Venice Bits

Home prices climb during September, 2011,  compared to last year.

         September                                  2010                2011

Total Units                                             105                 103

Median Prices                                  $125,000          $159,000

Average Price                                  $163,000          $171,216

Total Volume                               $15,187,250      $15,923,053

The summer months of Venice have been a good season for home sales.  Many Canadian buyers didn't want to return home without making a purchase of their second home.   They capitalized on the low home prices and putting them in the rental market.   Many of these buyers are realizing a rental income within less than 4 months of purchase.   That is the way to make it work.   

Home sellers seem appeased with the recent upswing activity and we are hearing from home owners considering listing.  That is  good indicators for the upcoming season.  Anyone considering selling, call me, I want to sell your home.   

The weather has been gorgeous here.  Yesterday  I had spent time at Caspersen Beach and you could not ask for a more perfect  day. Sunny, nice breeze, didn't even have to go in the water to cool off. Found some nice teeth washing up on the beach.   There is construction at the Caspersen beach entrance.  They are erecting a new building with concession capabilities, bathrooms, etc.  

At Jacaranda Plaza, where Lifestyle Fitness is located, there is construction of a new restaurant.   The buzz is,  Bonefish Grille.  What an asset for Venice.  Always had to go to Sarasota, well no more.   I'll be there opening day. 

Tonight going to Mc Curdy's Comedy Club to see Flip Schultz.  Saw him in the past and he was a funny man and performed a  great show.  Here are some more upcoming activities in Venice:

Every Sat. in Oct.   Venice Farmers Market 8:00 a.m. to noon.  Centennial Park.  Local produce, plants, flowers, crafts, jewelry, imported oil, soaps, seafoods, pastries and much more. 

October 14th - 16th.   Sun Fiesta "Venice Goes Wild"  Taking place at Centennial Park downtown Venice.  Miss Sun Fiesta Pageant, arts and crafts festival, silent auction, bedraces, food vendors and live entertainment.  Proceeds go to local charities.  Oct. 14th 5:00 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 15th 9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 16th 9:00 a.m. to  7:00 p.m.

Oct. 20th    Thurs. Stroll Downtown Venice.  Stores keep their doors open a bit later tonight. 

Oct. 21 and 22    Annual consumer Expo at the Venice Community Center.  Venders of home repair, dental,  RV dealers, etc.  Free samples, drawings and health screenings. 

Oct. 29th   Halloween Parade in downtown Venice is led by the Venice Fire Dept. down Venice Ave. and merchants open for trick or treaters.