When you want just somewhere to lay your head, swim in a warm pool and have a sense of safety, then I would say stay at Motel 6 from February until March or even part of April. The motel is full most of the time with snow birds from the North. This keeps out the problem people.
I felt my car was safe, nightly police checks, quiet, nice room, plenty of channels on the TV, close to eating spots, close to the beach and the city of Venice, only one street down and over the intercoastal waterway. Not too far away from the golf courses. It’s not a bad place to stay.
I’ve been coming to Venice for six years in the winter and I always stay at Motel 6 in Venice. Their prices are a little high, but compared to every place else in Venice, this is the best bang for the buck.