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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 attends
VACC Nonprofit Rally
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Shown above (left to right): Venice MainStreet volunteers Barbara Feltquate and Linda Nelson with Venice MainStreet Events Coordinator Lysa Locke.
Venice MainStreet was excited to participate in the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce's Nonprofit Rally last week. We recruited some new volunteers for our nonprofit organization and shared what we do with the community. Interested in volunteering? Click on the button below for more information.
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Aqua Silks Studio featured
on Suncoast View
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CLICK ABOVE to watch Susan MacDougall, owner of Aqua Silks Studio, work her magic while water painting on silk with the ladies of ABC7's Suncoast View this week.
Book a workshop, private party or shop today!
Aqua Silks Studio
101 W Venice Ave, Suite 8
Venice, Florida 34285
941-412-4616
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The Island Bookshop is on
Southern Living list of
top 20 Florida bookstores
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From Pensacola to Key West, Southern Living picked the "20 Bookstores Everyone Should Visit In Florida" and downtown Venice's The Island Bookshop made the list. Congratulations to owners Aimee Odette and Michael Rank! The next time you are on Miami Avenue, stop in and check out their wide array of books for all ages, as well as local art. | |
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The Island Bookshop
206 Miami Avenue West, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 416-5511
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Venice is home to southernmost
carillon in America
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CLICK ABOVE to watch the NBC2 News story about the Venice Carillon and Carillonneur Wylie Crawford.
Catch a recital on Saturday mornings at 10am at
the terrace of the Venice Performing Arts Center.
Free and open to the public!
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Terry Hershey Retreat:
Soft Hearts from Hard Places
Venice United Church of Christ
Saturday, January 28, 2023
9:00 AM 3:00 PM
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Terry Hershey, well known author of "Sabbath Moment", a daily uplifting e-mail meditation, will be coming to Venice United Church of Christ to present "Soft Hearts from Hard Places." To learn more about him, go to terryhershey.com. The registration fee of $25 includes a morning snack and lunch. Seats are limited, so go to our website at veniceucc.org to register and pay on line. Please indicate that the payment is for "Hershey Retreat".
For more information call 941-493-6741
Venice United Church of Christ (Naar Hall)
620 Shamrock Blvd., Venice, FL 34293
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Workshops start January 28 | |
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The Songs of Carole King and
James Taylor, January 10-29
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Chicago Rewired, February 5 | |
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Music Mondays: Venice Program
Sessions are held at
Venice Presbyterian Church
825 The Rialto at 3:00 pm
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Global Issues: Venice Program
Venice Community Center
326 S. Nokomis Ave
Tuesdays 2:30 pm, Fridays 10:00 am
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First Baptist Church
312 Miami Ave West, Venice, FL 34285
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Next studio tour is Wednesday, February 1 | |
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THIS JUST IN! The Venice Division of Historical Resources’ 2023/2024 Seasonal Photo Exhibit, Woody Thayer: Venice’s Eyes and Ears of the 1950s, will open Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at the Venice Museum. The photo exhibit will feature the work of one of Venice’s most well-known former news writers, radio personalities, and photographers, the legendary Woody Thayer. The exhibit will run throughout the year and highlight some of Woody’s greatest news stories. Come by the museum to see what life was like when Woody reported the news in 1950s Venice!
The Venice Museum is located inside the historic Triangle Inn, listed in the Local Register of Historic Resources and on the National Registers of Historic Places. The museum is on the island of Venice near the William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library and across from West Blalock Park. It is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and the first and third Saturdays of the month, October through April, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information about the exhibit, contact the museum at 941-486-2487.
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First Tuesdays with Benny & Friends
Next one is February 7 at 4pm
FREE
NO SIGN-UP NEEDED
ALL ARE WELCOME
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W., Raymond Center
(Our temporary theatre at the north end of our parking lot)
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Caribbean Nights Dance Party
Tuesday, February 28, 6pm – 10pm
American Legion Hall, 1770 East Venice Ave
Full buffet of elaborate finger foods, desserts and cash bar
Music – dancing to The Allegros
Dress Code – wear brilliant tropical shirts, funky beach hats, etc.
$40/ ticket Advance sales Only, final sale.
For tickets - call 860-227-8810 or 630-880-1283 or
MAIL checks payable to VNWC at PO Box 416, Venice, FL 34284
Event to benefit Venice Area Beautification’s Urban Forest.
Presented by Venice-Nokomis Woman's Club
https://www.venice-nokomiswomansclub.org
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Twist Boutique and Sunbug | | |
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Carillon Recitals, Saturdays at 10am, free and open to the public
Venice Performing Arts Center
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The Cottage Art and Gift Gallery ...
... was formed in 2014 for the purpose of showcasing and supporting local artists...
... in a historically registered cottage, perfect for our eclectic variety of creativity and...
... is a great place to shop, discover unique talent and support your local artists.
Gallery hours:
Oct-April: Tues-Sat: 10 - 4
May-Sept: Thurs-Sat: 10 - 4
941-275-8121
106 Pocono Trail E, Nokomis, FL 34275
www.thecottageinnokomiscom
See Class link for schedules
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Reserve your copy or subscribe here
VeniceGulfCoastLivingMagazine.com
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136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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Scarlet Macaw Resort Wear
225 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-3500
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Seed and Bean Market
116 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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Business Partners
Venice Print Center
Whittaker & Saucier, CPAs
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Nonprofit Partners
Venice Farmers Market
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Community Partners
Chris & Gregg Hassler
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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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