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Venice is a city in Sarasota County, located on the Southwest Coast of Florida about 70 miles south of Tampa International Airport and 60 miles north of Ft. Myers International Airport.
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Venice Relocation Information
All phone numbers provided are local and within the 941 area code
Venice Map
Government
City of Venice
City of North Port
City of
Sarasota
Sarasota County
Utilities
County Water Service
Garbage Collection
Post Offices
Venice
350 W. Venice Ave
Venice 483-4195
Nokomis
303 Laurel Rd W.
Nokomis 480-1703
Englewood
950 S. River Rd
Englewood 475-8372
Local News
Newspapers
Venice Gondolier Sun
Herald Tribune
TV
Education
Hospitals
Venice Regional Medical Center
540 The Rialto
Venice 485-7711
Website
Venice Regional Medical Center Outpatient Services
1201 Jacaranda Blvd
Venice 486-6009
Englewood Community Hospital
700 Medical Center Blvd
Englewood 475-6571
Website
Driving Directions
Sarasota Doctor's Hospital
5731 Bee Ridge Rd.
Sarasota, FL
342-1100
Website
Driving
Directions
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
1700 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL
917-9000
Website
Driving Directions
St. Petersburg All Children's Hospital
801 6th St.
St. Petersburg, FL
800-456-4543
727- 898-7451
Website
Driving
Directions
Taxes
* Florida does not tax personal income, salary, dividends, interest, or capital gains.
* Tangible personal business property is appraised on machinery, equipment, and certain rental units. An Intangible Personal Property Tax is levied on stocks, bonds, and other securities with the first $20,000 being exempt. Estate taxes for Florida residents are deducted from the amount claimed by the Federal Government.
* There is no state inheritance tax, so there are advantages to transferring securities and personal property to Florida. Contact an attorney to see if you need to change your will to comply with Florida law.
Real Estate (ad valorem) taxes
Levied on 100% of assessed real estate valuation, minus the Homestead Exemption, if applicable. Residents living within the corporate limits of the City of Venice pay both city and county taxes on real estate; homeowners in unincorporated areas pay only the county tax. 2000 millage rates were 14.1198 for county residents, plus 3.406 if residing in the City of Venice.
Homestead Exemption
As a Florida resident, you are eligible to declare the first $25,000 of your home’s value as exempt for tax purposes, thereby reducing your ad valorem tax bill. To file for a homestead exemption, you must establish residency by December 31 prior to the year you will claim the exemption. Taxpayers must file between January 2 and March 1, with the County Property Appraiser at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, Venice.
About Ad Valorem Property Taxes and the Homestead Exemption
The Great Depression began in 1929 causing reforms in ad valorem property taxes in Florida. As the Depression deepened, many Florida property owners found themselves unable to pay their property taxes and in serious danger of losing their homes. In response to this serious problem, State Representative Dwight Rogers of Fort Lauderdale in 1933 proposed and successfully passed legislation to place the $5,000 Homestead Exemption Amendment on the state ballot. Florida's voters overwhelmingly approved the Homestead Exemption Amendment in 1934 (Article X, Section 7, as it was numbered before the 1968 Florida Constitutional re-write). The initial Homestead Exemption sought to ease the burden on homeowners by exempting property taxes on the first $5,000 of a homeowner's residence. The exemption was increased by the Florida Legislature by statute to $10,000 during the 1960s, although this was not incorporated into the constitution. By Constitutional amendment adopted by a landslide in 1980, the exemption was increased to $25,000. On Jan. 29, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the Florida Constitution raising this exemption to $50,000.
FlFlorida property tax homestead exemption reduces the value of a home for assessment of property taxes by $50,000, so a home that was actually worth $100,000 would be taxed as though it was worth only $50,000. However, the second $25,000 of homestead coverage does not apply to the school portion of property taxes -- and only applies to the third $25,000 of a property's total just value (i.e., that portion of a property's value between $50,000-$75,000).
Employment
Venice Gondolier Sun Classifieds
Herald Tribune (uses Monster.com)
New Business
The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) works to assist expansion of existing companies, attract and retain quality jobs, solicit new businesses compatible with the assets and values of Sarasota County, promote Sarasota County's business image, and enhance Sarasota County's overall quality of life. Website. Venice Chamber of Commerce; Sarasota Chamber of Commerce; Englewood Chamber of Commerce.
Public Transportation
SCAT. Public transportation from the Sarasota/Bradenton Airport to Venice, Englewood and Northport. SCAT currently has 21 bus routes and two trolley routes. SCAT is in service Monday through Saturday from 7:00a.m. until 7:00p.m. Scat Plus available for residents with special needs.
Register to vote
Whether you have moved from another county or from out of state, you must
register in order to vote in Sarasota County. You are eligible to register
if you are a U.S. Citizen, a legal county resident, and at least 18 by the
next election. To register, visit the Supervisor of Elections office at the
Robert L. Anderson County Administration Center in Venice.
On-line Voter Registration Form
Vehicle Registration
Newcomers must register their vehicles in Florida within 10 days of gaining employment or enrolling children in school. Proof of ownership, proof of Florida auto insurance, prior registration certificate, and a current driver’s license are needed .In addition, Florida is a title law state, so newcomers must also apply for a Florida Title Certificate. For more information, contact the Tax Collector’s Office, (941) 362-9898, at the Robert L. Anderson County Administration Center, Venice. 4000 S. Tamiami Trail (US 41) 34293 Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm Fri 8:30am-5:30pm. Map to location. New Resident Requirements for driver's license and car tags
Driver's License
New state residents have 30 days to apply for a driver’s license. State
law requires that you first register your vehicle with the tax collector.
Proof of this registration, your out-of-state license, and your social
security card must be shown. The examination office is located at 1212
Jacaranda Boulevard at the Venice Pines Shopping Plaza, (941) 483-5995.
Website
You can make an appointment for a driver's license here.
Recreational Boating License
All motorboats used in Florida must be registered at the Tax Collector’s Office. Boats with out-of-state registration need not register in Florida if they are here for 90 days or less.
Recreational Fishing License
You may purchase fishing licenses at the Tax Collector’s Office or at nearly any bait or sporting goods store. Fees vary, but if you are over age 65, hunting and fishing licenses are free.
Recreational Hunting License
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