Historic Venice Press

Venice History Illustrated

Added August 1st, 2006

The history of Venice, Florida, is told through the words of award-winning Venice writer Kim Cool and the charming full-color illustrations of the late Ilse Kern to preserve the essence of one of the most historic cities on the Gulf Coast of Florida, a planned community that has withstood the trials and tribulations of time and tide while fulfilling the vision of its founders, planners and earliest settlers.

Topics: Regional History

Tags: illustration, Regional History, Venice

Circus Days in Sarasota & Venice

Added April 1st, 2004

For 65 years, The Greatest Show on Earth wintered in Sarasota and Venice, Florida, leaving those two cities forever different.

Topics: Regional History

Tags: Barnum and Bailey, Circus, Ringling Brothers, Sarasota, Venice