June 10, 2021
Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice.
News
Thank you, City of Venice
for new downtown signage!
On behalf of the businesses on Miami Avenue West, Venice MainStreet would like to thank everyone at the City of Venice involved in adding the wonderful, new wayfinding signage. The signs are posted at the walkway that connects Venice Avenue to Miami Avenue and will help direct visitors to additional shops and restaurants in our district.
Venice MainStreet receives
accredited status for 2021
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Venice MainStreet is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by Main Street America.

To learn more about the Main Street America™ program,
click on the VIDEO below.
Princess Buttercup
Frosty the Fairy
Rose the Fairy
More fairy doors
installed downtown

More fairy doors have magically appeared in downtown Venice thanks to help from their friends at Venice MainStreet, Venice Art Center, The Ehrhart Family Foundation and The Venice Company. You can now search for 33 of these charming residences, if you keep your eyes peeled and look high and low! Besides West Venice Avenue, be sure to check buildings along Miami Avenue West and Tampa Avenue too. For more information and a map, visit VeniceFairies.com.
Presenting Venice MainStreet's Mermaid, Lady Venezia

Before it is installed in downtown Venice for the 2021 FantaSea project by the Venice Art Center, Venice MainStreet got a sneak peek at its mermaid.
The artist selected for our mermaid is talented high school student Madeleine Elizabeth Harwell. Madeleine also uses her artistic ability to paint on needlepoint canvases. She launched her own brand, Madeleine Elizabeth, to offer her canvases for sale to needlepoint shops. We wish you the best of luck and success and thank you for doing such a great job on our mermaid!
Photo credit: MadeleineElizabeth.net
Events
Subject to change or cancellation
Mark your calendar!
The 16th Annual Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week is coming
June 1 - 14, 2021
Summer never tasted so good! Enjoy #SavorSarasota Restaurant Week June 1-14 when dozens of restaurants feature prix-fixe, multi-course lunch and dinner menus for just $16 and $32 per person!

Home to award-winning and legendary restaurants, there’s no better time to explore all the culinary experiences Sarasota County has to offer. From Peruvian palates and French cuisine to American classics and fresh seafood, you’ll feel like a local foodie in no time.

Participating Restaurants in Venice
(view menus)
Sign up is at 6:30pm!
(941) 484-8765
Wednesdays from June 9 – July 28 at BROHARD BEACH, 1600 Harbor Drive, near Venice Fishing Pier

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources and New Balance Sarasota are presenting the popular Kids’ Summer Beach Runs once again. This one-mile fun run for kids is a summer favorite and a great opportunity for families to exercise together and have fun at the beach!

Weekly registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with staggered race starts at 6:30 p.m. Kids receive a participation ribbon at each run. Complete a total of four runs and earn a custom T-shirt. 

For more details, call 941-861-5000.
Sponsored by

Friday, June 18, 2021
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Venice Yacht Club
1330 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice, FL 34285
Dr. Jerry Parrish, Chief Economist at the Florida Chamber Foundation, will discuss where Florida and Sarasota County are in terms of recovering from the COVID pandemic. He will also discuss a new research project he is leading at the Florida Chamber Foundation. That research is analyzing the skills needed to make Florida a leader in workforce for the future.

$40 Member | $45 Future Member
For more information regarding this event, please contact Debra Mattar, dmattar@venicechamber.com.
June 25th at
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
What is "CAMP" Fox Lea?

CAMP is a series of USEF sanctioned Hunter/Jumper shows 
during the Summer that combine an "A" show circuit experience with all the fun themes, activities and games that you would find at summer camp!

This year we are celebrating 28 years of family fun!
 
We hope you can join us! 
Questions- text or call 941-809-6365

Fox Lea Farm
Physical address: 800 North Auburn Rd., Venice, FL 34292
Mailing address: PO Box 400, Venice, FL 34284
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285
Box Office: 941-488-1115
Explore Local History
SARASOTA COUNTY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2021
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Sarasota County’s people, places, and achievements!
VENICE QUEST
SCAVENGER HUNT

Presented by Venice Area Chamber of Commerce

Download free Scavify App at Google Play or AppStore
Train car photo credit: George Miller
HISTORIC VENICE TRAIN DEPOT
&
ROLLINS W. COAKLEY RAILROAD PARK
Check out the new circus train car installed this year!

303 East Venice Ave.
Venice FL 34285
Ongoing
Things to Do
(Subject to change or cancellation)
FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS
Hosted by Venice MainStreet
Downtown Venice

Centennial Park Gazebo

Second & Fourth Fridays

7pm

FREE
City of Venice Monthy Bicycle Ride
2nd Thursday each month 10am
FREE
Email contact: dculpepper@venicegov.com
Our 72nd Season! July 2021-May 2022 subscriptions
are on sale now!
Box Office: 941-488-1115
Venice Beach
Daily 8am and 9am
Mon. thru Thurs. 7pm
FREE
941-408-9642
Online meditation & classes
Zoom links to participate
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
941-323-8033
LAUGHTER YOGA
at Centennial Park
Saturdays 10-10:30am in
12' x 12' spaces per person
or ZOOM
Wed 9:30am, Sat 10am
FREE
203-856-6427
SUNDAYS BINGO
Knights of Columbus

Knights Hall
512 Substation Road, Venice, FL
Packages start at $7
Games from 1pm-4pm
VENICE DRUM CIRCLE
Venice Beach
Sundays 1.5 hrs before sunset
FREE
VENICE FARMERS MARKET

City Hall
401 W. Venice Avenue
Saturdays 8am-12pm

FREE ENTRY
941-445-9209
TAKEOUT DINNER
DRIVE THRU ONLY
Italian American Club of Venice
Fridays 4:30-7:15pm

Members: $10
Guests: $12.50
Cash or check only

1375 Ringling Dr. S
Venice, FL 34285

Venice MainStreet Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, Venice Art Center and Venice MainStreet
in collaboration with
Sarasota County, The City of Venice and
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
invite you to apply.
Positivity Tags Public Art Project

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): 
Public arts project

Proposal Due Date: June 30, 2021 

Proposed Completion Date for Installation: August 2021-September 2021 

Contents: 
1. Summary and Background 
2. Proposal Guidelines 
3. Project Description and Scope 
4. Budget 
5. Proposal Format 

Proposals and questions should be submitted to: 
Mary Moscatelli 
Executive Director of the Venice Art Center 
Mary@veniceartcenter.com 
390 Nokomis Ave S., Venice, FL 34285
941-485-7136 (office) 
Proposals are due no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on June 30, 2021. 
Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
Mothers Cupboard Spice Shoppe
208 Miami Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 220-3788
Puttin' on the Ritz Salon & Spa
205 Nokomis Avenue S, Venice, FL 34285
941-488-6650
Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar
300 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
941-488-0649
Venice Olive Oil Company
101 West Venice Avenue Suite 5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
Patchington's
Mimosas and Munchies Wednesdays

Have a piece of clothing that doesn't seem to work
with anything in your closet? 

Join us every Wednesday from 10 -Noon
as we help solve that problem!!! 

Along with refreshments enjoy informal modeling. 
See you on Wednesday !
Patchington
136 - 138 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 
941-488-4128
Beautiful Father's Day gifts available for the
special man in your life
205 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 (941) 485-0319
Facebook and Instagram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
Cafe Longet
239 Miami Ave W,
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 244-2643
Photo credit: Facebook.com/CafeLonget
Partners of the Week
Thank you for renewing with Venice MainStreet!
Community Partner
John & Sandra Di Pentima
Penelope
Laila
6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 474-7884
Community Resources
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.
Plantinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
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