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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Venice MainStreet's staff, board of directors and volunteers wish you the best of luck and success in your new career endeavors! Thank you so much for the last four years of coordinating great events in downtown Venice. Your sense of humor and kind heart will be missed! |
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We are so grateful to Gulf Shores Realty's Lueanne Wood for sponsoring the purchase of safety cones for our events. Your support and generosity to Venice MainStreet are always appreciated! |
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For the latest from the City of Venice,
check out the April edition of the
Venice City E-News.
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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TAX PREP HELP
now through tax season
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Back Home Again, A Tribute to
John Denver
Featuring Tom Becker
April 10, 11, 12
Featuring Tom Becker, a former member of the New Christy Minstrels. Tom Becker recreates the style and sound of one of America's immortal musical storytellers. Hear all your favorite John Denver songs like "Country Roads," "Annie's Song," "Rocky Mountain High" and more, in an evening that is sure to have you singing along.
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john & jen
Starring Casey and Kiley Berkery
April 17-25
Siblings and frequent VT performers Casey and Kiley Berkery star in this contemporary musical about the relationship between a brother and a sister ... and a mother and a son. Exploring themes of love, healing and letting go, john & jen follows the lives of the title characters from the 1950s through the 1990s. It is a story that is sure to resonate with theatre-goers of all ages and stages in life.
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Folk Legacy Trio
Featuring George Grove, Rick Dougherty
and Jerry Siggins
May 7, 8, 9, 10
The Folk Legacy Trio sings the Great American Folksong Book™, the songs of the great Folk Era from the ‘50s through the mid-‘70s, including songs from The Weavers, The Kingston Trio, Peter Paul & Mary, The New Christy Minstrels, Tom Paxton, Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Gordon Lightfoot, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, and others. Take a journey through American Musical History with their signature dynamic harmonies enriching some of the most beloved songs ever written.
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-1115
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USCG Auxiliary Venice, Florida Flotilla 86
Sign up by April 1st for
BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP
COURSE
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The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Boating Skills and Seamanship course is a comprehensive boater certificate course designed for both the experienced and novice boater. Topics include: Which Boat is for You, Equipment for Your Boat, Trailering Your Boat, Handling Your Boat, Highway Signs, Rules of the Road, Lines and Knots, Weather and Boating, Your Boat's Radio, and Navigating the Intra-Coastal Waterway.
The course meets on Zoom---Monday and Thursday evenings, 6-9pm, for 5 days (April 12, 15, 19, 22, 26). At the end of the course, you will receive a USCG Auxiliary Certificate. If you pass the test at the end of the course, your information will be sent to the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) for you to receive a Florida Boater Card, which is a license in all states. This is a NASBLA approved course, so it is good in all states. The fee for this course is $40.00, plus cost of the book.
To register or for more information,
call Judi Bidwick at 941-492-5904
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April 9th featuring:
Assisted Living Band
Genre: Classic Rock
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SARASOTA COUNTY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2021 |
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Sarasota County’s people, places, and achievements! |
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MUSEUM EXHIBIT
Celebrating a Centennial: The Origins of
Sarasota County
Venice Museum & Archives
351 Nassau St. S
(941) 486-2487
Open Mon, Tues, Wed 10am-1pm
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HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS WALKING TOURS
with Architectural Historian,
Sebastian Liseo
Tuesdays- Venezia Park
Thursdays- Grand Homes
@10:30am $20
Venice Museum & Archives
351 Nassau St. S
(941) 486-2487
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VENICE QUEST
SCAVENGER HUNT
Presented by Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
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LOCAL HISTORY
VIRTUAL LECTURE SERIES
Sponsored by Venice Area Historical Society
Next talk is April 20th
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Train car photo credit: George Miller |
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HISTORIC VENICE TRAIN DEPOT
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ROLLINS W. COAKLEY RAILROAD PARK
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Check out the new circus train car installed this year!
303 East Venice Ave.
Venice FL 34285
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Ongoing
Things to Do
(Subject to change or cancellation)
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FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
Hosted by Venice MainStreet
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Downtown Venice
Centennial Park Gazebo
Second & Fourth Fridays
7pm
FREE
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Venice Beach
Daily 8am and 9am
Mon. thru Thurs. 5pm
FREE
941-408-9642
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Online meditation & classes
Zoom links to participate
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
941-323-8033
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LAUGHTER YOGA
at Centennial Park
Saturdays 10-10:30am in
12' x 12' spaces per person
or ZOOM
Wed 9:30am, Thurs 9:15am,
Sat 10am
FREE
203-856-6427
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SUNDAYS BINGO
Knights of Columbus
Knights Hall
512 Substation Road, Venice, FL
Packages start at $7
Games from 1pm-4pm
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VENICE DRUM CIRCLE
Venice Beach
Sundays 1.5 hrs before sunset
FREE
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VENICE FARMERS MARKET
City Hall
401 W. Venice Avenue
Saturdays 8am-1pm
**MASKS REQUIRED**
FREE ENTRY
941-445-9209
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TAKEOUT DINNER
DRIVE THRU ONLY
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Italian American Club of Venice
Fridays 4:30-7:15pm
Members: $8
Guests: $10
Cash or check only
1375 Ringling Dr. S
Venice, FL 34285
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Venice Performing Arts Center
FREE
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
1 Indian Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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Venice MainStreet Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 West Venice Ave. #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Patchington
136 W Venice Ave. #138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 474-7884
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Featured
Venice MainStreet Partners of the Week
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Venice MainStreet has 300+ business and nonprofit partners that support our mission through their annual membership contributions. Thank you for helping us do what we do for the community and historic downtown Venice! To join Venice MainStreet CLICK HERE.
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Thank You to Our
Renewing Partners
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Nonprofit Partners
Venice Interfaith Community Association
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Community Partner
Norma Neilen Dayton
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FREE copies of the Venice MainStreet Downtown Directory are available at the Centennial Park information kiosk (typically staffed with volunteers Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11am-2pm) or 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.
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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