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A Message from Kara Morgan,
CEO of Venice MainStreet
Happy New Year and best wishes for you and your family in 2021. Despite the challenges we all faced in 2020, Venice MainStreet saw many encouraging signs of a fresh start for 2021. We are hopeful that through growing widespread distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine we will see an end to the global pandemic. Locally, our beautiful city on the gulf has come together to continue beautification efforts, historic preservation projects, and innovative economic growth.
Venice MainStreet wants to thank all of our partners, volunteers, and Board of Directors for their support and hard work during many difficult months. I would also like to thank the staff at the Venice MainStreet office for their talent and professionalism this year. I applaud each of you.
It is through the combined efforts of all that Venice MainStreet continues to succeed, as a local nonprofit organization, and fulfill our mission to the community as a driver of economic success for Venice. I look forward to many projects and successes in 2021 and I hope to see you all "on the avenues!"
Sincerely,
Kara Morgan
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Welcome New Venice MainStreet Partner, Venice Onward! |
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At Venice Onward, we understand how important it is to present an online image that attracts and inspires those with an immediate need for your products or services. We offer a wide range of website design and marketing solutions to help you grow, thrive and reach the largest audience possible.
Get in touch with Venice Onward to learn more
about our website services, and how we can help your organization improve visibility, sales and
brand recognition.
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941-315-4004
sam@veniceonward.com
veniceonward.com
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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DRIVE-THRU FOOD DRIVE
THIS SUNDAY, JAN. 3rd
at Grace United Methodist Church
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Help those in our community who are in need by making a donation to support our Drive-thru Food Drive. Cindy Toepfer will be parked in the Grace parking lot Sunday, January 3rd from 8:30AM - 11:00AM collecting nonperishable food.
The donations will be taken to Gold Rush BBQ for the food pantry they have started to help our community during these tough times. You can also drop off food in the Narthex during the week between 9AM-4PM.
Grace United Methodist Church
400 E Field Avenue
Venice, Florida 34285
941- 488 -1374
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Venice MainStreet's
Friday Night Concert Series
January 8th at 7pm
at Gazebo in Centennial Park
Featuring: The North Jetty Allstars
Please note this is a free but ticketed event
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TreeQuest 2021
starts on Jan. 15
Residents will have two weeks within which to visit one of two participating locations, find the tagged trees, and submit clue answers online. Prizes include tree ID field guides and State park passes.
Residents can also send “selfies” they’ve taken with the trees they’ve discovered, and email them to sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu. UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County will share the photos on its Facebook page (@ufsarasotaext) to help spread the word about Florida Arbor Day and the benefits of community trees.
To participate in TreeQuest, visit one of the locations below, on or after Jan.15, and submit clue answers using the clue submission link. Note: the clue submission link will be activated on Florida Arbor Day, Jan. 15, 2021, will remain active for 2 weeks, and will be deactivated on Jan. 29, 2021.
- Monty Andrews Arboretum, W. Blalock Park, Venice
- Twin Lakes Park, Sarasota
Information by Marguerite Beckford, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
Photo credit: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 15TH | 10AM - 2PM
VENICE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
597 TAMIAMI TRAIL S, VENICE, FL 34285
*This event will be held in the chamber parking lot.
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Are you interested in learning about the many non-profit organizations serving the greater Venice area? Come explore the many opportunities there are to give of your time, talent, and/or treasure and support non-profits.
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Cheers to the New Year!
Out with the old, in with the new.
Wednesday, January 20 | 5:00 pm |
Location details at registration
It’s time to leave 2020 behind and get ready for a New Year filled with new and exciting possibilities. You’re invited to join us for the time-honored tradition of toasting the New Year Italian-style with sparkling spumante wine. We’re pairing this wonderful bubbly beverage with pasta and other Italian cuisines to make our New Year’s get-together a celebration you won’t want to miss. We’ll also treat you to a taste of all Heartis has to offer and introduce you to the team that helps make our community a one-of-a-kind place we think you’ll want to call home.
Due to social distancing standards,
reservations are required.
Heartis Venice
1020 N. Tamiami Trail | Venice, Florida 34275
mbestor@heartisvenice.com
941-499-1800
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Ongoing
Classes, Events and Tours
(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 VENICE
In person: Centennial Park, Saturdays at 10am
Zoom online: Wed. 9:30am,
Thurs. 9:15am & Sat. 10am
FREE
203-856-6427
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SUNDAYS BINGO
Knights Hall
512 Substation Rd.
Venice, FL 34285
Doors open at 11:30am Games from 1pm-4pm
$7
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VENICE DRUM CIRCLE
Venice Beach
Sundays 1.5 hrs before sunset
FREE
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City Hall
Saturdays 8am-1pm
FREE ENTRY
**MASKS REQUIRED**
941-445-9209
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New KMI Exhibit Opens
at Historic San Marco
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Visitors to the historic San Marco on Tampa Avenue can now enjoy a new exhibit honoring the legacy of the Kentucky Military Institute (KMI) in Venice. Funded by the KMI Alumni Association, in partnership with the Venice Centre Association and its collection, the exhibit includes memorabilia, photographs and a documentary on the fascinating history of the military school in Venice from 1933 to 1970.
While you are at the San Marco, you can also explore the 15+ varied businesses located in this unique, downtown Venice building. Among them include salons, spas, a barbershop, real estate and property rental companies, chiropractor, retailers such as the new Tri-Healthy CBD store, a restaurant and more. If you haven't discovered the San Marco yet or been in it recently, you are in for a treat!
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Down Island Way Boutique
All our clothes are at 20% off and
an additional 10% off our sale rack,
which is already 40-50% off
until January 10, 2021
225 Miami Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 451-9668
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Mary Erickson Fine Paintings
40% of all of my studio sales will go to
Big Brothers and Big Sisters
through December
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As the pandemic continues to cause job loss and evictions, more Americans than ever are standing in line for food and having trouble paying their bills. Big Brothers and Big Sisters aides hard working single parent families from Sarasota, Venice and North Port. Those more fortunate among us are looking for opportunities to help. Imagine how much your purchase will help...
Studio visits are by appointment only.
Please call me at 704-219-0391 to arrange a showing.
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Celebration Corner
303A West Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285
941-484-2206
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205 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-0319
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Cafe Venice, 101 W. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 |
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136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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This gorgeous gal is Patches! She arrived on 12/12/20. Patches is very friendly and likes to lay on you and be petted. You might also find her relaxing on her own where she can get her own quality kitty time. If you have a low-key household, Patches could be just the addition for you!
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This fantastic guy is Grady! Grady arrived on 11/19. Grady is ready to find a home that includes lots of car rides and tons of activity. Grady is house-trained and crate-trained. He is excited to meet new people and will show you just how much he wants to spend his days with you. Come meet this amazing guy and see for yourself!
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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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We truly appreciate
your support
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Thank you to the following Partners for renewing
this week with Venice MainStreet:
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Business Partner
Tangi & Jess
The Soda Fountain of Venice
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Nonprofit Partner
Venice Theatre
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Community Partners
Gary & Nancy Prior
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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 501c3 nonprofit registered with the Florida Division of Consumer Services. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) www.floridaconsumerhelp.com [s. 496.412(1)(c), F.S.]
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