City Profile: Nokomis

By VISIT FLORIDA staff
Published: November 16, 2007
Last Updated On: July 15, 2011

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Nokomis

A quiet vacation spot just close enough to the action - Nokomis.

The quaint community of Nokomis is bordered by the beautiful cities of Sarasota and Venice. Nokomis, which was once known for having more cows than people, is now known for its beautiful seashore, many shopping opportunities and cultivated residential areas.

Visitors to Nokomis can enjoy small-town living and a relaxed beach town atmosphere while also experiencing all that the West Coast has to offer.

If a day of family fun in the sun is on your agenda, try Nokomis Beach, South Sarasota County's oldest public beach. Nokomis Beach is known for its fishing, as well as its boat launch ramp and beautiful shoreline. The boat launch ramp is adjacent to the beach on the Intercoastal Waterway.

Visitors to Nokomis can enjoy small-town living and a relaxed beach town atmosphere while also experiencing all that the West Coast has to offer. Nokomis is just minutes from Sarasota, considered a cultural haven by many. The town of Venice is also close by, where sightseers can collect sharks' teeth on one of the many beaches.

Relaxation, beautiful beaches, cultural events and shopping are all on the agenda during a visit to Nokomis. Nokomis is bolstered by its proximity to nearby towns, but if you're looking for the charisma and appeal of unpretentious Florida living, Nokomis is the place to be!