April 8, 2021
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City of Venice makes progress on
Venice Fire Station and City Hall
expansion project downtown
Photo credit: City of Venice
Follow its progress on the City of Venice
Municipal Government's Facebook page
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
TAX PREP HELP
now through tax season
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.
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.
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.
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-1115
Explore Local History
SARASOTA COUNTY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2021
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Sarasota County’s people, places, and achievements!
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
Don't miss the last tours!
HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS WALKING TOURS
Tuesdays- Venezia Park Tour
Thursdays- Grand Homes Tour
Venice Museum & Archives, 351 Nassau St. S
VENICE FLORIDA TOURS
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
VENICE QUEST
SCAVENGER HUNT

Presented by Venice Area Chamber of Commerce

Download free Scavify App at Google Play or AppStore
LOCAL HISTORY
VIRTUAL LECTURE SERIES

Sponsored by Venice Area Historical Society

Next talk is April 20th
Train car photo credit: George Miller
HISTORIC VENICE TRAIN DEPOT
&
ROLLINS W. COAKLEY RAILROAD PARK
Check out the new circus train car installed this year!

303 East Venice Ave.
Venice FL 34285
Ongoing
Things to Do
(Subject to change or cancellation)
FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
Hosted by Venice MainStreet
Downtown Venice
Centennial Park Gazebo
Second & Fourth Fridays
7pm
FREE
Venice Beach
Daily 8am and 9am
Mon. thru Thurs. 5pm
FREE
941-408-9642
Online meditation & classes
Zoom links to participate
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
941-323-8033
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
SUNDAYS BINGO
Knights of Columbus

Knights Hall
512 Substation Road, Venice, FL
Packages start at $7
Games from 1pm-4pm

VENICE DRUM CIRCLE
Venice Beach
Sundays 1.5 hrs before sunset
FREE
VENICE FARMERS MARKET
City Hall
401 W. Venice Avenue
Saturdays 8am-12pm

**MASKS REQUIRED**
FREE ENTRY
941-445-9209
TAKEOUT DINNER
DRIVE THRU ONLY
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

CARILLON CONCERT SERIES
Venice Performing Arts Center
FREE
Saturdays, 10:00 AM

1 Indian Ave., Venice, FL 34285

Venice MainStreet Nonprofit Partners
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
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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 
Venice Olive Oil Company
101 West Venice Ave. #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
Patchington
136 W Venice Ave. #138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
Tri-Heathy CBD
Historic San Marco Building
248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 994-3676
Zenah
Daysey
6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 474-7884
Featured
Venice MainStreet Partner of the Week
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.
Made Locally: The Spice of Life
Mothers Cupboard Spice Shoppe
208 Miami Avenue West, Venice, FL 34285 (941)-525-8041
Thank You to Our
Renewing Partner
Business Partner
Village on the Isle

Community Resources
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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