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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Hello Friends,
Thank you for continuing to support Venice MainStreet! We are a small, but mighty organization that will work tirelessly to keep historic downtown Venice and beyond vibrant and thriving.
We certainly have new challenges to overcome now, possibly more than ever before. To take you back in time, it was only a year and a half ago that our streets were barren of visitors and shoppers due to red tide and construction. Now, far too soon, we find ourselves in that place again.
Our business and non-profit partners are showing incredible integrity, holding their heads high and persevering. It is truly inspiring to see. Please help them by supporting their accomplishments and adaptations to meet the needs our community is currently facing.
They are showing professionalism and leadership.
As always, this community newsletter will serve as a go-to place for information regarding business specials, changes in operating hours, online ordering, call ahead ordering, shopping, dining and much more. We will continue to inform you weekly on Thursday afternoons with this vital information. In addition to business information, other community announcements, local government messages, closures and openings will be included. Please also visit our website
VisitVeniceFL.org
for updates.
Our mission remains the same; Venice MainStreet is committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, economic, and community vitality of Historic Downtown Venice-
now more than
ever.
Sincerely,
Kara Morgan
CEO
Venice MainStreet
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Support Local Venice Restaurants
by Ordering Take Out or Delivery
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- Amore’s Pizzeria
- Angelo’s Italian Market & Restaurant*
- Baci Pizza & Ristorante
- Bogey’s of Venice*
- Captain Eddie’s
- Chicano’s
- Cote France French Bistro
- D’Angelo’s Subs & Salads
- El Chipotle Latin Market & Restaurant
- Flapjacks Café*
- Flynn’s on Venice Ave.
- Gold Rush BBQ*
- Le Petit Jardin*
- Mama Leone’s
- Paradise Grill
- Plaza Mexico
- Ristorante San Marco*
- Shark Bites Deli*
- Snowbird’s Grille
- Star Thai and Sushi
- Suncoast Café
- Tikka Indian Cuisine
- Trattoria Da Mino*
- Venice Ale House
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- 124 Breakfast Lunch & More
- Abby’s on Miami*
- Allegro Bistro
- Bogey’s of Venice*
- BrewBurgers*
- British Open Pub*
- Bushido
- Burgundy Square Café*
- Captain Eddie’s
- Ciao Gelato*
- Croissant and Co.*
- Darrell’s Restaurant*
- Gold Rush BBQ*
- Flynn’s on Venice Ave.
- Island Organics*
- Joy’s Kouzine
- Made In Italy*
- Metro Diner
- Obee’s
- Ristorante San Marco*
- Snowbirds Grille
- Star Thai and Sushi
- The Soda Fountain*
- Yummies Donuts & BBQ*
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Venice MainStreet Partners
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Take Out
or
Curbside
Show our MainStreet
restaurant partners
some love!
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Abby's on Miami
220 W. Miami Ave.
941-484-5187
Angelo's Italian Market & Restaurant
850 Pinebrook Road
941-484-6864
Bodrum Mediterranean Restaurant
225 W. Miami Ave., #5
941-412-0090
Bogey's of Venice
652 East Venice Ave.
941-488-9156
BrewBurgers
525 S. Tamiami Trail
941-786-3341
British Pub Open
367 Jacaranda Blvd.
941-492-9227
Burgundy Square Cafe
227 W. Miami Ave.
941-451-8261
Cafe Longet
239 W. Miami Ave.
941-244-2643
Cafe Venice
101 W. Venice Ave., #2
941-484-1855
Cassariano Italian Eatery
313 W. Venice Ave.
941-786-1000
Ciao Gelato
317A W. Venice Ave.
941-445-5840
Croissant & Co.
323 W. Venice Ave.
941-480-1700
Crow's Nest Restaurant
1968 Tarpon Center Drive
941-484-9551
Daiquiri Deck
300 W. Venice Ave.
941-488-0649
Darrell's Restaurant
215 S. Tamiami Trail
941-485-9900
Dockside Waterfront Grill
509 N. Tamiami Trail
941-218-6418
Flapjack's Cafe
810 E. Venice Ave.
941-480-1020
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Gold Rush BBQ
661 S. Tamiami Trail
941-483-3137
Island Coffee (Venice Island Coffee)
200 W. Miami Ave.
941-485-6789
Island Organics
231 W. Miami Ave.
941-484-3565
Jetty Jacks
2000 Tarpon Center Drive
Kilwins Chocolates of Venice
207 W. Venice Ave.
941-485-5900
Made in Italy
117 W. Venice Ave.
941-488-8282
Ristorante San Marco
305 W. Venice Ave.
941-254-6565
Seven on Venice
317 W. Venice Ave.
941-488-4900
Shark Bites Deli
1740 E. Venice Ave. #19
941-244-2863
Sharky's on the Pier & Fins
(In person take out orders only)
1600 S. Harbor Drive
941-488-1456
T.J. Carney's
231 W. Venice Ave.
941-480-9244
The Soda Fountain & Vinnie's Pizzeria
349 W. Venice Ave.
941-488-7600
Trattoria da Mino
335 W. Venice Ave.
866-863-6633
Upper Crust Bakery
213 W. Venice Ave.
941-244-0430
Venice Avenue Creamery
249 W. Venice Ave.
941-488-0332
Venice Wine & Coffee
201 W. Venice Ave.
941-484-3667
Yummies Donuts & BBQ
2001 S. Tamiami Trail
941-493-7170
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with cancellation information
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Events Update
The City of Venice has canceled all special events permitted on public property until May 1, 2020. The cancellation date is subject to change depending on health and safety conditions. This includes:
- Downtown Wine Walk on April 2
- Eggstravaganza on April 11
- Grand Homes Walking Tours and Venezia Park Walking Tours on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- All gazebo concerts including Friday Night Concert Series in Centennial Park on March 27, April 10 and April 24
- Gazebo Starlight Cinema movie in the park on April 3
- City of Venice Bike Rides on second Wednesdays of the month
For more information:
Sarasota County has cancelled ALL programming, reservations, events, leagues, tournaments, drop-ins and use of indoor fitness centers and amenities, regardless of size, for the next 30 days
through Sunday, April 12
, effective immediately. This includes the
Venice Community Center
and
Tour de Parks Bike Ride on March 22.
For more information:
The
Venice Art Center
has canceled its classes and the following special events
through April 17:
- Artlandish Fundraiser on March 19
- Sarasota Film Festival Kick-off Party on March 20
- Baila Miller Lecture on March 24th
- The Kitt Moran Trio concert on April 1
- VAC Volunteer Appreciation Party on April 2, postponed: Date TBA
- ARTini Fundraiser on April 8, postponed: Date TBA
- Receiving for "Imagine That" on April 4 (they will reschedule if possible)
- Art Walk (Art Center location) on April 9
- Reception for "Imagine That" on April 10 (they will reschedule if possible.)
- Baila Miller Lunch and Lecture on April 14
For more information:
The
Venice Area Historical Society
has canceled the
Depot and Caboose tours
at the historic train depot until further notice. The
lecture series
scheduled for April 21 and May 19 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice (UUCOV) have also been canceled.
For more information:
Venice Heritage, Inc.
has canceled the following:
- Writers Festival and Book Fair on March 20-21
- Venice Film Presentation: KMI Story on March 27, 2020
- Venice Film Presentation: Prestige on April 24, 2020
For more information:
The
Venice Museum
and the
Julia Cousins Laning and Dale Laning Archives & Research Center
are closed to the public
through May 1
. You may still contact staff at 941-486-2487, museum@venicegov.com for the museum; 941-716-7255, archives@venicegov.com for the archives & research center.
For more information:
All events at the
Venice Performing Arts Center
will be suspended, rescheduled, or postponed starting on
March 17
until further notice
.
- Dancing Dream- A Tribute to ABBA has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 14th, 2020.
- The Venice Symphony concerts with Linda Eder scheduled for March 27th and 28th have been rescheduled for Saturday May 1st, and Sunday May 2nd, 2021.
For more information:
The
Venice Theatre
will cease performances, public events, and classes (Spring Break Camp and Elaine Bromka's Adult Workshop)
until further notice.
For more information:
All Sarasota County libraries
including the William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library
and
Jacaranda Public Library
are closed
through Sunday, April 12th
.
For more information:
Other canceled/postponed local events:
- Art Escape Gallery Peace & Love party on March 27 and Art in Action Demonstration on April 4
- Fox Lea Farm AQHA Love Returns Circuit and ApHC Florida Super Eight II horse shows scheduled for this weekend
- Italian American Club, The Goldtones concert on March 25
- National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) meeting on March 26
- Kiwanis fundraiser at Applebee's on March 28
- Kiwanis Kids Fish-a-thon at Oscar Scherer State Park on April 4
- Venice Farmer's Market on Saturdays
- Venice Symphony Jazz with Pizzazz fundraiser at Plantation Golf & Country Club on March 22
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The events featured below
may be subject to change
.
Click on the flyer to link to
the organization or business
for more information.
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For parents and grandparents looking
for workbooks for children:
As long as schools are closed
and children are home,
Celebration Corner will offer
10% off
all educational workbooks!
303A West Venice Ave • Venice, FL 34285
941-484-2206
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🐟
20%
OFF CURBSIDE PICK UP
🐟
Valid through the end of the week (3/22). We are operating on a limited menu, check it out below and then call 941-484-9551 to place an order for pick up!
We are closely monitoring COVID-19 and operating at 50% capacity with the proper spacing in between seatings. We will continue to provide updates online and through email. Thank you and stay safe.
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Ivan
is a 2 year old Domestic Shorthair male. He was found wondering the streets looking for a family to call his own. He is young with a lot of spunk. He enjoys attention and will roll over for scratches.
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Sinatra
is a 5 year old American Pit Bull mix male. He is high energy, he likes to play, cuddle and be stimulated with different activities. Sinatra would be best with adults and older children.
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The Suncoast Humane Society Thrift Store
on the Island of Venice is ready for your viewing of books, kitchenware, furniture, clothes, jewelry and numerous other items – vintage specials and pet supplies.
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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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