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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Welcome new
Venice MainStreet Partner!
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Empowering Youth to Achieve Their Full Potential |
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The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has been a leader in youth development since 1970, providing enriching after-school and summer programs to thousands of youth, ages 6 to 18, in Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Arcadia.
With six Club locations throughout Sarasota and Desoto Counties, our Robert and Joan Lee Club has been serving Venice and the surrounding area since 2007. This 21st-century facility has designated program areas for academics, culinary arts, art, technology, physical fitness, life skills development and more. Children receive a snack after school each day.
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WATCH VIDEO
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Venice Community Survey
The City of Venice is looking to the future about its past. We are asking for a few minutes of your time to take a short survey and tell us what you think about the importance of Venice history and the roles different organizations play in preserving and sharing that history.
or by clicking on the button below (on right)
A PDF version of this survey is available by clicking on the button below (on left). It may be printed, filled out and returned to the Information Center at Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave. Paper copies will also be available for citizens at the City Hall Information Center.
For more information, please call
Harry Klinkhamer, Historical Resources Manager
at 941-486-2490.
Thank you for your valuable input!
Lorraine Anderson
City of Venice Public Information Officer
401 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
Via City Hall Switchboard: (941) 486-2626 ext. 7401
Direct: (941) 882-7401
www.venicegov.com
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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TAX PREP HELP
now through tax season
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April 23
Featuring:
Wendy Barmore Duo
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Venice Police Department hosts
Drive-thru Prescription Drug Takeback
event from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 24
For citizens to responsibly dispose of
unwanted or 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 First Step of Sarasota, along with the Florida National Guard, to organize this event as a drive-thru for residents’ convenience and safety. The event will be located at the Public Safety Facility at 1575 E. Venice Ave. Only tablets and capsules will be accepted.
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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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 Museum & Archives
351 Nassau St. S, Venice, FL 34285
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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
Next talk is April 20th
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Train car photo credit: George Miller |
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HISTORIC VENICE TRAIN DEPOT
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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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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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Spring shows and 2021-2022 subscriptions are on sale now!
Box Office: 941-488-1115
info@venicetheatre.net
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LAUGHTER YOGA
Saturday, April 17th classes are on ZOOM only
(No Centennial Park
class on the 17th)
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
**MASKS REQUIRED**
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 Performing Arts Center
FREE
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
1 Indian Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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Venice MainStreet Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
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VENICE MUGS
After a wonderful vacation here in Venice, drink your morning coffee out of this Venice Mug and good memories come up with every sip. They are microwave and dishwasher safe.
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205 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 (941) 485-0319
Facebook and Instagram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
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Patchington
136 W Venice Ave. #138
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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Tri-Heathy CBD
Historic San Marco Building
248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 994-3676
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101 W Venice Ave , Venice FL 34285 941-484-1855 |
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 West Venice Ave. #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 474-7884
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Featured
Venice MainStreet Partner of the Week
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Venice MainStreet has 300+ business and nonprofit partners that support our mission through their annual membership contributions. Thank you for helping us do what we do for the community and historic downtown Venice! To join Venice MainStreet CLICK HERE.
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Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles
From candles to bath and body products,
all are made locally
“When making our products, we keep everything all-natural and do not use anything we cannot pronounce.”
- Charles Fabiszak, Proprietor
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305-A West Venice Avenue 941-475-3037 |
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Thank You to Our
Renewing Partners
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Business Partners
Ristorante San Marco
Scarlet Macaw Resort Wear
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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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