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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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Venice MainStreet's volunteers kick off the season
Venice MainStreet's Downtown Ambassadors, also known as the "Downtowners," had their Volunteer Strut last week where they visit the downtown businesses to let them know the Downtowners are back for the 2023-2024 season. Our volunteers staff the information kiosk in Centennial Park and walk the historic district’s avenues to greet visitors, give out brochures, and answer questions.
The information kiosk is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10:30am to 2:30pm. To learn about how you can volunteer with Venice MainStreet, please visit www.visitvenicefl.org/volunteer or call 941-484-6722.
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Thank you to all the golfers who came out last Saturday to participate in Venice MainStreet's Barstool Open putt putt challenge and to the 18 businesses and organizations that hosted a putting green!
A special thank you to the Rotary volunteers from the Venice-Nokomis Rotary and Rotary Club of Venice Suncoast. Also to our Venice MainStreet volunteers who ran the registration booth, side games, score tallying, and putting green holes throughout the day. All proceeds raised during this event will directly go to support Venice MainStreet, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Best Team Score 1st Place:
Boca Birdie Babes (shown above at top)
Winners of $500 cash with a score of 94
(after tie-breaking putt-off with Gotta Love Venice team)
2nd Place:
Gotta Love Venice
Winners of Papa's Pilar Rum with a score of 94
Best Dressed:
Mulligan Mullet Masters (below on left)
$200 cash prize
Best Team Name:
Putt Holes (below on right)
$100 cash prize
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Upcoming Classes at The Artistic Flip Flop | |
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The Artistic Flip Flop
1954 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, Florida 34293
info@theartisticflipflop.com
(941) 999-7141
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Tips for lower back pain
Try something new – it won’t cost you a thing!
Saturday, November 18
9am-10am
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Stop by and learn some helpful mobility moves and stretches to reduce lower back stiffness and pain. Can your back take the weight of an 8 year old? That picture on the right is me and my granddaughter. She expects me to keep up with her, I owe her that.
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Deb Peters Coaching
210 Miami Ave W, Venice, FLA
813-731-8767
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NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH
November’s meeting will feature flint knapper extraordinaire, Roger Hostetler. Roger has been knapping for many years and will demonstrate his skill for us with a knapping demonstration.
Flint knapping is not just about arrowheads and spears. Early humans had a vast knowledge of ways to use their natural resources such as rocks, minerals, and bones. Flint, the cryptocrystalline quartz that forms in chalk, is just one of many silica-rich minerals that can be used to make a wide variety of tools. Shaping and use of these tools was the advanced technology of the day.
Join us for this exciting demonstration as well as refreshments and a raffle!
Lastly, we will have plenty of tasty refreshments too, including apple cider. And, if you have a treat that you would like to bring, they are always welcome and appreciated. Hope to see you on the 20th!
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Venice Theatre
941-488-1115
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Be a Movember hero by rocking a "Grow a Mo, Save a Bro" crew-neck T-shirt for $25. Order your T-shirt by emailing mvandermark@venicefl.gov, pay upon pick-up with cash, Venmo, or check made out VFBF. Shipping available. 👕💰
Proceeds will be donated to men's cancer foundations.
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City of Venice Holiday Parade
November 25
The 47th Annual Venice Holiday Parade is set for Saturday, Nov. 25 in downtown Venice.
Although there is early setup of chairs along the parade route the Wednesday evening before the parade, there will be no chairs set up or spectators allowed in the medians of the 100-300 blocks of W. Venice Ave. to protect the median landscaping. Any chairs, blankets or other items set up in the medians will be removed by the City of Venice Public Works Department at owners’ expense. This is to both protect the plantings in the medians and avoid any trip hazards. Parade-goers are asked to please follow the posted signage.
Pre-parade entertainment will be in two locations — the corner of Harbor Drive and W. Venice Ave. and the corner of Nokomis Ave. and W. Venice Ave, starting at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 26. The parade will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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Troll Music
628 East Venice Ave., Venice, FL. 34285
(941) 484-8765
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The Long Walk Home's hiking/camping challenge!
A self discovery adventure for Veterans & their family.
Registration required due to limited spaces!
Contact Info:
Terri Miller
(305) 240-3254
terri@thelongwalkhome.org
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Celebration Fashion Show
December 5 at 12pm-1pm
Join Island Way Boutique on December 5 for a Celebration Fashion Show in the breezeway between Bodrum and Burgundy Square Cafe. Say hello to Heather, Dan and Julie, the owners of Pier 22 Home Decor & Furnishings, and soon-to-be our Boutique's new owners.
With them, Island Way Boutique will flourish even more, and remain the same place you love. To the Family and Colorado, we return. We are very grateful for all the support you gift us with.
Thank you all,
Shauna and Emmanuel
Island Way Boutique
Register for fashion show at Island Way Boutique
225 Miami Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
941-451-9668
Reserve your restaurant seating
Attendees should register with the Boutique and also reserve your
breezeway table at your restaurant of choice.
Burgundy Square Cafe: (941) 451-8261
Bodrum: (941) 412-0090
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The Nutcracker Presented by the Sarasota Ballet School
Friday, December 8, 2023 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, December 9, 2023 @ 3:00pm
Venice Performing Arts Center
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Just in time for Holiday Shopping!
Join the Friends of the Venice Library (FOVL) at the William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library, 300 Nokomis Avenue S., Venice, from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9 to enjoy filling a bag with all the books you want to take home. All for just $5.00 a bag.
The Friends welcome all booklovers and bargain hunters to take home their favorite gently used books and media, from hardcovers and paperbacks to coffee-table books and teen books. Shoppers will also find a wide selection of audio books as well as contemporary-to-classical CDs.
In addition, we will have a table of holiday items as well as a separate table of children’s books.
The Friends of the Venice Library appreciate books and media Venice residents generously donate to help us fill our bookstore shelves, which, in turn, help us provide materials, services and programming not provided by the library budget.
Stop by to take home hard-cover mysteries by your favorite author, beautifully illustrated art books or guides to your next travel destination. Or children’s books to wrap up for the holidays.
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The 2023 Holiday Tree Lighting
December 9
Celebrating the holidays isn’t just for families and friends. Venice Area Beautification Inc. (VABI) invites the entire community to VABI’s Holiday Tree Lighting at Monty’s Arboretum (West Blalock Park). Each year, on the second Saturday in December, the Arboretum becomes a magical Christmas wonderland!
This holiday event is free. Once the lights are lit from 6pm-10pm, take a stroll through the Arboretum and enjoy the holiday spirit shared by a community of families and friends. It’s a magical wonderland!!
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Carillon Recitals
Saturdays at 10am
Venice Performing Arts Center
Abundant parking is available but only limited seating is provided. Attendees may listen from their cars or may be bring their own seating. Recitals last 30-45 minutes and take place rain or shine (but not when electrical storms are nearby).
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VeniceGulfCoastLivingMagazine.com
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Tri Healthy
248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 994-3676
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233 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 321-5845
| Unlock the path to better health through our comprehensive approach at We The People Health & Wellness Center. With a focus on Direct Primary Care, specialized services, and tailored treatments, we're dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness goals and enjoy a life of vitality. | |
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136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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Specials run from November 10th to the 30th
Charity drive for the month of November: Buy, create and display your personal hand turkey. 100% of the money collected goes to All Faiths Food Bank. Help us feed the hungry the Holiday Season.
Monday Wake-N-Bake: Purchase a 12 oz. coffee and get any of our house made pastry item all for $5.
Happy Hour: Tuesday thru Saturday 4:20-7:10, $1 off all regular menu apps, draft beer, bottle beer, High Noon products and glass of wine.
Seed and Bean Catering: Having an event and need some catering call Seed and Bean Market ask for Jeff. In house or on location catering available.
CBD products: Everything from joint relief to sleep aid to even pet care.
Every Wednesday is LOGO BOGO: Wear your Seed and Bean swag and receive a free drink with the purchase of the same drink.
Every Friday from 5pm-close Date Night: Receive a free bottle of our house wine or two (2) 16 oz. craft beers with the purchase of 2 dinner entrée’s plus get a free shareable dessert.
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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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