2/9/23

Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and

enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice.

Hot Digitty Doggies & Catering is a mobile food trailer dedicated to serving you the very best goodness! 

We are looking for private events or parties to bring the goodness to you! Corporate events, private parties, family gatherings etc. 

Bringing to you the infamous Zweigles red and white "hots" (hot dogs), the yummy meat sauce that goes with these hots, fresh squeezed lemonade, and other goodies to satisfy those hunger cravings!

Come try us out!

• February 14th at the Chamber of Commerce from 11:00am-2:00pm
• Sundays at Grand Palm Clubhouse from 3:00-6:00pm 

Text: 719-581-2158

Get It Gone is a Professional Moving service that can handle all of your moving needs. Whether you're moving across town or to a different county, our team of household moving professionals will make your moving experience a positive and relaxing endeavor. While we're moving you can sit back and relax, we will take care of everything for you. From complete packing services to moving and even unpacking services, we can take the stress of Moving and Get It Gone! Our moving crews are on time, professional, courteous and careful.

Let our Get It Gone team KNOCK IT OUT OF THE PARK FOR YOU!!

Our Moving & Removal Services

Residential Moves

Commercial Moves

Senior Moves

Packing & Unpacking Services

Furniture Delivery

Real Estate Staging & De-staging

Long Distance Shipping

Junk Removal

Storage Clean-outs

Consignments

Charity & Donations

Get It Gone Moving

113 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229

(941) 525-6444 estimates@GetItGone.com

IT'S BACK! SAVE THE DATES!

February 10

Venice Performing Arts Center

1 Indian Avenue, Venice, FL 34285

(941) 218-0627

NOW - FEB 12

FEB 17 - MAR 19

FEB 24 - MAR 5

An Evening with Norm Lewis, FEB 26

941-488-1115

140 Tampa Ave. W, Venice, FL 34285

First Baptist Church

312 Miami Ave West, Venice, FL 34285

Friday, February 17

Saturday, February 18

February 18

February 19

Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil & Gem Club

Monthly Meeting

February 20th at 6:30pm

780 Firenze Ave. East, Venice 34285

The Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil and Gem Club meetings are held on the third Mondays each month. Our goal is to promote, educate, and instruct in the many fields of earth sciences, fossil and mineral specimen collecting, and jewelry design. Everyone is welcome.

Upcoming Meetings

& Workshops

February 21

The next meeting will be held at Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice beginning with networking at 5:15 pm, a speaker, Business Meeting and dinner on February 21st . The speaker will be Devyn Brazelton, Interim Network Marketing Director for ShorePoint Health, a healthcare system made up of two hospitals. One located in Port Charlotte and one in Punta Gorda offering emergency services, an accredited orthopedic and cardiovascular care to name a few services offered. Devyn’s passion is healthcare marketing and ensuring everyone is aware of the medical resources available. The business and dinner meeting require reservations which can be made at BPWEV.org. 

March 25

The next event coming up on March 25th is a women’s workshop. The event is entitled “Building Intellectual Muscle - Women’s Professional Development Workshop “. It will be held at Jacaranda Public Library beginning at 11 am. There will be four powerful speakers on topics related to how one can become more successful in one’s career. For more information go to www.BPWEV.org  

About BPWEV

BPW is a grassroots organization developed to promote and advocate for women’s rights. Whether you are a business owner, an employee, student or retiree, BPW provides leadership through advocacy, education and information within our communities on issues important to all working women. Visit BPWEV.org for more information. The public is welcome to join us for dinner and hear Ms. Brazelton’s presentation. Reservations are required and can be made at BPWEV.org. 

Caribbean Nights Dance Party

Tuesday, February 28, 6pm – 10pm

American Legion Hall, 1770 East Venice Ave

Full buffet of elaborate finger foods, desserts and cash bar

Music – dancing to The Allegros

Dress Code – wear brilliant tropical shirts, funky beach hats, etc.

$40/ ticket Advance sales Only, final sale.

For tickets - call 860-227-8810 or 630-880-1283 or

MAIL checks payable to VNWC at PO Box 416, Venice, FL 34284

Event to benefit Venice Area Beautification’s Urban Forest.

Presented by Venice-Nokomis Woman's Club

 https://www.venice-nokomiswomansclub.org

“Sacred Fruit” Book Release Party

Friday, March 10th, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for a book release party celebrating “Sacred Fruit: From Branch to Bottle- an Olive Oil Devotional” at our Venice Island location, 101 W. Venice Avenue. 

Written by our in-house Olive Oil Sommelier and Venice store manager, Marci Weidemiller, Sacred Fruit is a deep dive into the wonderful world of olive oil. Subjects explored include olive oil's important place throughout history; in religion, cultural icons, propagation, harvesting, milling, tasting, health and beauty tips, and delicious recipes. Refreshments provided.

For More information contact:  Marci Weidemiller 941-483-4200

Venice Olive Oil Company

101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice, FL 34285

Meet the Artists: Clyde & Niki Butcher

March 11 from 9am-3pm

Join the Butchers at their Venice Gallery & Studio ‘Meet the Artists’ spring event on Saturday, March 11th, from 9 am to 3 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

We are asking for RSVPs to know how many people to expect. Please use this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-clyde-niki-butcher-venice-gallery-spring-event-tickets-505394527637

Clyde and Niki will be present to autograph books and share stories of their adventures in the Everglades and beyond. The gallery will be open for viewing Clyde's incredible mural sized photographs and Niki's new display of hand-painted photography. The staff will be on hand to assist and answer any questions.

Questions? Give us a call at 941-486-0811.

Venice Gallery & Studio

237 Warfield Avenue, Venice, FL 34285

941-893-4664

941-893-4664

Carillon Recitals, Saturdays at 10am, free and open to the public

Venice Performing Arts Center

Scholarship Opportunity

The Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice are offering Learner Scholarships in the amount of $1,000. An Adult Learner is a Woman who is currently enrolled in or re-entering College or a Technical Training Program. Applicant must identify as female and be a resident of Charlotte or Sarasota County. The deadline for mailing applications is April 30, 2023. Scholarship Information and Scholarship Application are on the website www.BPWEV.org  

Seed and Bean Market

116 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285

Reserve your February copy or subscribe here 

VeniceGulfCoastLivingMagazine.com 

Business Partners

Bacon Brands

Collectors Gallery & Framery

Devine's Wine Bar

Get It Gone Moving

H & H Signs

Horse and Chaise Rentals & Property Management

Hot Digitty Doggies & Catering

Rocketman Shop Venice

SouthState Bank

Nonprofit Partners

Venice Area Board of Realtors

Venice Area Quilters Guild

Venice Art Center

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.