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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City of Venice makes progress on
Venice Fire Station and City Hall
expansion project downtown
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Photo credit: City of Venice
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Follow its progress on the City of Venice
Municipal Government's Facebook page
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CLICK ON VIDEO BELOW
TO VIEW
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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TAX PREP HELP
now through tax season
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Back Home Again, A Tribute to
John Denver
Featuring Tom Becker
April 10, 11, 12
Featuring Tom Becker, a former member of the New Christy Minstrels. Tom Becker recreates the style and sound of one of America's immortal musical storytellers. Hear all your favorite John Denver songs like "Country Roads," "Annie's Song," "Rocky Mountain High" and more, in an evening that is sure to have you singing along.
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john & jen
Starring Casey and Kiley Berkery
April 17-25
Siblings and frequent VT performers Casey and Kiley Berkery star in this contemporary musical about the relationship between a brother and a sister ... and a mother and a son. Exploring themes of love, healing and letting go, john & jen follows the lives of the title characters from the 1950s through the 1990s. It is a story that is sure to resonate with theatre-goers of all ages and stages in life.
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Folk Legacy Trio
Featuring George Grove, Rick Dougherty
and Jerry Siggins
May 7, 8, 9, 10
The Folk Legacy Trio sings the Great American Folksong Book™, the songs of the great Folk Era from the ‘50s through the mid-‘70s, including songs from The Weavers, The Kingston Trio, Peter Paul & Mary, The New Christy Minstrels, Tom Paxton, Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Gordon Lightfoot, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, and others. Take a journey through American Musical History with their signature dynamic harmonies enriching some of the most beloved songs ever written.
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-1115
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SARASOTA COUNTY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2021
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Join us in celebrating 100 years of Sarasota County’s people, places, and achievements!
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MUSEUM EXHIBIT
Celebrating a Centennial: The Origins of
Sarasota County
Venice Museum & Archives
351 Nassau St. S
(941) 486-2487
Open Mon, Tues, Wed
10am-1pm
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Don't miss the last tours!
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HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS WALKING TOURS
Tuesdays- Venezia Park Tour
Thursdays- Grand Homes Tour
Venice Museum & Archives, 351 Nassau St. S
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History Walking Tours- 9:30AM
4/10, 4/11, 4/17, 4/18, 4/24, 4/25
Haunted History Tour- 7:30PM
4/13
$20 per person
Reservations required
817-793-8433
VeniceFloridaTours@yahoo.com
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VENICE QUEST
SCAVENGER HUNT
Presented by Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
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LOCAL HISTORY
VIRTUAL LECTURE SERIES
Sponsored by Venice Area Historical Society
Next talk is April 20th
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Train car photo credit: George Miller
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HISTORIC VENICE TRAIN DEPOT
&
ROLLINS W. COAKLEY RAILROAD PARK
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Check out the new circus train car installed this year!
303 East Venice Ave.
Venice FL 34285
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Ongoing
Things to Do
(Subject to change or cancellation)
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FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
Hosted by Venice MainStreet
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Downtown Venice
Centennial Park Gazebo
Second & Fourth Fridays
7pm
FREE
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Venice Beach
Daily 8am and 9am
Mon. thru Thurs. 5pm
FREE
941-408-9642
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Online meditation & classes
Zoom links to participate
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
941-323-8033
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LAUGHTER YOGA
at Centennial Park
Saturdays 10-10:30am in
12' x 12' spaces per person
or ZOOM
Wed 9:30am, Thurs 9:15am,
Sat 10am
FREE
203-856-6427
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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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VENICE DRUM CIRCLE
Venice Beach
Sundays 1.5 hrs before sunset
FREE
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VENICE FARMERS MARKET
City Hall
401 W. Venice Avenue
Saturdays 8am-12pm
**MASKS REQUIRED**
FREE ENTRY
941-445-9209
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TAKEOUT DINNER
DRIVE THRU ONLY
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Italian American Club of Venice
Fridays 4:30-7:15pm
Members: $10
Guests: $12.50
Cash or check only
1375 Ringling Dr. S
Venice, FL 34285
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Venice Performing Arts Center
FREE
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
1 Indian Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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Venice MainStreet Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
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CALL 941-484-7661
FOR DOCKAGE AVAILABILITY,
KAYAK, AND BIKE RENTALS
Crow's Nest Marina & Restaurant
1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 West Venice Ave. #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Patchington
136 W Venice Ave. #138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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Tri-Heathy CBD
Historic San Marco Building
248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 994-3676
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6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 474-7884
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Featured
Venice MainStreet Partner of the Week
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Venice MainStreet has 300+ business and nonprofit partners that support our mission through their annual membership contributions. Thank you for helping us do what we do for the community and historic downtown Venice! To join Venice MainStreet CLICK HERE.
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Made Locally: The Spice of Life
Mothers Cupboard Spice Shoppe
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208 Miami Avenue West, Venice, FL 34285 (941)-525-8041
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Thank You to Our
Renewing Partner
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Business Partner
Village on the Isle
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FREE copies of the Venice MainStreet Downtown Directory are available at the Centennial Park information kiosk (typically staffed with volunteers Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11am-2pm) or 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.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISIT WWW.FDACS.GOV. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. [s.496.405(1)(c), F.S.] Registration # CH50211
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