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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With a rich history of community involvement, the Venice/Nokomis Rotary Club continues on the move with more members and more projects to provide an even higher level of service to our neighbors in this area. Through the humanitarian projects of Rotary International, we are proud to play a part in the Rotary goal of peace and friendship throughout the world. |
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Venice Nokomis Rotary Club |
Our Rotary Club concentrates its efforts in helping the youth of our community. Each year, through our fund-raising efforts, we provide grants to a number of local charities. |
Venice-Nokomis Rotary
P.O. Box 8, Venice, FL 34284
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Historic Venice Train Depot Reopens |
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The Depot is now open for summer tours on Saturdays from 10am to 1pm and the circus car will be open on most Saturdays. Please check the Venice Area Historical Society's website calendar for dates and times to plan your tour.
Historic Venice Train Depot
303 E. Venice Ave., Venice FL 34285
941-412-0151
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35+ participating Venice MainStreet Partners include: |
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Miami Avenue West
Bodrum Restaurant
Engel & Völkers
Island Way Boutique
Mothers Cupboard Spice Shoppe
Nest Venice
The Island Bookshop
Venice Locale
Nokomis Avenue South
Collectors Gallery & Framery
Pier 22 Home Decor & Furnishings
Tamiami Trail South
Elephant’s Trunk Thrift Store
Tampa Avenue West
OZA Essentials
Tri Healthy
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West Venice Avenue
Bonnell’s Boutique & Winery
Captain’s Landing
Celebration Corner
Daiquiri Deck
DanaTyler
Gulf Shores Realty
Heitel Jewelers of Venice
Island Gift Nook
Kristine Grace Resort Wear
Lisa’s Classic Rose
Luxurious Interiors
Made in Italy
Nana's A Children's Shop
Patchington
Scarlet Macaw Resort Wear
Shirt Stop
St. Marco Boutique
SunBug
Things I Like
Twist Boutique
Venice Avenue Creamery
Venice Island Gallery & Gifts
Venice Olive Oil Company
Venice Wine & Coffee Company
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Venice Performing Arts Center
Venice High School, Building 5
1 Indian Ave., Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218- 3779
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Starts Thursday, July 14th |
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The City of Venice has reinstated its Monthly Bicycle Rides led by Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator Darlene Culpepper, to be held on the second Thursday of the month.
The next 6-mile casual ride around the island of Venice will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14. Bring your bike and a helmet to the west parking lot of City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave., across from Avenue Des Parques. Darlene will lead a brief safety discussion prior to the ride.
Registration to participate in the bike ride by email is encouraged, so if inclement weather cancels the ride, Darlene can notify you. Members of the public should email Darlene at dculpepper@venicefl.gov to register or for more information.
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Musical runs July 19 – 24
“Try To Remember” a time when this romantic charmer wasn’t enchanting audiences around the world. The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in the world and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love that manages to be nostalgic and universal at the same time.
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Guest Speaker & Meeting
July 19 at 5:15pm
Barbara Proctor will be the speaker for the July 19th meeting of BPWEV at The Plantation Golf and Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd. in Venice, beginning with networking at 5:15 pm and followed by a speaker and business meeting.
Barbara Proctor has more than 20 years of experience in telecommunications. She was promoted from bookkeeper to Regional Vice President in less than 45 months by overcoming self doubts and imposter syndrome to ask for the promotion. Barbara achieved this while raising three children, graduating from college with a second degree and building her career. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Barbara has facilitated workshops on various topics important to women in their lives and careers. She has participated in mentorship programs as both a mentee and a mentor and created mentorship programs for small businesses to assist with succession planning. Barbara is passionate about mentoring women to help them to further their careers and achieve their dream lives!
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Next class is July 22nd
Make a Focaccia Garden!
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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VENICE ART CENTER
Needs volunteers for Family Fun Day and Kids Camp!
Join us for this fun, free community event on July 30th, from 9am-1:30pm
We are also looking for donations of flat, white seashells for one of the children's painting projects.
For more information, or to sign up to volunteer at this exciting
event or for kid's camp, call Marla at: 941-485-7136
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Reservations suggested!
CASSARIANO ITALIAN EATERY
313 W. VENICE AVE., VENICE, FL 34285
941-786-1000
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Sharky's On The Pier
1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice FL 34285
941-488-1456
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Indulge Your Taste Buds at Downtown Venice Restaurants
Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
941-893-4664
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Esther Bird, President BPWEV, Henie Ganski, Development Coordinator at Charlotte County Homeless Coalition and Sue Hogrefe, First Vice President BPWEV. |
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The Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice recently met for their monthly meeting on June 21 at Plantation Golf and Country Club. The speaker was Heidi Ganski representing The Charlotte County Homeless Coalition as Development Coordinator. The coalition can currently house 62 people and provide lunches to over 600 daily and they give over 1,200 food boxes per month.
BPWEV did a community Outreach Program in June to benefit TWIG Cares. Dianne Weed, the founder of TWIG also attended the meeting to pick up donations from the members. TWIG Cares is a non-profit organization that supports children in the foster care program and provides the children with clothing items every month. TWIG currently serves over 300 students in foster care with a facility in Venice and a new location in Bradenton. The foster care students shop at these facilities for clothing, shoes, toys and books among other items to help children in foster care arise above the circumstances in which they find themselves. TWG helps these children to believe in themselves and in their future.
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Megan Canevan was awarded a scholarship from BPWEV to assist her while she is attending University of South Florida and will be graduating in May of 2023. Ms. Canevan expressed her gratitude in receiving a scholarship to assist in her studies in healthcare. |
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Tri Healthy
Historic Downtown Venice in the San Marco Building
248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 994-3676
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Patchington Venice
136-138 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-488-4128
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Luxurious Interiors
205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-0319
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FREE copies of the Venice MainStreet Downtown Directory are available at our at our office, 101 W. Venice Ave., Suite 23 (above Venice Olive Oil Company).
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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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