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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Helen Moore joins
Venice MainStreet's
Board of Directors
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Venice MainStreet is delighted to have Helen Moore join its Board of Directors this summer. She brings her enthusiasm and decades of experience serving the Venice community, which will benefit the organization tremendously. Helen has been a partner of Venice MainStreet for many years and was on its Board of Directors in the 1990s, when the organization was in its early years. |
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Photo credit: helenmoore.michaelsaunders.com |
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Besides serving on Venice City Council since 2018, Helen has been involved in organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity, Venice Area Board of Realtors, and Florida Realtors organization. She was a charter member of South County Tiger Bay Club and is a huge fan and member of the Board of Directors of Venice Area Beautification Inc., where she currently serves as treasurer. We look forward to what Helen will bring to Venice MainStreet and are grateful for her commitment to make historic downtown Venice a vibrant, thriving place to be. |
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Venice MainStreet launches its new downtown videos |
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Venice MainStreet, Inc. recently completed a marketing project, initiated by its Marketing Committee, to produce two new 30 second promotional videos of downtown Venice. The videos are targeted to residents and tourists alike to assure them that downtown Venice is taking safety precautions to keep them as safe as possible, while ensuring an enjoyable downtown experience for both shopping and dining. The updated footage also reflects the aesthetic changes after the City of Venice's beautification project.
The videos were produced by CGI Communications, Inc. Both are accessible on Venice MainStreet's homepage VisitVeniceFL.org and on the website's Video Gallery page. We hope you enjoy them!
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VHS Parade of Champions
set for June 2
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The Venice High School “Parade of Champions” will be held Wednesday, June 2 to celebrate Venice’s Girls Soccer Class 6A State Champions.
The parade steps off at 3 p.m. June 2 from the VHS bus loop. It will travel west on Milan Avenue across U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail), take a right on Nokomis Avenue to West Venice Avenue, turn right on Nassau Street and end at the Centennial Park west entrance. Parade lineup will start at 2:30 p.m.
A program at the Centennial Park Gazebo will follow with speakers and music. Water will be provided and Serve Florida will serve free hot dogs. The VHS Boosters will be collecting donations to help cover the costs of athletes’ championship rings.
The event will feature players, coaches and cheerleaders; the VHS ROTC Color Guard; “Old Betsy,” the City’s 1926 LaFrance fire engine; Police and Fire Rescue vehicles; and classic cars.
Come on out and support the athletic accomplishments of VHS, and show your Venice pride!
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Information provided by
Lorraine Anderson
City of Venice Public Information Officer
401 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
Direct: (941) 882-7401
Email: landerson@venicefl.gov
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Venice Theatre begins
long-awaited renovations
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285
Box office: 941-488-1115
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Venice Theatre has officially begun work on renovations more than twenty years in the making. In partnership with Magnum Builders of Sarasota Inc., Venice Theatre will be renovating its busy lobby in preparation for the upcoming 2021-2022 Season as a part of Venice Theatre’s Next Act Capital Campaign. Magnum is the contracting firm responsible for all upcoming renovations to Venice Theatre’s three-building campus including the lobby renovation, the upgrading and renovation of VT’s Technical Arts Building, and the renovation of the Hamilton Building into what will be known as the “Arts Education Center.” |
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Welcome
Venice Bible Church
Thank you for joining and supporting Venice MainStreet!
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Each Sunday at Venice Bible Church you'll find a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with exciting, contemporary worship. Our teaching is from the NIV and is expository in nature and very relevant. We have bible classes for adults and children, which are led by men and women of Christ. |
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Join us for PRAISE IN THE PARK
Sunday, May 23 at 5:30pm
in Centennial Park!
Church services: 1200 Center Road, Venice, FL 34292
Church offices: 1101 Tamiami Trail S. Suite 102, Venice
941-493-2788
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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Get great deals at 35+ locations downtown!
Shop small, shop local, shop Venice!
Participating Venice MainStreet Partners include
but are not limited to:
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Miami Avenue West
Crate & Marrow
Down Island Way Boutique
Fifi’s of Venice
Island Coffee Cafe
Mothers Cupboard Spice Shoppe
Needlefish Yarns of Venice
Tampa Avenue West
Tri-Healthy CBD (in San Marco building)
West Venice Avenue
Aqua Silks Studio (Saturday only)
B&B Bootery
Celebration Corner
Ciao Gelato
DanaTyler
Dick’s Shoes of Venice
Florida Olive Oil Company
Gulf Shores Realty
Island Gift Nook
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West Venice Ave. cont.
Kristine Grace Resort Wear
Laurie Jean & Co.
Lisa’s Classic Rose
Luxurious Interiors
Nana’s A Children’s Shop
Patchington
Rose & Leo
Scarlet Macaw Resort Wear
Shirt Stop
St. Marco Boutique
SunBug
Tangi & Jess
The Boutique by the Beach
Things I Like
Twist Boutique
Venice Avenue Creamery
Venice in Vogue
Venice Olive Oil Company
Venice Wine & Coffee Company
Waves of Light Mystical Boutique
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Venice Bible Church
presents
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Sunday, May 23 at 5:30pm
Join our worship team at the Gazebo for Praise in the Park! Grab a chair, bring a friend, and come sing and praise our Savior with us! Free and open to the public.
Centennial Park, 200 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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Reservations required
$20 per person
Contact:
VeniceFloridaTours@yahoo.com
817-793-8433
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SARASOTA COUNTY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2021 |
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Sarasota County’s people, places, and achievements! |
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MUSEUM 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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VENICE QUEST
SCAVENGER HUNT
Presented by Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
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LOCAL HISTORY
VIRTUAL LECTURE SERIES
Sponsored by Venice Area Historical Society
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Train car photo credit: George Miller |
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HISTORIC VENICE TRAIN DEPOT
&
ROLLINS W. COAKLEY RAILROAD PARK
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Check out the new circus train car installed this year!
303 East Venice Ave.
Venice FL 34285
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Ongoing
Things to Do
(Subject to change or cancellation)
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Venice Performing Arts Center
FREE
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
through May 22
1 Indian Ave.,
Venice, FL 34285
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Balance Yoga, Restorative Yoga/Guided Meditation, Gentle Chair Yoga
by "Zen Jen" Brown
$5 per class
941-830-3040
ZenJenYoga@iCloud.com
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FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS
Hosted by Venice MainStreet
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Downtown Venice
Centennial Park Gazebo
Second & Fourth Fridays
7pm
FREE
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City of Venice Monthy Bicycle Ride
2nd Thursday each month 10am
FREE
Email contact: dculpepper@venicegov.com
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Our 72nd Season! July 2021-May 2022 subscriptions
are on sale now!
Box Office: 941-488-1115
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Venice Beach
Daily 8am and 9am
Mon. thru Thurs. 7pm
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-12pm
FREE ENTRY
941-445-9209
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TAKEOUT DINNER
DRIVE THRU ONLY
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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
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Venice MainStreet Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
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Help Wanted
Part-Time Custodian at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Venice, FL. Experience preferred.
Email resumes to info@emmanuel-elca.org.
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"Dazed and Confused" Receiving
Saturday, May 22, 10am-2pm
Members and nonmembers can enter one or two pieces
in the show, which will be displayed through June 24.
Show dates: May 28-June 24
For questions please contact
suzanne@veniceartcenter.com
Venice Art Center | 390 Nokomis Avenue S, Venice, FL 34285
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W. Venice Ave., Suite 5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Come in and see our “END OF SEASON" offers at the Spring Sidewalk Sale this Friday and Saturday!
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205 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 (941) 485-0319
Facebook and Instagram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
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Join us Saturday, May 22nd for our
SUMMER Fashion Show
1pm at our Patchington Venice location
& Live on Patchington Venice Facebook Page
Friday & Saturday, May 21st & 22nd is our Venice Ave
Sidewalk Sale
Patchington will have an EXTRA 40% off
Redline Clearance
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PATCHINGTON | 136-138 VENICE AVE .VENICE, FL. 34285 941-488-4128 |
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Partners of the Week
Thank you for renewing with Venice MainStreet!
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Business Partners
James Lorenz, Realtor, RE/MAX, The Kotaska Team
NextHome Suncoast, Nick & Beth Flerlage, Realtors
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James Lorenz, Realtor, RE/MAX, The Kotaska Team |
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NextHome Suncoast, Nick & Beth Flerlage, Realtors |
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Community Partners
Anita McCarroll
June Lee Reninger
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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 W. Venice Ave., Suite 23 (above Venice Olive Oil Company) Mondays - Fridays, 9am-5pm. Please call 941-484-6722.
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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.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISIT WWW.FDACS.GOV. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. [s.496.405(1)(c), F.S.] Registration # CH50211
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