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 Olive Oil Company Thrives in Challenging Times |
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This small business is thriving with accolades and an expansion project, despite a pandemic. The Venice Olive Oil Company team has warranted an excellent report card considering the many recent challenges small businesses on the Suncoast have encountered— from red tide to a significant road renovation, which closed Venice Avenue for months in downtown Venice, and now COVID-19.
Established in November 2011, Venice Olive Oil Company will celebrate its upcoming 10th Anniversary serving Venice and Sarasota. New owners Dennis and Linda Turner bought the store in June of 2016 and a second location in Palmer Ranch.
The exciting expantion of the Venice store location is scheduled for March 2021, adding 700 square feet. The store will use the added space for tasting classes and a more significant variety of gourmet products to offer customers.
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Venice Olive Oil Company was honored with the Herald-Tribune's Reader's Choice Award for 2021. Winner in 2019 and now 2021, Readers' Choice celebrates the area's top favorite local businesses and services as voted on by readers. It is published annually for Sarasota and Venice.
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Store Manager, Marci Weidemiller, a certified Olive Oil Sommelier, launched educational classes in January of 2020, which met with great success. Accommodating the demand to continue these classes during COVID-19, she switched to offering the tasting classes on ZOOM in October of 2020. The February 2021 class grew to 3 courses as a result of its online popularity.
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Venice Olive Oil Company is very proactive in supporting other locally owned small businesses. Many local restaurants are serving Venice Olive Oil's Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar to their customers. Their philosophy is "Local Economic Support Begins in Our Local Community." |
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Even during COVID-19, owner Dennis Turner (shown above) made every effort to get Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar into customers' hands during lock-down by offering free delivery to residents and free shipping. The entire Venice Olive Oil Company team strives for only the best in customer service and satisfaction.
Photos courtesy: Venice Olive Oil Company
Information courtesy: Nina Rossman, Nina's New Media
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 West Venice Ave., Suite 5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Our Downtown Volunteers Tackle the Peak of Season |
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2019 group photo
We look forward to when we can gather again to take a new group photo!
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Venice MainStreet's volunteer team of Downtown Ambassadors has been hard at work at the Centennial Park information kiosk this year helping locals and tourists get information on events and downtown businesses. Maps, directories and other helpful materials have been flying off the shelves!
In January and February, these volunteers totaled 100+ hours of kiosk time. Look for their smiling faces and stop by to say hello Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11am to 2pm.
Thank you, Venice MainStreet Team!
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Jo Ann Byrne
Joe & Pat Colonnese
Tobe Cookingham
Syd & Margo Emmons
Arlene Ferrick
Joan Gardner
Hank Gesek
Larry & Tracy Ivey
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Joyce Puglio
Sheila Reardon
Jerry Rehert
Melinda Schell
Harry & Gail Thompson
Mary Vlismas
Dee Wright
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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Friday Night Concert Series
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Grab a mask and join the fun in historic downtown Venice for the Friday Night Concert Series at the gazebo in Centennial Park! These concerts are free and open to the public.
We ask family and friend groups to limit to 6 people sitting together. Attendees are REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK during the entire concert and everyone is asked to remain socially distant. Pre-registration is no longer required.
FEATURING:
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Photo credit: Brown Campbell Blues Band |
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Gazebo in Centennial Park
200 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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95th Anniversary
in Venice
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March 20th from 11 AM to 2 PM
at entrance of
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library
In honor of the Venice-Nokomis Woman’s Club’s 95th Anniversary in service to the City of Venice, members will be handing out individually wrapped sugar cookies in honor of the Club’s anniversary.
300 Nokomis Ave. S, Venice, FL 34285
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Michelle Kasanofsky presents
2020: The Year That Almost Was
March 26 & 27
Michelle and her fellow musicians Mikal Mancini and Joel Broome will share songs from shows, cabarets, and concerts that ALMOST happened last year at Venice Theatre. All seats $25
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QUILT SALE
Piecemakers’ Spring Open House
Saturday, March 27th
9 am – 12 pm
The quilters have been busy creating a variety of quilts, tableware, aprons, bags, gift items…and much more. You are invited to come and browse. Proceeds will benefit our church and missions in the community.
Grace United Methodist Church
(In Punch Hall)
400 Field Ave. E., Venice, FL 34285
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NEW 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
Scan QR Code for App
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Search for Venice Quest
Choose from the following:
- History
- Arts & Culture
- Downtown/Venice Beach Walk
- Young at Heart
- Shark Spotting
- Search for Fairy Doors
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VIRTUAL LECTURE SERIES
Sponsored by
Venice Area Historical Society
Next talk is March 16th
"Woodmere Lumber Company" presented by Harry Klinkhamer
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Ongoing
Things to Do
(Subject to change or cancellation)
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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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PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Knights of Columbus 7052
Sunday
March 21
8:00am-11am
Goodwill offering appreciated
512 Substation Rd.
Venice FL 34285
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TAKEOUT DINNER
DRIVE THRU ONLY
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 Institute for
Performing Arts
FREE
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
1 Indian Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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Venice MainStreet Partners
-Announcements-
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ReStore
1400 Ogden Road
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 493-0529
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Patchington
136 W Venice Ave. #138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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Recently The New York Times published a brief look at a newer cannabinoid known as Delta 8 THC, which has sparked a tremendous amount of interest and curiosity toward the benefit of its' products. Tri-Healthy CBD has been working with Delta 8 THC products for some time now. Our team of hemp professionals have been trained and educated on Delta 8 THC extensively.
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Tri Healthy CBD
248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 994-3676
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Puttin' on the Ritz Salon & Spa
205 Nokomis Ave S.
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-6650
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Missing traveling to France? Well, we can't either, but we have these beautiful Claude Dozorme (made in France) Knives, Cheese knives, Butter spreader, Bagel knives and more. All in these great colors. Come in and choose your favorite! |
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205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-0319
Follow on Facebook, Instagram: luxuriousinteriorsfl
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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 Centennial Park information kiosk (typically staffed with volunteers Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11am-2pm) or at the VMS office at 101 West Venice Ave., Suite 23 (above Venice Olive Oil Company) Mondays -Fridays, 9am-5pm. Please call 941-484-6722.
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Thank You to Our
Renewing Partners
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Business Partners
Celebration Corner
Mowery Conservation
Sun Events
Toale Brothers Funeral Home
The Cigar Room
Venice Isles Apartments
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Community Partners
Joan Gordon
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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.
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