6/23/2022
Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and enhancing
the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice.
Located in beautiful downtown Venice, we offer unique coastal inspired home decor, furniture, art, and area rugs. We also have an Interior Designer on hand to help with any design needs.

Pier 22 Home Decor
& Furnishings
201 Nokomis Avenue South Venice, FL 34285
(941) 480-0452
It’s not too late to jump in and have fun at aactWORLDFEST. Still to come - live shows from Italy, Venice Theatre, Armenia, UK, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and Central African Republic. A documentary about Loveland Center, Inc., and a video presentation of the show from Ukraine. Stay for the evening afterglows and mingle with visitors from around the world. Our adjudicators from the UK and Chile give their unique insight on each show. Don’t miss this amazing festival right at your own theatre! 
140 Tampa Ave. W, Venice, FL 34285
941-488-1115
Presented by Venice Heritage Inc.
The Island Bookshop
206 Miami Avenue West
Venice, FL 34285

 (941) 416-5511
FLAVORS as diverse as PRIDE. . .
and we want you to try them all!

Experience the best of Sarasota & Venice's LGBTQ+ friendly businesses with our third annual TASTE of PRIDE event brought to you by Project Pride SRQ and Venice Pride. Participating businesses will be offering a discount, special offer, or free item to celebrate Pride Month, and some locations are even adding rainbow items to the menu! Always make sure to mention "TASTE of PRIDE" when ordering and we encourage you to take pics.
👊 💪 ROCK STEADY - FIRST CLASS IS FREE!

Apex Boxing and Fitness is presenting a specialized boxing program for those with Parkinson's Disease. This class involves cardio, resistance, stretching, balance and more.

Join Rock Steady-Certified Coach Kane. Special Rates Available! Call us at 941-786-9491 for details! 

Saturdays at 12:00 pm and Mondays at 10:00 am
July 8 @ 7:00 pm
Venice Performing Arts Center
Venice High School, Building 5
1 Indian Ave., Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218- 3779
City of Venice bike rides are back!
Next one is Thursday, July 14th
The City of Venice has reinstated its Monthly Bicycle Rides led by Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator Darlene Culpepper, to be held on the second Thursday of the month.

The next 6-mile casual ride around the island of Venice will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 14. Bring your bike and a helmet to the west parking lot of City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave., across from Avenue Des Parques. Darlene will lead a brief safety discussion prior to the ride.

Registration to participate in the bike ride by email is encouraged, so if inclement weather cancels the ride, Darlene can notify you. Members of the public should email Darlene at [email protected] to register or for more information.
Next class is July 22nd
Make a Focaccia Garden!
Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
VENICE ART CENTER

Needs volunteers for Family Fun Day and Kids Camp!
Join us for this fun, free community event on July 30th, from 9am-1:30pm

We are also looking for donations of flat, white seashells for one of the children's painting projects. 

For more information, or to sign up to volunteer at this exciting
event or for kid's camp, call Marla at: 941-485-7136 
Reservations suggested!

CASSARIANO ITALIAN EATERY
313 W. VENICE AVE., VENICE, FL 34285
941-786-1000
Indulge Your Taste Buds at Downtown Venice Restaurants
Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday

941-893-4664
Tri Healthy
Historic Downtown Venice in the San Marco Building
248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 994-3676
Patchington Venice 
136-138 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 
941-488-4128
Luxurious Interiors
205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-0319
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Business Partners
Ciao Gelato
Pier 22 Home Decor & Furnishings
Community Partner
Dr. & Mrs. C.T. Gooding

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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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