Sharky’s On The Pier in Venice, Florida has been voted the 2013 Best Florida Beach Bar according to FloridaBeachBar.com .  Very few visitors pass through Venice without enjoying dining and drinks at Sharky’s.  Located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, Sharky’s offers a superb view of the daily sunsets.  Tropical drinks under the thatched roof bar and live entertainment make for an unforgettable combination.  Sharky’s is located at the foot of the Venice Municipal Fishing Pier where you can take a relaxing stroll to watch anglers in action.  Sharky’s is just one reason why Venice, Florida is such a desirable place to live.  For more information about Sharky’s or Venice Florida homes for sale, call Venice Shores Realty at 941-488-6644 or visit www.Live4Venice.com .

David with 25 Lb Amberjack

Summer is here and things are heating up…especially the fishing.  Last weekend, we left Marine Max in Venice, Florida for a little fishing.  Little did we know that we would have a “Rod Breaking” day of Sizzling Hot Fishing.  We took a relaxing ride out the Venice Jetties into the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico with partly cloudy skies and calm water.  We went a couple of miles out to a local reef and caught some pin fish which we used for live bait.  Then out to blue water we go.  That’s one the terrific things about Venice, Florida is that you have direct access to the Gulf through the Venice, Jetties.  What a ride!   The water was so smooth, we did 25 MPH on the way out.  We passed schools of dolphin , a leatherback sea turtle and saw flying fish as they took to flight to clear the path of our 27 foot Searay Sundeck.  When we arrived, we were in just over 100 feet of water.  It didn’t take long to hear the sound of line peeling off the reel followed by “Fish On”.  Minutes later, we landed a nice Red Grouper and started planning dinner.

That was just enough to wet our appetite.  The next rod bent over with the familiar sound of the reel as a fish took off with the bait.  David held on tight as he started what would be a long fight.  Within 30 seconds, the rod snapped in half and he was left holding a reel and two feet of fishing rod.  The rest of us were experiencing a combination of comedy and dismay.  After a long fight, David boated a Greater Amberjack which was 40 inches and weighed 25 pounds.    Within a short time, the cooler was so full, we couldn’t close the lid.  We caught Amberjack for the rest of the day.  With the cooler full, we released the rest of our catch and had fun all day.  Exhausted and satisfied we returned to the dock to clean fish and give the boat a good scrub down so it would be clean for the Mother’s Day outing the next day.  But first, time for some fresh fish on the grill.  I love living in Venice.

For more information on Fishing in Venice, Florida or Venice, Florida real estate, call Venice Shores Realty at 941-488-6644 or visit www.Live4Venice.com .

Venice Shores Realty opened its new Paintball Challenge at the Suncoast Bar-B-Que Bash in Venice, Florida on Saturday, April 20, 2013.  The event was a huge hit.  Participants registered for a chance to win a FREE gas grill by guessing the number of paintballs fired for the day.  They then had the opportunity to shoot a paintball gun at a number of targets to instantly win a prize.  Everyone won and walked away with a prize and a smile.

The Bar-B-Que Bash was a fundraiser the Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children.  The weather was wonderful and so was the food.  Over 50 competitive teams prepared BBQ for sale and to compete for $15,000 in prizes and to qualify for the Jack Daniels World Championship. Live music, cold beverages, games and finger lickin BBQ made for an outstanding event.

For more information on the Suncoast BBQ Bash or Venice Florida Real Estate, call Venice Shores Realty at 941-488-6644 or visit http://www.Live4Venice.com .

Flicker the Manatee is Adopted by Venice Shores Realty

Flicker is a female manatee first documented in January 1983.  Flicker can be identified by propeller scars on her back and tail.  She has been spotted from Tampa Bay to Fort Myers and frequents the warm waters of the Tampa Electric Company’s power plant in Apollo Beach to survive the cold winter months.  Manatees are susceptible to cold, boat propellers and entanglement.

Venice Shores Realty adopted Flicker through a donation to the Save the Manatee Club in an effort to preserve these gentle giants for future generations to enjoy.

For more information about Flicker the Manatee or Venice Florida homes for sale, call Venice Shores Realty at 941-488-6644 or visit www.Live4Venice.com .

The 21st annual Sharks’s Tooth Festival 2013 is preparing to be a huge success with a  line up of talent, food, fun, and eye popping exhibits.  The festival will be located at the Airport Festival Grounds at 120 E. Airport Ave. in Venice, Florida.  The times will be:

Friday, April 12, 2013 from 4 pm to 9 pm
Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday, April 14, 2013 from 10 am to 5 pm

Admission is $3 with children 12 and under free.  Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics of Sarasota County.

For more information about the 2013 Shark’s Tooth Festival or Venice Florida Real Estate, call Venice Shores Realty at 941-488-6644 or visit www.Live4Venice.com .

Once again, Venice Florida receives National accolades. The Huffington Post declared Venice Florida to be one of the “10 Most Relaxing U.S. Cities To Enjoy Your Golden Years“ and one of the “Best Places To Retire.”  According to the Huffington Post, Venice Florida is a great place to “kick back, relax and enjoy a stress-free retirement.  Personally, I just think it is a great place to live!  The article features a photograph of tranquil waters at the Venice Jetties.

For more information on Venice, Florida or Venice Florida homes for sale, call Venice Shores Realty at 941-488-6644 or visit www.Live4Venice.com .

For more information on this and other Venice Florida Homes for Sale, visit http://www.Live4Venice.com or call Venice Shores Realty at 941-488-6644.

The 2013 Eggstravaganza in Venice, Florida will be Saturday, March 30, 2013.  The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Centennial Park, 200 West Venice Avenue on the Island of Venice. The entertainment starts at 9:30 am with the Easter Egg Hunt starting at 10:00, and is bracketed by age groups.  Children should bring their own baskets to collect eggs in.

This is a fun family event which will bring smiles to the children as well as the spectators.  The Easter Bunny will make a guest appearance to entertain the children.

“Being recognized by our peers in the business community is a tremendous complement.  The quality of our peers is very high so to be recognized as the Business of the Month says volumes” said Wayne Welsh, Broker-Owner of Venice Shores Realty.

Venice Shores Realty consists of the Broker Wayne Welsh, Office Manager Hap Welsh and following experienced Realtors:  Matthew Ritter, Becca Nye, Lucy McCulloch, Larry Hinds, Teresa Haberman, Holly Barabas, Julie Snyder, Pamela Starr, and Jim Dixon.

Venice Shores Realty is located at 211 Tamiami Trail South, Venice, Florida; on the Island of Venice and serves all of Sarasota and Charlotte counties.  For more information on Venice Florida homes for sale or homes in the surrounding areas, call Venice Shores Realty at 941-488-6644.

Venice Shores Realty Wins Best of Venice for 2012

Venice Shores Realty wins “Best of Venice” 2012 for the Best Independent Real Estate Company in Venice, Florida.  The award is issued by the Venice Gondolier Sun newspaper.  This recognition is meaningful because the subscribers of the newspaper vote on who is the “Best of Venice.”  Customer satisfaction is our priority and it is nice to see that our customers recognize our efforts, said Wayne Welsh, Broker-Owner of Venice Shores Realty.  The award was formally presented at the annual awards dinner to an audience of 400.