There's an oasis where people from around the world come to soak in warm mineral springs, where locals and tourists alike search for shark teeth on the beach and perhaps kayak into the sunset alongside friendly dolphins.
The sunshine is usually abundant for visitors, snowbirds and residents of Venice _ Florida, not Italy _ looking to enjoy any number of the city's nature-based recreation opportunities. Nestled on the Sunshine State's Gulf Coast, the town of slightly more than 20,000 draws people in with its Italian-style charm and peaceful ambiance.
And while the area offers countless opportunities for taking it slow through golfing, sunbathing or dining out, Venice also caters to more active travelers with shark tooth hunting, fishing and boating opportunities.
Whether you're going for an extended day trip or a weekend, here's a glance of what Venice has to offer.
