Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles offers an extensive variety of candles made from the highest grade and purest wax on the market with a long burn time and a high degree of scent. Shop proprietors Marty and Charles Fabiszak, an innovative father and son duo, are always experimenting with new scents, creating some 135 so far. According to Charles, “When making Read more...

St. Marco Boutique: Where Style Meets Service. St. Marco Boutique was established in 1984 by Ruth Burchert and has been a thriving downtown Venice fashion destination ever since. The store continues on under the direction of Ruth’s daughter, Renee Dees. The shop is known for its show-stopping window displays, open interior design and fabulous fashions! You will be greeted and attended Read more...

At Sunbug, there is always something new, something classic, and something unexpected. Whether you are a fashionista or a little fashion challenged, you’ll find something that will make you and your smile shine. Offering a unique blend of designer swimwear, clothing and sensational accessories – Sunbug is the perfect place for anyone that loves fashion and fun. You will have Read more...

Suncoast Humane Society Thrift Store Our Thrift Stores generate much needed funding for Suncoast Humane Society. All proceeds raised by the sale of donated, quality items support the services, programs and the animals. Our two thrift stores, located in Englewood and Venice, accept gently used household and other items for re-sale. You will find all sorts of unique treasures, one-of-a-kind Read more...

Tangi&Jess carries fine art by JessC, unexpected gifts, come and visit the Jess Art Studio in the Gallery. Offering original paintings, prints, pillows, accessories, artisan jewelry, lamps, home decor, gifts and more! “An artist since 2004, Jessica Cloarec decided in early 2012 to drop her brushes for pallet knives! The result is worthy of her talent. In each of her Read more...

The Boutique by the Beach offers an array of beautiful coastal interior items from wall art to glasswork to pottery to mermaid-themed products, many created by local artists. The shop carries beautiful clothing designs for Florida life as well as unique jewelry and accessories. The owners also make handmade tables, clocks, bath products, and nautical charts, framed in over 100 Read more...

Fine cigar sales and tobacco room conviently located in Historic Downtown Venice. Read more...

The Island Bookshop was born from the visions of Aimee Carol Odette and Michael Garnet Rank who recognized the need for a bookstore in Venice, Florida. To them, a bookstore is an extension of home, the anchor of a community. Both University professors, with a love for books and building community, their idea was a long-standing dream. The Island Bookshop Read more...

HOME GOODS – APPAREL – GIFTS in Historic Downtown Venice, Florida. Inspired by travel, nature and art, I opened Things I Like because I wanted to share the unique and uncommon goods I have found along life’s journey. With that in mind, Things I Like offers a potpourri of elegant, distinctive, eco-friendly and beautifully simple, refined objects from around the world Read more...