July 15, 2021
Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice.
Events
Subject to change or cancellation
Don't miss it this Friday and Saturday, July 16th-17th
at 39 locations!
Ride the trolley from 10am-2pm
Meet Santa!
Scarlet Macaw Resort Wear
Nest Venice
Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles
Collectors Gallery & Framery
Venice Locale
Venice Olive Oil Company
Elephant's Trunk
DanaTyler
SunBug and Twist Boutique
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285
Box Office: 941-488-1115
Explore Local History
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN VENICE

SELF-GUIDED TOUR
HISTORIC VENICE
TRAIN DEPOT
Venice Area Historical Society
303 East Venice Ave.
Venice FL 34285
SARASOTA COUNTY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2021
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Sarasota County’s people, places, and achievements!
LORD-HIGEL HOUSE
Constructed in 1896 by Joseph Lord, the Lord-Higel House is the second oldest house in Sarasota County.
 409 Granada Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
VENICE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Located in historic Triangle Inn
listed on National Register of
Historic Places 
351 Nassau Street South, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 486-2487

JULIA COUSINS LANING & DALE LANING ARCHIVES & RESEARCH CENTER
224 Milan Avenue West
By appointment (941) 716-7255
VENICE QUEST
SCAVENGER HUNT

Presented by Venice Area Chamber of Commerce

Download free Scavify App at Google Play or AppStore
Ongoing
Entertainment
(Subject to change or cancellation)
FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS
Hosted by Venice MainStreet
Centennial Park Gazebo
Second & Fourth Fridays
7pm, FREE
Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Ave.
Venice, FL 34285

(941) 218-3779
1 Indian Ave., Building 5
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218-3779
Box Office
1515 S. Tamiami Tr., Suite 7 Venice, FL 34285
(941) 207-8822
Box Office: 941-488-1115
Ongoing
Things to Do
(Subject to change or cancellation)
CITY OF VENICE MONTHLY BICYCLE RIDE
2nd Thursday each month
Meet at gazebo downtown
10am
FREE
Email contact: dculpepper@venicegov.com
FIND HIDDEN
FAIRY DOORS
Fun for young kids and young-at-heart! Explore Miami Ave, Venice Ave. and Tampa Ave. in downtown Venice to find 30+ hidden fairy doors.
FREE BEACH YOGA
WITH ELIN

Daily 8am
Mon. thru Thurs. sunset 7pm

FREE

941-408-9642

MEDITATION & CLASSES

DONATIONS APPRECIATED
941-323-8033
LAUGHTER YOGA
at Centennial Park
Saturdays 10-10:30am in
12' x 12' spaces per person
or ZOOM
Wed 9:30am, Sat 10am
FREE
203-856-6427
SUNDAYS BINGO
Knights of Columbus

Knights Hall
512 Substation Road, Venice, FL
Packages start at $7
Games from 1pm-4pm
VENICE DRUM CIRCLE
Venice Beach
Sundays 1.5 hrs before sunset
FREE
VENICE FARMERS MARKET

City Hall
401 W. Venice Avenue
Saturdays 8am-12pm

FREE ENTRY
941-445-9209
Venice MainStreet
Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
Suncoast Humane Society
is celebrating its
50th Anniversary with a
new design of the
2022 Pet Calendar!

We are now accepting ads for every calendar month. This is a great chance to support Suncoast Humane Society’s lifesaving work while advertising your company. Follow this link to secure your ad spot by July 31: www.petcalendar.givesmart.com. 

Your pets can also be a part of our special calendar! Submit your photo and vote clicking the button below.
Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
Patchington
136 - 138 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 
941-488-4128
Partners of the Week
Thank you for renewing with Venice MainStreet!
Business Partner
Shark Frenzy
Nonprofit Partners
Elephant's Trunk Thrift Shop
Venice Area Historical Society
Community Partners
Brenda Jaacks
Dan & Kara Morgan
Cali
Lilo
6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 474-7884
Community Resources
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.
Plantinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
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