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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Restorative Medical Center
Your Guide to Optimal Health
Here at the Restorative Medical Center we focus on 5 main areas. We need balance in the following: Hormones, Nutrition, Detoxification, Mind and Body. If we have imbalance in one area it will ultimately affect the other areas and cause disease. We work with you to correct and find balance in all five of these areas. Come see us, and let us guide you to optimal health!
706 The Rialto, Venice, FL 34285
941-625-0304
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Winner of 34th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival poster competition announced | |
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Venice MainStreet held its poster unveiling this week at Collectors Gallery & Framery. Photographer, Geoff Gurock (shown above, third person from left) was selected for his digital photograph titled “Flocking to Venice.” Posters will be for sale at the upcoming 34th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival on November 5th and 6th. Proceeds benefit the Venice MainStreet nonprofit organization.
Thank you to Venice MainStreet’s Design Committee Volunteers; Leah Sherman, owner of Collectors Gallery & Framery who provided the framing; and Lueanne Wood for sponsoring the champagne.
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VABI and the City of Venice win
America in Bloom awards
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America In Bloom "promotes, recognizes, and celebrates community enhancement programs across the US. America in Bloom sponsors an annual nationwide competition between participating communities and provides related educational programs." | |
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Venice Area Beautification Inc.'s Bloom Team and the City of Venice were awarded the following from America in Bloom:
- Venice was the winner of the 18,000-23,000 Population Category Award
- Digital & Social Media Communications Award
- Alive with Flowers — Sunbeam Social Media Award
Congratulations and thank you to all VABI volunteers, the Bloom Team, the Arboretum Crew, Team KVB, VABI Public Art Projects, Venice Urban Forest, and the City of Venice!
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Work continues at the historic Lord-Higel House | |
Information provided by Venice Heritage Inc. | |
Pumpkin Patch Open Daily 11am-7pm | |
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400 Field Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-1374
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CHALK FESTIVAL EVENT UPDATE!
October 28 - 30
The Chalk Festival will be performing in a limited capacity in downtown Sarasota creating 3-D illusions. Locations will be updated on the website chalkfestival.org/events starting October 20 and continuing through November 1. Twenty-five artists will remain in town while the remaining 150 pavement & floral artists are rescheduled to April 5-7, 2023.
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The Venice Police Department will host a Drive-thru Prescription Drug Takeback event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 29 for citizens to responsibly dispose of unwanted, unused and expired prescription medications from the safety of their vehicles. Officers will be on hand to assist.
VPD has partnered with Drug Free Sarasota, Florida Department of Health-Sarasota County, Poison Information Center and Walgreens to organize this event as a drive-thru for residents’ convenience and safety. The event will be located at the VPD Public Safety Facility at 1575 E. Venice Ave. Only tablets and capsules will be accepted; no liquids or syringes please.
This ongoing program allows the public to return unused prescription medications into a controlled collection system. In doing so, the medications are destroyed without being deposited into our landfills or water system, substantially reducing any potential environmental damage and the chance of the meds becoming a health hazard. Safe disposal of these medications also decreases access to addictive drugs for accidental or intentional misuse.
For more information, please call the Police Department at 941-486-2444.
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136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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First Tuesdays with Benny & Friends resumes
on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 at 4 p.m.
Venice Theatre is Coming Back Strong and we'd love to tell you about it! Join Venice Theatre Artistic Director Benny Sato Ambush & Venice Theatre leaders in our resumed monthly First Tuesday face-to-face conversations.
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Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 AGENDA
• Recovery and Rebuilding News
• 2022-2023 Season Updates
• Fun Facts about Venice Theatre
• Your Questions Answered
LOCATION
Our new 124-seat temporary theatre built in our Raymond Center, the building at the north end of our rear parking lot.
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FREE
NO SIGN-UP NEEDED
ALL ARE WELCOME
UPCOMING FIRST TUESDAY DATES
• Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022
• Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2022
• Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023
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Venice Auxiliary Upcoming
Courses for 2022
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BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP
Course is held virtually over 5 sessions on Mondays and Thursdays 6pm-9pm
Fee: $40 for class and $20 for book
October 31
November 3, 7, 10, 14
GPS FOR MARINERS
Course is held virtually Wednesday-Friday 6pm-9pm
Fee: $40 plus the cost of the book
November 16, 17, 18
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An 8 week long health class
Wednesdays at 1:30-2:30
Next class is November 2
Each week we will cover a different health topic to include: Nutrition, Exercise,
Water, Sunshine, Temperance, Air, Rest & Trust in God! And much more!
Call the church office to sign up at 941-485-1314.
Everyone Welcome!
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First Baptist Church of Venice
312 Miami Avenue West, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-1314
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One request that we receive from attendees of each class, is for an opportunity to learn the basics of Judaism; to have an understanding of the building blocks from which the parshah, kabbalah, and Torah as a whole are built. “What’s in a mezuzah?” “How am I supposed to pray?” “What is the meaning of shabbat candles?” These questions haven’t found a home in any particular class we’ve offered, but that’s about to change.
Beginning November 1st, we’re truly excited to begin the Hebrew School for Adults, to take place on Tuesdays from 12 - 1 pm. During this special hour, Judaism 101 will be explained, over lunch and through casual discussion. Attendees will gain, week by week, genuine understanding of the concepts that form the cornerstones of our people’s heritage - like holiday customs, meaning behind prayers, and Jewish history.
Our goal is that the program live up to its name, and offer a grounded, practical education to those who were not privileged to have a Jewish education in their youth, as well as to those who did attend a Hebrew school, but today have lost clarity on the ideas.
First Season: Seven Tuesdays, November 1st to December 13th
Cost:$99 for all 7 weeks, or $18 per class
Lunch Included
All classes will be recorded and email to registered students
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Rocks! Aerosmith Tribute, 11/12 | |
VHS Bands Veteran's Day Concert, 11/11 | The Venice Symphony: Tchaik Strikes! 11/18 and 11/19 | |
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Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Avenue, Building 5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218-0627
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400 Field Ave E, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-1374
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Grace United Methodist Church
400 Field Ave E., Venice, FL 34285
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November 13 from 11am-2pm | |
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Great news! All Faiths Food Bank's Bowls of Hope event is scheduled to return in 2022! Mark your calendar for Sunday, November 13th, 2022 at Ed Smith Stadium for another powerful event benefiting our neighbors experiencing hunger.
Each year more than 1,500 guests attend one of the community’s largest and most popular family-friendly events where 40 of our community’s finest restaurants and caterers serve delicious soups, bread, desserts, and more. Guests select beautiful handcrafted bowls to keep, all donated by local potters, artists, and students while enjoying a modest meal, as a reminder of the empty bowls they help to fill. New expanded layout for guests to enjoy.
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice, FL 34285
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Outside jewelry vendors needed!
We offer spaces on the side patio and front of the Art Center entrance for vendors to bring their own tent, displays, table, and chairs. Non-refundable entry fee for VAC members is $50 and a non-refundable fee for nonmembers is $60. There is an additional charge of $25 for sharing a space.
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Indulge Your Taste Buds at Downtown Venice Restaurants
Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
941-893-4664
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MayorsFeedTheHungry.org
Help replenish our community food pantries in time for the holidays!
Local food pantries low on supplies due to Hurricane Ian
Food banks in Sarasota and Manatee counties rushed to help people impacted by Hurricane Ian, dipping into their reserves to help out after the storm. Now the non-profits are low on food and funds as Thanksgiving approaches, and leaders are asking for help.
“Our food panties are busy at work helping people who are in dire need. We made a decision to provide as much relief as possible. We just gave away more than $100,000 in Publix food gift cards to our local food panties. This depleted all our funds that we have raised so far that would normally be given out during the holiday season,” said Scott Biehler, executive director of the Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program.
The Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program coordinates with 34 non-profit agencies in communities throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties. Together the network provides food and grocery gift cards to local households facing food insecurity. Over the past 35 years, The MFTHP has distributed more than 600 tons of food and $4.2 million in food gift cards. But now, due to Hurricane Ian, the cupboards are nearly bare.
Non-profit organizers are asking members of the community to donate in time for the holidays so more families can look forward to full bellies on Christmas. All donations stay in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Financial donations are especially appreciated. They allow food pantries to give out gift cards, which means participants can buy the foods they like and know how to prepare. As an added bonus, the Flanzer Trust is matching donations made through their site, FlanzerTrust.org. Make sure to select The MFTHP from the list of charities. Donors can also learn about giving their time or non-perishable food items at
MayorsFeedTheHungry.org.
About The Mayors Feed the Hungry Program
The Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization that has been feeding families throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties since 1987. For more information, visit MayorsFeedTheHungry.org.
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Enjoy planning your new look table setting. Melamine ranges in stock now! | |
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205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-0319
Facebook & Instagram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
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Business Partners
Coldwell Banker Realty
Compass Property Management
Florida Violins
Patchington
Restorative Medical Center
Tri Healthy CBD
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Restorative Medical Center
Christina Parker, MSN, NP
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Nonprofit Partner
Venice Musicale
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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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