The most northern of the Venice communities is Osprey, harmonizing older neighborhoods with an elegant golf-course development. The recreational attractions of Oscar Scherer State Park and Historic Spanish Point enable this area to preserve its natural beauty. Whether you like shopping in the unique stores of the downtown Venice Main Street district or prefer golfing, boating, fishing, or just laying on the beach; the five community area of Osprey, Laurel, Nokomis, Venice and South Venice offers a little bit of everything.