Southwest Florida's Newcomers Guide to Paradise
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84 | SOUTHWEST FLORIDA • NEWCOMERS GUIDE TO PARADISE 280 ALLIGATOR DRIVE VENICE FL 34293 (941) 493-6606 Together, we are creating healthy communities where people will thrive! HOPE Building together! For 31 years, supporters of Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County made it possible for us to build safe, decent, affordable, and energy-efficient homes for hardworking, motivated families in our community. We are building strength, stability, and self-relian ce for families in your community. YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE. LEARN MORE AND GET INVOLVED: WWW.HABITATSOUTHSARASOTA.ORG adno=3900216-1 elty items, like chocolate covered bananas (some of which are covered in nuts,) ice cream sandwiches and chocolate covered cheesecake and Key Lime pie. 249 W. Venice Ave., Venice, 941-488-0332 www.facebook.com/VeniceAvenueCreamery HAVE A SEAT IN THE LIVING ROOM This Venice restaurant serves comfort foods from shepherd's pie to enchilada bakes, that are tried and true family recipes, in a quirky wine bar ambiance that feels like a living room. The restaurant seats about 50 people and is furnished with soft sofas, lamp lighting and treasures contributed to owner Greg Gover from frequent customers who have been coming since he and partner Jerry Epifanio opened the doors. Their motto is: "Eat, Drink and Relax." 2357 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice 941-244-2834, thelivingroomvenice.com WATERFRONT DINING WITH DIVERSE MENU AT FARLOW'S ON THE WATER Farlow's On The Water is a popular Englewood restaurant that touts it's tropical dining which includes a variety of seafood and steak dishes. Look for unusual fare such as goat tacos, St. Croix beef pate, St. Croix seafood pie and Kentucky Hot Brown House. 2080 S. McCall Road, Englewood 941-474-5342, www.farlowsonthewater.com SEAFOOD, FUN & FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE Soak in the sunshine and dine in relaxed style while sipping a refreshingly cool beverage at Sharky's On the Pier. Located in the Shark's Tooth Capital of the world and nestled at the base of the famed Venice Fishing Pier, the beach-front restaurant offers a stunning view of the Gulf of Mexico. 1600 Harbor Drive, Venice 941-488-1456, www.sharkysonthepier.com BARBECUE WITH A GOLD MINING THEME Gold Rush BBQ is a family owned and operated restaurant with a gold mining theme, with rocks, gold mining supplies and ca- sual comfort, many of items served in metal gold miner pans. 661 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice 941-483-3137, www.goldrushbbq.com DINE PUB STYLE AT A FORMER ICE PLANT If an English pub-style meal is what you crave, then the Ice House Pub should be your dining destination. Built in the 1890s, the structure was used as an ice plant for the fi shing industry. Hurricane Charley all but destroyed the building, but the building's owner's refused to demolish this South Florida landmark pledging to rebuild it and they did. Behind the 37 foot long mahogany bar are 26 taps dispensing the best beers from around the world. British style-pub entertainment is available including games like snooker, bar billiards, steel tipped darts and dominoes. 408 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda 941-575-0866, www.theicehousepub.com DINNER AND COMEDY AT THE CASTLE Live entertainment from comedy to live music served with made from scratch food available with all shows at Visani Italian Steakhouse and Comedy Theater. 2400 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-629-9191, www.visani.net FINE DINING WITH ART DECO PIANO BAR Experience the ultimate in fi ne dining at 88 Keys at the Wyvern Hotel, which features contemporary American Cuisine in a backdrop of timeless sophistication. The art deco piano bar exudes an elegant and relaxing ambiance nestled within the work of local artisans. Some food items sourced from local farms, infused with a meticulous blend of fl avors. 101 E. Retta Esplanade. Punta Gorda 941-639-7700, www.88keysfl orida.com