5/9/24

Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice and surrounding areas.

SAVE THE DATE

Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive

Saturday, May 11

The need is great, but you can help. 

We invite you to join letter carriers and All Faiths Food Bank in the fight to end hunger by participating in the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Simply leave your donation of non-perishable food in a bag near your mailbox this Saturday, May 11, and your letter carrier will do the rest.

Donations stay in your community! 

End of Season Carillon Recital

May 11 at 10am

UPCOMING RECITAL SCHEDULE

Wylie Crawford

Will play the last weekly 10am carillon recital at VPAC for the season on May 11 and will resume on November 9 for the next season.

Theresa Arnold

She has been charming audiences on the first Saturday of each month and will continue her same schedule through the summer. 

• June 1 
• July 6   
• August 3   
• September 7   
• October 5   
• November 2

All recitals are at 10am and are free of charge (contributions are requested). Recitals may be cancelled in case of threatening weather. Bring your own chair and umbrella or listen from your car.

Venice Performing Arts Center (terrace)

1 Indian Avenue, Building 5, Venice, FL 34285

Movement, Muscles & Mobility

May Program

New individualized and group programs for May, starting the week of May 13.

Learn how to move your body pain free through its full range of motion.

Deb Peters, Endurance & Lifestyle Coach

deb@debpeterscoaching.com 

813-731-8767

Friday, May 17

For tickets to The Venice Symphony Patriotic Pops Concert and Fireworks Display at CoolToday Park visit Ticketmaster or call CoolToday Park Box Office at 941-413-5004

Church service held at beach

Organized by First Baptist Church of Venice

(941) 485-1314

Memorial Day Ceremony

May 27th at 10 a.m.

American Legion NO-VEL Post 159 will once again host

the annual Memorial Day Ceremony in Venice at

10 a.m. May 27 at Patriots Park, 800 Venetia Bay Blvd.

The public is invited; bring chairs.

We have over 20 outstanding instructors who are sharing their talents with the Venice Art Center this upcoming summer. We are offering over 50 classes in a variety of mediums. We guarantee there is a class for you!

Sign up for classes now! 

Space is limited! 

Get ready for summer camps

in Venice!

941-893-4664

941-893-4664

Hecksher Park

Venice Musicale Reveals Its

2024 Scholarship Winners

Jean Barlow

For VeniceMusicale.org

Betsy Bullis, Chair of the Venice Musicale Scholarship Program, is proud to announce winners of our 2024 Scholarship competition. Twelve students were recognized for their exemplary work on their chosen instruments. Here are the results:

SENIOR DIVISION

    First Place – Eli Taylor, guitar and vocals, Grade 12, Lemon Bay High School

    Second Place – Robin Moussier, bassoon, grade 11, Venice High School

    Third Place – Paulo-Gabriel Ramos, violin, grade 10, Venice High School 

MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION

    First Place – Andrii Padkovskyi, violin, grade 8, Laurel Nokomis School

    Second Place – Leo Chen, violin, grade 6, Pine View School

    Third Place – Elliott Oliveri, cello, grade 8, Pine View School

    Fourth Place – Gizel Bebikh, violin, grade 8, Homeschool

ELEMENTARY DIVISION

     First Place – Jin Huang, piano, grade 5, Pine View School

     Second Place – Jack Liang, violin, grade 5, Pine View School

     Third Place - Adam Mezhibovskv, piano, grade 5, Classical Academy of Sarasota

HONORABLE MENTION

Senior Division – 

Devdaan Lobo, violin, grade 10, Pine View School

Harrison May, tuba, grade 11, Venice High School 

Middle School Division –

Natalie Oliveri, violin, grade 6, Pine View School

Another season of exceptional talent! Our awards come from Named Donor Funds and from audience members who want to show their appreciation of our 11-concert season. Please visit VeniceMusicale.org to see our upcoming season and to donate to our Scholarship Program.

Citywide burn ban in effect 5/6

Venice Fire Rescue Chief Frank Giddens has issued a citywide recreational burn ban effective immediately due to the dry weather conditions that pose a risk for increased wildfire potential. This burn ban mirrors a countywide ban issued over the weekend by the Sarasota County Fire Department.

Outdoor cooking fires in approved grills such as gas or charcoal BBQ grills are permitted; however, extreme caution is urged with these devices as well. Fire pits/cooking pits are not permitted. Remember to not leave a grill unattended and make sure coals are completely cooled before disposing. 

The citywide burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning that has not been specifically permitted by the Florida Forest Service. Bonfires, campfires, and the burning of vegetative (yard) debris is not allowed. Should a wildfire erupt, nearby residents are urged to follow directions from authorities. This may include evacuations of localized areas. 

We ask all residents to stay vigilant during these dry conditions.

The 2024 City of Venice Hurricane Guide is now available!

It can be found on the City’s website, www.venicegov.com or click the button below. Paper copies are available at Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Ave.

The guide contains important information about before, during and after a storm for citizens to review, supply lists, evacuation center (shelter) and medically dependent program info, pet plan tips, links to numerous resources for residents and visitors, and more. 

Hurricane season starts June 1 - now is the time to prepare!

ENVIRO RACE 5K

Save the date 9/15/24 and registration open now!

• 03/01/2024: REGISTRATION REOPENS $40
• 06/01/2024: PRICE INCREASE $45
• 08/01/2024: PRICE INCREASE $50
• 08/20/2024: VERY LAST DAY TO GUARANTEE A SHIRT
• 09/14/2024: PACKET PICK UP, FREE DRINK, BID ON SILENT AUCTION, 4-6PM AT DAIQURI DECK. 300 W VENICE AVE
• 9/15/2024: RACE DAY

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