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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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Ride the free trolley and enjoy 44 participating locations! | |
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Kara Morgan, CEO of Venice MainStreet, and Santa appeared
on the Suncoast View this week to promote Christmas in July!
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Trolley Schedule
Runs 11am-3pm both days
Santa’s Schedule
Friday
- 10-11am: Santa will be in various stores
- 11am-12pm: Santa will be riding the trolley
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12pm-1pm: Lunch with Santa at Mission Organic Cafe & Coffee, 231 Miami Ave West
Saturday
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10am: Visiting Venice Farmer’s Market
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11am: Riding firetruck in 200 block of West Venice Ave
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12pm-1pm: Lunch with Santa at Seed & Bean Market, 116 West Venice Ave
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2pm: Watching the cruise giveaway drawings at Deborah & Dick Miller Team, RE/MAX Platinum Realty, 307 West Venice Ave
Giveaways
Free Gift Basket Giveaways
Enter for your chance to win 1 of 8 gift baskets at participating locations! You do not need to be present for the drawing to win. Winners will be notified before the end of July.
Free Cruise Giveaways
Enter to win a free cruise for two at Deborah & Dick Miller Team, RE/MAX Platinum Realty, 307 West Venice Ave. You do not need to be present for the drawing to win. Drawing will be at 2pm on Saturday, July 15th.
Thank you, Captain’s Landing for dressing Santa in style
with his festive Christmas shirt!
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Participating Venice MainStreet Partners include:
(listed in order by address)
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MIAMI AVE WEST
Venice Island Coffee Café (200), Buy a $30 Gift Card, Get a $5 Gift Card FREE
The Island Bookshop (206), 30% off all new book titles, 20% off all art, a $2 bargain bin of previously loved books, and free giveaways for children with purchase
Mothers Cupboard Spice Shoppe (208), 10% off the entire store plus 50% off all clearance items
Burgundy Square Café (227), Free Bottle of House Wine with purchase of 2 entrees
Bodrum Restaurant (225), 10% off of check
Island Way Boutique (225), Some 50% off racks and Entire Store at 25% off everything
Mission Organic Café & Coffee (231), Buy 1 superfood bowl and get 1 for 50% off
Fossil Frenzy (272), 10% off on all beachcombing products
NOKOMIS AVE S
Collectors Gallery & Framery (114), 20% off all art and a $100 gift certificate with purchase to be used at a future date
Pier 22 Home Décor & Furnishings (201), Select in-store specials & complimentary beverages
TAMPA AVE WEST
Tri-Healthy (248), Get $15 off on featured products
WEST VENICE AVE
Cafe Venice (101), Free desert with purchase
Venice Olive Oil Company (101, Suite 5) 10% off of Garlic Olive Oil, 10% off of Cranberry Pear Balsamic, and 50% off Select Kitchen Ware
Aqua Silks Studio (101, Suite 8) $10 off a session with code Aquaten put in at booking
Waves of Light Mystical Boutique, (101, Suite 17) 10% off of tumblers & specimens or 20% off of $200 or more
Seed & Bean Market (116), 50% off all appetizers including the specials app
Made in Italy (117), Select bottles of wine $20
Krystyna's Designs (120) 20% OFF Storewide
Twist Boutique (137), 20% - 70% off the entire store
Eyes on You (140) 20% off on all in stock items including frames, sunglasses, accessories, intimate apparel, excluding Wacoal bras
Sunbug (141), 20% - 70% off the entire store
Venice Wine & Coffee Company (201), $3 Iced Coffee, 15% off of select merchandise, 10% off of 3 bottles
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WEST VENICE AVE cont.
Kristine Grace Resort Wear (213), 75% off of all Ana Clare
Nana's A Children's Shop (223), 10% OFF Storewide
Scarlet Macaw Resort Wear (225), 20% off storewide
Island Gift Nook (227), 10% OFF Storewide, 30-50% select clearance items, Discounts cannot be combined
DanaTyler (233), $10 off $59 or more
The Boutique by the Beach (237) Sidewalk Sale
St. Marco Boutique (239), 50% off of everything in the store
Captain's Landing (243), 30% Off select rack
Shirt Stop (247), 10% off everything in store; except for sale rack
Venice Avenue Creamery (249), Featuring Christmas flavored ice cream: Peppermint or Gingersnap
Daiquiri Deck (300), Buy one, get one - select shirts
Celebration Corner (303A), 10% off everything in the store including sale items
Lisa's Classic Rose (303B), 20% off total purchase, including sales items
San Marco of Venice (305B), Free appetizer with 2 entrees
Things I Like (307), 10% OFF Storewide
Deborah & Dick Miller Team, RE/MAX Platinum Realty (307), Enter FREE cruise-for-two giveaway; ends 2pm Saturday 7/15
Venice In Vogue (310), 10% off shoes, purses, and jewelry. 25% off regular priced clothing. Some exclusions apply.
Seaside Chic Boutique (310), 20% off Storewide Sale (exclusions apply), 50% & 75% off Sale Racks, Spend $175, Receive a $25 gift certificate to use for future purchase, 25% off HOBO Bags, 25% of Uno de 50 Jewelry. All SALE items and Promo Sale items are Final Sale. Cannot be combined with other offers. Not valid on previous purchases.
B & B Bootery (311), $10 off of $80 purchase or more
Coldwell Banker Realty (331)
Heitel Jewelers of Venice (347), Entire store is 50% off
Gulf Shores Realty (351)
Changes to sales and exclusions may apply.
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Friday, July 14th and Saturday, July 15th! | |
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Enter to win a free cruise for two!
Deborah & Dick Miller Team, RE/MAX Platinum Realty
307 W Venice Ave.
Drawings will be held at 2pm on
Saturday, July 15th. You do not need to be present to win.
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Ordination to the Priesthood
Saturday, July 15th at 11am
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Most Rev. Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice, invites the faithful to the Ordination to the Priesthood of the Transitional Deacons Alejandro Giraldo Roldan and Daniel Scanlan. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this important event in the lives of Deacons Alejandro and Daniel, as well as the Diocese of Venice. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. | |
Over 20 Knights of Columbus Knights on motorcycles will be coming to support the priests all the way from Miami. | |
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Epiphany Cathedral
310 Sarasota St, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 484-3505
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Gulf Coast Mineral, Fossil, and Gem Club
NEXT MEETING: MONDAY, JULY 17TH
MICROFOSSIL WORKSHOP!
Club vice president Bill Howat will lead a microfossil workshop using matrix material from Aurora, NC. This Miocene material comes from a phosphate mine and contains vertebrate, invertebrate, and trace fossils. Also he will bring material from the old SMR location in Sarasota, which is Pliocene in age. He will provide plates and cups for us to use to sort and search - you may want to bring a magnifying glass and tweezers as well as a small flashlight. This will be a lot of fun... hope to see you there!
About Us
We currently meet on the third Monday of each month, with meet-and-greet starting at 6:30 PM and the actual meeting beginning at 7 PM.
Each meeting typically features a guest speaker and a raffle. Light refreshments are provided. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring their latest finds and acquisitions for sharing and also for ID help. Our members are a great source of information and are always willing to share their expertise.
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Hotel Venezia Bandana Dinner Event
JULY 19, 2023 AT 5 PM – 10 PM
Dinner and Dancing with Bandana cost is $40 (includes gratuity and tax) for a buffet with 2 entrees: Char-Grilled London Broil of Beef, Mushroom Demi-Glace, Crispy Onion and Chicken Parmesan, Seasoned Panko, Mozzarella, Parmesan, House-Made Marinara, Basil Pesto. Includes fresh vegetables, potato or rice selection. Must be paid in advance.
Dinner 5pm-6pm, Band 7pm-10pm
RSVP by July 16. Payment and head count for meal needed in advance. Dinner served at 5pm. Because it is buffet it's only available between 5pm and 6pm.
Hosted by Sheila Allaire, Exit King Realty
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You don't want to miss our lineup of Chamber Members showcasing their special talents, so come out and be a part of the fun while also helping to pay it forward for our future generations. All funds raised will benefit the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 501(c)(3) Leadership Programs. Our headlining band for the evening will be the Occasions!
There will be delicious food stations and a cash bar.
Raffle tickets will be available for chance to win a FREE CRUISE! *You do not need to be present to win. See flier below for more information.
Register now as space is limited. *You must preregister for this event, no walk-ins.
**Cancellations after July 14, 2023 will not be refunded as reservations have been made in your name.
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JULY 22
Butterfly Presentation- Free
and Same Day Discounted Entrance Fees
July 22 10:00 am-noon Presentation Free
8:30 am-3:00 pm Gardens open for a discounted fee
on July 22 only
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Come learn from the certified butterfly lady, Kasey Ellison, all about butterflies and native plants. Kasey has a wealth of knowledge and can assist with designing your own butterfly garden. There will be some plants available for purchase as well as discounted admission to Creator's Farm and Garden- BOGO: 2 adults for $17; under 21 years old 2 for $12 to be used same day. Entrance fee also includes tour of commercial aquaponics system, a free bottle of water and a free ice cream novelty.
For those purchasing admission to see the 5 acre "butterfly garden", we are opening at 8:30 am so you can be back at the entrance for the talk beginning at 10:00 am. All paid entrances are welcome into the gardens any time until 3:00 pm. No purchase necessary to come learn from Kasey. Presentation will be 10:00-noon on the covered porch with seating, restroom and drinks/snacks for purchase. Kasey is a popular, sought after local expert! You will definitely leave smarter than when you came! https://www.facebook.com/kasey.fl.countrygirl
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Creator's Farm and Garden
3025 Frederick Drive, Venice, FL 34292
Email: [email protected]
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Venice Area Chamber of Commerce to Hold
Weeklong Contest to Celebrate Shark Week
July 24 – 28 from 10 AM - 4 PM
Shark Week is almost here! In celebration of its exciting return, the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce and Shark Week Sponsor DG Advisors will be holding contests with a chance to win cash prizes.
Our beautiful Gulf beaches around Venice hold a hidden treasure of shark teeth and have attracted collectors from all over the world. This has earned us the reputation as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World.
From July 24 – 28th, visit the Chamber lobby at 597 S Tamiami Trail in Venice between 10 AM – 4 PM to enter your guess on how many shark teeth are in the jar and for a chance to win $100! One entry per person and the winner will be announced the following week.
The fun doesn’t stop there! For a chance to win $50, the Chamber will also be hosting a trivia contest from July 25-28th on their social media platforms. A new trivia question will be posted each day on their Facebook page at Venice Area Chamber of Commerce and Instagram page at venicefloridachamber. You only need to submit your answer on one platform to be entered into that day’s contest. One winner per day will be chosen after the 4-day contest ends.
For more information or to reach the Chamber, please call 941-488-2236 or visit venicechamber.com.
PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE VENICE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
597 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
941-488-2236
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Buy a bouquet and we'll get $1 from the
Winn-Dixie on Jacaranda
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We are so excited to share that Venice Area Mobile Meals has been selected to benefit from Winn-Dixie's Bloomin' 4 Good Program, created to fight hunger across the communities they serve.
For the month of July, a $12.99 Bloomin' 4 Good Bouquet with the red circle sticker from the Winn-Dixie at 1254 Jacaranda Blvd will brighten a home or make someone's day while also directing a $1 donation to Venice Area Mobile Meals. This is a great way to broaden awareness in the local community and raise donations for our organization to help fight hunger.
Let's get started! Share the news with friends and family. Call, send emails and post on social media. The more bouquets sold, the more we can raise!
To learn more about this program, please visit seg.2givelocal.com.
Best,
Bob Sloboda
Public Relations Officer
Venice Area Mobile Meals
920 Tamiami Trail South, Venice FL, 34285
(941) 488 - 3750
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Venice Theatre
Hurricane Recovery Update
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NEW PLANS. NEW CHALLENGES.
NEW MATCHING MONIES
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is offering $500,000 in matching grants. $440,000 for Restoration and $60,000 for operating expenses. Many of you have been waiting for the opportunity to have your gifts doubled. The moment is NOW. Let's meet this challenge quickly!
NEW GOAL
The costs relating to rebuilding our theater have increased significantly. The theater suffered more extensive damage than originally thought - and the cost of materials has risen as well. Magnum Builders' proposed budget for the work that lies ahead is $13,620,000. With monies already raised - and monies that we know are coming - we will need an additional $7,000,000.
In addition, this year's operating budget will require $1,400,000 in contributed funds. Ticket revenue will be less than half of that we would expect to generate if the Jervey Theatre were operational. Be assured, the operating budget has been pared significantly.
So...we need to raise $8,400,000 in the coming fiscal year. Challenging, to be sure. Think of it in terms of $700,000 a month, or $23,0000 a day. It will take all of us - working diligently - to make it happen.
Please know that we have applied for numerous grants that have yet to be awarded - and we will be energetically seeking new sources of grant money. I am in the process of detailing a NEW PLAN to attain the goal, but I will be calling on all of you to assist in executing the plan. We can make it! But the CHALLENGE is great.
Roll up your sleeves and get ready for a year like no other.
Thank you all for your continued support,
Eric Watters
Director of Development
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Or mail your donation to:
Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
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DanaTyler
233 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 321-5845
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Business Partners
Ciao Gelato
Edie Lomason, Realtor, Michael Saunders & Company
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Your support will help keep our Venice MainStreet
e-newsletter going, as well as our free downtown concerts, art festivals, community events and more!
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FREE copies of the Venice MainStreet Downtown Directory are available at our office, 101 W. Venice Ave., Suite 23 (2nd floor, above Venice Olive Oil Company) or the Information Kiosk in Centennial Park. | |
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Submissions to this newsletter are from Venice MainStreet Partners that pay an annual partnership. To join, please go to 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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