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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Alley paving project starts November 8th |
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Alley milling/paving is delayed due to rain forecast for Friday and will start Monday, November 8th, on Calle De Las Tiendas Alley between W. Venice Avenue and Miami Avenue from S. Nokomis Avenue west to S. Miami Avenue. All trash and recyclables will be picked up on Monday morning as trash pick-up will not be available during paving operations. Please make sure all recyclables and trash are out by 5 a.m. Monday morning. Depending on weather condition, paving is estimated to be complete by Friday. The alley will be closed to all traffic during paving operations. Deliveries will need to avoid these days or conduct delivery from W. Venice Avenue or W. Miami Avenue.
- No parking starting Monday through Friday in the alley or behind the businesses in the 200 and 300 block. Parking behind businesses may resume once paving is complete and alley reopened.
- All trash and recyclables out by Monday at 5 a.m. for pickup prior to paving.
- Alley will be closed to traffic from Nokomis Avenue west to S. Miami Avenue starting Monday until work is complete (approximately Friday).
- Use caution when walking or driving on milled areas due to uneven pavement.
- Motorists are urged to use caution as crews work in and near the alley.
For more information, please contact City Engineer Kathleen Weeden at 941-882-7409 or kweeden@venicefl.gov.
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Photo and information provided by
Cordy Crane, Executive Assistant
City Manager’s Office
City of Venice
401 W. Venice Avenue
Venice, FL 34285
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Venice Olive Oil Company's expanded store is now open |
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W. Venice Ave., Suite 5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Congratulations to local artist, Mary Erickson!
33rd Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival
Poster Contest Winner
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Mary's lovely “Venice Path” painting was selected by the panel of judges on the Venice MainStreet Design Committee, Venice MainStreet Board of Directors, and Howard Alan of Howard Alan Events (the organizer of the art festival). |
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Upper left: Kara Morgan, CEO of Venice MainStreet unveils the winning image with Mary Erickson. Upper right: Mary Erickson
Photo credits: Bill Willson
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This is Mary’s fifth winning painting over the festival’s 25+ year history of holding poster contests. Her artwork was also featured during the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th annual festivals. Posters of Mary’s painting will be available for sale at the upcoming art festival on November 6th-7th at the Venice MainStreet booth. Mary will be there to sign posters.
Thank you to Leah Sherman at Collectors Gallery & Framery for hosting the unveiling event and to Lueanne Wood, PA, of Gulf Shores Realty for sponsoring the bubbly Champagne!
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Velasquez-Pierce Family Dentistry
1872 S. Tamiami Trail Suite E, Venice, FL 34293
941-497-4997
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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Production Volunteer Open House
Saturday, Nov. 6th
at 10 a.m.
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Ever wonder what happens backstage during a play? Want to be involved with show business but not necessarily on stage? Come find out more about volunteering and making the magic happen backstage at Venice Theatre!
There are opportunities to PLAY YOUR PART in the following production areas:
- Scene Shop
- Paint Crew
- Electrics Crew
- Costume Shop
- Show Crew
- Sound Crew
- Stage Management
Questions? Email or call our Volunteer Manager Madeline McGrail
at madeline@venicetheatre.net or 941-584-0645
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The ULTIMATE Tribute to the King
Starring Dwight Icenhower
Nov 14-15
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
Box Office: 941-488-1115
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Twist Boutique and Sunbug
137 and 141 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-786-1025 941-485-7946
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Venice Musicale presents
Happy Birthday, Beethoven!
November 18, 2021, 3:00 PM
Venice Library Community Room
300 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, FL 34285
Haig Yaghoobian and Betty Badawi, Concert Co-chairs
Join us for an exciting program in honor of Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th Birthday! Featuring memorable and endearing works from the Maestro’s prolific and dynamic musical life, including his “Kleinigkeiten” (“little miracles”), his lyrical Violin-Piano duets, and his very dramatic and popular “Sonata Pathétique.” Performers--young and “not-so”-- solo and four-hands, club members, and guests – this musicale has it all and should not be missed! Venice Public Library Covid-19 Protocol: Wearing of masks is voluntary.
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Hispanic Heritage
Dinner/Dance
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Knights of Columbus Council 7052
512 Substation Road
Venice, FL 34285
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VENICE INTERFAITH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
invites you to a
VIRTUAL INTERFAITH
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 7:00 PM
An evening of prayer, song, and reflection
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Shop and Gallery Hop
on Sunday, November 28th!
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Shop in Venice on ARTISTS SUNDAY
for works by local artists and artisans at
these locations (hours may vary):
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Venice Gardens
Community Center
406 Shamrock Blvd.
Venice, FL 34293
732-687-0643
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Venice MainStreet
Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
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Nest Venice
223A Miami Ave West
Venice, FL 34284
(941) 244-4471
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This Thanksgiving we will be doing TO GO. All meals to be picked up between 9am-12pm that day. |
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Ristorante San Marco
305B West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-254-6565
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Puttin' on the Ritz Salon & Spa
205 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-6650
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Keller Williams Island Life Real Estate
206 Harbor Drive S, Venice Fl 34285
941-962-7922
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Patchington
136 - 138 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-488-4128
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Luxurious Interiors
205 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-0319
Follow on Facebook and Instgram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN VENICE
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
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SARASOTA COUNTY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2021 |
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Sarasota County’s people, places, and achievements! Sarasota County Auto Tours
free narrated history tour download is available.
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LORD-HIGEL HOUSE
Constructed in 1896 by Joseph Lord, the Lord-Higel House is the second oldest house in Sarasota County.
409 Granada Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
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VENICE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Located in historic Triangle Inn
listed on National Register of
Historic Places
351 Nassau Street South, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 486-2487
JULIA COUSINS LANING & DALE LANING ARCHIVES & RESEARCH CENTER
224 Milan Avenue West
By appointment (941) 716-7255
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Current Exhibit: Venice Area African American History:
Over 100 Years in the Making
Now through July 27, 2022
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VENICE QUEST
SCAVENGER HUNT
Presented by Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
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Ongoing
Things to Do Downtown
(Subject to change or cancellation)
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For more ongoing activities and
events click below
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Partners of the Week
Thank you for renewing or joining Venice MainStreet!
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Business Partners
Britton Law Group
Island Life Hammock Co.
Karla Blake Medicare Specialist
Luxurious Interiors
Sarasota Suncoast Tours
Velasquez-Pierce Family Dentistry
Venice Island Gallery
Venice Wine & Coffee Company
Whittaker & Saucier, CPAs
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Nonprofit Partners
Venice Gardens Civic Association
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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 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.
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