South Venice Florida Map

About South Venice, Florida

South Venice is a locality in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 17,484. The population density is 1128.0 people per km². South Venice is located at 27.0531°N, 82.4243°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34293.

South Venice unfolds under a sky that often bleeds into the Gulf in hues of bruised plum and molten gold, a watery canvas where sunlight, thick and syrupy, stretches across the broad, flat expanse. It lies 3.7 miles south-south-east of Venice, FL (from Venice, FL: bearing 150°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-west of Englewood. Here, the land itself seems to breathe with the tide, a low-lying tapestry of mangrove-lined canals, their tangled roots clutching at the brackish water, and manicured lawns that spill out towards the endless shimmer of the intracoastal. The air, heavy with the scent of salt and the faint, sweet perfume of blooming jasmine, hangs still and warm, broken only by the distant drone of a passing boat or the sharp cry of a seabird. Residential streets, shaded by the broad, fan-like fronds of palm trees, curve and meander, their names often hinting at the watery world that surrounds them, a constant reminder of the pervasive influence of the sea. This stretch of coastline, originally part of the larger Sarasota County, was envisioned and developed with a particular dream of seaside living, drawing in those seeking refuge from colder climes and the clamor of northern cities. The economy of South Venice, while not defined by a single monolithic industry, finds its pulse in the steady ebb and flow of tourism and the services that cater to a population drawn to its perpetual summer. The Intracoastal Waterway, a vital artery for both commerce and recreation, threads its way through the landscape, offering passage to the Gulf and a livelihood for those who work its waters, from charter fishermen to marina operators. The legacy of its development, particularly the ambitious canal systems, speaks to a desire to bring the water's edge to every doorstep, a characteristic that remains the enduring charm of South Venice.

About This South Venice Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of South Venice, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on South Venice and Sarasota County.

Detailed location data for South Venice includes the ZIP code (34293), telephone area code (941), county seat of Sarasota County (Sarasota), and school district assignment (Sarasota County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct South Venice is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.