Sunset at Casperson Beach, Florida

At the southernmost coastline of Venice, Florida is Casperson Beach. It is a beautiful park of walking trails and a beach dotted with green mossy rocks. It's a lovely place to watch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. In this photo the sun shines brightly over the water and casts light onto the green mossy rocks on the shoreline. Tiny shells can be found in the sand. Pink and purple clouds are rolling in. Venice, Florida is one of the few cities in Florida where there is no barrier island at the beach. Venice beaches are known for being a place to find fossilized sharks teeth. Venice is south of Sarasota and Bradenton on the west coast of Florida.

Ethereal Sunset at Caspersen Beach, Venice, Florida

As the waves push onto the green mossy rocks a long exposure photo smooths out the force creating a peaceful and calm mood. The sun is setting behind purple clouds, beaming out light rays above and below. It is getting closer to the horizon. The sky is turning orange and purple, the water is an ethereal blue. Two lines of rocks stretch out towards the sun in the far distance looking like a mysterious creature lurking in the water. I am alone on the beach and have this beautiful moment all to myself. It's very tranquil. This is Caspersen Beach, a beautiful beach at the southern tip of the coastal town of Venice, Florida. People often walk along the sandy beach searching for fossilized sharks' teeth. Just north of here is the large Venice fishing pier and Sharky's Restaurant, overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Venice is just south of Sarasota in Sarasota County in southwest Florida. Nearby towns are Englewood, North Port, Port Charlotte and Osprey.

Sunset Glow at Venice Fishing Pier, Florida

The fishing pier in Venice, Florida is a great place to watch the sunset at the end of the day. The pier extends 700 feet out into the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and is very tall. It is located in Brohard Park at the southern end of the island of Venice. There is a restaurant called Sharky's on the end of the pier. Caspersen Beach is just down the road where fossilized sharks teeth can be found. This is one of the most popular landmarks in Venice. On this night the clouds hung low enough to the horizon that when the sun came down below them the color burst into very bright colors.

Warm Sunset At Venice Fishing Pier, Florida

Venice is an amazing city in Florida. It sits on the Gulf of Mexico on the west coast and has a beautiful beach, jetty, and pier. You have a couple places at the coast to watch beautiful sunsets each night. Venice is just south of Sarasota and is near Englewood, Nokomis, and North Port. This photo was taken at the Venice Fishing Pier next to Sharky's and Fins restaurants. It was a windy night so the surf was higher than usual. As the hazy sun went down the sky turned golden in color. The surf rolling onto the beach created changing patterns across the sand. I never get tired of the sunsets here in Florida! They are so beautiful.

Sunset Palms at Venice Beach

Venice is an amazing city in Florida. It sits on the Gulf of Mexico on the west coast and has a beautiful beach, jetty, and pier. You have a couple places at the coast to watch beautiful sunsets each night. Venice is just south of Sarasota and is near Englewood, Nokomis, and North Port. This photo was taken at Venice Beach. It portrays the quiet peacefulness you feel on the beach as the sun goes down. The sky lights up with warm colors and the lifeguard stand catches the yellow glow of the sun. Palm trees frame the view of the grassy dunes and this amazing sunset.

The Moon and Venus at the Pier in Venice, Florida

Venice is an amazing city in Florida. It sits on the Gulf of Mexico on the west coast and has a beautiful beach, jetty, and pier. You have a couple places at the coast to watch beautiful sunsets each night. This is a sunset view at the pier with the moon and Venus over the Gulf of Mexico. I was standing on the second floor of Fins, an elegant restaurant. Sharky's next door is a casual restaurant with live music at night, a tiki bar, and second floor terrace with an amazing view of the pier as the sun sets. This is a popular place with tourists and locals especially on the weekends and in the winter. The pier was renovated in the summer of 2019 to repair damage from a past hurricane. It extends hundreds of feet out into the Gulf of Mexico and sits very high above the water. It's a popular place for fishing. Venice is known for its wonderful main street area and love of the arts. Venice is just south of Sarasota and is near Englewood, Nokomis, and North Port. A slight oil paint effect has been added to this photo to bring out details.

The Most Amazing Sunset at the Pier in Venice, Florida

The fishing pier in Venice, Florida is a great place to watch the sunset at the end of the day. The pier extends 700 feet out into the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and is very tall. It is located in Brohard Park at the southern end of the island of Venice. There is a restaurant called Sharky's on the end of the pier. Caspersen Beach is just down the road where fossilized sharks teeth can be found. This is one of the most popular landmarks in Venice. On this night the clouds hung low enough to the horizon that when the sun came down below them the color burst into very bright colors.

Venice Beach Lifeguard Stand, Florida

Venice is an amazing city in Florida. It sits on the Gulf of Mexico on the west coast and has a beautiful beach, jetty, and pier. You have a couple places at the coast to watch beautiful sunsets each night. Venice is just south of Sarasota and is near Englewood, Nokomis, and North Port. This photo was taken at Venice Beach. It portrays the quiet peacefulness you feel on the beach at sunset. As the sun goes down the sky lights up with beautiful colors, and an aqua lifeguard stand catches some of the light. A sailboat sails off into the distance, silhouetted against the bright warm colors of the sky.

Venice Fishing Pier Sunset, Florida

The fishing pier in Venice, Florida is a great place to watch the sunset at the end of the day. The pier extends 700 feet out into the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and is very tall. It is located in Brohard Park at the southern end of the island of Venice. There is a restaurant called Sharky's on the end of the pier. Caspersen Beach is just down the road where fossilized sharks teeth can be found. This is one of the most popular landmarks in Venice. On this night the clouds hung low enough to the horizon that when the sun came down below them the color burst into very bright colors.

Sunset at South Jetty, Venice, Florida

Venice is an amazing city in Florida. It sits on the Gulf of Mexico on the west coast and has a beautiful beach, jetty, and pier. You have a couple places at the coast to watch beautiful sunsets each night. Venice is just south of Sarasota and is near Englewood, Nokomis, and North Port. This photo was taken at the south jetty. It portrays the quiet peacefulness you feel at sunset. A few people are fishing watching the colors of the sky change. As the sun goes down the sky lights up with beautiful colors and the water catches some of the light. A sailboat comes in from the distance, silhouetted against the bright warm colors of the sky.

Under the Fishing Pier in Venice, Florida

The fishing pier in Venice, Florida is a great place to watch the sunset at the end of the day. The sun was setting to the side of the pier. The pier extends 700 feet out into the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and is very tall. It is located in Brohard Park at the southern end of the island of Venice. There is a restaurant called Sharky's on the end of the pier. Caspersen Beach is just down the road where fossilized sharks teeth can be found. This is one of the most popular landmarks in Venice. I did a long exposure to soften the water movement in the photo.

The Gulf of Mexico at Venice Fishing Pier, Florida

The fishing pier in Venice, Florida is a great place to watch the sunset at the end of the day. The pier extends 700 feet out into the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and is very tall. It is located in Brohard Park at the southern end of the island of Venice. There is a restaurant called Sharky's on the end of the pier. Caspersen Beach is just down the road where fossilized sharks teeth can be found. This is one of the most popular landmarks in Venice. I did a long exposure to soften the water movement in the photo.

Lightning at the South Jetty, Venice, Florida

Venice is an amazing city in Florida. It sits on the Gulf of Mexico on the west coast and has a beautiful beach, jetty, and pier. You have a couple places at the coast to watch beautiful sunsets each night. Venice is just south of Sarasota and is near Englewood, Nokomis, and North Port. This photo was taken at the south jetty. It is summer during the rainy season and a lightning storm is coming in at sunset. As the sun goes down the sky lights up with beautiful colors and the water catches some of the light. There is a slight oil paint filter on this photo. I edited this photo in both color and black and white.

Lifeguard Stand Capturing the Sun, Venice Beach, Florida

Venice is an amazing city in Florida. It sits on the Gulf of Mexico on the west coast and has a beautiful beach, jetty, and pier. You have a couple places at the coast to watch beautiful sunsets each night. Venice is just south of Sarasota and is near Englewood, Nokomis, and North Port. This is a view of a lifeguard stand at Venice Beach. This photo was taken right at sunset as the sun was setting and peeking through the window of the lifeguard stand. It created a beautiful warm glow of light behind the stand. This photo is an HDR.

Blue Sunset at Venice Pier, Florida

The fishing pier in Venice, Florida is a great place to watch the sunset at the end of the day. It extends 700 feet out into the aqua waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and is very tall. It is located in Brohard Park at the southern end of the island of Venice. There is a restaurant called Sharky's on the end of the pier. Caspersen Beach is just down the road where fossilized sharks teeth can be found. This is one of the most popular landmarks in Venice. I did a long exposure to capture the water movement in the photo. This photo is also available in black and white.

Storm Approaching Venice Fishing Pier, Florida

The fishing pier in Venice, Florida is a great place to watch the sunset at the end of the day. The pier extends 700 feet out into the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and is very tall. It is located in Brohard Park at the southern end of the island of Venice. There is a casual restaurant called Sharky's on the end of the pier, and elegant Fins is next door. Caspersen Beach is just down the road where fossilized sharks teeth can be found. This is one of the most popular landmarks in Venice. I took this photo as a storm came rolling in at sunset. On the right of the pier the sun is setting and on the left of the pier the storm clouds curve into the sky. This was during the summer rainy season in Florida.

Blue Lifeguard Stand at Venice Beach, Florida

Venice is an amazing city in Florida. It sits on the Gulf of Mexico on the west coast and has a beautiful beach, jetty, and pier. You have a couple places at the coast to watch beautiful sunsets each night. Venice is just south of Sarasota and is near Englewood, Nokomis, and North Port. This photo was taken at Venice Beach. It portrays the quiet peacefulness you feel on the beach at sunset. As the sun goes down the sky lights up with beautiful colors, and an aqua lifeguard stand catches some of the light.