4/6/23

Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and

enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice.

Hospital Volunteers of Venice plaque unveiling

A plaque recognizing the Hospital Volunteers of Venice (HVV) and their service from 1951-2023 was unveiled in Founders Way this week. You can find it located by the mural in the walkway connecting West Venice Avenue and Miami Avenue West (200 block). Thank you, HVV, for your dedicated service in our healthcare community!

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We are excited to have the following food trucks

and catering services join!

El Guero Tacos is a food truck serving delicious Mexican food! Available for events and private parties in Venice, North Port, Port Charlotte or Punta Gorda. 


239-265-3656

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For over two decades, Hammerheads has been serving delicious food at fairs and festivals on the Gulf Coast. Let us be your event caterer!


(727) 218-9877



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Quality Food International

Seafood Market

Quality Food International Seafood Market offers seafood dishes such as crab cakes, grilled or fried grouper, coconut shrimp, calamari, paella, jambalaya, and more!


727-358-6941

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Susu's Always Fresh


SuSu’s Always Fresh only uses premium ingredients. It is our passion.


412-557-1988

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New Jamaican Meals on Wheels serving the West/Gulf Coast of Florida. Come Taste the Vibez in every bite as you enjoy the different flavors of Jamaica and see the difference as you satisfy that rumble in your tummy!


(941) 465-0758

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Emmanuel Lutheran Church

790 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285

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Grace United Methodist Church

400 Field Avenue E., Venice, FL 34285

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Centennial Park Gazebo

200 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285

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Our bunny Peter Cottontail wants to reward the citizens of Venice with a Seed and Bean Venice Island Easter Egg hunt. Inside our Easter Eggs will be prizes for the adults of the Island from a discount on your visit to a free gift card. Redeem at Seed and Bean Venice for some great food and beverage and enjoyable CBD products. Only 1 coupon per visit. Not valid with any other promotions.


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116 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

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Monthly Meeting, April 11 at 11:30am


The Plantation Golf & Country Club

500 Rockley Blvd, Venice, FL 34293


Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from October through May. For membership information contact collegeclubinfo@gmail.com or call 319-400-0711.

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Tuesdays and Thursdays

Don't miss the Experience Venice tour! 

Now through April 13th

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Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil & Gem Club

Monthly Meeting


April 17th at 6:30pm

780 Firenze Ave. East, Venice 34285


The Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil and Gem Club meetings are held on the third Mondays each month. Our goal is to promote, educate, and instruct in the many fields of earth sciences, fossil and mineral specimen collecting, and jewelry design. Everyone is welcome.

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April 18th at 5:15pm


UPCOMING MEETING

The next meeting will be held at Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice beginning with networking at 5:15 pm, Business Meeting and dinner on April 18th.  The dinner meeting will include a White Elephant to raise funds for the Scholarship Fund. All members bring a slightly used or new item to be auctioned off. The approximate value should not exceed $25.00. It could be jewelry, clothing or household item. The dinner meeting require reservations which can be made at BPWEV.org. 


NEWS

The Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice met for their monthly meeting on March 21st at Plantation Golf and Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd, Venice with Guest Speaker Allison Evanitz, Director of Community and Investor Engagement for the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County speaking on the balance of economic systems. 


ABOUT US

BPW is a grassroots organization developed to promote and advocate for women’s rights. Whether you are a business owner, an employee, student or retiree, BPW provides leadership through advocacy, education and information within our communities on issues important to all working women. Visit BPWEV.org for more information. The public is welcome to join us for dinner and hear Ms. Brazelton’s presentation. Reservations are required and can be made at BPWEV.org. 

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Tuesday, April 18, 2022, 7 PM


"John Nolen: Olmsted Disciple"

Presented by Professor Bruce Stephenson, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida

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April 18 at 7:30pm

Venice Community Center

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APR 21 - MAY 7

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April 28th at 7pm

Venice Performing Arts Center

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50 Years After: A Tribute to the Woodstock Generation

April 30 at 7:30pm

Venice Performing Arts Center

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Carillon Recitals, Saturdays at 10am, free and open to the public

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Above: - (left) Barbara Mims, Co-Vice President, VAPCC, (center) Sandy Martin, President of the K of C 7052 Ladies Auxiliary, (right) Susan Rohman, President of VAPCC 

Venice Area Pregnancy Care Center

Accepts Donation 

 

On March 9th the Venice Area Pregnancy Care Center accepted a generous donation from the Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus 7052 in Venice. Sandy Martin, President of the Ladies Auxiliary presented a check in the amount of $2,000.00 to Venice Area Pregnancy Center President Susan Rohman during their meeting. In addition, the Center also received new infant clothing, hand knitted baby blankets made by the members, as well as other individual monetary donations.  


Susan shared with the membership the Center’s mission to help families with young children who are in need. Donations will be used towards items such as diapers, clothing, car seats and cribs that will be given to clients.


Members of the Center continue to share a close relationship with the Ladies Auxiliary through their common effort to aid others.  


For more information about the Center

Please call 941-485-1776

Email at vapcc4u@gmai

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Venice Olive Oil Company

101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice, FL 34285

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