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 Theatre hires Benny Sato Ambush to fill Artistic Director position |
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Benny Sato Ambush, most recently from Boston, MA where he formerly served as Senior Distinguished Producing Director in Residence at Emerson College, will begin work with Venice Theatre as Artistic Director in late July of this year. He will continue at least through aactWorldFest, the international community theatre festival hosted by Venice Theatre in June 2022. Ambush became acquainted with Venice Theatre when he served as an adjudicator for the 2014 and 2018 international festivals. Text and photo credit: Venice Theatre
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Congratulations to Bob Vedder on his new plaque dedicated in Centennial Park! Bob and his Venice In Bloom Team are the Venice Area Beautification Inc. (VABI) volunteers who create and maintain the flower baskets, pots, flower beds, flower fountains and more in downtown Venice. He and his dedicated team are a big part of why downtown is so beautiful. Thank you, Bob and VABI for all of the great work you do! Information and photo credit: Venice Area Beautification, Inc.
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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Friday Night Concert Series |
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Centennial Park Gazebo, Downtown Venice
No pre-registration needed.
Wearing masks and following CDC guidelines are required.
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Michelle Kasanofsky presents
2020: The Year
That Almost Was
March 26 & 27
Michelle and her fellow musicians Mikal Mancini and Joel Broome will share songs from shows, cabarets, and concerts that ALMOST happened last year at Venice Theatre.
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Dwight Icenhower
Up Close and Personal
April 5, 6, 7
An intimate 75-minute solo performance with the ONLY five-time World Champion Elvis Presley tribute artist, also featuring a special performance by Shawn Bryant as Buddy Holly.
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-1115
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QUILT SALE
Piecemakers’ Spring Open House
Saturday, March 27th
9 am – 12 pm
The quilters have been busy creating a variety of quilts, tableware, aprons, bags, gift items…and much more. You are invited to come and browse. Proceeds will benefit our church and missions in the community.
Grace United Methodist Church
(In Punch Hall)
400 Field Ave. E., Venice, FL 34285
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USCG Auxiliary Venice, Florida Flotilla 86
Sign up by April 1st for
BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP
COURSE
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The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's Boating Skills and Seamanship course is a comprehensive boater certificate course designed for both the experienced and novice boater. Topics include: Which Boat is for You, Equipment for Your Boat, Trailering Your Boat, Handling Your Boat, Highway Signs, Rules of the Road, Lines and Knots, Weather and Boating, Your Boat's Radio, and Navigating the Intra-Coastal Waterway.
The course meets on Zoom---Monday and Thursday evenings, 6-9pm, for 5 days (April 12, 15, 19, 22, 26). At the end of the course, you will receive a USCG Auxiliary Certificate. If you pass the test at the end of the course, your information will be sent to the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) for you to receive a Florida Boater Card, which is a license in all states. This is a NASBLA approved course, so it is good in all states. The fee for this course is $40.00, plus cost of the book.
To register or for more information,
call Judi Bidwick at 941-492-5904
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SARASOTA COUNTY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2021 |
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Sarasota County’s people, places, and achievements! |
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MUSEUM EXHIBIT
Celebrating a Centennial: The Origins of
Sarasota County
Venice Museum & Archives
351 Nassau St. S
(941) 486-2487
Open Mon, Tues, Wed 10am-1pm
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HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS WALKING TOURS
with Architectural Historian,
Sebastian Liseo
Tuesdays- Venezia Park
Thursdays- Grand Homes
@10:30am $20
Venice Museum & Archives
351 Nassau St. S
(941) 486-2487
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VENICE QUEST
SCAVENGER HUNT
Presented by Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
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LOCAL HISTORY
VIRTUAL LECTURE SERIES
Sponsored by Venice Area Historical Society
Next talk is April 20th
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Train car photo credit: George Miller |
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HISTORIC VENICE TRAIN DEPOT
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ROLLINS W. COAKLEY RAILROAD PARK
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Check out the new circus train car installed this year!
303 East Venice Ave.
Venice FL 34285
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Ongoing
Things to Do
(Subject to change or cancellation)
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FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
Hosted by Venice MainStreet
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Downtown Venice
Centennial Park Gazebo
Second & Fourth Fridays
7pm
FREE
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Venice Beach
Daily 8am and 9am
Mon. thru Thurs. 5pm
FREE
941-408-9642
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Online meditation & classes
Zoom links to participate
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
941-323-8033
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LAUGHTER YOGA
at Centennial Park
Saturdays 10-10:30am in
12' x 12' spaces per person
or ZOOM
Wed 9:30am, Thurs 9:15am,
Sat 10am
FREE
203-856-6427
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SUNDAYS BINGO
Knights of Columbus
Knights Hall
512 Substation Road, Venice, FL
Packages start at $7
Games from 1pm-4pm
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VENICE DRUM CIRCLE
Venice Beach
Sundays 1.5 hrs before sunset
FREE
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VENICE FARMERS MARKET
City Hall
401 W. Venice Avenue
Saturdays 8am-1pm
**MASKS REQUIRED**
FREE ENTRY
941-445-9209
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TAKEOUT DINNER
DRIVE THRU ONLY
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Italian American Club of Venice
Fridays 4:30-7:15pm
Members: $8
Guests: $10
Cash or check only
1375 Ringling Dr. S
Venice, FL 34285
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Venice Performing Arts Center
FREE
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
1 Indian Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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Featured
Venice MainStreet Partners of the Week
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Venice MainStreet has 300+ business and nonprofit partners that support our mission through their annual membership contribution. Thank you for helping us do what we do for the community and historic downtown Venice! To join Venice MainStreet CLICK HERE.
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VABI Office: 257 N Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
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Venice MainStreet Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
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FREE POSTER with puzzle purchase!
While supplies last
Puzzle has 672 pieces; finished size is 18" x 24.5"
Proceeds raised go to Kiwanis Club children’s literacy programs and “every kid needs pj’s and a book” project for homeless and foster kids in South Sarasota County.
For more info call Kiwanis Club of Venice,
Frank Mowery, today! 202-468-8644
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 West Venice Ave. #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Patchington
136 W Venice Ave. #138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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Tri Healthy CBD
248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 994-3676
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Look at these new beautiful arrivals of glass art.
Perfect for display or cheese, sushi or seafood.
Make a statement!
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205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-0319
Follow on Facebook, Instagram: luxuriousinteriorsfl
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6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 474-7884
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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.
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Thank You to Our
Renewing Partners
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Platinum Sponsor
The Venice Company
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Business Partners
Premier Sotheby's International Realty
Sandra K. Pridemore CPA, PA
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Community Partners
Cynthia Elsberg
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Submissions to this newsletter are from Venice MainStreet partners. To become a member, join today at VisitVeniceFL.org. |
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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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