5/25/23

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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Next one is May 27th!

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Memorial Day Ceremony


Venice's annual Memorial Day Ceremony

will be held at 10 a.m.

Monday, May 29 at

Patriots Park, 800 Venetia Bay Blvd. 


This year's observances and activities will be hosted by American Legion NO-VEL Post 159, and will feature the traditional "laying of the wreaths" by area veterans organizations and auxiliaries including VFW 8118, DAV 1001 and the Marine Corps League. Guest speakers will include Mayor Nick Pachota and Col. Norman MacLellan, USA, Ret. Patriotic music will be provided by the Sun Coast Wind Ensemble. 


The public is invited. Please bring chairs.

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Aqua Silks Studio

101 W Venice Ave, Suite 8, Venice, Florida 34285

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Venice Locale

121 Miami Ave W, Venice, FL 34285

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Summer never tasted so good! From June 1 until June 14 dozens of restaurants feature prix-fixe, multi-course lunch and dinner menus for just $25 and $40 per person!


Home to award-winning and legendary restaurants, there’s no better time to explore all the culinary experiences Sarasota County has to offer. From Peruvian palates and French cuisine to American classics and fresh seafood, you’ll feel like a local foodie in no time.


Venice MainStreet Partners include Crow's Nest Marina & Restaurant, Fins at Sharky's, and Pop's Sunset Grill.

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SunCoast Metropolitan Community Church (MCC)

3276 E. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34292

(941) 484-7068

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Grease in Concert: A tribute to the music of Grease

June 17

Venice Performing Arts Center

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Italian American Club of Venice

1375 Ringling Dr., Venice, FL 34285

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Registration Is NOW Open for

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Sarasota And Desoto Counties

2023 Summer Program


Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties has opened its online application for summer programs. Youth ages 6 to 18 are invited to apply for the 2023 Great Futures Academy Summer Program.


Registration for the 2023 Summer Program is now open! The Summer Program will run Monday through Friday from May 30 to August 4 at the following Boys & Girls Club locations across Sarasota and DeSoto Counties.


Gene Matthews Club, 6851 S. Biscayne Drive, North Port, FL 34287

Lee Wetherington Club, 3100 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34237

Louis and Gloria Flanzer Club, 18 School Ave., Arcadia, FL 34266

Newtown Estates Park Club, 2800 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34234

Robert and Joan Lee Club, 920 Gulf Coast Blvd., Venice, FL 34285

Roy McBean Club, 1790 21st Street, Sarasota, FL 34234


Youth who participate in the program will have access to positive adult mentors and opportunities that encourage academic excellence, leadership development, healthy habits and success after high school graduation. The Great Futures Academy Summer Program will feature a comprehensive slate of exciting activities including daily education, experiential activities, field trips, art demonstrations, physical fitness activities, technology instruction, career exploration and more. Meals will also be provided.


Middle and high school students are also invited to participate in the organization’s specialized programs that will take place throughout the summer in leadership training, volunteerism, entrepreneurism, college & career readiness, workforce development and more.  

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Join us for Friday Night Pasta Dinner!

Dinner is served Fridays between 4:30 - 7:15 PM

Italian American Club of Venice

1375 Ringling Dr., Venice, FL 34285

(941) 486-1492

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Here it is! Our 74th Season


Familiar favorites, modern musicals, and comic plays set for

Raymond and Pinkerton stages 


Three different subscription packages are on sale now and can be purchased online at VeniceTheatre.org or by calling the box office at 941-488-1115. The box office is not open for walk-up business at this time.

IN THE RAYMOND CENTER


Venice Theatre's 130-seat temporary stage in the Raymond Center directly behind the main building


Aug. 25 - Sept. 10, 2023

Golf With Alan Shepard


Oct. 13 - Nov. 12, 2023

The Addams Family


Dec. 1 - 20, 2023

A Christmas Carol


Jan. 19 - Feb. 18, 2024

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville


Feb. 27 - March 3, 2024

The 30th Annual Silver Foxes show, Broadway by the Sea


March 22 - April 21, 2024

The Spitfire Grill


May 3 - 5, 2024

Pinky’s Players

IN THE PINKERTON THEATRE


Venice Theatre's 90-seat black box theatre in the main building 



July 14 - Aug. 13, 2023

The Cemetery Club 


Sept. 8 - Oct. 8, 2023

Reefer Madness


Oct. 27 - Nov. 19, 2023

Pickleball


Dec. 8 - 17, 2023

SoloFest 

                              

Jan. 12 - Feb. 11, 2024

Calendar Girls


Feb. 23 - March 17, 2024

The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On


April 4 - 21, 2024

The Enchanted Bookshop


May 3 - 19, 2024 

Bank Job

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248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285

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