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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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Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Venice MainStreet's first annual Mayor's Hometown Christmas tree lighting event in Centennial Park this past weekend! A special thank you to First Baptist Church of Venice Choir, The Venice Chorale, Union Missionary Baptist Church Choir, Mayor Nick Pachota, The City of Venice, Sights & Sounds and, of course, Santa Claus.
Photos by Bekah Horsley, Venice MainStreet
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Friday, December 1 at 6pm
Mature Image Barbershop
101 W Venice Ave #4, Venice, FL 34285
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Troll Music
628 East Venice Ave., Venice, FL. 34285
(941) 484-8765
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The 35th Annual Venice Christmas Boat Parade
Dec. 2 in Intracoastal Waterway
Boats get underway at 6 p.m.
The parade starts just north of the Albee Road bridge. There are public viewing areas on the Gulf side of the waterway and restaurants opposite, as well as near the Historic Train Depot and along the Venetian Waterway Park trail. The parade continues down the Intracoastal and out to the channel marker in the jetties, weather permitting, before turning around. Viewing is available on both sides of the jetties in this area. If you are coming by boat there are plenty of spots along the way to drop anchor (please refrain from parking in the parade route). As the parade continues south there are miles of public viewing on both sides of the Intracoastal. Parade turn-around is before the Circus Bridge.
Remember to get there early. If you are new to the area, take a look a few days before the parade for that special spot; there are no bad locations. Remember for Venice island, when the 2 north bridges go up, the Circus Bridge remains down for vehicular traffic only. This remains in effect until such time that the 2 north bridges are reopened to vehicular traffic.
A couple reminders about early chair setup and parking restrictions in the Marina Park & Boat Ramp area (near the Historic Train Depot):
- No early setup of chairs and blankets by spectators prior to 5 p.m. in the red zones pictured in the graphic below.
- No parking before 5 p.m. along the entrance and exit to Marina Park, highlighted in red in the graphic below.
Please help make the parade a smooth-running event for the event organizer and boat captains participating! Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
A reminder that unlike the downtown Holiday Parade this past Saturday on Nov. 25, citizens are NOT encouraged to set up chairs, blankets or other items in other viewing locations along the Boat Parade route (also pictured below) prior to this Saturday, Dec. 2. Sarasota County and the City of Venice are not responsible for items left unattended before, during or after the Boat Parade.
For additional information, please visit www.venicechristmasboatparade.net. You can also contact event organizer Joe Zgrzepski at joezgrzepski@gmail.com or 941-718-8644.
Information and graphics provided by City of Venice.
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Tables filling up fast! – Get your Donations in soon!
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
https://vabi.org/2023-boat-bash/
$125.00 for individual tickets or $1000.00 for a table of 8!
Space is limited, so please reserve your tables in advance. All proceeds benefits Venice Area Beautification Inc. (VABI) and their projects. The event will be held at the Venetian Waterway Park Trailhead at 257 Tamiami Trail N, on the intercoastal under the North Bridge.
The evening includes a holiday buffet dinner catered by Café Venice, entertainment performed by The Cryin’ Shames Band. Beer, wine, and sodas are included in your table price, and free parking. After dinner you have the perfect location to watch the Venice Holiday Boat Parade pass by!!
A guaranteed fun event!! For more information contact the VABI office.
Call: (941) 483-6103
Email: admin@vabi.org
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Celebration Fashion Show
December 5 at 12pm-1pm
Join Island Way Boutique on December 5 for a Celebration Fashion Show in the breezeway between Bodrum and Burgundy Square Cafe. Say hello to Heather, Dan and Julie, the owners of Pier 22 Home Decor & Furnishings, and soon-to-be our Boutique's new owners.
With them, Island Way Boutique will flourish even more, and remain the same place you love. To the Family and Colorado, we return. We are very grateful for all the support you gift us with.
Thank you all,
Shauna and Emmanuel
Island Way Boutique
Register for fashion show at Island Way Boutique
225 Miami Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
941-451-9668
Reserve your restaurant seating
Attendees should register with the Boutique and also reserve your
breezeway table at your restaurant of choice.
Burgundy Square Cafe: (941) 451-8261
Bodrum: (941) 412-0090
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The Nutcracker Presented by the Sarasota Ballet School
Friday, December 8, 2023 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, December 9, 2023 @ 3:00pm
Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Avenue, Building 5, Venice, FL 34285
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Carillon Recital
December 14 at 4pm
On Thursday, December 14th at 4pm, the third annual Florida Carillon Festival kicks off with a visit by Dick van Dijk from Utrecht, the Netherlands. His program will include Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire, I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer along with a number of selections celebrating the Hanukkah season.
Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Avenue, Building 5, Venice, FL 34285
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Gulf Shores Realty
Downtown Venice office location
351 W. Venice Ave., Venice, Florida 34285
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Rhythm of the Dance Christmas Special
December 17 @ 3:00 pm
Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Avenue, Building 5, Venice, FL 34285
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Daybreak: A Tribute to Barry Manilow
December 18 at 7:30 pm
Venice Theatre: Concerts in the Community
Venue: Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
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Tirza Kosche Pineda, Violin; NORIKO, Piano; DaVid Pineda-Huezo, Cello
Florida Violins
325 W. Venice Avenue, Suite D, Venice, Florida 34285
(941) 227-6784
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Caroling at the Carillon
December 21 at 7pm
A traditional favorite event will return this year featuring our own City Carillonneur Wylie Crawford and members of the Venice Chorale who will lead Caroling at the Carillon on Thursday, December 21 at 7pm. With the generous support of the Venice Performing Arts Center, we expect to offer refreshments and lyrics for the carols projected on a large screen. Carols will include The Little Drummer Boy, Deck the Hallls, and Joy to the World among a dozen others.
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Carillon Recitals
Saturdays at 10am
Venice Performing Arts Center
Abundant parking is available but only limited seating is provided. Attendees may listen from their cars or bring their own seating. Recitals last 30-45 minutes and take place rain or shine (but not when electrical storms are nearby).
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Month of December Special
Free shipping on purchases of $60 or more
anywhere in U.S.A. (per address)
Some exclusions may apply
For inquiries call (941) 388-2640 or email floridaoliveoilcompany@yahoo.com
Florida Oil & Vinegar Company
307 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
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233 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 321-5845
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice, FL 34285
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We the People Health & Wellness Center
959 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285
941-265-1776
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Specials 12/1- 12/14
Monday Wake-N-Bake: Purchase a 12 oz. coffee and get any of our house made pastry item all for $5.
Happy Hour: Tuesday thru Saturday 4:20-7:10, $1 off all regular menu apps, draft beer, bottle beer, High Noon products and glass of wine.
Seed and Bean Catering: Having an event and need some catering call Seed and Bean Market ask for Jeff. In house or on location catering available.
CBD products: Everything from joint relief to sleep aid to even pet care.
Every Wednesday is LOGO BOGO: Wear your Seed and Bean swag and receive a free drink with the purchase of the same drink.
Every Friday from 5pm-close Date Night: Receive a free bottle of our house wine or two (2) 16 oz. craft beers with the purchase of 2 dinner entrée’s plus get a free shareable dessert.
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Seed and Bean Market
116 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 220-3234
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Business Partners
American Realty of Venice
Deborah and Dick Miller Team, RE/MAX Platinum Realty
Karla Blake Medicare Specialist
Tri Healthy CBD
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Helen Dennis
Blair K. Morrow
Mayor Nick Pachota & Kate Pachota
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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
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