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Sod for Sale in Venice, FL
Discover the Best Sod for Sale Venice.
Bayside Sod delivers farm-fresh sod to Venice, Nokomis, and Wellen Park by the pallet or truckload, cut the day it ships at our family farm in Bradenton and driven down I-75 the same morning.
Ordering From Venice
Three Steps From Our Field to Your Venice Yard
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Pick the variety
Choose the grass that fits your yard. Not sure? Call and we will recommend one for your sun, shade, and irrigation.
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Count the pallets
One pallet covers 400 sq ft. Divide your square footage by 400 and round up.
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We cut and deliver
We cut your order at the farm and truck it to Venice. Delivery starts at one pallet, and the fee is quoted with your order.
Venice Conditions
Two Hurricanes in Two Years, and One Watering Day
Venice took Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022, and Hurricane Milton on October 9, 2024, when it came ashore up the coast on Siesta Key. Wind, surge on the island and the bayfront, and standing water inland each kill grass a different way, and salt is the one that outlasts the storm. Replacing a surge-damaged lawn starts with removing the dead turf and checking the soil for salt; our hurricane soil guide covers the steps.
Sarasota County is under the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s one-day-per-week order, extended on September 22, 2026 through March 31, 2027. New sod still goes in: the order grants a 60-day establishment period, any day for the first 30 days and three days a week for the next 30, and bars HOAs from enforcing standards that require more water. Register the variance with the District before the install; our Sarasota County water restrictions guide walks through it.
Under a one-day schedule, the variety matters more than usual. Bahia is the only grass we grow that lives without permanent irrigation once established; the St. Augustines, EMPIRE Zoysia, and Bimini Bermuda all need a working system. Check your Venice watering day (opens in a new tab).
Venice Area Neighborhoods We Deliver To
- Capri Isles
- Grand Palm
- Jacaranda
- Nokomis
- Osprey
- South Venice
- Venice Island
- Wellen Park
Plus every other address in Venice. We also deliver to North Port and Sarasota.
Grown on Our Farm
Seven Varieties Available for Venice Delivery
Bahia
Bahia
Drought and heat tolerant, low maintenance, and the only variety that does not need an irrigation system.
Bermuda
Bimini Bermuda
A fine-bladed Bermuda for full sun and heavy traffic, from backyards to sports turf.
St. Augustine
Bitterblue St. Augustine
Shade tolerant for yards with up to 60 percent shade, and holds up to pets and moderate traffic.
Zoysia
CitraZoy Zoysia
A University of Florida zoysia with a finer blade than EMPIRE and improved disease resistance, for a soft lawn.
St. Augustine
Floratam St. Augustine
The most common St. Augustine in the area, best for yards with about 80 percent sun.
Ready to Price Your Venice Order?
Tell us the variety and square footage, and we will quote the sod and the delivery.
Compare Varieties
Grass Comparison Based on Key Characteristics
| Variety | Sun and shade | Irrigation | Drought resistance | Foot traffic | Maintenance | Establishment time | Blade |
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| Bahia | Good for full sun, limited for shade | Irrigation required only to establish | Good to excellent | Moderate to good wear, moderate foot traffic | Low | Moderate | Medium width and texture |
| Bimini Bermuda | Excellent for full sun, limited for shade | Permanent irrigation recommended | Good | Good wear, moderate to heavy foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate to fast | Fine texture, narrow, and pointed |
| Bitterblue St. Augustine | Good for full sun, moderate for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate | Broad and coarse |
| CitraZoy Zoysia | Good for full sun, limited for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate to slow | Fine to medium texture, narrow leaf blade |
| EMPIRE Zoysia | Good for full sun, limited for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate to slow | Fine to medium texture, narrow leaf blade |
| Floratam St. Augustine | Good for full sun, limited for shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Moderate | Moderate | Broad and coarse |
| Fusion St. Augustine | Thrives in full sun and moderate shade | Permanent irrigation required | Moderate | Good wear, moderate foot traffic | Routine inputs, the same as any St. Augustine lawn | Moderate | Broad and coarse |
Our Guarantee
Fresh on Arrival, or We Replace It
If the quality of your sod disappoints you on arrival, we replace it or refund your money. For installation, you make the final payment only once you are satisfied. Bayside Sod is a fifth-generation family farm, growing sod in Bradenton since 1987.
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Venice Sod Questions
Delivery, Fees, Storm Recovery, and Watering in Venice
Do you deliver sod to Venice?
Yes. We deliver from our farm in Bradenton to homes and job sites across Venice, including Venice Island, South Venice, Nokomis, Osprey, and Wellen Park. Delivery requires at least one pallet (400 sq ft).
What does delivery to Venice cost?
Free delivery covers homeowners in Bradenton and Sarasota. Venice orders carry a delivery fee that depends on the address and the load, and we quote it with the order. Call (941) 702-1746 for today’s pallet price and the fee to your street.
Can I install new sod in Venice during the water restrictions?
Yes. Sarasota County’s one-day-per-week schedule runs through March 31, 2027, but new lawns get a 60-day establishment period: any day for 30 days, then three days a week. Register the variance with the District before the install and keep a written watering log. Our Sarasota County water restrictions guide has the contacts and the steps, including the HOA rule.
How do I replace a lawn that flooded in Ian or Milton?
Salt water from storm surge leaves grass dead and soil salty, so remove the dead turf and check the soil before new sod goes down. Our guide on how hurricanes affect soil covers the steps, and our crew can strip the old lawn and lay the new one.
Which grass is best for a Venice yard?
Floratam St. Augustine for a sunny, irrigated yard; Bitterblue or ProVista St. Augustine under oaks; Bahia if you have no sprinklers; Bimini Bermuda for heavy traffic in full sun; EMPIRE Zoysia for a dense, fine-bladed lawn. Every grass needs at least four hours of good sun a day.
Can you install the sod in Venice too?
Yes. Our crew removes the old lawn with a sod cutter, preps the soil, and lays the new sod, and you make the final payment only when you are satisfied.
Is Turf Care available in Venice?
Not yet for most Venice addresses. Turf Care serves Manatee and Sarasota counties from Moccasin Wallow Road in the north to Clark Road in the south, and we are expanding the area, so call to ask about yours. Plans start at $79 a month and include soil testing. See Turf Care plans.
Free Quotes
Get Fresh Sod Delivered in Venice
Call the farm or send the quote form, and we will price the sod and the delivery to your address.