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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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GitChewSumBBQ offers the best of “Southern Style” barbecued chicken, pork, ribs and beef. Smoking premium, high-quality meats is our passion. We use only the finest hardwoods and homemade rubs. One taste and you’ll want to “GitChewSum” more!
We create customized catering packages to meet your needs and tastes, from weddings and showers to corporate events and holiday get-togethers. Our family BBQ team has earned numerous awards and we’re always upping our game for the next competition. Now that you have a taste of what we’re about, let us know how we can help make your next event your best event.
GitChewSum Catering
gitchewsumbbq@gmail.com
941-915-2662
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Curated Comedy Shows for Your Event or Group!
A curated comedy show is a buffet of stand-up artists, or a main course with a side or two, selected for your group's tastes, budget, and schedule. Tell us what you want and we'll deliver the funny -- from squeaky clean to night club naughty -- from millennial minions to senior silly. We can provide all female, all male, mixed sex, mixed or specific age group and ethnically diverse comedy shows. We match your Florida audience with performers who please. Our main service area currently includes Sarasota, Charlotte, Manasota, DeSoto, Pinellas, and Hillsboro counties.
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Florida Comedy Network LLC
floridacomedynetwork@gmail.com
941-451-7580
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COME ON OUT AND JOIN THE FUN THIS SATURDAY AT THE COTTAGE GALLERY IN NOKOMIS AND ENJOY FABULOUS FRESH MAINE LOBSTER ROLLS FROM "PETE'S EATS"!!
Celebrate and support local artists and talented crafters at our fun market located on the grounds of The Cottage Gallery and Rum Runner's Antiques!! Top-notch local art talent, free coffee and cookies in the morning plus live, fun music and our very own joyous Clowns - "Pockets and Pals"
This market is super for finding THE best goodies for yourself or family and friends and for your home and garden! Shop the booths of new and long-standing local vendors offering their jewelry, pottery, photography, gorgeous wall art, rope baskets and bags, as well as the fabulous creations in the Cottage and the great selections inside Rum Runners Antiques and the Hot Chics Hot Glass Studio.
Enjoy a fresh free coffee and bottled water, cookies and donuts 'til they're gone, provided with love by the Cottage gang.
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Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil & Gem Club
Monthly Meeting
February 20th at 6:30pm
780 Firenze Ave. East, Venice 34285
The Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil and Gem Club meetings are held on the third Mondays each month. Our goal is to promote, educate, and instruct in the many fields of earth sciences, fossil and mineral specimen collecting, and jewelry design. Everyone is welcome.
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Upcoming Meetings
& Workshops
February 21
The next meeting will be held at Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice beginning with networking at 5:15 pm, a speaker, Business Meeting and dinner on February 21st . The speaker will be Devyn Brazelton, Interim Network Marketing Director for ShorePoint Health, a healthcare system made up of two hospitals. One located in Port Charlotte and one in Punta Gorda offering emergency services, an accredited orthopedic and cardiovascular care to name a few services offered. Devyn’s passion is healthcare marketing and ensuring everyone is aware of the medical resources available. The business and dinner meeting require reservations which can be made at BPWEV.org.
March 25
The next event coming up on March 25th is a women’s workshop. The event is entitled “Building Intellectual Muscle - Women’s Professional Development Workshop “. It will be held at Jacaranda Public Library beginning at 11 am. There will be four powerful speakers on topics related to how one can become more successful in one’s career. For more information go to www.BPWEV.org
About BPWEV
BPW is a grassroots organization developed to promote and advocate for women’s rights. Whether you are a business owner, an employee, student or retiree, BPW provides leadership through advocacy, education and information within our communities on issues important to all working women. Visit BPWEV.org for more information. The public is welcome to join us for dinner and hear Ms. Brazelton’s presentation. Reservations are required and can be made at BPWEV.org.
| 136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285 | An Evening with Norm Lewis at VPAC. February 26 | |
Let’s Hang On: America's #1 Frankie Valli Tribute Show
March 6
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Caribbean Nights Dance Party
Tuesday, February 28, 6pm – 10pm
American Legion Hall, 1770 East Venice Ave
Full buffet of elaborate finger foods, desserts and cash bar
Music – dancing to The Allegros
Dress Code – wear brilliant tropical shirts, funky beach hats, etc.
$40/ ticket Advance sales Only, final sale.
For tickets - call 860-227-8810 or 630-880-1283 or
MAIL checks payable to VNWC at PO Box 416, Venice, FL 34284
Event to benefit Venice Area Beautification’s Urban Forest.
Presented by Venice-Nokomis Woman's Club
https://www.venice-nokomiswomansclub.org
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“Sacred Fruit” Book Release Party
Friday, March 10th, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us for a book release party celebrating “Sacred Fruit: From Branch to Bottle- an Olive Oil Devotional” at our Venice Island location, 101 W. Venice Avenue.
Written by our in-house Olive Oil Sommelier and Venice store manager, Marci Weidemiller, Sacred Fruit is a deep dive into the wonderful world of olive oil. Subjects explored include olive oil's important place throughout history; in religion, cultural icons, propagation, harvesting, milling, tasting, health and beauty tips, and delicious recipes. Refreshments provided.
For More information contact: Marci Weidemiller 941-483-4200
Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice, FL 34285
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Meet the Artists: Clyde & Niki Butcher
March 11 from 9am-3pm
Join the Butchers at their Venice Gallery & Studio ‘Meet the Artists’ spring event on Saturday, March 11th, from 9 am to 3 pm. This event is free and open to the public.
We are asking for RSVPs to know how many people to expect. Please use this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-clyde-niki-butcher-venice-gallery-spring-event-tickets-505394527637
Clyde and Niki will be present to autograph books and share stories of their adventures in the Everglades and beyond. The gallery will be open for viewing Clyde's incredible mural sized photographs and Niki's new display of hand-painted photography. The staff will be on hand to assist and answer any questions.
Questions? Give us a call at 941-486-0811.
Venice Gallery & Studio
237 Warfield Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
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Carillon Recitals, Saturdays at 10am, free and open to the public
Venice Performing Arts Center
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Scholarship Opportunity
The Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice are offering Learner Scholarships in the amount of $1,000. An Adult Learner is a Woman who is currently enrolled in or re-entering College or a Technical Training Program. Applicant must identify as female and be a resident of Charlotte or Sarasota County. The deadline for mailing applications is April 30, 2023. Scholarship Information and Scholarship Application are on the website www.BPWEV.org
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The Cottage Art and Gift Gallery...
... was formed in 2014 for the purpose of showcasing and supporting local artists...
... in a historically registered cottage, perfect for our eclectic variety of creativity and...
... is a great place to shop, discover unique talent and support your local artists.
Gallery hours:
Oct-April: Tues-Sat: 10 - 4
May-Sept: Thurs-Sat: 10 - 4
941-275-8121
106 Pocono Trail E, Nokomis, FL 34275
www.thecottageinnokomis.com
See Class link for schedules
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Seed and Bean Market
116 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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Business Partners
Banyan House Vacation Rentals
Venice Olive Oil Company
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Nonprofit Partners
The Venice Symphony
USCG Auxiliary Venice, Flotilla 86
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Community Partners
William & Lauren Ginand
Mike & Addy Griffith
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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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