It is 71 miles south of Tampa and 55 miles north of Fort Myers. There are numerous Resort Accommodations available and several quality Restaurants . It's no wonder that this is a popular Retirement and Relocation destination. With temperatures seldom dropping below 70 degrees, the changing of the seasons is more likely to be recognized by the many popular area events. The winter season from December through February averages 72.6 degrees in temperature.
Evenings are cool, requiring a light jacket or sweater.
The first major holiday event occurs the first Saturday after Thanksgiving in downtown Venice. The Holiday Parade kicks off with gaily-lighted floats and lively entertainers. Festivities continue with the annual Christmas Boat Parade at dusk on the first Saturday in December . Lighted boats cruise from the Venice Jetties through the Intra coastal Waterway. A great viewing location can be found at Crawdad's Oyster Bar .