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Visit Venice
Shop and dine downtown & beyond
Photo by Nana's A Children's Shop, 223 W Venice Ave.
Welcome new Venice MainStreet Partners, Devine's Wine Bar
and
ServisFirst Bank
Downtown Venice
101 W Venice Ave #16
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 480-0663
Explore our wine menu and experience wines from around the globe by the glass and bottle. Many of our wines come from small wineries- you won’t find these in the big wine box stores. Sip on a variety of cold domestic, import and craft beers, including many local favorites in a cold glass or right out of the bottle.

NEW BRANCH LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN VENICE
OPENING SOON!
ServisFirst Bank is a full service commercial bank focused on commercial banking, correspondent banking, cash management, private banking and the professional consumer market, emphasizing competitive products, state of the art technology and a focus on quality service.

The Bank offers sophisticated cash management products, Internet banking, home mortgage lending, remote deposit express banking, and highly competitive rates.
ServisFirst Bank
247 Tamiami Trail S.
Venice, FL 34285
941-268-3220
RJ and Daria Nafziger

Thank you for bringing 10 years of delicious treats to downtown Venice at Ciao Gelato.

Welcome new Ciao Gelato owners,
Giovanni and Patrizia Rindi!
Photos: facebook.com/gelatociao/
Ciao Gelato
317 W. Venice, Ave., Venice, FL 34285
(941) 445-5840
Events
(Subject to change or cancellation. Click on website links for information on COVID safety protocols, if provided.)
Presents: 
 Julia Hyman & Linda Larisch
"Some Old - Some New"
 
Sponsored by: Ed and Debbie Campbell 

This show is open for viewing 
December 7-January 6
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm

Altman-Vogt Solo Exhibition:

Steve Preleski
"Way Out West"
Venice Art Center
390 Nokomis Ave., S, Venice 34285
Puttin' on the Ritz Salon and Spa
205 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-6650
Made in Italy
117 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
941-488-8282
Ongoing
Classes, Events and Tours
(Subject to change or cancellation)
Beach Yoga with Elin
Venice Beach
Daily: 8am and 9am
Mondays thru Thursdays: 5pm
FREE
941-408-9642
Blue Lotus Meditation Center
Online meditation and classes
Zoom links to participate
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
941-323-8033
deerdancre2211@aol.com

Laughter Yoga Venice

In person: Centennial Park, Saturdays at 10am
Zoom online: Wed. 9:30am,
Thurs. 9:15am & Sat. 10am
FREE
203-856-6427
laughteryogavenice@gmail.com
Sundays Bingo

Knights Hall, 512 Substation Rd.
Sundays: Doors open at 11:30 Games start at 1pm-4pm
Packages of 14 games start at
$7

Contact: Council7052@gmail.com
Venice Drum Circle
Venice Beach
Sundays 1.5 hours before sunset
FREE
Venice Farmers Market
City Hall
Saturdays 8am-12pm
FREE ENTRY
**MASKS REQUIRED**
941-445-9209
info@thevenicefarmersmarket.org
Venice Florida Tours
Downtown Venice
Walking history tours, ghost tours
and group tours available
CONTACT FOR PRICING
Reservations required
817-793-8433
venicefloridatours@yahoo.com
Venice Tennis Clinics
Hecksher Park (downtown)
Saturdays, Sundays 12-5pm
Reserve your one-hour slot
FREE
Contact: ed2000@gmx.com
Shop and Dine LOCAL with These Venice MainStreet Partners!


Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with
The Lifestyle Locators- Flerlage Team
WIN GIVEAWAYS each day!
Here's how to enter win on Facebook:

1. COMMENT with your answer to the question of the day
2. SHARE the post
3. LIKE The Lifestyle Locators Facebook business page (required to be eligible to win)

Winner picked each night!
Make sure to check back each day!

Lifestyle Locators- Flerlage Team
1314 E. Venice Ave., Suite B, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 232-6810
Cafe Venice, 101 W. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285

Celebration Corner
303A West Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285
941-484-2206
Hair Fairy Caitlin
will be flying in
December 11th from 10-4pm
Come in and get your SPARKLE ON for the holidays!

Call 772-301-4072 
Patchington, 136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
FRESH AS YOU LIKE
Right off the boat, fresh as you like! Call 941-484-9551 for reservations right away! Our fresh features include:
Stone Crabs
Grouper
Oysters Rockefeller
Gulf Oysters
Specialty Oysters 
Make checks payable to Venice Heritage, Inc.
No credit/debit cards OR cash accepted at 
Venice Museum & Archives


Visit website link below to purchase merchandise via PayPal
Please meet Lucky, a spunky 8 month old boy with lots of love to give! Lucky came to us on 12/1. He is a young guy who appreciates the finer things in life like treats and fun toys. Anyone would be lucky to have this guy as their companion. Come meet him for yourself! 
Meet Mustang Sally! This 1 year old kind girl arrived on 12/3. Sally seeks comfort in people and loves to get in your space and lay her head on your lap. She loves attention and wants to be close to her humans. Sally is an active girl, so if you have an active lifestyle, she may be a great match for you! 
656 S. Tamiami Trail, Rialto Shopping Plaza
9 am to 5 pm Mon-Sat

6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
Phone: (941) 474-7884
Community Links
VENICE ONLINE DIRECTORY:
Thank You, Partners!

We truly appreciate
your support
Thank you to the following Partners for renewing
this week with Venice MainStreet:
Business Partners
H & H Signs
Heitel Jewelers
The Miller Group, Gulf Shores Realty

Nonprofit Partners
Venice Presbyterian Church

Community Partners
Jim & Dawn Backus

Plantinum Sponsors


Gold Sponsors



Silver Sponsor


Bronze Sponsors

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