Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by preserving, protecting, and promoting historic Downtown Venice.
Submissions to this newsletter are from Venice MainStreet partners.
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Thank you to the generous
133
individuals, families, and businesses who donated to Venice MainStreet during
The Giving Challenge
this week. Donations totaled
$8,825
! A portion of this will be matched by The Patterson Foundation to total
$17,000+
. Thank you, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, for giving local nonprofits, like us, this fundraising opportunity.
Every penny donated will help keep our 33-year-old nonprofit going so that we can continue to promote and preserve historic downtown Venice!
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Phase 1 Reopening Update
from Venice, Florida Municipal Government
The City of Venice supports Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan for most of Florida to enter the first phase of a three-phase reopening on
Monday, May 4
, as the state continues to work to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Here is what will change in Florida on May 4, 2020:
- Restaurants can have outdoor seating with 6 feet between tables and indoor seating at 25% capacity.
- Retail stores can operate at 25% of indoor capacity.
- Elective surgeries can resume.
Here is what will remain the same:
- Vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, should avoid close contact with people outside the home.
- People should continue to avoid groups of 10 or more, practice social distancing, and use face masks in public when they can’t maintain 6 feet from others.
- Bars and gyms will remain closed, along with personal services such as hair and nail salons.
- Schools will continue distance learning.
- Visits to senior living facilities are prohibited.
- Movie theaters will remain closed.
Read the new
Executive Order 20-112
and a
FAQ sheet on the phase 1 plan
.
Pha
ses two and three will begin following assessment of the first phase. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties will not open on May 4, due to a higher incidence of COVID-19 infections in these areas.
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UPDATE: Beach Access - Parking will be available at county-owned beaches starting Monday, May 4. With other coastal communities reopening their beaches, there's less of a concern of an influx of out-of-county beachgoers.
Chairs, coolers and canopies will also now be allowed, but we are asking all beachgoers to maintain social distancing and keep groups to 10 or less. Concessions, playgrounds, amenities and picnic shelters will remain closed. These areas will be opened as part of Phase 3 of beach reopening. Restrooms are open. Our continued focus is on the safety of our employees and citizens.
The county also plans to open pickleball and tennis courts on Saturday, May 2. For a list of open courts, visit
http://ow.ly/h2HF50zoY8x
.
The county is researching and looking at opportunities to open some additional amenities including but not limited to playgrounds, dog parks, basketball and volleyball courts. For more information visit:
scgov.net/covid-19
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Buy her a local gift card, bring her
a delicious take out dinner or
shop local online!
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Here are links to
Venice MainStreet Partners with
Online Shopping
Restaurant Gift Cards
Order Take Out
Salon Gift Cards
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We hope the following Facebook photos posted by our Partners bring a
smile to your face.
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They are keeping spirits high and making the best
of things!
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You can
click on the photos or business
names to link to their Facebook pages
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Public Works Department
This
American Legion Memorial
wall in Centennial Park was barely noticeable before. A City Parks crew, under the direction of Scott Marra, Crew Leader, and assisted by Neil Heuring, Irrigation Specialist, made this beautiful landscape renovation happen with patriotic red and white flowers, red flowering trees, new sod and shrubs.
(Photos posted on Facebook by Venice,
Florida Municipal Government)
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205 W. Venice Ave.
Getting a new coat of paint under the watchful eyes of a four-legged supervisor
(Photo posted on Facebook by Luxurious Interiors)
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258 W. Miami Ave.
Making some changes to the shop in a rainbow of yarn colors
(Photo posted on Facebook by Needlefish Yarns of Venice)
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208 W. Miami Ave.
Doing its part to help the community through a food drive for The Salvation Army
(Photo posted on Facebook by Mother's Cupboard Spice Shoppe)
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257 S Tamiami Trail
Raise your hand if your roots are showing!
(Photo posted on Facebook by James Griffith Salon)
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720 Golden Beach Blvd
Taking this opportunity to refinish the upper level walkways. Looking good!
(Photo posted on Facebook by Beachcomer Inn)
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249 W Venice Ave
Captured this beautiful sunset right
outside of its doors
(Photo posted on Facebook by Venice Avenue Creamery)
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661 S Tamiami Trail
Collecting food donations and making them available to anyone in need
(Photo posted on Facebook by Gold Rush BBQ)
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225 Venice Ave W
This colorful parrot, made by a favorite customer, will be hung up in the store soon
(Photo posted on Facebook by Scarlet Macaw Resort Wear)
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317 W Venice Ave
Shares a photo of happy take-out customers, Beth and Nick Flerlage of
(Photo posted on Facebook by Ciao Gelato)
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206 Miami Ave W
Photographer John Shaw updated his wall at the gallery this week with images of Italy
(Photo posted on Facebook by Art Escape Gallery)
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1 Indian Avenue
VIPA staff work from home while enjoying their furry co-workers
(Photo posted on Facebook by VIPA)
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The Son of Man, 1946,
by Rene Magritte
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Portrait of a Man in the Red Turban, 1433, by Jan van Eyck
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Mike in the Red Towel by
Carol Cardillo
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Whistler's Mother, 1871, by James McNeill Whistler
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1 Indian Avenue
VIPA held an Facebook post competition
for best painting recreation.
Above are the top winners.
(Photo posted on Facebook by Carol Cardillo and VIPA)
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525 Tamiami Tr South
Getting meals ready for the
program
(Photo posted on Facebook by Tiffany Dodd)
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COME AND GET YOR GIGGLE ON FOR
INNER PEACE & WORLD PEACE!
Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2020
@2pm (edt) on ZOOM
to LAUGH for INNER PEACE &
WORLD PEACE!
Participation is free!
You can do it standing, sitting or lying down!
Your camera on or off!
All details to join us at any time
can be found at
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South County Food Pantry
is open from
9am-12pm, M-F.
If you or anyone you know in Venice, Nokomis, or Osprey is in need of food during this crisis, please visit us in Venice at
121 Warfield Avenue
We will be happy to give you groceries.
941-408-2911
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205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
941-485-0319
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Let
Venice Center
provide a safe, warm
and friendly community for your patients.
We have immediate openings for select
admissions and provide COVID 19 trained
staff to assist our residents.
Call us.
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU.
200 Nassau Street N
Venice FL. 34275
941-485-2404
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Venice MainStreet Partners offering
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Grab a bite
TO GO
on
Miami Ave. at these
locations below:
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Island Organics
Open 9am - 2pm
Take out and delivery available!
Call to place your order or you can order online
through our website.
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231 Miami Ave W
Venice, Florida 34285
941-484-3565
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CAFE LONGET
Contemporary French cuisine with daily specials
available for take out
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239 Miami Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
941-244-2643
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Open M-F 7am to 2pm,
Sat-Sun 8am to 1pm
Coffee Shop with Fresh Scones, Muffins and
GF Muffins. Breakfast served all day. Homemade Quiche, Soup, Salads & Sandwiches.
Grab your TO GO order today!
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200 Miami Ave W
Venice, Florida 34285
(941) 485-6789
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We are open!!!
4pm-7pm for takeout!
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Call
941-484-5187
to place your order
220 Miami Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
Menu available at
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Open for takeout and curbside pickup!
11:00am - 8:00pm
227 Miami Ave W
Venice, Florida 34285
941-451-8261
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Find local restaurants
offering take out or delivery
through:
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On
Monday, May 4
, we will be opening
up the shop to new procedures to keeping our staff and customers safe following Governor DeSantis COVID -19 guidelines.
We will be sanitizing our store daily & our staff will wear face masks & gloves & washing & sanitizing our hands frequently.
We look forward to serving no more than 6 customers in our store with 6 feet of social distancing.
We’re requesting that you please stand at the blue lines to assist in safe customer flow. We will not be allowing samples or use of our restroom facilities at this time. As per Florida Guidelines seating will be limited to outdoor seating until further notice. Let's all remain calm & safe during this time.
Ciao Gelato
317A West Venice Avenue
Venice, Florida 34285
(941) 445-5840
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Open for take out!
8am-12pm
We’ll have scones, muffins, cinnamon rolls, crumb cake, danish, turnovers, coffee and espresso for take out!
Come by and see us!
If you have scone orders for Friday, please
FB message us so we can have them ready for you!
213 W Venice Ave Unit A
Venice, Florida 34285
(941) 244-0430
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Fun for kids, grand-kids (or yourself)
Make your own pizza at home
We have Pizza Kits!
Cheese Pizza Kit $10. Pepperoni Pizza Kit $11. Additional toppings $1 each. Our kits include our Parmesan Cheese. These make 12" personal size pizzas.
how to make them
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The Soda Fountain & Vinnie's Pizzeria
349 W Venice Ave
Venice, Florida 34285
(941) 488-7600
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421 Tamiami Trl S
Venice, Florida 34285
(941) 488-5989
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Sharky’s Snack Shack
Now OPEN
Tues-Sun
from
12 to 7 PM
for your to-go order needs!
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Drop by our bright & blue
Food Truck
to pick up delicious Sharky’s takeout on-the-go. We have plenty of yummy options - check out the Snack Shack's spectacular menu above!
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You’ll find us in the
Wellfield Park parking lot
, which is located just north of E. Venice Avenue (intersection of Pinebrook and E. Venice Ave).
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Local COVID Impact Updates
City of Venice (Municipal Government)
Sarasota County Government
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Hi, my name is
Annie
! I'm looking for a forever home where I can share all of my love. I'm very sweet and like to cuddle! I would be best as the only pet and less active home. Could we be looking for each other?
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Hi, my name is
Henly
! At 97lbs I am very strong and require someone who is able to handle me. I'm very smart so I learn quickly but do need rules set. I'm young and I have lots and lots of energy and will need fun activities to keep me occupied. A home with no other pets and adults is what I'm looking for! Do I sound like a good fit for you? Great, let's get started!
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Please come and see it all at 656 S. Tamiami Trail in the Rialto Shopping Plaza. We are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday through Saturday. Looking is entertaining and purchases provide funds to care for animals at our Animal Care Center!
Suncoast Humane Society
6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
Phone: (941) 474-7884
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Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by preserving, protecting, and promoting
Historic, Downtown Venice.
Venice MainStreet Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit registered with the Florida Division of Consumer Services. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) www.floridaconsumerhelp.com [s. 496.412(1)(c), F.S.]
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