Bay Indies is a 55+ lifestyle community located in Venice on Florida’s Gulf Coast, just south of Sarasota.   Venice is known as the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World”.  Take a walk along the sandy beach and you are bound to find an abundance of fossilized shark teeth.

Discover Historic Downtown Venice.  It is home to over 100 unique stores and restaurants.  Venice boast that it has an active arts and culture scene.  Venice is home to the Venice Theatre, the largest community theatre in the United States per capita.  The Venice Beach Pavilion host musicians nearly every night of the week.

The entire historic city plan was designed by renowned city planner John Nolen in 1926, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Venice captures the charm of old Florida with moss-covered oaks and swaying palm trees that line the city streets.  Take a guided walking tour and learn about Venice’s fascinating history.

At Bay Indies you will find a multitude of activities to fill your days.  For outdoor activities try you’re your hand at tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, Bocce Ball or horseshoes, or relax in or around one of the three swimming pools.  The three clubhouses host nearly 300 organized events each month.  With so much to offer you may never want to leave.

• 3 Clubhouses
• 3 Swimming Pools
• Whirpool-Spa – Hot Tub
• Bocce Ball
• Horseshoe Pits
• Pickleball
• Tennis Courts
• Shuffleboard courts
• Bike Trails
• Billiards
• Fitness Center
• Game Room