5/19/2022
Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and enhancing
the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice.
Park downtown and ride the
FREE TROLLEY from Centennial Park
to the beach!
Join us at Venice Beach for the
2022 Venice Beach Party!

  • Enjoy food and drink trucks from BrewBurgers, British Open Pub, Kona Ice, Papa’s Pilar Rum Bar, Pop’s Sunset Grill and Sharky’s Snack Shack.

  • Beer, seltzers, Copa wine, Minuty wine, and Papa's Pilar Rum cocktails available for purchase with drink tickets.

  • Gulf Shores Realty will be giving away free custom t-shirts to the first 1,500 people in line at its booth starting at 3pm.

  • Dance in the sand to live music by Sarasota Steel Pan Band at 3pm and Karate in the Garage at 6pm.
Opening reception for the 
"Hot & Cold Show"
Solo Show: Stephen Sanford

Friday, May 20, 2022 from 5-7pm
This is a free event!

Venice Art Center
390 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, FL 34285 
941-485-7136
Opening Friday, May 20th!
MAY 20-29
Runs through May 29
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W, Venice, FL 34285
941-488-1115
Join us on Saturday, May 21
from 8am-1pm!

Venice Boat Launch
at Marina Park and Boat Ramp
301 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Venice, Florida Flotilla 86
941-488-1900
Mariachi Cobre
The Venice Symphony
Michelle Merrill, Conductor
NocheUnidos
May 21 

Presented by
UnidosNow and
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Mariachi Cobre is one of the best known mariachi bands in the United States, performing for millions of listeners, including traveling with the Boston Pops. The Venice Symphony is a nonprofit professional, 72-piece orchestra providing outstanding symphonic music that will be led during NocheUndios by Conductor Michelle Merrill, who most recently was the assistant and then associate conductor of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Proceeds will benefit the Sarasota/Manatee 501c3 not-for-profit organization, UnidosNow. Photo credits: UnidosNow.com
The Little Mermaid
May 28
Venice Performing Arts Center
Venice High School, Building 5
1 Indian Ave., Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218- 3779
Course Overview

Beyond Right: The Values that Shape Judaism's Civil Code

Talmudic analysis and mind-bending logic have long been a hallmark of Jewish scholarship. But buried beneath much of the discussion and legalese are core Jewish values that fuel so much of the debate. This course examines a number of key legal issues that disclose fundamental ethical considerations that serve as the engine of Jewish civil law.
 
DATE:  Tuesdays, May 17th – June 21st   [six (6) sessions]
TIME:   12:15 – 1:45 P.M.     Lunch Served
PLACEIn-Person & Via Zoom
Chabad of Venice
21560 Angela Lane, Venice, FL 34293
 
All are welcome!
Cost: $99 includes course book 
Not sure if it’s for you? Try the first class free of charge!
You need not be Jewish to attend.
 
For more information and to register: chabadofvenice.com/jli

Chabad of Venice
21560 Angela Lane, Venice, FL 34293
941-493-2770
Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
17th Annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week

It's almost that time of year again – a time to savor the summer and flavors of Sarasota County. The annual two-week-long event runs June 1st–14th, collaborating with dozens of local chefs to offer special prix-fixe, multi-course menus starting at $20 for lunch and $35 for dinner. Photo and information credit: VisitSarasota.com


Participating Downtown Venice
restaurants include:


Emmanuel Lutheran Church
800 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
941-488-4942
Indulge Your Taste Buds at Downtown Venice Restaurants

Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
during season

941-893-4664
New 8:30am time!
Free Carillon Performances 
Saturdays at 10am
Now through May 28th
Puttin' on the Ritz Salon & Spa
205 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-6650
Patchington Venice 
136-138 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 
941-488-4128
Business Partners
Celebration Corner
Crate & Marrow
Nonprofit Partners
Grace United Methodist Church
START of Sarasota County
Venice Theatre
Community Partners
Philip & Dorothy Korwek
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