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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Welcome our new
Venice MainStreet Nonprofit Partner!
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Sharing Talents And Resources Together (START) was established in 2019 as a service club offering hands-on support to area nonprofit organizations whose focus is to improve the well-being of individuals within Sarasota County.
START offers volunteer opportunities through its outreach activities, fundraising activities, as well as social events for its members. The organization thrives on teamwork and camaraderie. Its members work hard to better our community, but like to have fun too. To learn more about START visit STARTofSC.org.
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START of Sarasota County
P.O. Box 1695, Venice, FL 34284
Email: startofsc@gmail.com
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W.O.W Tampa kicks off June 2021 Series and filmed in downtown Venice
Venice MainStreet was excited to partner with W.O.W Tampa, presented by Mind Body Social and sponsored by T-Mobile, to bring Carley Siedlecki and the yoga filming team to downtown Venice to be featured in a video for its June series. Mind Body Social hosts a series of events that help make everyday people’s lives better by offering inspiring, innovative, exciting and practical tools for a balanced mind and body, and a healthier connection with yourself and others. The series is filmed at beautiful locations in and around Tampa.
chance to win gift cards, Fitbits and much more!
Premiering today:
Yoga for Athletes with Carley Siedlecki
Jun 3, 2021 @ 6:00 am
Yogi, runner and barre instructor, Carley Siedlecki, takes us on a 45-minute yoga session for athletes that includes stretching and caring for our overworked muscles from Centennial Park, in the gorgeous Historic Venice Downtown District.
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Click video below to watch yoga in
Centennial Park gazebo
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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Mark your calendar!
The 16th Annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week is coming
June 1 - 14, 2021
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Summer never tasted so good! Enjoy #SavorSarasota Restaurant Week June 1-14 when dozens of restaurants feature prix-fixe, multi-course lunch and dinner menus for just $16 and $32 per person!
Home to award-winning and legendary restaurants, there’s no better time to explore all the culinary experiences Sarasota County has to offer. From Peruvian palates and French cuisine to American classics and fresh seafood, you’ll feel like a local foodie in no time.
Participating Restaurants in Venice
(view menus)
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Come join in the fun!
Saturday, June 5 at 1pm
Decorate yourself and your car on June 5th and help us raise funds for future scholarships, our Venice Pride Festival on November 20, 2021 and future projects. The parade will be starting and ending at St Mark's Episcopal Church located at 508 Riviera St., Venice, FL 34285.
Mayor Ron Feinsod issued a proclamation declaring June 5, 2021 as Venice Pride Day and the month of June 2021 as LGBTQ Pride Month in the City of Venice urging all citizens to respect and honor our diverse community, and celebrate and build a culture of inclusiveness and acceptance.
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Wednesdays from June 9 – July 28 at BROHARD BEACH, 1600 Harbor Drive, near Venice Fishing Pier
Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and New Balance Sarasota are presenting the popular Kids’ Summer Beach Runs once again. This one-mile fun run for kids is a summer favorite and a great opportunity for families to exercise together and have fun at the beach!
Weekly registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with staggered race starts at 6:30 p.m. Kids receive a participation ribbon at each run. Complete a total of four runs and earn a custom T-shirt.
For more details, call 941-861-5000.
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Friday, June 18, 2021
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Venice Yacht Club
1330 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice, FL 34285
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Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist at the Florida Chamber Foundation, will discuss where Florida and Sarasota County are in terms of recovering from the COVID pandemic. He will also discuss a new research project he is leading at the Florida Chamber Foundation. That research is analyzing the skills needed to make Florida a leader in workforce for the future.
$40 Member | $45 Future Member
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For more information regarding this event, please contact Debra Mattar, dmattar@venicechamber.com. |
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What is "CAMP" Fox Lea?
CAMP is a series of USEF sanctioned Hunter/Jumper shows
during the Summer that combine an "A" show circuit experience with all the fun themes, activities and games that you would find at summer camp!
This year we are celebrating 28 years of family fun!
We hope you can join us!
Questions- text or call 941-809-6365
Fox Lea Farm
Physical address: 800 North Auburn Rd., Venice, FL 34292
Mailing address: PO Box 400, Venice, FL 34284
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285
Box Office: 941-488-1115
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SARASOTA COUNTY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2021 |
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Sarasota County’s people, places, and achievements! |
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VENICE QUEST
SCAVENGER HUNT
Presented by Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
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Train car photo credit: George Miller |
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HISTORIC VENICE TRAIN DEPOT
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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 CONCERTS
Hosted by Venice MainStreet
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Downtown Venice
Centennial Park Gazebo
Second & Fourth Fridays
7pm
FREE
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City of Venice Monthy Bicycle Ride
2nd Thursday each month 10am
FREE
Email contact: dculpepper@venicegov.com
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Our 72nd Season! July 2021-May 2022 subscriptions
are on sale now!
Box Office: 941-488-1115
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Venice Beach
Daily 8am and 9am
Mon. thru Thurs. 7pm
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
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 MainStreet Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
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The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, Venice Art Center and Venice MainStreet
in collaboration with
Sarasota County, The City of Venice and
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
invite you to apply.
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Positivity Tags Public Art Project
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP):
Public arts project
Proposal Due Date: June 30, 2021
Proposed Completion Date for Installation: August 2021-September 2021
Contents:
1. Summary and Background
2. Proposal Guidelines
3. Project Description and Scope
4. Budget
5. Proposal Format
Proposals and questions should be submitted to:
Mary Moscatelli
Executive Director of the Venice Art Center
Mary@veniceartcenter.com
390 Nokomis Ave S., Venice, FL 34285
941-485-7136 (office)
Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on June 30, 2021.
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Add some creative fun to your child's summer! |
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Venice Art Center is proud to present two artists in the Altman-Vogt Solo Gallery
on display through June 24
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Venice Art Center
390 Nokomis Ave. South
Venice, FL 34285
941-485-7136
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Hot off the presses!
Your summer catalog is here! If you haven't registered yet, here's what's happening this summer at Venice Theatre... online and IN PERSON.
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Summer classes and camps
Flip through to find the best virtual and in-person opportunities your and your family. Don't wait! Some camps are already full!
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W, Venice, FL 34285
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Located in the heart of downtown Venice, Upper Crust Cafe serves breakfast and lunch daily, with a full selection of baked goods and our world famous scones.
- Part-time friendly, experienced server needed.
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- Full-time cashier needed to assist with to-go orders, baked goods and drinks. Must be friendly and a team player.
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Upper Crust Cafe
213 W. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
(941) 244-0430
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
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Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar
300 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-488-0649
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Patchington's
Mimosas and Munchies Wednesdays
Have a piece of clothing that doesn't seem
to work with anything in your closet?
Join us every Wednesday from 10am-Noon
as we help solve that problem!!!
Along with refreshments, enjoy informal modeling.
See you on Wednesday!
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Patchington
136 - 138 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-488-4128
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These beautiful and unique pieces are hand crafted in brass.
Each piece has a protective lacquer to maintain its quality over time. Come see us at Things I Like, this weekend, while shopping Venice Avenue!
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Things I Like
307 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-488-6266
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These award winning knives make perfect gifts for Dad.
Whether he loves to prepare the food - or just enjoy it - your father, father-in-law or father figure will be sure to appreciate the gift of Robert Welch fine cutlery this Father's Day.
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205 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 (941) 485-0319
Facebook and Instagram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
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Partners of the Week
Thank you for renewing with Venice MainStreet!
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Nonprofit Partner
Laughter Yoga Venice
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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 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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