Venice Bits

Happy New Year to every one and I hope 2012 is your best year ever! 

Below are December figures for 2011 and 2010:

December                             2010                        2011

Units Sold                              148                          126

Median Price                     139,950                      127,900

Average Price                    166,032                     169,235

Total Volume                 $24,572.77               $21,323.597

While we see a slight decline in sales for the month, overall throughout the year was an increase.

Total Yearly Figures                  2010                        2011

Units Sold                               1406                        1538

Median Price                        143,000                    142,950

Average Price                      179, 270                    177,865

Total Volume                 $252,053,986             $273,556,934

Home purchases were 64% cash and 36% financed.

What to do in Venice for January, here are some suggestions:

Farmer's Market every Saturday at Centennial Park Downtown 8:00 a.m. to noon.  Produce, plants, pastries, crafts flowers available.  I always try a different pastry.  

Pioneer Needlework will be on display at the Triangle Inn every Mon. thru Wed. 10 am.  to 4p.m.  The Triangle Inn is always nice to visit to learn the history of Venice.

Jan. 12 thru 14 Venice Symphony Pops at the Church of Nazarene.  On the 12th and 13th  at 8:00 p.m.  On the 14th at  at 4:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Jan. 14th and 15th Downtown Craft Festival  from 10:00 a.m.  to 5:00 p.m.  Located in the historic Venice Main Street District.  You can always find something unique here. 

Jan 14th Pioneer Days at Lord Higel House, 409 Granda Ave., Bring Chairs!!!  from 10:00 a.m. to noon.  Demonstrations of pioneer crafts, food and a play by Venice actors. 

Jan 21st. Pups at Historic Point in the morning. I'm there!!

Jan. 21 and 22 Venice Rotary Arts and Craft Festival.  10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Located at Venice Municipal Airport.  for further info call 941-468-1254

Don't' forget to attend Venice Little Theater.  "Almost Maine"  runs Jan. 5th to the 22nd.  "Smokey Joe's Cafe"  is playing Jan. 10 to 29.  "Tribute to John Denver"  is showing Jan 15th and 16th. 

Our cold weather is behind us and enjoy the weekend and the sunny weather!  It's going to be a beautiful January.