Venice FL Real Estate Market Report – January 2013 The real estate sales went up in Venice FL and prices are on the rise; the market report for January 2013 shows average sales prices went up 10.29% over last year January from $170,862 to $188,453   To see 3 bedroom homes for sale in Venice FL Total properties sold 177; 142 were homes and 35 condos. Compared to last year January 166 were sold; 126 homes and 40 condos. Homes sales rose 6.62% over last year. Current total listed homes for sale 640, homes that went under contract 340.       This Venice FL Real Estate Market Report – January 2013 will show the most expensive home, condo, villa and mobile home sold. To view the most expensive house for sale in Venice FL The most expensive home sold $550,000 Listed price $599,900 Sold price ... 02/25/2013

  January 2013 Arts & Crafts Festival Venice FL   When: January 19 and 20, 2013   Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm on Saturday, 11:00am – 4:00pm on Sunday Where: Venice Municipal Airport Festival Grounds Who:  Open to All Tickets: $2.00 Admission (under 12 free) Parking: Free Who to Contact: Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club Contact information: call 941-468-1254   The January 2013 Arts and Crafts Festival Venice FL is a popular annual event. You will find many interesting items of arts and crafts like ceramics, glass, glass mixed media, music, jewelry, painting, photography, pottery, sculpture, and wood made by talented artists to see and buy for your enjoyment.  MarineMax team will display their boats. Antique and Classic cars will be displayed by the Suncoast British Car Club and the Venice Region of ... 01/17/2013

 The Circus is Coming to Venice FL – January 2013 The Bradenton based CirKus Snu with international performers under the big top is presented by The Venice Circus Arts Foundation to save the historic Venice Circus Arena  located at 1401 S Ringling Dr. Venice FL 34285 The last show was performed in December 1991 because of the deterioration of the railroad tracks which moved the circus to-and -fro.  Since then, the building has been getting old and the roof needs to be repaired.  The historic Venice Train Depot has been restored, as well as the commemorative statue of Gunther Gebel-Williams which has been preserved.  These restorations brought excitement to the community, so the next step for the Venice Circus Arts Foundation was to have a fundraiser to save the historic Venice Arena.  B... 01/07/2013

On my way home after my showing appointment this afternoon, I noticed something unusual about the environment which I have seldom seen. There was no spectacular sunset for enjoyment because of a foggy day in January 2013 – Venice FL    Picture taken on a foggy day    Picture taken on sunny day    Recent posts: Top 10 Red Tide Facts Osprey FL Real Estate Market Reports – November 2012 Englewood FL Market Report for Zip Codes 34223 & 34224 - November 2012 North Port FL Real Estate Market Report – November 2012 Just Sold – Pool House in Venice East Venice FL 34293 Merry Christmas - the Message of Love Just Listed – Big House for sale in Southwood Venice FL   Happy Wednesday!     01/02/2013

Christmas Boat Parade in Sarasota County FL It is that exciting time again, to celebrate the tradition annual Christmas Boat Parade in Sarasota County FL, with holiday spirit and colorful lights on the boats floating along the bay and Intracoastal Waterway.   Venice FL Christmas Boat Parade of Lights is always held on the first Saturday in December 1, 2012. It will start at 6:00pm along the Intracoastal Waterway from the Albee Road Bridge, Nokomis to the Circus Bridge, Venice. Visit VeniceChristmasBoatParade.com for more information   Sarasota FL Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights is held on December 8, 2012 Saturday at 6:00pm. It will begin from City Island, sail across Sarasota Bay to Centennial Park, and go through the Ringling Bridge and across Sarasota’s Bay Front Park.  Visit ... 11/26/2012

 The Results of the first Rev3 Triathlon in Venice FL  The excitement is over and it is time to announce the results of the first Rev3 Triathlon in Venice FL on October 28, 2012.     We had nice weather, cloudy with a breeze and it helped to keep the competitors and volunteers cool and comfortable. The 1.2 mile swim was supposed to start at 7:40am – Sharky’s on the Pier, but due to the rip tide, the swim was cancelled and it revised into a run-bike-run, followed by 56 mile cycling at 8:00am – 2:00pm and the 13.1 mile run was ended at 4:00pm The following are the top three winners for men and women, who completed the race of the first Rev3 Triathlon in Venice FL.   Men’s winners: 1st place: Jesse Thomas - professional triathlete from OR.     2nd place: Andrew Starykowicz – professional t... 10/29/2012

What is a Triathlon? / The first Rev3 Triathlon in Venice FL The definition of triathlon from Wikipedia is a multiple-stage competition involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines. While many variations of the sport exist, the triathlon, in its most popular form, involves swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession over various distances.                                      Pictures from Wikipedia   The first Rev3 Triathlon in Venice FL visit Rev3 Florida Triathlete Guide 2012 for the detailed information. When: October 28, 2012 Where: 1600 Harbor Dr. South Venice FL 34285 Cost: Free Sponsored: Revolution3 and the Sarasota County Sports Commission   The area residents and business owners are excited about the first Rev3 triathlon in Veni... 10/26/2012