"PanaSea"
Artist: Frances Smetts
Sponsored by Lueanne Wood, P.A.
Location: W Venice Ave. and Nassau Street by
Celebration Corner, 303A W Venice Ave.
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Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice. |
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Thank you, Ehrhart Family Foundation for your 2021-2022 Platinum Sponsorship! |
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Thank you, Janis Fawn for your 2021-2022 Silver Sponsorship! |
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Venice MainStreet is able to do what we do for the community, thanks to the generous support of local foundations and individuals like you. |
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Venice Holiday Parade
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Map courtesy of City of Venice |
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The Venice Holiday Parade returns to downtown Venice this year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, November 27.
The parade officially begins at 6:30 p.m. at the corner of Park Blvd. and W. Venice Ave (south side). It will proceed on the north side of W. Venice Ave. after crossing over Harbor Drive. From there, it will make a turn on Nokomis Avenue and go all the way down to Turin Street, where it turns right, ultimately making its way to the Venice Community Center, where the parade ends. ***Please see map above.
DUE TO COVID-19, ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES
WILL BE IN PLACE THIS YEAR:
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No early setup of chairs, blankets, etc. along the parade route. These items will be removed by the City. Chairs may be set up the afternoon of the parade ONLY.
- No pre-parade performances are planned.
- No food vendors will be included.
- The City prohibits the throwing of candy and trinkets to spectators from floats and parade participants. For extended safety and health purposes, this year the distribution by parade marchers of any handouts (candy and other items) will not be permitted. We will be relying on group organizers and parade participants to enforce this rule.
- Event participant groups will be provided with advisories on safety precautions including: practicing social distancing to the extent possible, recommended wearing of masks, and the use of pre-positioned sanitation stations.
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Additionally, with the complete redesign and expensive landscaping of the Venice Avenue median, spectators will not be permitted to use the median as a parade viewing site. Signage will be posted.
For parade viewers wishing to be more socially distanced along the route, we encourage you to watch the parade from Nokomis Avenue. Masks are encouraged in crowded areas where social distancing is a challenge.
The 2021 Holiday Parade will most likely be smaller this year, but traditionally exciting. For more information, please visit the parade website at https://veniceholidayparade.com/ or call 941-488-8780.
Information provide by:
Lorraine Anderson, City of Venice Public Information Officer
401 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
www.venicegov.com
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Congratulations to VABI!
Thank you, Venice in Bloom team at Venice Area Beautification, Inc. (VABI) for all the hard work that went into winning America in Bloom's national award for Eye-Popping Pots- Best Use of Containers in the Landscape. You make downtown Venice colorful and beautiful!
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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PUMPKIN PATCH
OPENS THIS WEEKEND!
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Haunted History Tours on October 16, 18, 20, 21,
23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
Box Office: 941-488-1115
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Party with a Purpose
October 26- November 1
In exchange for a $10 donation or a donation of gently worn clothing or new personal care items, customers will receive 25% off their purchase during our Party with a Purpose event. Our store in Venice is again partnering with Women’s Resource Center of Venice this year for this worthwhile cause.
Patchington
136 - 138 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-488-4128
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Open House & Celebration
Merchants of Venice businesses
plus Grand Opening of
The Island Bookshop
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Photo credit: Nikki Callegari Photography, Venice MainStreet |
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Merritt Dekle
Art Exhibit
October 21 through November 4
at The Collectors Gallery & Framery and The Island Bookshop
Merritt Dekle was a New York artist and illustrator whose work ranged from mystery novels, to magazine articles, to DC Comics’ Mister E.
Merchants of Venice Building
Corner of Nokomis & Miami Ave W.
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Heartis Venice
1020 N. Tamiami Trail, North Venice, Florida 34285
941-499-1800
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Saturday, October 30th 2-4pm |
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Instead of a formal children's parade this year, we are doing a casual COSTUME STRUT for all ages as a safer alternative! Shop, dine and support local businesses while you wear your spooktacular outfit! The east bound lane of West Venice Avenue (from 200 to 300 block sections) will be closed to traffic to allow everyone to enjoy a pedestrian-safe, spacious area to strut your stuff!
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Drive Thru Trick or Treat
October 31st from 6:30pm-8:00pm
Venice United Church of Christ invites the community to its Halloween Drive Thru Trick or Treat event. This is a safe way for the kids in our community to celebrate Halloween. As they drive thru the Church drive, parents will hold up a sign with the number of kids who are in the vehicle, and we will safely provide zip-lock bags of candy for everyone!
Venice United Church of Christ
620 Shamrock Blvd., Venice, FL 34293
(941) 493-6741
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Venice MainStreet
Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W. Venice Ave., Suite 5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Keller Williams Island Life Real Estate
206 Harbor Drive S, Venice Fl 34285
941-962-7922
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Tri-Healthy CBD
San Marco Building
248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 944-3676
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Patchington
136 - 138 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-488-4128
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Huge selection of resin boards available all one of a kind |
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Luxurious Interiors
205 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-0319
Follow on Facebook and Instgram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN VENICE
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
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HISTORIC VENICE
TRAIN DEPOT
Venice Area Historical Society
303 East Venice Ave.
Venice FL 34285
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SARASOTA COUNTY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2021 |
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Sarasota County’s people, places, and achievements! Sarasota County Auto Tours
free narrated history tour download is available.
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LORD-HIGEL HOUSE
Constructed in 1896 by Joseph Lord, the Lord-Higel House is the second oldest house in Sarasota County.
409 Granada Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
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VENICE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Located in historic Triangle Inn
listed on National Register of
Historic Places
351 Nassau Street South, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 486-2487
JULIA COUSINS LANING & DALE LANING ARCHIVES & RESEARCH CENTER
224 Milan Avenue West
By appointment (941) 716-7255
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VENICE QUEST
SCAVENGER HUNT
Presented by Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
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Ongoing
Things to Do
(Subject to change or cancellation)
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FantaSea Venice on display now through April 2023 |
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CITY OF VENICE MONTHLY BICYCLE RIDE
2nd Thursday each month
Meet at gazebo downtown
10am, FREE
Email contact: dculpepper@venicegov.com
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VENICE FARMERS MARKET
Saturdays 10am-1pm
FREE
Near City Hall
401 W. Venice Avenue
941-445-9209
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FIND HIDDEN
FAIRY DOORS
Explore downtown Venice to find 30+ hidden fairy doors.
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FREE BEACH YOGA
WITH ELIN
Mornings: daily @ 8am
Sunset: Mon. thru Thurs.
@ 6pm
FREE
941-408-9642
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LAUGHTER YOGA
at Centennial Park
Saturdays in person at 10am or on ZOOM and
Wednesdays on ZOOM at 9:30am
FREE
203-856-6427
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MEDITATION & DISCUSSION
Unitarian Universalist Venice
1971 Pinebrook Rd or via Zoom
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
941-323-8033
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FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
Italian American Club
of Venice
1375 Ringling Dr. S.
Fridays 4:30-7:15pm
Dine in or take out
$12.50
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SUNDAYS BINGO
Knights of Columbus
Knights Hall
512 Substation Road, Venice, FL
Packages start at $7
Games from 1pm-4pm
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Partners of the Week
Thank you for renewing or joining Venice MainStreet!
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Business Partners
Gulf Soles
Jazz with Morrie
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Community Partner
Helen Dennis
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6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 474-7884
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FREE copies of the Venice MainStreet Downtown Directory are available at the VMS office at 101 W. Venice Ave., Suite 23 (above Venice Olive Oil Company) Mondays - Fridays, 9am-5pm. Please call 941-484-6722.
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Submissions to this newsletter are from Venice MainStreet partners. To become a member, join today at VisitVeniceFL.org. |
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Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice.
Venice MainStreet Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered with the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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