Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by preserving, protecting, and promoting historic Downtown Venice.
Submissions to this newsletter are from Venice MainStreet partners.
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Recent generous funding from the Ehrhart Family Foundation will enable Venice MainStreet, Inc., a nonprofit organization, to continue preserving and promoting Historic Downtown Venice.
To learn more about Venice MainStreet's 30+ year history of projects in downtown Venice, thanks to the support of sponsors such as the Ehrhart Family Foundation, click below.
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Upcoming Events
(Subject to change or cancellation)
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Don't miss the Haunted History Tour
October 2nd!
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Ongoing
Classes, Events and Tours
(Subject to change or cancellation)
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Venice Beach
Daily 8:00am and
Mondays through Thursdays 6pm
FREE
941-408-9642
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Blue Lotus Meditation Center |
Online meditation and classes
Zoom links to participate
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
941-323-8033
deerdancre2211@aol.com
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Laughter Yoga in the Park |
Centennial Park or online
Saturdays 10am-10:30am
FREE
203-856-6427
laughteryogavenice@gmail.com
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Venice Beach
Sundays 1.5 hours before sunset
FREE
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City Hall
Saturdays 8am-12pm
FREE ENTRY
**MASKS REQUIRED**
941-445-9209
info@thevenicefarmersmarket.org
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Downtown Venice
Walking history tours, ghost tours
and group tours available
CONTACT FOR PRICING
Reservations required
817-793-8433
venicefloridatours@yahoo.com
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Hecksher Park (downtown)
Saturdays, Sundays 12-5pm
Reserve your one-hour slot
FREE
Contact: ed2000@gmx.com
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The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of five Positivity Walls:
Centennial Park
200 E Venice Ave., Venice
Venice Beach Pavilion
101 The Esplanade, Venice
Sky Family YMCA
701 Center Rd., Venice
Laurel Civic Center
509 Collins Rd., Nokomis
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library
4141 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice
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The Chamber, in partnership with the City of Venice, Sarasota County, J2 Solutions, Home Depot of Venice, Office Depot of Venice, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Venice Print Center, Venice Art Center and Venice MainStreet, has installed these walls to spread positivity throughout our community.
Residents and visitors alike have the opportunity to write and share their own message of positivity. Each wall has a box of tags, markers and zip ties.
Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
941-488-2236
Contact: Mary Charland, mcharland@venicechamber.com
www.venicechamber.com
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City of Venice Advisory Boards
Know someone who wants to get involved in the community, but isn’t exactly sure how? Serving on a City of Venice advisory board is an excellent way to get started.
Currently, 7 regular seats and 3 student seats on different boards are open. Boards are currently meeting in a hybrid format, both in-person and virtually via Zoom. Vacancies are as follows:
- Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals (4 vacancies)
- Historic Preservation Board (1 regular and 1 student vacancy)
- Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (1 student vacancy)
- Public Art Advisory Board (1 student vacancy)
- Venice Housing Authority (1 vacancy)
- Architectural Review Board (1 vacancy)
More information on these boards can be found online CLICK HERE.
If you are interested in serving on a board, please submit your application HERE. All resumes will be considered when vacancies occur.
CONTACT:
Mercedes Barcia, Administrative Coordinator
City Clerk’s Office
mbarcia@venicegov.com
941-882-7392
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William H. Jervey, Jr.
Venice Public Library Bookstore
Reopening
October 1
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The Friends of the Library are pleased to announce the Bookstore of the William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library will reopen for business on October 1 at 10 a.m. We will be open Monday through Saturday.
For your safety, we will follow all EOC and CDC guidelines. Plus we will accept every major credit card and Apply Pay, but we will not accept cash transactions or book donations at this time. We look forward to welcoming you back to the bookstore to browse once again through a wide range of genres from mystery and romance to nonfiction.
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William H. Jervey, Jr. Public Library
300 Nokomis Avenue S., Venice, FL 34285
941-861-1351
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NEW LOCATION IN
DOWNTOWN VENICE!
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Check out the new store at
209 Miami Ave West
Venice, FL 34285
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Patchington Venice Beach
136-138 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
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Call to Artists!
"FantaSea Venice"
We brought you Pigs.
We brought you Dolphins and Turtles.
Now we are bringing you Mermaids and Seahorses!
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All artist applications are due by 4pm, October 9th, 2020
Send Applications to: Mary@veniceartcenter.com
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These poppers by Schylling will make you smile and
help with fine motor skills.
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Practice writing the letters of the alphabet in a fun way with Magnatabs by PlayMonster! Watch little magnetic beads
pop up as you write each letter.
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Celebration Corner
303A West Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285
941-484-2206
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Vacation Rentals on the Gulf of Mexico
in Venice, Florida
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Beachcomber in Venice
720 Golden Beach Blvd.
Venice, FL 34285
(866) 488-4237
beachcomberinvenice.com
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Luxurious Interiors
205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-0319
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Puttin' on the Ritz
205 Nokomis Ave. S
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-6650
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Go Gallery Hopping
Downtown!
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Besides fantastic works, Art Escape Gallery also offers workshops and art classes led by local and regional artists. |
Photos: ArtEscapeGallery.net, Facebook.com/artescapegallery |
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Art Escape Gallery
206 Miami Avenue West
941-303-6992
Art Escape Gallery, operated by artist Joanne Mclaren, showcases the work of local artists with a constantly changing, diverse selection of art in a variety of mediums. Featuring works in 2D and 3D in a variety of sizes, you will find the perfect piece for displaying in your home or business or giving as a gift.
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Owner, Leah Sherman has an expert eye to help you choose the perfect frame for your art.
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Photo: Facebook.com/collectors-gallery-framery |
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Collectors Gallery & Framery
114 Nokomis Avenue South
941-488-3029
Collectors Gallery and Framery has served the Island of Venice, Florida since 1983 and prides itself on its quality custom framing. The shop offers onsite framing, an attractive gallery of originals by local artists, and a large assortment of prints suitable for home or office décor. Especially featured are small watercolors and prints of your favorite Venice area locations by Gus Argandoña and Richard Capes.
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Sister Maureen Michael Byrne, a School Sister of Notre Dame, teaches both adults and children as well as creating and selling her own art work.
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Photos: stillpointstudiocreatingart.com |
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Stillpoint Studio
Creating Art
200 N. Tamiami Trail Suite I
941-416-3446
The name of the studio signifies centering oneself, to be able to create a work of art, to be able to express a feeling, and a place for spiritual growth.
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Tangi & Jess
310 W Venice Avenue
941-220-9415
Husband and wife team Tangi and Jess have designed a unique and whimsical store/gallery. In 2015 they moved from France to Venice, Florida to make their dream come true of opening their first store, Tangi & Jess, and then a few years later opening a second boutique, Rose & Leo, named after their children.
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Artist Jess Cloarec has her art studio located right in Tangi & Jess. You can shop her colorful, original fine art, prints, greeting cards, pillows, totes and much more along with the rest of her boutique's charming merchandise and edible treats.
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Photo: JessicaCloarec.com Facebook.com/tangiandjess |
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Photos: VeniceArtCenter.com |
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Venice Art Center
390 Nokomis Avenue
941-485-7136
The Venice Art Center has a gift shop with a wide variety of gifts for any occasion. Come by for a wonderful array of artistic creations by local artists!
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The gallery features the work of more than 100 professional local artists and displays a wide variety of styles and media from jewelry, ceramics, paintings and much more. |
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Photos: Facebook.com/venicegalleryclydebutcher |
Clyde’s photographs and books are on display and available for purchase at the gallery, which also serves as his darkroom and studio. |
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Venice Gallery & Studio of
Clyde Butcher
237 Warfield Avenue
941-486-0811
For more than 50 years, Clyde Butcher has been creating exquisite black and white photographs of the untouched natural landscapes of North America. Internationally renowned, his stunning photography transports the viewer into the primordial beauty of expansive horizons, endless vistas, and seldom seen splendor of the wilderness.
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According to Linda Best, Director, "Venice Island Gallery & Gifts was created to give our local and surrounding area artists a venue to display and sell their artwork, and to enrich the cultural life of locals and visitors alike."
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Venice Island Gallery
& Gifts
100A West Venice Avenue
941-441-8797
The gallery showcases the breath-taking work of new and upcoming artists, as well as that of artists who have spent years studying, refining and nurturing their talents. Using a wide assortment of techniques and media, they have given their very souls to excite the passions of the gallery's visitors and patrons, sharing with them their spirit, vision and imaginations.
Interested in learning an artistic technique? Sign up for beginners art classes!
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Photo: Facebook.com/localgallery |
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We truly appreciate your support!
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Thank you to the following Partners for renewing
this week with Venice MainStreet:
Business Partners
FourThought Private Wealth
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656 S. Tamiami Trail, Rialto Shopping Plaza
9 am to 5 pm Mon-Sat
6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
Phone: (941) 474-7884
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CITY OF VENICE MUNICIPAL GOV'T
COVID-19 RESOURCES
HURRICANE & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
VENICE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
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Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by preserving, protecting, and promoting
Historic, Downtown Venice.
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