Laurel gets its name from native trees. It is a quiet residential community between Osprey and Nokomis that retains its country flavor in spite of rapid growth. 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.