acute care campus. Sarasota Memorial Hospital (Main Campus): Carries the Level II trauma verification about 20 miles north on South Tamiami Trail. HCA Florida Venice Doctors Emergency: A freestanding 24/7 ER on the Bypass. Other Facilities: HCA Florida Englewood Hospital covers the south end, and PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Venice handles inpatient rehab. Note: ShorePoint Health Venice closed in 2022.
Choosing between Venice Island and the mainland requires balancing walkability with storm exposure: Venice Island: Offers walkable access to West Venice Avenue and the Gulf. The downside: It sits in FEMA coastal flood zones with first-out evacuation orders. Florida insurers require percentage hurricane deductibles; a 10% option puts first dollars out-of-pocket deep into five figures. Mainland (East along Laurel Road): Offers higher elevation, newer roofs, and hospital access at your door. The downside: The beach becomes a drive, and Tamiami Trail experiences severe traffic backups from January through March.
In Venice, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 5 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Venice has 34 homes, the largest has 2600 homes, and the average communities consists of 568 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Venice. The most recent communities started in Venice include Brightmore at Wellen Park, Soléa Wellen Park, Venice Woodlands. There are also 3 communities in Venice that offer new construction homes, including Brightmore at Wellen Park, Soléa Wellen Park, Venice Woodlands.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Venice. Approximately 37.5% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Brightmore at Wellen Park is a gated communities with 649 homes, and Soléa Wellen Park is another gated communities with 204 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Venice stay on the market for around 475 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $379,062, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Venice Woodlands average around $670,613, while homes in Plantation Golf & Country Club average around $299,877.
20 communities near Venice
299 homes near Venice
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,214 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,996 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,907 sq ft
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4 beds
|3 baths
|2,548 sq ft
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,373 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,089 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,630 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,661 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,900 sq ft
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3 beds
|2 baths
|2,179 sq ft
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,508 sq ft
|Villa
3 beds
|2 baths
|2,078 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,478 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,577 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,581 sq ft
|House
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,417 sq ft
|Townhouse
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,831 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,632 sq ft
|Villa
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,567 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,269 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,110 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,152 sq ft
|Villa
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,998 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Venice, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, 2 medium communities with 500-1000 homes, and 5 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Venice has 34 homes, the largest has 2600 homes, and the average communities consists of 568 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Venice. The most recent communities started in Venice include Brightmore at Wellen Park, Soléa Wellen Park, Venice Woodlands. There are also 3 communities in Venice that offer new construction homes, including Brightmore at Wellen Park, Soléa Wellen Park, Venice Woodlands.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Venice. Approximately 37.5% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Brightmore at Wellen Park is a gated communities with 649 homes, and Soléa Wellen Park is another gated communities with 204 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Venice stay on the market for around 475 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $379,062, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Venice Woodlands average around $670,613, while homes in Plantation Golf & Country Club average around $299,877.
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