e-Newsletter
November 18, 2021
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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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2021 Venice MainStreet
Volunteer Strut
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Venice MainStreet's Downtown Ambassadors (affectionately nicknamed "The Downtowners") are back! This week they had their Volunteer Strut, where they walk around the historic downtown district introducing themselves to the businesses and letting them know they are kicking off their volunteer season.
The Downtowners will be manning the information kiosk, helping residents and tourists locate businesses and find their way around downtown, helping pass out our event fliers to our downtown partner merchants, and volunteering to staff Venice MainStreet's events.
We thank you for your time, talents and dedication to enthusiastically promote our city and local businesses!
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PHOTO ABOVE: Left to right, front row: Shirley Pollack, Tracy Ivey, Barbara Feltquate, Verna Silk, Gail Thompson, Jo Gruenwald, Pat Colonnese, Arlene Ferrick and Dee Wright.
Right to left, back row: Ronnie Fernandez, James Haas, Mikey Eberhart, Ambry Nolan, Harry Thompson, Joe Colonnese, Linda Nelson, Margo Emmons, Syd Emmons, Trish Harris, Bill Harris, Rod Nafziger, and Larry Ivey.
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Thank you to the following businesses and nonprofit for
joining Venice MainStreet:
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Apex Boxing & Fitness
249 Tamiami Trail South
Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 786-9491
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Photo credits: Apex Boxing & Fitness |
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Apex Boxing & Fitness is an open and class-based gym offering boot camps, boxing, and personal training.
Our classes are designed specifically to create an environment that allows anyone– regardless of experience, fitness level or age. The opportunity to build up a skill, in a sustainable – SAFE – and HEALTHY way. Our boxing fitness classes are a fun and motivating way to work out.
Nothing is more important for us than the health of our members, which is why we offer a clean facility and take all necessary hygiene precautions.
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Heather A. Dempsey
& Heart Space Center
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Are you sick of feeling stressed out and anxious? Then take a deep breath. You are in the right place. Heather A. Dempsey specializes in Emotional Health, Inner Healing + Trauma Recovery work that doesn’t have to hurt. Her Repatterning Method is a way to process the emotions and energies that can actually feel fun! |
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Heart Space Center
439 Tamiami Trail S, Suite 208, Venice, FL 34285
941-275-9890
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Our mission is to deliver a warm, nutritious noon time meal, daily except Sunday, to any person in the Greater Venice, Florida area unable to prepare a meal because of a physical or mental disability, regardless of their financial situation. There are no age restrictions. Photo credits: Venice Area Mobile Meals
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Venice Area Mobile Meals
920 Tamiami Trail South, Venice FL, 34285
941-488-1889
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
Box Office: 941-488-1115
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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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Mayor's Feed the Hungry Program |
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Boy Scout Troop 77 will collect food and donations on behalf of the Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program at the Venice Holiday Parade on Saturday, Nov. 27. |
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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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Florida Violins
325 W. Venice Ave. Suite D
Nest Venice
223 A Miami Ave W
Tangi & Jess
310 W Venice Ave.
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The Island Bookshop
206 Miami Ave. W
Venice Art Center
Open 10am-2pm
390 S Nokomis Ave.
Venice Locale
121 Miami Ave W
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ENJOY LIVE MUSIC!
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Bain- Daiquiri Deck, 300 W Venice Ave.
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George DeJong- Gulf Shores Realty, 351 W Venice Ave.
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Kenny Moolenaar (steel drums)- Burgundy Square Cafe and Bodrum, 225-227 Miami Ave. W (in breezeway)
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Lion Rampant Pipe and Drum- 7-8pm downtown
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Nick Sperry- Venice Wine & Coffee Co., 201 W Venice Ave.
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Sam Domicolo- Cafe Venice, 101 W Venice Ave. #2
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Swinging Bridge- Venice Avenue Creamery, 249 W Venice Ave.
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The Venice Chorale Holiday Singers- 6-7pm caroling downtown
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Venetian Harmony Chorus- 5-6pm caroling downtown
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Venice Gardens
Community Center
406 Shamrock Blvd.
Venice, FL 34293
732-687-0643
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The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with CareerSource Suncoast and Sarasota County Government, will be holding a Job Fair at the Venice Community Center.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021
10 AM - 2 PM
Fair location: Venice Community Center
326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
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Made in Italy
117 W Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-488-8282
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Holiday Book Signing
Meet Clyde Butcher
December 11 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Join the Butchers for their Venice Gallery & Studio ‘Meet the Artists’ Holiday event on Saturday, December 11th, from 9 am to 3 pm. Clyde and Niki will be on hand to autograph books and photographs. The gallery will be open to give you the opportunity to learn more about this remarkable man’s art. This will be a great opportunity to purchase signed books for Christmas gifts.
This is FREE and open to the public. Call the Venice Gallery with questions at 941-486-0811. Photo credit: Venice Gallery & Studio
Clyde Butcher
Venice Gallery & Studio
237 Warfield Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 486-0811
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Venice MainStreet
Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
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South County Food Pantry
121 Warfield Ave,
Venice, FL 34285
941-408-2911
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Drop off your donation to Keller Williams Island Life
206 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285
or call in contribution to
941-254-6467
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
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Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles
305A W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 475-3037
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Aqua Silks Studio
101 West Venice Avenue, Suite 8, Venice, FL 34285
941-412-4616
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Puttin' on the Ritz Salon & Spa
205 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-6650
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Tri-Healthy
248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 994-3676
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Thanksgiving comes first, we know, but look at this beautiful Christmas dishes! We only have limited pieces, get yours before they are gone! |
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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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HISTORIC VENICE
TRAIN DEPOT
Venice Area Historical Society
303 East Venice Ave.
Venice FL 34285
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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
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Partners of the Week
Thank you for renewing or joining Venice MainStreet!
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Business Partners
Apex Boxing & Fitness
Heather A. Dempsey, Heart Space Center
Made in Italy
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Nonprofit Partners
Grace United Methodist Church
Venice Area Mobile Meals
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Suncoast Humane Society
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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Thank you for your partnership,
City of Venice
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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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