Venice is one of Florida's most charming Gulf Coast cities — a place where historic island character, world-class beaches, and one of the state's largest new construction booms coexist in perfect balance. Known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World for the prehistoric fossils that wash ashore on its beaches, Venice offers a unique identity that sets it apart from neighboring Sarasota and the rest of the Gulf Coast. The city's historic downtown on Venice Island features Mediterranean Revival architecture from the 1920s, tree-lined avenues, local boutiques, and walkable restaurants. Meanwhile, east of I-75, the massive Wellen Park development is creating an entirely new community rivaling Lakewood Ranch in scope and ambition. This combination of old and new gives Venice one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the region.