Venice, Florida is proud that the Festival in Paradise will be returning in 2014.

The city of Venice, Florida is a popular tourist destination that boasts a bustling Historic Main Street, sandy beaches, opportunities for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, kayaking, bird watching, golf and tennis and - in addition to Venice Theatre - a variety of arts and cultural attractions including the Venice Symphony and the Venice Art Center.

Within easy driving distance of Venice are a variety of well-known Florida attractions. Sarasota is a half-hour drive to the north and is home to the Ringling Museum of Art, the Asolo Repertory Theatre, the Florida West Coast Symphony, the Sarasota Ballet and award-winning Siesta Key Beach. Metropolitan Tampa is an hour and 10 minutes away and Disney World and Universal Studios are only a two-hour drive.

Check out the links below for information about things to do in Venice and where to find the best food, spirits and shopping and more!

Venice Main Street, Inc.

Venice Area Chamber of Commerce

Sarasota and her Islands Convention and Visitors Bureau