David Barr's Sarasota and Venice Real Estate Blog

The South Venice beach ferry is one of Venice FL's hidden gems.  You don't have to live in South Venice to take advantage of this unique service. The ferry, a large pontoon boat, leaves from it's dock on Lemon Bay Drive, and takes passengers across the ICW to an unspoiled perserve and beach on the Gulf of Mexico.  No condos or homes spoil your view. Take a tour of the area with my exclusive HD video: The ferry is operated by the South Venice Civic Association.  There's also a boat launch, kayak launch, and fishing dock.  There's plenty of car and trailer parking for boaters, and I've never seen the parking area full, even during holidays. You can download the application forms for use of the ferry and boat launch on my website, and view a current list of South Venice FL homes for sale, at davidbarrhomes.com/south-venice-fl-homes-for-sale. Contact me with any questions, or to schedule a tour of homes for sale.

South Venice is a eclectic neighborhood that deserves a look if you are considering real estate in Venice FL. South Venice has an optional HOA, and optional access to the South Venice Ferry , which transports residents from the mainland to an unspoiled stretch of Caspersen Beach. South Venice is 100% single family homes, predominately 2 or 3 bedrooms and 1 or 2 baths.  Lot sizes range from 8,000 to 12,000 square feet.  Most of the homes in South Venice have private septic and well water. Home prices in South Venice are rising with the continued improvement in our local real estate market, but have not yet returned to 2006 levels. Learn more about South Venice, view current homes for sale , download a free demographic report, and get email updates for the latest South Venice real estate on my website, www.davidbarrhomes.com .