Venice’s best local businesses

The 628 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 2

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628 businesses across 16 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants244 places · newest: Baiyoke Thai Bistro, Aug 2
• 02Beauty46 places · newest: Arts Of Attraction, Aug 2
• 03Shopping37 places · newest: Harbour Thread, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment52 places · newest: CMX Cinemas Tyrone, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife45 places · newest: Bad Monkey, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets48 places · newest: Dulcefina Chocolate and Sweets, Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage32 places · newest: 2 B Kind Thrift Store, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness11 places · newest: DermaVeda Aesthetics & Wellness (Port Charlotte), Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture26 places · newest: Chihuly Collection, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden32 places · newest: Casa di Mazzaro, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts20 places · newest: Redwoods Vintage Guitars, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods7 places · newest: Nokomis Beach Bait & Tackle, Aug 2
• 13Parks & Outdoors7 places · newest: Glazer Family Playground, Aug 2
• 14Services3 places · newest: Restaurant Depot, Jul 21
• 15Pets10 places · newest: Lavish Dog Spa, Aug 2
• 16Cafes4 places · newest: Atomic Cat Cafe, Aug 2

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Cocoplum Village Shops

  Other

  Shops include clothing and shoe stores, plus some restaurants and supermarkets.

  17739 S Tamiami Trl (North Port) · cocoplumvillage.com ↗

• Downtown Wellen Park

  Other

  Shopping mall with restaurants, boutiques, and beauty services, plus parks and a lakefront trail.

  19725 Wellen Pk Blvd · wellenpark.com ↗

• Port Charlotte Town Center

  Other

  Time-tested mall offering brand-name retailers, popular chain restaurants, a movie theater & arcade.

  1441 S Tamiami Trl (Port Charlotte) · portcharlottetowncenter.com ↗

• Venice Shopping Center

  Other

  Shopping spot known for its grocery store as well as used furniture stores, discount outlets, and a bakery.

  501-555 S Tamiami Trl · brixmor.com ↗

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