Area Information
Venice
Venice is located on Gulf of Mexico on the west coast of Florida about 75 miles south of Tampa and 20 miles south of Sarasota. The Venice area is actually made up of five communities located in Sarasota County; Venice, South Venice, Nokomis, Laurel and Osprey. The population of Venice is about 17,000, while the greater Venice area population is about 84,000. Venice Info.
Sarasota
Sarasota: According to Money Magazine, the Sarasota area ranks among the nation's 15 most desirable communities to live. Sarasota County enjoys a prime location on the West Coast of Florida, about 60 miles south of Tampa. The county's approximately 600 square miles stretch west from sprawling ranch land to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and Sarasota Bay. Sarasota's 36 miles of coast line are home to the World's finest, whitest and softest sand beaches. Sarasota Info.
Englewood
Englewood: Located on Lemon Bay, off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, Englewood remains one of Florida’s best-kept secrets. The community straddles Sarasota and Charlotte counties and has population of about 16,000. The community was named after Englewood, IL. Englewood is a beach community which thrives on its nature parks, cultural events, beaches, fishing, and more. Englewood Info.
North Port
North Port: Just 20 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, North Port offers that rare combination of a relaxed country lifestyle and easy access to all the conveniences of a big city. North Port, the fifth largest city in Florida in land area, is also one of the fastest growing communities in the State. North Port's population today is just over 34,000. North Port Info.
Port Charlotte
Port Charlotte has more than 165 miles of waterways providing access to Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf of Mexico and many more miles of natural shoreline bordering Charlotte Harbor and the Peace and Myakka Rivers. Charlotte County was recently voted Money Magazine’s "Best place to live in the South." Port Charlotte Info.
