About Nokomis
Set in the southern part of Florida, Nokomis is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Nokomis is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.95 square miles.
📰 Nokomis News Today
- Curtis Reid Obituary, Age 57 - February 26, 2026 - Nokomis, Florida Durango Herald · Aug 15
- Lightning strike ignites lifeguard tower at Nokomis Beach North ABC7 WWSB · Aug 6
- 1700 Ranch Rd Unit B3-10302, Nokomis, FL 34275 Realtor.com · Aug 12
- Marilyn Switzer Obituary (1932 - 2026) - Nokomis, FL - Benzie County Record Patriot Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Nokomis Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 24
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Nokomis Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Nokomis
- Bushido Sushi — sushi
- Chaz 51 Steakhouse
- Joey — regional
- Nokomo’s Sunset Hut — caribbean
- Seed and Bean Market (café)
- Trattoria Da Mino — italian
- Bodrum
- Bogey's
- Cassariano — italian
- Dockside Waterfront Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Clyde Butcher Venice Gallery & Studio · Art gallery
- Venice Museum and Archives · Museum
- Venice Rail Depot · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Nokomis
- Higel Marine Park reviews ★
- Nokomis Riverview Park reviews ★
- Centennial Park reviews ★
- Graser Park reviews ★
- Hecksher Park reviews ★
- Heritage Park reviews ★
- Laurel Park reviews ★
- Legacy Park reviews ★
- Michael Biehl Park reviews ★
- Nokomis Community Park reviews ★
- North Jetty Park reviews ★
- Palmetto Court Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Nokomis
- LAUREL NOKOMIS SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.95 sq mi
Coordinates27.1238, -82.4358