Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by preserving, protecting, and promoting historic Downtown Venice.
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Visit Venice
Shop and dine downtown & beyond
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Congratulations to the winners
of the 2020 Downtown
Holiday
Window Decorating Contest!
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The Boutique by the Beach, First Place Winner for Most Creative Use of Merchandise |
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Venice MainStreet Business Partner winners were selected by Venice MainStreet's Design Committee and board member judges. |
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Most Creative
1st Place- St. Marco Boutique
2nd Place- The Soda Fountain
Most Elegant
1st Place- Croissant & Co.
2nd Place- Tangi & Jess
Most Traditional
1st Place- Island Gift Nook
2nd Place- Venice in Vogue
Most Creative Use of Merchandise
1st Place- The Boutique by the Beach
2nd Place- Twist Boutique
Most Whimsical
1st Place- Sun Bug
2nd Place- The Wild Thang Boutique
Best Use of Lights
1st Place- Luxurious Interiors
2nd Place- Rose & Leo
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Meet new
Venice MainStreet Partner,
Scott Swonger, Realtor
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I pride myself on educating home buyers when it comes to their single largest purchase. I love to research properties, especially condominiums. It troubles me when I hear stories of families buying into a condominium complex that has not been managed properly or does not have proper reserves. I feel an essential part of my job as a full-service realtor is to guide buyers to the best possible home we can work to find together.
I am married to the love of my life Marty and I am the father of three grown children and 6 grandchildren and now 1 great grandson. They all love their “Poppa Scott.”
Please feel free to reach out to me with any real estate questions or needs. I have a philosophy I have lived by for years. “Successful people allow others to help them.” I look forward to working with you!
-Scott
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Events
(Subject to change or cancellation. Click on website links for information on COVID safety protocols, if provided.)
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This year's Downtown Venice Christmas Walk is a shopping promotion to support small local businesses. Enjoy extended hours at local shops, treats, live music and the twinkle of lights on decorated trees along Miami, Tampa, and West Venice avenues, as well as Centennial Park and Fountain Park.
Take a stroll and delight in the warm glow of storefronts decorated for the season. Which storefront window will be your favorite? Look for the Venice MainStreet award-winners.
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LIVE MUSIC
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Art Escape Gallery- Rick Chapman
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Burgundy Square Café and Bodrum- Kenny Moolenaar, Christmas Steel Drums
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Café Venice- Sam Domicolo
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Ciao Gelato- George Byrne
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Gulf Shores Realty- Joey O
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Venice Avenue Creamery- Swinging Bridge
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Venice Wine & Coffee Co.- Mysterious Mallets, marimba and vibraphone duo
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Santa Claus
will be on his
Florida "sleigh,"
a beautiful boat from
Freedom Boat Club!
(parked on W. Venice Ave.)
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Participating Venice MainStreet Partners include (but are not limited to): |
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MIAMI AVE. WEST
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Art Escape Gallery- live music
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Bodrum Restaurant- live music
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Burgundy Square Cafe- live music
- Crate & Marrow
- Down Island Way Boutique
- Fifi's of Venice
- Gulf Soles
- Mother's Cupboard Spice Shoppe
- The Wild Thang Boutique
TAMPA AVE.
- Door Belle Dinners
- Tri-Healthy CBD
WEST VENICE AVE.
- Bonnell’s Boutique & Winery
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Cafe Venice- live music
- Captain’s Landing
- Celebration Corner
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Ciao Gelato- live music
- Coldwell Banker Realty
- DanaTyler
- Deborah and Dick Miller Team, RE/MAX Platinum Realty
- Deborah’s Quilt Basket
- Dick’s Shoes of Venice
- Eyes On You
- Florida Olive Oil Company
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WEST VENICE AVE. CONT...
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Gulf Shores Realty- live music
- Island Gift Nook
- Kilwins
- Krystyna’s Designs
- Laurie Jean and Co.
- Lisa’s Classic Rose
- Luxurious Interiors
- Nana’s A Children’s Shop
- Patchington
- Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
- Rose & Leo
- Shirt Stop
- Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles
- southeast salt
- St. Marco Boutique
- SunBug
- Tangi & Jess
- The Boutique By The Beach
- Things I Like
- Twist Boutique
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Venice Avenue Creamery- live music
- Venice In Vogue
- Venice Olive Oil Company
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Venice Wine and Coffee Co.- live music
- Waves of Light Mystical Boutique
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Plus enjoy delicious dining, drinks and frozen treats at downtown restaurants and eateries! |
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Please wear your mask, wash your hands and observe
6 feet social distancing.
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Puttin' on the Ritz Salon and Spa
205 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-6650
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Theatre offers one-day virtual workshops
for children, teens, and adults
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Venice Theatre has opened registration for a series of winter workshops scheduled for Dec. 7 through Dec. 16. A variety of topics ranging from auditioning skills to contemporary musical theatre history will be offered for students of all ages.
Workshop details are available at VeniceTheatre.org. Tuition is only $10-15 per workshop. Registration and payment can be completed on the website. Any questions may be directed to Assistant Director of Education and Outreach Kelly Duyn at kellyduyn@venicetheatre.net or 941-486-8679.
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Ongoing
Classes, Events and Tours
(Subject to change or cancellation)
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Venice Beach
Daily: 8am and 9am
Mondays thru Thursdays: 5pm
FREE
941-408-9642
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Blue Lotus Meditation Center |
Online meditation and classes
Zoom links to participate
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
941-323-8033
deerdancre2211@aol.com
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Laughter Yoga Venice
In person: Centennial Park, Saturdays at 10am
Zoom online: Wed. 9:30am,
Thurs. 9:15am & Sat. 10am
FREE
203-856-6427
laughteryogavenice@gmail.com
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Sundays Bingo
Knights Hall, 512 Substation Rd.
Sundays: Doors open at 11:30 Games start at 1pm-4pm
Packages of 14 games start at
$7
Contact: Council7052@gmail.com
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Venice Beach
Sundays 1.5 hours before sunset
FREE
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City Hall
Saturdays 8am-12pm
FREE ENTRY
**MASKS REQUIRED**
941-445-9209
info@thevenicefarmersmarket.org
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Downtown Venice
Walking history tours, ghost tours
and group tours available
CONTACT FOR PRICING
Reservations required
817-793-8433
venicefloridatours@yahoo.com
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Hecksher Park (downtown)
Saturdays, Sundays 12-5pm
Reserve your one-hour slot
FREE
Contact: ed2000@gmx.com
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Venice MainStreet Partner
Announcements
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Celebration Corner
303A West Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285
941-484-2206
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Tri-Healthy CBD has created the “Survive the Pandemic” combo package to help provide some relief during the Covid pandemic and this Holiday season. The holidays are stressful enough, combined with the multiplying effects of isolation, stress, and just general pandemic conditions, Tri-Healthy created “Survive the Pandemic” to help during these stressful, but blissful times.
Tri-Healthy CBD
248 Tampa Avenue West, Venice, FL 34285
844-994-3676
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Hair Fairy Caitlin
will be flying in
December 11th from 10-4pm
Come in and get your SPARKLE ON for the holidays!
Call 772-301-4072
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Patchington, 136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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Make checks payable to Venice Heritage, Inc.
No credit/debit cards OR cash accepted at
Venice Museum & Archives
Visit website link below to purchase merchandise via PayPal
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This handsome guy is Jackson! He won't ask much of you and will be happy to just hang out in the house and lounge. Jackson will be sure to keep you company and provide you just what you are looking for.
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Meet beautiful Jolene! Ready to add all the play time and affection you can handle to life? Ms. Jolene is sure to pull at your heart strings. With her adorable face expressions and happy go lucky personality it won't be hard to do.
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656 S. Tamiami Trail, Rialto Shopping Plaza
9 am to 5 pm Mon-Sat
6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
Phone: (941) 474-7884
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CITY OF VENICE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
LOCAL COVID-19 RESOURCES
HURRICANE & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
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VISIT VENICE: THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
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VISIT VENICE: THINGS TO DO
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We truly appreciate
your support
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Thank you to the following Partners for renewing
this week with Venice MainStreet:
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Business Partners
Achieva Credit Union
Bayshore Painting Contractors, Inc.
Roberts Insurance Group, LLC
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Community Partners
Jaclyn Laatsch
Tammy Stork & Phillip Heller
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A huge thank you to everyone who donated this week on Giving Tuesday! |
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Venice MainStreet received $1,365 in donations! That amount covers 3 concerts downtown, or VMS office rent for two months, or equals 13 memorial bricks at the intergenerational fountain. The money will be put to good use helping to make Venice an even better place! |
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Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a non-profit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our community by preserving, protecting, and promoting
Historic, Downtown Venice.
Venice MainStreet Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit registered with the Florida Division of Consumer Services. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) www.floridaconsumerhelp.com [s. 496.412(1)(c), F.S.]
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