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Upcoming Events
(Subject to change or cancellation)
October 8th
Don't miss it!
Photo: Swinging Bridge Bluegrass Band
LIVE MUSIC 5-7pm:
  • Bain Beakley at Daquiri Deck, 300 W Venice Ave.

  • Dana (from Kettle of Fish) at the Burgundy Square Building breezeway, 225-227 Miami Ave. West

  • David Dewitt Duo at Merchants of Venice Building, Art Escape Gallery & Mother's Cupboard, 206-208 Miami Ave. West

  • Forrest Shafer at Made in Italy, 117 W Venice Ave.

  • Swinging Bridge Bluegrass Band at Venice Avenue Creamery, 249 West Venice Ave.
EXTENDED SHOPPING HOURS 5-7PM
AT VENICE MAINSTREET PARTNERS:
Art Escape Gallery
206 Miami Ave. W

Bonnell’s Boutique and Winery
101 W Venice Ave. #3

Captain’s Landing
243 W Venice Ave.

Crate & Marrow
235 Miami Ave. W

Dana Tyler
233 W Venice Ave.

Deborah’s Quilt Basket
337 W Venice Ave.

Down Island Way Boutique
225 Miami Ave. W #2

DP Fitness and Wellness
210 Miami Ave. W

Island Gift Nook
227 W Venice Ave.

Island Life Hammock Co.
329 W Venice Ave.

Laurie Jean & Co.
317B W. Venice Ave
Lisa’s Classic Rose
303B W Venice Ave.

Luxurious Interiors
205 W Venice Ave.

Mother’s Cupboard Spice Shoppe
208 Miami Ave. W

Rose & Leo
310 W Venice Ave.

Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles
305A W Venice Ave.

southeast salt
213B W Venice Ave.

SunBug
141 W Venice Ave.

Tangi & Jess
310 W Venice Ave.

Twist Boutique
137 W Venice Ave.

Venice In Vogue
310 W Venice Ave. #102

Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W Venice Ave. #5
Haunted History Tour
October 2nd!
"Love Letters" by A.R. Gurney
Starring Murray and Lori Chase
in The Jervey Theatre
Oct. 3 - 4 

Seats are $22. COVID-19 protocols will be in place. Please read carefully before purchasing. 
Moon River, The Songs of Johnny Mercer
Starring John Lariviere
in The Jervey Theatre
Oct. 17 - 18 

Seats are $22. COVID-19 protocols will be in place. Please read carefully before purchasing. 
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
info@venicetheatre.net
941-488-1115
October
25th Fundraiser
4-6pm
Venice Area Chamber of Commerce Virtual Job Fair 2020
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with CareerSource Suncoast, will be holding a
Virtual Job and Career Fair on 
Wednesday, October 28th
from 9:00 AM – 1 PM 

You’ve got jobs and we’ve got the talent you need! 
Let’s connect the two from the comfort of your office or home.

For more information, please contact Debra Mattar
dmattar@venicechamber.com
There's still time!
Submit your entry by
October 30th
Ongoing
Classes, Events and Tours
(Subject to change or cancellation)
Beach Yoga with Elin
Venice Beach
Daily 8:00am and
Mondays through Thursdays 6pm
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 in the Park
Centennial Park or online
Saturdays 10am-10:30am
FREE
203-856-6427
laughteryogavenice@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
Announcements
William H. Jervey, Jr.
Venice Public Library Bookstore
Reopening
The Friends of the Library are pleased to announce the Bookstore of the William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library will reopen for business on October 1 at 10 a.m. We will be open Monday through Saturday.

For your safety, we will follow all EOC and CDC guidelines. Plus we will accept every major credit card and Apply Pay, but we will not accept cash transactions or book donations at this time. We look forward to welcoming you back to the bookstore to browse once again through a wide range of genres from mystery and romance to nonfiction.
William H. Jervey, Jr. Public Library
300 Nokomis Avenue S., Venice, FL 34285
941-861-1351
Patchington Venice Beach
136-138 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
Update on Historic
Lord-Higel House

Constructed in 1896 by entrepreneur Joseph Lord, the Lord-Higel House is the second oldest house in Sarasota County (located in downtown Venice at 409 Granada Ave. behind City Hall). Acquired by the City of Venice in 2005, Venice Heritage volunteers have raised funds and invested thousands of hours restoring the house to its original glory. 

This summer, the Venice Planning Commission approved the Site and Development Plan for the property. The plan lays out a redesign of the parking lot, storm water management, and placement of sidewalks, landscaping and outbuildings. With this approval, work can begin on the grounds in coordination with the Venice Fire Station 1/City Hall project across the street.


Hall Darling Design Studio, hired by Venice Heritage, has completed the drawings for the interior restoration of the Lord-Higel House, as well as the design for the exterior handicap ramp and the exterior accessory building that contains the handicap accessible restroom and utility closet (shown above). Photos: Venice Heritage, Inc.
Donations to the Lord-Higel House or Old Betsy Home (please specify) can be made by sending a check payable to: 
Venice Heritage, P.O. Box 1190, Venice, FL 34284-1190
New dog training classes starting
in October!
Pawssibilities
Relationship Based Training
located in
Crate & Marrow
Puppy 101
Start Date:
Monday October 5, 12, 19, 26
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
Ages 8 weeks to 8 months

Puppies will learn human and dog social skills, sit, wait, look, leave it, go to mat, stay and come when called. Humans will learn how to speak dog!
Basic Manners
Start Date:
Saturday October 3, 10, 17, 24
9:00 am-10:00 am
Ages 6 months and up

Dogs will learn human and dog social skills, sit, wait, look, leave it, go to mat, stay and come when called. Humans will learn how to speak dog!
Cost is $100.00 for the four week session and training treats are provided. Please call, email or stop in to register.

Pawssibilities at Crate & Marrow
235 Miami Ave W Venice FL 34285
434-987-4122 or 941-218-6770
quillenk110@gmail.com
Café Venice Restaurant & Bar
101 W Venice Ave , Venice FL 34285
941-484-1855

Celebration Corner
303A West Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285
941-484-2206

Brand new in our store, handmade in Sarasota
by 15 Needles, a small woman-owned company!
Luxurious Interiors
205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-0319
TREAT YOURSELF!
Take a "Stay-cation" in Venice

Which one of these is YOUR pick?
Banyan House Vacation Rentals
Click above to WATCH VIDEO
Chuck and Susan McCormick: "What we love besides each other, we love innkeeping. We've owned The Banyan House since 1986, and love its operation more each year."
Experience an elegant 1926 Mediterranean style inn on the island of Venice. It's only just blocks away to the quaint downtown, beaches, and bike trails. Share the peace and tranquility of its tropical gardens, take a dip in the refreshing pool (the first built in Venice), relax by the waterfall and koi pond, or surrounded by beautiful orchids under the huge Banyan tree.
Banyan House Vacation Rentals
519 South Harbor Drive, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 484-1385
relax@banyanhouse.com
Beachcomber in Venice
Once you discover the Beachcomber in Venice,
you'll keep coming back, as
over 70% of their guests do!
The Beachcomber in Venice is one of the Gulf coast's best kept secrets and home to resort accommodations with an Old Florida style. Located on the Gulf of Mexico and just one mile from historic downtown Venice, the Beachcomber is a time capsule from the past. Walk for miles on pristine beaches, just feet from your front door. Comb for shark teeth and shells, view spectacular sunsets, and relax in the heated pool.
Photos: Beachcomber in Venice

Beachcomber in Venice
720 Golden Beach Blvd.
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4237
Manager@BeachcomberinVenice.com
Casa de Sunbug Apartment
You can book this spacious retreat through www.VRBO.com/156461
You'll love staying at this unique, upscale, large apartment with everything at your fingertips. Imagine breakfast at a charming sidewalk cafe, walk on the beach, shelling, tennis, afternoon coffee, glass of wine, dinner, theater tickets-- all within walking distance.

The apartment is located on West Venice Avenue in historic Venice above SunBug boutique. You will love its convenient, heart-of-downtown location!
Photos: vrbo.com/156461

Casa de Sunbug Apartments
141 W Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-525-3717
sunman@aol.com
Hotel Venezia
Hotel Venezia is part of the Worldwide Wyndham Hotel Group. The resort-style boutique property offers contemporary, comfortable, spacious smoke-free guest rooms and suites.

Enjoy a heated swimming pool and hot tub, along with a state-of-the-art fitness room. Discover Hotel Venezia Restaurant and Bar, where delicious fresh food and a captivating atmosphere await you! Open since January 2013, the restaurant is headed by experienced and creative Chef Patrick. It is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Photos: hotelveneziafl.com

Hotel Venezia
425 US 41 Bypass North
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 308-7700
Inn at the Beach
Click above to WATCH VIDEO
Start each morning with a continental breakfast served in the lobby and a complimentary newspaper. Stretch out and enjoy the tropical landscaping that surrounds the heated pool and Jacuzzi, or take a leisurely stroll along Venice Beach.
The Inn at the Beach is an elegant, boutique-style hotel nestled park-side and just steps from the sparkling blue water of the Gulf of Mexico and Venice Beach. The Inn is the perfect place for a relaxing beach getaway. It is located within walking distance of historic downtown Venice, a lovely place to shop, dine or enjoy a show. Play a round of golf at one of the local championship courses or try tennis, fishing or boating – all are nearby. Photos: Inn at the Beach
Inn at the Beach
725 West Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
info@innatthebeach.com
1-800-255-8471
Venice Beach Villas
Venice Beach Villas
501 West Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-1580
info@venicebeachvillas.com
Located on the beautiful Island of Venice, Venice Beach Villas vacation rentals are only a short walk to Venice Public Beach and to quaint, historic downtown shops and restaurants.

Choose from efficiencies, studios, one or two bedroom units, and your experience will be much more like staying in a home than a hotel suite.
Photos: Facebook.com/venicebeachvillas/
Guests can hop on a Venice Beach Villas bicycle for the day and explore all the island has to offer.
Visit Venice
Shop and Dine Downtown on
Tampa, Venice, Miami Avenues & Beyond
Meet Masha. She is 6 years old, easy going, quiet and gentle. She also has been leashed trained. Masha loves getting harnessed up and going for walks outside. She will make a great companion for anyone who could use a friend. 
Meet Lollipop! This charming, spunky 2 year old girl and will be sure to win you over. Some even say she is sweeter than candy on a stick. Come meet Lollipop today, we promise you'll be happy that you did! 
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 & Info
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Thank You, Partners!

We truly appreciate
your support
Thank you to the following Partners for renewing
this week with Venice MainStreet:


Business Partners
Lisa's Classic Rose
Nonprofit Partners
Venice Farmers Market
Plantinum Sponsors


Gold Sponsors



Silver Sponsor


Bronze Sponsors

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Historic, Downtown Venice. 

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