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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VABI Celebrates Its Volunteers with
BBQ and Meet-and-Greet with
America in Bloom Judges
Venice Area Beautification Inc. (VABI) recognized its volunteer staff with a good old fashioned BBQ last week at the Historic Train Depot. Over 100 volunteers were at the event, each wearing their team t-shirts, sharing their camaraderie for each other. VABI volunteers consist of the Bloom Team that decorates downtown Venice with flower baskets, flowerpots, and fountains; Team KVB whose volunteers work Venice and Sarasota County trimming trees and plants, and cleaning brush and debris; the Venice Urban Forest volunteers are building a 1.75-mile urban forest providing habitat for birds and animals, cooling and much needed carbon sequestration, oxygen generation and storm water absorption; and Public Art with twenty murals, sculptures, and statues.
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The appreciation dinner was attended by America in Bloom judges Rod Barnes and Teresa Woodard, who were in Venice from April 20-21, doing a two-day assessment of our city in competition for a national award. They got to meet and mingle with the volunteers. VABI thanked City of Venice Public Works for its tireless effort to prepare Venice for this competition. Mayor Feinsod attended the BBQ and thanked the volunteers for all their dedication and passion to beautify Venice.
America in Bloom (AIB) promotes nationwide beautification through education and community involvement by encouraging the use of flowers, plants, trees, and other environmental and lifestyle enhancements. VABI has won many national awards from AIB including “Coolest Downtown in America.” VABI is proud of its organization and volunteers who work daily to make Venice a beautiful place to live, work and play. Next time you see the VABI volunteers, give them a shoutout and say hi!
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Beautiful Downtown Venice
Space Available for Rent
325 West Venice Avenue, bottom floor
(former ERA Preferred Properties location)
Contact 941-488-4834
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PLEASE NOTE:
The Venetian Cup Regatta
on April 30th
has been cancelled
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Join us Saturday, April 30th
10am-4pm
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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
APRIL 15 - MAY 1
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A Tribute to Barbra
Starring Sharon Owens
MAY 1-2
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Pinky’s Players Present
"Great Stories Well Played on a Bench" MAY 4-5
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W, Venice, FL 34285
941-488-1115
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Breathe –
Pink Floyd Tribute
April 30
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The Rocket Man Show – Starring Rus Anderson as Elton John
May 14
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FREE CONCERT!
FSU University Singers
May 1 at 7pm
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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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"Climbing Through the Picture Frame" with Chucko, the All-American Clown
Sunday, May 1st from 1-2pm
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Join the “World of Chucko” and the Venice Area Historical Society at the Venice Depot from 1 pm to 2 pm on Sunday, May 1, for a live interactive family-friendly program. Chucko will share the history, mystery, magic, music, and memories of the circus and cartoon clowning past, present, and future.
Like Alice and the Looking Glass, we learn a lot about ourselves by looking in the mirror. Chucko will tell a magical story about how he climbed through the picture frame and became a circus clown in The Greatest Show on Earth! Everyone will have an opportunity to “Climb through the Picture Frame!”
This program is co-sponsored by the Venice Area Historical Society as part of the Suncoast Remake Learning Days, a 10-day festival of free, hands-on learning events for children and families from Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 8, 2022, in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties.
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Fable Books
234 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, Florida 34285
941-445-5682
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Join us on May 10 at 11:30am
Venice Area Women's College Club invites you to a lunch on May 10, 2022, 11:30 am at the Plantation Golf & Country Club. The May meeting (last of the season) is for the installation of club officer, members can mix and mingle and get to know each other better. A great time for prospective members to come and check out the club, answer any questions, meet new people.
Club meets the 2nd Tues of months Oct-May. Dues are to support the 2 educational college scholarships. We also support the South County Food Pantry.
Please email collegeclubinfo@gmail.com for more information and/or lunch ($25) reservations.
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Photos
Office Induction: (from left to right): Carol Kouba, Member; Esther Bird, President; Sue Hogrefe, Vice President, Debra Straw, Second Vice President; Cyndi Fredricks, Treasurer; Irene Slattery, Member
New Member Induction: Teresa Karaffa, New Member; Debra Straw, Second Vice President
BPWEV UPDATE
The Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice (BPWEV) are pleased to announce the officers inducted for the 2022-2023 season (from left to right): Carol Kouba, Member; Esther Bird, President; Sue Hogrefe, Vice President, Debra Straw, Second Vice President; Cyndi Fredricks, Treasurer; Irene Slattery, Member. We also welcome new member, Teresa Karaffa of the Lemon Bay Soap Company.
May is a special month! We welcome you to join us in honoring all of the special women in our lives. BPWEV is hosting the 4th Annual “BFF” May Celebration on May 17th at the Plantation Golf and Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd, Venice, from 5:15pm to 8pm. Invite the special female in your life…mother, daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter, friend, neighbor, co-worker etc. for a special evening. A delicious dinner will be served and followed by fun entertainment provided by “The Shark Sisters" and Katie Malloy! Chances for great prizes will be available, it will be a ”BFF” May celebration to remember!
Visit BPWEV.org for more information and to secure your reservation today!
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Join us on Saturday, May 21
from 8am-1pm!
Venice Boat Launch
at Marina Park and Boat Ramp
301 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285
The Venice U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 86 will kick off National Safe Boating Week in combination with the Marine Police, Fish and Wildlife, Sea Tow, Venice Power and Sail Squadron. Come celebrate with us on Saturday, May 21st as we kick off to a week of Recreational Safe Boating Education.
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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Venice, Florida Flotilla 86
941-488-1900
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Indulge Your Taste Buds at Downtown Venice Restaurants
Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
during season
941-893-4664
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Free Carillon Performances
Saturdays at 10am
Now through May 28th
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Love looking at beautiful downtown Venice? Now you can have it all! VABI's Venice in Bloom Team created this gorgeous picture poster of hanging flower baskets, fountains, sculpture, flowering pots, and the list goes on! You can have one for your home or office for a donation of $20. This will support our Venice in Bloom team's downtown projects.
Contact the VABI office at admin@vabi.org
or call 941-207-8224
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Tri Healthy
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
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New pieces of furniture just arrived …
ready for you to take away today.
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Luxurious Interiors
205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
941-485-0319
Follow on Facebook and Instagram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
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The Crow's Nest
1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285
941-484-9551
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Business Partner
Virasana Salon
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Nonprofit Partners
Chabad of Venice & North Port
Venice Interfaith Community Association
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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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