The 31st Annual Venice Nokomis Rotary Fine Arts and Craft Festival was held at the Venice Airport Festival Grounds on Saturday January 14th and Sunday January 15th.

     There were 85 artists participating. Wine and beer were served.  Multiple food trucks were present.  There was live music.   There was an exhibit of classic cars.

.

     Cote France is located in the Historic Venice Mall at 218 Tampa Avenue West. The restaurant opened in September 2016.

Barritt Park is located in Venice, Florida at 1800 S. Harbor Drive. It is located on the Gulf between Brohard Paw Paw Park on one side and Sharkey’s Restaurant and the Venice fishing Pier on the other side. The park was built in 2010. It is named after a local activist Maxine Barritt.

The park has a large man made lake. Around the lake is a walking trail. There are multiple trails to the Gulf. There is a large Pavilion with views of the Gulf. There are picnic tables, benches, rest rooms and ample free parking.

Venice