Venice, Florida is a distinctive Gulf Coast community named for its numerous inland waterways and an abundance of Mediterranean architecture. 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 storefronts lining the historic Venice Avenue main street on the Island of Venice.

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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 eduction.

All phone numbers are in the (941) area code.

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School Board of Sarasota County Administrative Office, 927-9000

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

Elementary

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

Middle Schools

• Laurel Nokomis: 486-2001
• Pine View (Accelerated): 486-2001
• Venice Middle: 486-2100

High Schools

• Pine View (Accelerated): 486-2001
• Osprey: 488-6726
• North Port High: 423-8558

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

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Important Local Numbers

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

City of Venice Services

• City of Venice (all departments): 486-2626
• Venice Area Chamber: 488-2236
• Fire Department: 480-3030
• Police Department: 486-2444
• Homestead Exemption: 861-8200
• Voter Registration: 492-3060
• Public Transportation: 316-1234
• Evacuation Info: 361-6844
• Sarasota County Area Transportation (SCAT): 861-1234

Hospitals

• Venice Regional Medical Center (VRMC): 485-7711
• Doctor's Hospital: 342-1100
• Sarasota Memorial: 917-9000

Libraries

• Venice Public: 486-2338
• Jacaranda Public: 486-2723

Newspapers

• Venice Gondolier Sun: 480-2910
• Venice Herald Tribune: 486-3000

Utility Companies

• City of Venice (city water): 486-2626
• Sarasota County (water): 861-3026
• Comcast (cable TV): 484-0602
• Florida Power & Light: 917-0708
• Verizon: (800) 483-8000

Venice Hotels

• Island Breeze Inn: 488-4417
• Veranda Inn of Venice: 484-9559
• Hampton Inn: 488-5900
• Holiday Inn: 485-5411

Kim Stephens, GRI
Direct: 941·321·6858