Venice Area Community Guide & Preferred Business Directory 2026

2026 COMMUNITY GUIDE & PREFERRED BUSINESS DIRECTORY

VENICE AREA A PUBLICATION OF THE VENICE AREA

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

100 Things To Do

in the Venice Area Updated & Expanded List

HEALTH + WELLNESS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LOCAL BUSINESS LISTINGS

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MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS’ HISTORIC SPANISH POINT CAMPUS

The past meets the future at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus. Art meets nature here too.

Located in Osprey about seven miles north of Venice, Selby Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point campus is a 30-acre museum and preserve perched on Little Sarasota Bay. The first site in Sarasota County to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it showcases native Florida plants while preserving and interpreting thousands of years of regional history.

Visitors can explore several distinct periods of the past as they roam the picturesque campus. The archaeological record shows that ancient peoples made their home here as far back as 5,000 years. In fact, the very land that forms today’s campus was made by human hands! By recycling shells from feasts and constructing a platform on which to build homes and hold ceremonies, the First

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Floridians who lived here gained safety from storm tides and enjoyed the same bay breezes visitors do today. An exhibit titled “A Window to the Past” lets you literally look back in time at a cross-section of the shell mound that was built here beginning 2,500 years ago.

Moving forward, the site celebrates over 150 years of pioneer heritage dating to homesteaders who settled here in 1867.

Visitors may tour a carefully restored 1901 pioneer home, the rehabilitated Mary’s Chapel (with original stainedglass windows and bronze bell), and a reconstructed citrus packinghouse that was a center of local commerce.

Next comes the era of Bertha Palmer, a famous Chicago businesswoman and innovator who chose the site as her winter estate in 1910. Palmer preserved the pioneer buildings and connected them to lavish formal gardens and lawns, three of which—the Sunken Garden, Duchene Lawn, and Jungle Walk Garden—can still be enjoyed today.

The property’s bountiful plant life has become an even greater focus since Historic Spanish Point was adopted by Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in 2020 as a companion to its Downtown Sarasota campus. More than half of the species of native plants found in Sarasota County can be admired along the nature trails and boardwalks of the Historic Spanish Point campus. New features since the adoption include the region’s only butterfly house,

which sits next to the large native butterfly garden. Food service and a campus-tocampus boat tour are also available.

The exhibition A Child’s Garden of Verses, on view from November 15, 2025 through August 30, 2026, will celebrate childhood and the imagination of youth through the words and images of the beloved book of poetry for children by the celebrated Scottish writer, Robert Louis Stevenson. The exhibition features photographs of pages from a vintage edition of the book, combining Stevenson’s poetry with illustrations by the notable American artist, Alexander Dobkin. Accompanying the photographs will be simple interactives that draw their inspiration from Stevenson’s poems and enhance the visitor experience. An audio element will enable visitors to hear the poems read by Selby Gardens’ artist-inresidence, Patti Smith.

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CONTENTS VENICE AREA 2026 COMMUNITY GUIDE & PREFERRED BUSINESS DIRECTORY

D E PA R T M E N T S

FEATURES

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WELCOME FROM CHAIR AND CEO

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SHARK TOOTH CAPITAL

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LEGACY TRAIL MAP

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SARASOTA COUNTY MAP

18 100 THINGS TO DO IN VENICE Whether you’re spending a day, a month, or a lifetime, there’s always something new to discover in the Venice area.

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PLACES TO STAY ACCOMMODATIONS

52 FAITH & WEDDINGS

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PARKS , PLAYGROUNDS & ACTIVITIES

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BEACHES & WATERWAYS

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VITAL SIGNS

66 LIVING IN PARADISE Looking for a home with a view of Paradise? You won’t have to look far in Venice.

118 BUSINESS RESOURCES 120 ABOUT THE VENICE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 123 BUSINESS DIRECTORY 147 BUSINESS DIRECTORY INDEX 152 ADVERTISER INDEX

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84 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT With a world-class community theater and an innovative symphony orchestra, it’s not surprising Venice is a favorite haunt of those who appreciate arts and culture.

90 THE VENICE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Venice Area Historical Society (“VAHS”) was founded in 1991 as the Venice Historic Preservation League, to celebrate and preserve the history of Venice, Florida and its surrounding areas.

92 WHERE TO EAT IN VENICE From waterfront views to hidden gems, our member restaurants invite you to experience the true taste of Venice.

100 HEALTH & WELLNESS We know taking care of your health is of paramount importance, and Venice has the facilities to keep you in tip-top shape.

110 LEARNING IN VENICE Sarasota County schools are known to be some of the best public schools in Florida.

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WELCOME

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

It’s my pleasure to welcome you to the 2026 edition of our Community Guide & Preferred Business Directory, a publication that celebrates the remarkable people, businesses, and organizations that make the Venice area such a wonderful place to live, work, and visit.

Whether you’re a longtime resident or a first-time visitor, I encourage you to get out and explore. Enjoy our world-famous beaches, lively arts and cultural scene, and the wonderful variety of local restaurants. Spend time in our parks, play a round of pickleball or tennis, and take in the natural beauty that makes our area so unique. You’ll find many local favorites in these pages, but makes sure you wander a little too because some of the best experiences come from discovering your own hidden gems.

I’m honored to serve as the 2026 Board Chair of the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce.

Just as healthcare nurtures the well-being of individuals, the Chamber supports the health of our local businesses. A strong business community is essential to a strong community overall. By supporting entrepreneurs, fostering growth, and creating opportunities for connection, the Chamber helps ensure that the Venice area remains a place where both people and businesses can thrive.

I have selected Healthy Living, Healthy Community as the theme for the Chamber’s 101st year. This resonates deeply with me, both personally and professionally. Good health is more than the absence of illness; it’s the foundation for a thriving community. It influences how we care for ourselves and our families, how we support one another, and how we build and sustain a strong local economy.

As you enjoy this issue, I encourage you to reflect on the many ways you contribute to the health of the Venice area whether by focusing on your own wellness, supporting a local business, volunteering, or simply lending a helping hand to a neighbor. Together, we’re creating a community where people flourish, businesses prosper, and a healthy future is possible for all.

(941) 488-2236 venicechamber.com 597 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285 2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Karen Fordham, Chair............................................................... Wound RX Michael Bacon, Immed. Past Chair..................................Bacon Brands Justin Taylor, Chair Elect.............MRT ACE Lawn and Garden Center Tish Scott-Murphy, Treasurer.......................................... Seacoast Bank Kathy Lehner.....................................................................President & CEO

DIRECTORS Annette Boone..................................................................Boone Law Firm Matthew DePalma...................... Capstan Financial Consulting Group Lourdes Fuller..................................................................Lightspeed Voice James Griffith..............................................................James Griffith Salon John LaCivita.......................................Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc. Christine Masney......................................................................Wellen Park Jim Normandin............................. Venice Gondolier Sun (APG Florida) Casey Riley.....................................Robinson, Gruters & Roberts, CPAs Rich Serino Jr.........................Richard’s Carpet Warehouse & Flooring Beau Walker..........Home & Condo Rentals and Property Mgmt., Inc. Natalie Woody P.E.....................Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC

STAFF Kathy Lehner.....................................................................President & CEO Andrea Arnold.......................................... Membership & Sales Director Jennifer Cooke...........................................................Operations Director Cara Coté................................................Member Engagement Director Barbara Hines...............................................Leadership Venice Director Debra Mattar.... Government Relations & Business Resources Director Sally Muzzonigro..................................Office & Volunteer Coordinator Louis Valery.............................. Marketing & Communications Director The chamber team is supported by our fantastic and dedicated front desk volunteers!

LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS Photography................................................................. Prion Photography

With gratitude and excitement for all that lies ahead, ABOUT THE COVER:

KAREN FORDHAM, MBA Chair of the Board, Wound Rx Chair of the Board, Venice Area Chamber of Commerce

City Hall, City of Venice is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2026. See page 14 to learn more. venicegov.com Photo by: Prion Photography

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EDITORIAL & DESIGN Scott Brooks..............................................................Project Director Jeff Gonzales............................................................Production Artist

Kathy Lehner

Karen Fordham

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CHAIR OF THE BOARD

Venice Area Chamber Of Commerce

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© 2026 Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, all rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is prohibited.

Information in this publication is gathered from various sources and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. The publisher assumes no responsibility for omissions, errors or misinformation. Please contact the publisher at the address above with any additions or corrections.

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Venice, Florida shark tooth capital of the world Imagine Venice submerged beneath the sea, inhabited by sharks, some larger than any species known today. Millions of years ago, this was indeed the case. As the waters eventually receded, those prehistoric giants perished. Each shark shed between 20,000 and 25,000 teeth over its lifetime, many of which fossilized. Today, our coastline rests atop a fossil layer more than 30 feet deep.

Over time, weather and surf gradually bring these relics to the surface, washing them into the shallows and onto the beaches.

Now celebrated as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World, Venice attracts fossil enthusiasts from around the globe in search of the coveted Megalodon, or “Meg”, tooth, a remnant of the awe-inspiring ancient shark.

While only a fortunate few uncover such treasures, many leave with lasting memories and shark teeth from a variety of smaller

prehistoric species. This activity not only fuels the excitement of discovery but also contributes significantly to our local economy.

Visitors and residents alike take pride in honing their skills, whether by sifting through the sand with specialized tools or simply strolling along the shore and spotting teeth in plain sight. Venice Beach and Caspersen Beach are among the most popular starting points, though any stretch of sand south of the Venice Jetty may reveal the beginnings of your own shark tooth, hunting adventure.

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CITY OF VENICE

A CITY CELEBRATES A CENTENNIAL For the City of Venice, 2026 marks a major milestone. Our incorporated community will celebrate being 100 years young. Over a span of 18 months, the City, the clubs and organizations in our community, and many others will take time to reflect on the past and future of Venice.

Celebrate for 18 months you ask?

The time span allows for several events, including established ones, to take place without competing with each other. It also aligns nicely with the early establishment of Venice.

In December of 1925, during a special session of the state Legislature, they passed a law incorporating the Town of Venice. The law established the Council, boundaries, and gave the town the power to tax. The annual Holiday Parade at the end of November 2025 proves then to be a great time to kick things off.

By the winter and spring of 1926, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE), who were building Venice, declared the town open for business. The promotion and marketing campaign included a large

The BLE marketing campaign included a barbecue at the beach in February 1926.

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barbecue at the beach, encouraging people from across the country to invest in Venice by buying homes and starting businesses.

In the winter of 2026, the City of Venice and the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce will host a dinner as the Chamber closes out its Centennial and the City starts its own.

July will prove to be the high point in the City’s Centennial activities. That law mentioned previously incorporating the Town of Venice? It went into effect on July 1, 1926. This is the date in 2026 that the city turns 100. And a few days later another place we know is having a birthday. Kudos to you if you can say semiquincentennial 10 times fast. Independence Day marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. A good old fashioned hometown parade will launch the day’s festivities. This will be followed by an indoor picnic — it is July, after all.

You would think that the actual incorporation date would wrap things up.

But wait! There’s more. We are not known today as the Town of Venice. In May of 1927, the state Legislature changed our name to City of Venice. That seems like a good time to wrap things up. So, cake in honor of all those occasions will be the order of the day in May 2027.

This 18-month window also provides plenty of time to learn about the City’s fascinating history. From the BLE, John Nolen, and the Albees, to the Kentucky Military Institute, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, and the Venice Army Air Base, the City has been touched by so many

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organizations and events throughout its past. And there are so many ways to take it all in.

You can start by visiting the Venice Museum at 351 Nassau St. S. on the Cultural Campus. The museum is part of the City’s Division of Historical Resources. Located inside the historic Triangle Inn building, the museum is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month in season, October through April, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here you can learn about the history of Venice through permanent and seasonal exhibits. The main gallery covers the broad swath of Venice history going back centuries. Further along, discover the incredible work of Dr. Fred Albee as both surgeon and developer. You may know the City nickname, “Shark Tooth Capital of the World,” but see how much more there is to the fossilized record of Venice.

When you have visited all the exhibits, head next door to the Old Betsy Museum at 343 Nassau St. S. This open-viewing storage facility houses the City’s 1926 American LaFrance 75-gallon pumper. Although you cannot enter the building, sit on one of the benches outside in the shaded viewing area, feel the Gulf breezes brush your cheeks, and take in every detail of this firetruck. Just think about all the amazing rescues this 100-year-old vehicle has seen.

Your history experience doesn’t have to stop there. Explore Venice and see some history out in the wild. Walk the downtown streets. While you shop and dine, pause and look at the buildings that the businesses are housed in. Go to the San Marco Building or Burgundy Square and touch it. Yes, touch it. You are now connecting to one of the first buildings that went up — buildings that lived through the Great Depression and World War II, and housed many different businesses, from old-time community

Circus Wall Mural north of the Circus Bridge on Business 41.

Aerial of the Venice Museum.

anchors to new shops started by retirees in their second career. These places hold some amazing memories.

Next, head out into the neighborhoods — areas such as Venezia Park and Gulf View give you the opportunity to experience for yourself the walkability that famed city planner John Nolen designed for Venice.

Along the way, pay attention to the parks.

Nolen believed strongly in giving people easy access to nature. You won’t have to go far to find green space. Larger parks such as Venezia, West Blalock, and John Nolen are nestled into neighborhoods providing areas for community gatherings and recreation.

Heritage Park, running along the median of West Venice Avenue to the beach, is literally Heritage Park on West Venice Avenue.

a stroll through Venice history. If you get lost along the way, consider it a little adventure.

You may come across a hidden pocket park, a mid-century modern masterpiece, or a curvilinear street that guides you to new surroundings.

The public art that adorns the City pays tribute to our past as well. The murals paint a beautiful picture of the places and events that our community is known for. Whether it is the new and dynamic circus mural, or the collage of historic events at the Intracoastal Waterway, take in this visual tapestry to see Venice history through the eyes of an artist.

There are so many ways to take in Venice history during this Centennial. To learn more about the Venice Museum, the City’s Centennial plans, our historic areas, and more, visit venicegov.com. — Provided by Harry Klinkhamer, City of Venice Historical Resources Manager

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Things to Do

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hether you’re spending a day, a month, or a lifetime, there’s always something new to discover in the Venice area. From stunning beaches to charming local shops, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems, this guide highlights 100 of the best things to see, do, and experience: Take a look, then get ready to dive into all that makes our town unforgettable!

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serve at Osprey is lively hub of nature, sport, and learning operated by the Big Waters Land Trust From bocce to birdwatching, and festivals to fishing, it’s a serene haven for recreation and relaxation. bigwaterslandtrust.org

Venice’s stunning waterways by boat, Jet Ski, or kayak. Rent from local vendors that you can find on our website, and choose your adventure, whether it’s a thrilling ride or a tranquil day on the water. business.venicechamber.com/list

Rookery Park is an abundant oasis of diverse bird species that provides unparalleled viewing for enthusiasts, especially at dawn and dusk. Wonderful educational displays and butterfly gardens are nearby at the Venice Area Audubon Center. veniceaudubon.org/rookery

6 Floridian Splendor: Discover a vibrant tapestry of archaeological wonders, botanical beauty, and 5,000 years of Floridian history at Selby Gardens Historic Spanish Point. Special, rotating “living art” exhibitions, too! selby.org

7 Pedal Paradise: Discover Venice’s scenic trails on two wheels.

Need a bike? Find rentals, sales, and repairs at local shops. Connect with members who will help get you going. business.venicechamber.com/list

2 Symphonic Splendor: Ex- 4 Charter a Boat: Prefer a guid- 8 Walk on the Wild Side: Im-

perience the inspiring, world-class performances of the Venice Symphony. This nonprofit, community-uniting organization offers captivating concerts, enriching events, and musical education. thevenicesymphony.org

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ed tour? Set sail with experienced captains for a cruising good time exploring Venice waterways with local expertise.

For a complete list of our members who offer this service, visit our website. business.venicechamber.com/list

merse yourself in the 1,300-acres of natural Floridian wonderland that is Oscar Scherer State Park. Encounter elusive Florida scrub jays, navigate 15 miles of trails, and indulge in recreational activities – from canoeing to camping, and more. floridastateparks.org

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9 Unleash your Creativity: Satis- 12 Ride Through History: The 15 Saddle Up for Fun: A fy your inner artist by taking a fun art class at The Artistic Flip Flop. Explore a variety of mediums, including water color painting, quilling, shell crafts, decoupage and more! theartisticflipflop.com

1927 Historic Venice Train Depot boasts a restored caboose, a Ringling Bros’ Circus sleeping car, a Gunther Gebel-Williams statue, and rich local history through tours and exhibits. veniceareahistoricalsociety.org

must-visit for horse enthusiasts, the nearly 50-acre Fox Lea Farm hosts a packed calendar of events including Regional, National, and Grand Prix races that attract competitors from all over the world. foxleafarm.net

10 Reel Fun: Generations of fam- 13 Dramatic Impact: The Venice ilies have shared the joys of fishing at the Osprey Fishing Pier. This ADA accessible landmark boasts optimal sunset viewing and is a superb spot for angling and kayaking. scgov.net

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Honoring Heroes: Patriots Park is home to a 2-ton steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center that stands as a symbol of remembrance. It’s a powerful memorial, where Venice honors fallen heroes on Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and every day. venicegov.com 22 I VENICE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I

Theatre is one of the largest and longest running community theatres in the U.S. Each year, this tour de force stages a variety of topnotch performances and provides exceptional educational and volunteer opportunities. venicetheatre.org

14 A Meal with a View: Savor the 16 Trail Time: Time Did you know that best of the Venice area with a delicious meal and stunning waterfront views. Check out Pop’s Sunset Grill, Sharky’s, Fins, Crow’s Nest, Deep Lagoon, The Old Salty Dog Venice and Dockside Grill—each offering unique flavors and picturesque settings.

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Pick up your free “Explore Florida Trail Towns” booklet at the Venice Chamber, 597 Tamiami Trail S, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. venicegov.com/government/engineering/cycling/trail-town

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17 Heart of Venice: Relax and unwind by visiting Downtown Venice’s Centennial Park – an urban oasis that provides lush green spaces, shaded benches, and a peaceful atmosphere. It’s conveniently nestled among charming shops and cafes. venicegov.com

18 Tranquil Wandering: Saunter through the Monty Andrews Arboretum in West Blalock Park. This serene, accredited Arboretum in Venice offers visitors a variety of beautiful plants and peaceful surroundings to get your Zen on. vabi.org/beautification-project/running-spinning

19 Yours Truly: The Venice Area Chamber of Commerce has been promoting local business growth and success since 1925. As the area’s visitor center, in partnership with Visit Sarasota County, we’re your go-to spot for info on local attractions, businesses, and events. Come visit, and don’t forget to snap a selfie in front of our giant, 5’ replica of a megalodon tooth! venicechamber.com

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Arts & Education: The Venice Institute for Performing Arts spearheads top-tier entertainment and educational initiatives for children and adults, and oversees 200+ annual events at the Venice Performing Arts Center (VPAC). veniceperformingartscenter.com

21 Ring Those Bells: The Andrew W. Crawford Carillon, located on the VPAC campus, is one of only three mobile carillons in the Western Hemisphere. It offers audiences a rare chance to see and hear this impressive instrument up close. veniceperformingartscenter.com

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23 Play Ball!: Home to the Atlanta Braves’ Spring Training, CoolToday Park is a must-visit in February and March. The excitement doesn’t stop there – year-round events keep the energy alive. cooltodaypark.com

22 Walking in Sunshine: Par- 24 Wellen Vibes: Downtown alleling along the Intracoastal Waterway, Venetian Waterway Park boasts a scenic multi-use trail that connects to the Legacy Trail (see page 46 for Legacy Trail map) while it showcases Venice’s natural beauty and wildlife. venicegov.com

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25 You Can Always Go: Historic Downtown Venice, where Italian-inspired architecture meets vibrant boutiques, cafes, and galleries. This picturesque area is perfect for a leisurely walk, offering a taste of local culture and history. visitvenicefl.org

26 Riverside Escape: Senator Bob Johnson’s Landing, a 7.1-acre natural haven in Sarasota County, provides a serene riverside experience that’s ideal for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and birding.

Features include trails, grills, rinse station, shelter, and accessibility for all. scgov.net

27 Vibrant Venice: Venice MainStreet, Inc. is all about keeping the charm, beauty, and buzz of historic downtown Venice alive and thriving. It accomplishes this by hosting fun events and activities for everyone—think free concerts, art shows, and so much more! visitvenicefl.org

28 I Scream You Scream: 32 Creator’s Farm & Garden: Treat yourself to premium, homemade ice cream and yogurt at Venice Avenue Creamery. Using locally sourced dairy, this family-owned gem serves up delicious, creamy delights. facebook.com/ VeniceAvenueCreamery

29 Live & Local: More than 50 33 Breakfast Spots: Start your

vendors offer fresh produce, artisanal treats, unique crafts and more at The Venice Florida Farmers Market, held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall in historic downtown Venice. Live entertainment, too! veniceflfarmersmarket.com

30 Libraries in Venice: Discover a world of services, activities, and books at the Venice Area’s two libraries—Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library and William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library. sarasotacountylibraries.org

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Explore the natural beauty and sustainable practices at Creator’s Farm and Garden. Whether you’re interested in fresh produce, workshops, or tours, this local farm has something for everyone. creatorsfarmandgarden.com

31 Free Little Library: Stop by the Free Little Library at Shamrock Park, at 3900 Shamrock Dr., to grab a read or share a book. This community gem is like a magic box of goodies for book lovers of all ages.

day right with a delicious breakfast at one of Venice’s many charming restaurants.

Visit the Venice Chamber’s online business directory for tasty options to fuel your adventures. business.venicechamber.com/list

34 Pickleball at Hecksher

Park: Get active with a game of pickleball at Hecksher Park in downtown Venice (450 W. Venice Ave). It’s a fun and social way to enjoy the Florida sunshine. venicegov.com

35 Creative Hub: Visit the Venice Art Center, a cultural gem offering diverse exhibitions, classes, and events for all ages.

Whether you’re an art lover or simply curious, the center is a must-see for creative inspiration. veniceartcenter.com

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36 Get Pampered!: Indulge in a 39 Learning Unleashed: Dive 40 Fuzzy Beach Day: Have a relaxing experience with our member businesses offering nails, massage, facials, hair styling, and more. Discover the full list of services available from our trusted members. business.venicechamber.com/list

37 Watch a Sunset: Take a mo-

into lifelong learning and non-credit courses at the State College of Florida (SCF) Venice Campus, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice 34293. Discover a world of educational possibilities with SCF Lifelong Learning. Explore more at: scf.edu/about/ locations-directions/scf-venice-campus

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38 Got Rhythm: Immerse yourself in the pulsing energy of the Venice Beach Drum Circle. This community celebration, located west of the pavilion, welcomes everyone each Sunday approximately 1 ½ hours before sunset. facebook. com/groups/906754556084237

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41 Golf Galore: Discover a variety of golf courses—private, public, and semi-private—each offering distinctive challenges for players of all skill levels. The ideal course is out there waiting for you to tee off. business.venicechamber.com/list

42 Local Legend: Immerse your-

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pawsome day at Brohard Paw Park, Sarasota County’s only dog-friendly beach. Let your puppy pal run free in the fenced play yard, and go splash in the surf! With doggy showers, waste bags, and fountains for all, it’s a pet (and pet owner’s) paradise. venicegov.com

self in the breathtaking black-and-white landscape photography of local treasure Clyde Butcher. Explore the works and learn more about the artist’s captivating visual storytelling, and his Floridian connection. clydebutcher.com/venice-gallery

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43 Prime Location: Stretching 700 feet into the Gulf, the Venice Fishing Pier offers more than just prime fishing.

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48 Volunteer in Venice: Help make a difference in our vibrant community by volunteering with one of the Venice Area’s many nonprofits.

Whether your passion is animals, arts, or social services, there’s a place for you. business.venicechamber.com/list

49 Adventure Awaits: Explore Venice’s rich history, scenic routes, and hidden stories with guided walking, bicycle, golf cart, and ghost tours. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike. venicefltours.com

44 Fresh Harvest: Sundays 46 Venice History Museum: 50 A Ride Through Time: from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., discover fresh local produce, artisan goods, and a vibrant community spirit at the Wellen Park Farmer’s Market. It’s a healthful way to start your Sunday, while also supporting local farmers and artisans. wellenpark.com/events/fresh-harvest-farmersmarket

45 Gather Together: A hub for local events, classes, activities and clubs, the Venice Community Center hosts a little bit of everything: from concerts to craft fairs, and from ballroom dance to yoga. sarasotacountyparks.com

Step back in time to the Venice History Museum, housed in the historic Triangle Inn, circa 1927. Explore Venice’s rich past through engaging exhibits in this beautifully preserved landmark. A must-visit for history buffs and curious minds alike. venicemuseum.org

47 Big Top Beauty: Swing by Venice Island to see the vibrant new Circus Mural along Business 41, just north of the Circus Bridge. A colorful tribute to our circus heritage, sponsored by VABI. vabi.org/public-arts/

Discover Sarasota Tours presents immersive trolley tours that explore our area’s history and culture. Venice City Tour and Circus Secrets of Venice, offered Tuesdays, January-April. Uncover downtown history, architecture, and more in these ninety-minute narrated tours. discoversarasotatours.com

51 Luxe Viewing: The Grand Luxury Cinema offers the state-of-the-art cinematic experience you’ve been dreaming of, with heated recliners, expanded menus, and affordable, quality entertainment. thegrandvenice.com

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52 Aerial Thrills: Experience the 53 Fairy Portals: Keep your 56 Lemon Bay Playhouse: excitement of trapeze at Tito Gaona’s Flying Trapeze Academy. Under the expert guidance of the circus legend, dive into an adrenaline-filled adventure, tailored safely for all ages. titogaona.com

eyes peeled for tiny fairy doors, low to the ground, peppered throughout downtown Venice. It’s a magical scavenger hunt that delights visitors of all ages. venicefairies.com

54 Shark Town: A fun way to explore Venice, the “Shark Tooth Capital of the World,” is by spotting all 10 creatively painted shark sculptures around the city. This interactive art installation captures the town’s unique identity. visitvenicefl.org/sharks

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a relaxing picnic in one of Venice’s many beautiful parks. Whether you’re seeking shade under ancient oaks or a spot by the water, our parks offer the perfect escape. See page 58 for a full list of recommended spots.

Catch a captivating performance, or participate in an educational class at Lemon Bay Playhouse. This beloved community theater has been performing everything from comedies to dramas for more than 35 years. lemonbayplayhouse.com

57 Target Practice: Test your aim at Sarasota Trap, Skeet & Sporting Clays in Knight Trail Park. With three trap fields, skeet fields, a wobble field, five stand, and four sporting clay courses, this top-ranked facility offers a challenge for all skill levels. sarasotatrapskeetandclays.com

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Game On: Join the shuffleboard resurgence at Hecksher Park on Venice Island. With 18 well-maintained outdoor courts, this top-notch facility is perfect for both beginners and seasoned players. venicegov.com

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63 Pedal-Friendly: Explore Venice on two wheels. Recognized as a Silver Bicycle Friendly Community, Venice offers scenic cycling routes and trails for any skill level. Visit the city’s website for maps, bike laws, and safety resources. venicegov.com

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59 Fancy Some Croquet?: 62 Step into the Past: Beyond Sarasota County Croquet is the largest public croquet club in the U.S., and it’s right here in Venice. This classic game, born in the U.K., offers a spot on way to enjoy the outdoors. Play for fun, to socialize, or compete in a league. sarasotacountycroquet.com

the shops and bites, Venice has a rich history. Grab a free self-guided walking tour brochure from Venice MainStreet (101 W. Venice Ave.) or Centennial Park kiosk, Tues.–Sat., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (Nov.–April), and start exploring.

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64 Art Lover’s Gallery: Housed in the historic Nokomis post office, Boulevard Fine Art South showcases 5,000 square feet of curated collections from regional and national artists, spanning a variety of styles and genres. It provides expert custom framing too. boulevardfineart.com

65 Vocal Harmony: Experience the beauty of choral music with The Venice Chorale, led by Artistic Director Brent Douglas. This talented, all-volunteer group presents three major concerts each season, showcasing vocal excellence and promoting choral singing across generations. thevenicechorale.org

61 Hidden Treasures: Shark Frenzy is Venice’s go-to spot for everything beachcombing and searching for shark’s teeth, fossils and beach glass. From expert advice to specialized tools like the Shark Tooth Sifter, it’s got everything you need. sharktoothsifter.com 36 I VENICE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I

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66 Yoga All A Around: Discover a wide and varied world of yoga instruction to explore in Venice, including classes and individual instruction to cover all levels of experience, body types and ages. Search our website to find your perfect spot at business.venicechamber.com/list

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67 Shark Spirit: Dive into Venice’s Megalodon Weekend March 7–8, 2026 by tackling the Shark’s Tooth 10K on Saturday and the Shark Fin 5K on Sunday at the Venice Airport Festival Grounds. Take the Megalodon Challenge to earn three medals—and bragging rights!! runsignup.com/ Race/FL/Venice/MegalodonWeekend

68 Get Sporty: A Venice staple since 1948, Cook’s Sportland is the ultimate destination for sports enthusiasts.

From top-of-the-line fishing rods to precision archery gear, plus essential accessories, and even a full-service indoor archery range, Cook’s has you covered. cookssportlandinc.com

69 A Peaceful Escape: Take a leisurely stroll through Heritage Park, a scenic oasis nestled in the median of W. Venice Ave., stretching from Avenue des Parques to the beach. Enjoy the shade of towering banyan trees, explore historical displays, and pay tribute at the veteran memorials. venicegov.com

70 Family Fun Hub: The YMCA of Southwest Florida boasts activities for all ages, from fitness classes to aquatic fun.

Whether you’re looking to swim, work

out, or join a sports league, the YMCA is your go-to destination for family-friendly recreation. Try it on a one-day pass today. ymcaswfl.org

71 Easy Access: Getting to Venice is a breeze, thanks to the nearby Sarasota-Manatee Airport. With convenient flights and easy connections, your tropical getaway starts as soon as you land.

Explore Venice’s beaches, culture, and more, just a short drive from the airport. srq-airport.com

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72 Boating Preparedness: 74 Splash & Smile: Venice’s In- 77 Peaceful Ponding: Take a Learn essential boating skills and safety with Venice’s USCG Aux Flotilla 8-6, offering expert-led courses ranging from basic navigation to emergency procedures.

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teractive Children’s Fountain in Centennial Park is a favorite spot for families to visit and kids to frolic and cool off. The experience is sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. venicegov.com/visiting/fountain

relaxing walk around the tranquil pond at Maxine Barrett Park. It’s a wonderful place to grab a moment, or take a few hours hour, of quiet retreat, amid Venice’s natural beauty. venicegov.com

75 Olive Oil Delights: Indulge in a unique tasting experience at the Venice Olive Oil Company. Sample a variety of premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars, perfect for the food lover in everyone. Elevate your culinary creations with their artisanal selections. veniceoliveoil.com

73 Spring Training Thrills: Catch the Baltimore Orioles in action at Ed Smith Stadium during the spring training season. Experience the thrill of Major League Baseball up close and enjoy a day of family-friendly fun. orioles.com/spring 40 I VENICE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I

76 Silky Creations: Unleash your inner artist at Aqua Silk Studio. This creative space offers hands-on workshops, where you can design and craft home décor items as well as wearables like visors, hats , aprons and more. aquasilksstudio.com

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78 Fitness in Nature: Pinebrook Park’s 20-station fitness trail offers a blend of exercise and relaxation along scenic Curry Creek. Enjoy oak-palm hammocks and native wildlife while you perform knee lifts, sit-ups, and stretches. Take a peaceful stroll, but note: no restrooms or water, and dogs must be leashed. venicegov.com

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79 Wilderness Adventure: Explore the scenic trails of Carlton Reserve, where nature lovers can immerse themselves in more than 80 miles of unspoiled wilderness. Whether hiking, biking, or horseback riding, this reserve offers a true Florida outdoor experience. carltonreserve.org/maps

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80 Down by the Riverside: Unwind and enjoy the natural beauty of Venice while walking along the Myakka River at Sleeping Turtle Park. This tranquil haven for nature lovers is also dog-friendly with leashes, and offers fishing, picnicking, and more. sarasotacountyparks.com

81 Music Under the Stars: Enjoy live music every second and fourth Friday night in Centennial Park, where the community gathers for a fun-filled evening of tunes and togetherness. Bring a chair, relax, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of downtown Venice. visitvenicefl.org/ venice-mainstreet-events

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82 Venice Mural Moment: 83 Spiritual Welcome: Venice Capture a memorable selfie or group photo in front of the Venice Mural, located on the Nassau Street wall of Celebration Corner.

This vibrant artwork is a must-see for visitors and a perfect backdrop for your Venice memories.

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Whether you’re seeking spiritual connection or community, you’ll find a warm reception. See page 53 for a list of worship centers in South Sarasota County.

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84 Friday Night Lights: Cheer on the Venice High School football team, home of the State Champions, during Friday night games. Experience the excitement of local sports and the pride of Venice at Powell-Davis Stadium. veniceindianfootball.org

85 RaisingCivicPride: The 2023 Venice Chamber Leadership Class Flagpole Project was erected as a lasting tribute to community pride and unity. The memorial stands tall on West Venice Ave, just west of City Hall. It symbolizes the enduring spirit of our community and our first responders. venicechamber.com/foundation-leadership

86 Thrifting Thrills: Southwest Florida’s top shopping destination isn’t a mall – it’s a Happy Thrifter excursion to area re-sale emporiums. Participate in a fun bus adventure, or follow on your own using a Happy Thrifter map – either way you’re in for a journey filled with unique finds and hidden gems. thehappythriftershopper.com

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87 Serve up the Fun: Hecksher Park’s well-maintained public tennis courts are ready for action: whether you’re a beginner, a seasoned player or anything in between. Just bring your racket, your enthusiasm, and head to the courts! venicegov.com

88 Classic Cruisin’: Step back in time and rev up your engines for the Antique Automobile Club of America’s Venice Region Car Show. From vintage beauties to timeless classics, this event is a must for car enthusiasts. Plus, don’t miss the return of the 1000 Miglia to Venice on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. veniceaaca.com

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89 Hoops Central: Gather your crew and hit the courts at Hecksher Park for a friendly game of basketball. Located at 450 W. Venice Ave. in downtown, it’s the perfect spot to showcase your skills or just enjoy a casual game. venicegov.com

90 Eco Adventure: Big Waters Land Trust does more than protect Southwest Florida’s wild spaces—it brings them to life! Enjoy youth programs, art shows, volunteer days, and more.

Get involved at bigwaterslandtrust.org

91 Sands of Time: With an abundance of fossils – mostly shark’s teeth – buried in its sands, Caspersen Beach is the ultimate destination for treasure hunting. Learn more on page 12. visitsarasota.com/beaches-parks/caspersen-beach

92 Scrub Secrets: Visitors to Shamrock Park and Nature Center will enjoy pristine Florida scrub habitat while they look for Florida Scrub Jays and gopher tortoises. There are also trails for biking and birding. scgov.net

93 Splashing Fun: Wellen Park’s Kids Playground and Splash Pad is the ultimate family destination. Let the kids cool off and have a blast while parents relax nearby, comfortably out of the splash zone. wellenpark.com/downtown-wellen 44 I VENICE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE I

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94 Heritage Unleashed: Unle The 95 Selby Splendor: Marie Selby Venice Historical Society preserves and shares Venice’s rich heritage. Enjoy fun and engaging experiences, including the iconic Circus Car and Train Depot Campus, where history truly comes alive. veniceareahistoricalsociety.org

Botanical Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus is a botanical paradise, recently named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places. Wander through breathtaking gardens and explore the world’s comprehensive collection of living epiphytes (air plants). selby.org

96 Get Fit: Whether you’re into Pilates, hitting the gym, or learning martial arts, Venice has it all. Explore a wide range of fitness options to keep you active and healthy. business.venicechamber.com/list

97 Performance Powerhouse: Head to the Sarasota Opera House in downtown Sarasota to experience a variety of masterpieces, from opera and ballet to symphonic performances. This beautifully

restored historic venue offers something for everyone, making every visit unforgettable. sarasotaopera.org

98 Sail Away: The Venice Youth Boating Association offers sailing programs for all skill levels. From learn-tosail classes to competitive race teams, it’s a great way for kids to embrace the water year-round. veniceyouthboating.com

99 A Nature Escape: The Venice Urban Forest is a vibrant haven for both wildlife and people, designed to protect the environment while offering a serene getaway. With nearly two miles of lush forest, and shaded trails, it’s the perfect spot to recharge and reconnect. veniceurbanforest.com

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DESTINATION Weddings ll Sarasota County beaches require a permit for weddings performed on the beach. Be it two people, or two hundred, you will be required to obtain a permit from Sarasota County Parks and Recreation.

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There are many religious denominations represented in the Venice and South Sarasota County areas. In addition to regular services, many local churches and religious groups participate in missionary programs around the world and sponsor local events to enhance the spiritual quality of life for Venice residents. These are the Places of Worship who are Venice Area Chamber of Commerce members.

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Chabad of Venice & North Port...............(941) 493-2770 Diocese of Venice.......................................(941) 484-9543 Emmanuel Lutheran Church....................(941) 488-4942 Epiphany Cathedral....................................(941) 484-3505 First Baptist Church of Venice....................(941) 485-1314 Grace United Methodist Church..............(941) 488-1374 Jewish Congregation of Venice....................... (941) 484-2022 The Lakefront Church................................(941) 488-9353 Lift Church..................................................(941) 586-0358 San Pedro Catholic Church.......................(941) 426-2500 St Mark’s Episcopal Church.......................(941) 488-7714 The Salvation Army....................................(941) 484-6227 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice .........................(941) 485-2105 Venice Presbyterian Church.....................(941) 488-2258 Venice United Church of Christ...............(941) 493-6741

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HOTELS / MOTELS / VACATION RENTALS A BEACH RETREAT ON CASEY KEY (941) 485-8771 105 Casey Key Rd Nokomis, FL 34275-3303 abeachretreat.com ADDY’S VILLAS (941) 488-7990 330 Tamiami Trail N. Nokomis, FL 34275 addysvillas.com BANYAN HOUSE (941) 484-1385 519 Harbor Drive South Venice, FL 34285 BanyanHouse.com BEACHCOMBER IN VENICE (941) 488-4237 720 Golden Beach Blvd Venice, FL 34285 beachcomberinvenice.com BEACHCOMBER ON CASEY KEY (941) 488-0715 129 Casey Key Rd Nokomis, FL 34275 beachcombercaseykey.com

BEST WESTERN PLUS AMBASSADOR SUITES VENICE (941) 480-9898 400 Commercial Court Venice, FL 34292 bestwestern.com/ plusambassadorsuitesvenice FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES (941) 488-4343 2935 Executive Drive Venice, FL 34292 marriott.com/srqvc HAMPTON INN & SUITES VENICEBAYSIDE SOUTH SARASOTA (941) 488-5900 881 Venetia Bay Blvd Venice, FL 34285 hilton.com/en/hotels/venflhx-hamptonsuites-venice-bayside-south-sarasota HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS – VENICE (941) 584-6800 380 Commercial Court Venice, FL 34292 holidayinnexpress.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES NOKOMIS - SARASOTA SOUTH (941) 946-6191 206 Albee Rd W. Nokomis, FL 34275 holidayinnexpress.com HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON (941) 412-0064 227 Albee Rd W Nokomis, FL 34275 Home2Nokomis.Home2SuitesbyHilton.com HOTEL VENEZIA A RAMADA HOTEL (941) 308-7700 425 US 41 Bypass North Venice, FL 34285 hotelveneziafl.com INN AT THE BEACH (941) 484-8471 725 Venice Ave W Venice, FL 34285 innatthebeach.com

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VACATION RENTALS DIRECTLY ON THE GULF OF MEXICO

Island House Casey Key, is a two story fourteen unit beachfront resort located on a beautiful 7-mile barrier island nestled between Sarasota and Venice Florida. Ten of the units have fully equipped kitchens and face directly on the Gulf of Mexico with large sliding glass windows that provide lovely views of the quaint, unspoiled beach and tropical paradise.

In 2025, Island House celebrated it’s 65th anniversary. Originally built in 1959, Dr. Fred Kroner, a dentist from Illinois bought the property in 1960 and it has been family owned and operated ever since. Currently the resort is overseen by

his granddaughter, Jeni Means.

“Our guests are like family; we have multi-generations returning to the Island House. A favorite tradition of mine is gathering around the beach tables with everyone to toast the sunset and watch for the green flash!”

Photo by Chad Smith

One of those guests is Kimberly Kraengel of Hudson Florida. “My family has been coming here for more than 40 years. This year we will be bringing a 4th generation.. It is a home away from home for me. The owners and staff are amazing.”

The place still has a midcentury feel, with concrete block walls, clean architectural lines and the original terrazzo floor in the upstairs units. “There’s not a lot of us mom and pop establishments left on the gulf coast. We continue to upgrade the property, but it is important to me that Island House retains its original character.

The local paint store refers to our building’s coral color as “Island House Pink”.

205 Casey Key Rd. Nokomis, FL 34275 (941) 488-1719 www.islandhouse.org

HOTELS/MOTELS VACATION RENTALS (CONT.) ISLAND HOUSE APARTMENT MOTEL (941) 488-1719 205 Casey Key Rd Nokomis, FL 34275-3371 islandhouse.org KON TIKI INN (941) 485-9696 1487 S. Tamiami Trail Venice, FL 34285 kontikivenice.com MOTEL 6 (941) 485-8255 281 US Hwy 41 Byp N Venice, FL 34285 motel6.com QUARTERDECK VACATION RENTAL CONDOMINIUMS (941) 488-0449 1275 Tarpon Center Dr Venice, FL 34285-1131 qdeckresortvenice.com

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SUNSHINE INN & SUITES (941) 493-5600 1602 S Tamiami Trail Venice, FL 34293 sunshineinnvenice.com

TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT (941) 879-9100 2986 Executive Dr Venice, FL 34292 marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ srqtv-towneplace-suites-venice VENICE BEACH VILLAS (941) 488-1580 501 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285 venicebeachvillas.com

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RV RESORTS/ CAMPGROUNDS FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME COURT RV Resorts/Campgrounds (941) 493-0019 150 Satulah Circle Venice, FL 34293 goodsam.com/campgrounds-rv-parks/details/ default.aspx?cgid=731000284 OSCAR SCHERER STATE PARK

(941) 483-5956

1843 S. Tamiami Trail Osprey, FL 34229 floridastateparks.org

ROYAL COACHMAN RESORT-ENCORE (941) 488-9674 1070 Laurel Rd E Nokomis, FL 34275-4508 rvonthego.com

Stay Your Way in Beautiful Venice, Florida marriott.com/srqtv 941-879-9100

Whether you’re here for a beach getaway, business trip, or an extended stay, our Venice hotels have you covered.

marriott.com/srqvc 941-488-4343 Enjoy comfort and convenience with a mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker along with a complimentary hot breakfast buffet, a refreshing outdoor pool, and easy access to all the local attractions.

Perfect for longer stays with spacious suites, fully equipped kitchens featuring full size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, and coffee maker to help you feel at home. Also, includes a Hot Breakfast Buffet and Wi-Fi to help reduce out of pocket expenses.

Both hotels are just minutes from Venice’s pristine beaches, charming downtown, golf, and nature trails. Just off Interstate 75 at Jacaranda BIvd (exit 193) Convenient to all the local attractions: Cool Today Park, North and South Jetty, Selby Aquatic, Global Sports Institute, Oscar Scherer Park, Historic Spanish Point and so much more.

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PARKS,

PLAYGROUNDS &

ACTIVITIES

BASEBALL

BICYCLING

250 Fort Street, Venice, FL 34285

303 E. Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285

Chuck Reiter Park

BASKETBALL Hecksher Park

450 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

Pinebrook Park

1251 Pinebrook Road Venice, FL 34285

Legacy Trail Venetian

Venetian Waterway Pk 200 N Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285

BIRD WATCHING The Venice Area Audubon Rookery

4006 Tamiami Trail via, Annex Rd, Venice, FL 34292

BOATING/KAYAKING/ CANOEING Curry Creek Preserve

1075 Albee Farm Road & 1500 Pinebrook Rd. Venice, FL 34292

Dona Bay Marina

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BOATING/KAYAKING/ CANOEING CONT. Myakka River

7501 Laurel Rd E, Nokomis, FL 34275

CHILDREN’S FOUNTAIN/ SPLASH PAD Interactive Fountain, Centennial Park 200 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

Wellen Park Splash Pad, Downtown Wellen 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice, FL 34293

CROQUET

Sarasota County Croquet Club 1400 Lucaya Avenue Venice, FL 34285 (941) 451-6696 sarasotacountycroquet.com

FISHING

Osprey Fishing Pier 130 Main St. Osprey, FL 34229

Snook Haven

5000 E Venice Ave Venice, FL 34292 (941) 485-7221

Venice Fishing Pier 1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

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GOLF COURSES/ CLUBS-SEMI PRIVATE

GOLF COURSES/ DRIVING RANGES - PUBLIC

1995 Calusa Lakes Blvd Nokomis, FL 34275 (941) 484-8995 golfinvenice.com Holes: 18 Par: 72

1801 S. Harbor Dr, Venice, FL (941) 488-3948 lakevenicegolf.com Holes: 27 Par: 72

Calusa Lakes Golf Club

Capri Isles Golf Club

Lake Venice Golf Club

Venice East Golf Club

849 Capri Isles Blvd, Venice, FL (941) 485-3371 golfinvenice.com Holes: 18 Par: 72

107 Venice East Blvd, Venice, FL (941) 493-0005 veniceeastgolfclub.com Holes: 18 Par: 57

Jacaranda West

HISTORICAL SITES

Country Club, Inc. 1901 Jacaranda Blvd, Venice, FL (941) 493-5010 x223 jacwestcc.com Holes: 18 Par: 72

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

499 Derbyshire Dr, Venice, FL (941) 496-4653 PelicanPointeclub.com Holes: 27 Par: 72

Waterford Golf Club

1454 Gleneagles Dr, Venice, FL (941) 484-6621 golfinvenice.com Holes: 27 Par: 72

GOLF COURSES/ CLUBS - PRIVATE Mission Valley Country Club

1851 Mission Valley Blvd Nokomis, FL (941) 488-9683 missionvalleycc.com Holes: 18 Par: 72

Plantation Golf & Country Club, Inc.

Venice Museum

1101 Gulf Coast Blvd, Venice, FL 34285

Venice Train Depot

200 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

303 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285 (941) 412-0151

Venezia Park

Centennial Park

East Blalock Park

300 S. Nokomis Ave, Venice, FL 34285

Historic District 450 Nassau St S Venice, FL

East Gate Park

LIBRARIES

Hecksher Park

Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Public Library 4143 Woodmere Pk Blvd, Venice, FL 34293 (941) 861-1260

Osprey Library

1221 Poplar Ave, Venice, FL 34285 450 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

Legacy Park

395 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

337 N. Tamiami Trail Osprey, FL 34229 (941) 861-1110

Maxine Barritt Park

William H. Jervey, Jr., Venice Public Library

Monty Andrews Arboretum at West Blalock Park

300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285 (941) 861-1110

NATURE TRAILS

The Venice Golf & Country Club

2300 N. River Rd, Venice, FL 34292 (941) 861-5000

105 Pesaro Dr., North Venice, FL (941) 483-4811 venetiangolfandriverclub.com Holes: 18 Par: 72

1800 Mabry Carlton Pkwy, Venice, FL 34292 (941) 861-5000

PARKS

Heritage Park

Venetian Golf & River Club

PICKLEBALL

T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Memorial Reserve

351 Nassau St S, Venice, FL 34285

500 Rockley Blvd, Venice, FL (941) 497-1494 plantationgcc.com Holes: 36 Par: 72

250 Venice Golf Club Dr, Venice, FL (941) 492-9600 venicegolfandcc.com Holes: 18 Par: 72

NATURE TRAILS CONT.

727 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285 (941) 486-2626

Jelks Preserve

Myakka River Park 7501 Laurel Rd E, Nokomis, FL 34275 (941) 486-2626

Oscar Scherer State Pk

1800 Harbor Drive S Venice, FL 34285

401 Pensacola Rd, Venice, FL 34285

Mundy Park

830 Groveland Ave, Venice, FL 34285

Nokomis Community Park

Hecksher Park

450 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

Laurel Park

509 Collins Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 (941) 486-2757

Pinebrook Park

1251 Pinebrook Road Venice, FL 34285

Ronald Foxworthy Campus 1101 Gulf Coast Blvd, Venice, FL 34292

Woodmere Park

3951 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293 (941) 486-2780

SHUFFLEBOARD Hecksher Park

450 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

SKEET/ TRAP

Knight Trail Park

3445 Rustic Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275

TENNIS

Bypass Park / Foxworthy Campus

234 Nippino Trail E. Nokomis, FL 34275

1101 Gulf Coast Blvd, Venice, FL 34285 (941) 861-9880

North Jetty Park

Hecksher Park

1000 S Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275

450 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

Shamrock Park & Nature Center

Wellfield Park

3900 Shamrock Dr Venice, FL 34293

1843 S. Tamiami Trail Osprey, FL 34229 (941) 483-5956

Tuscano Park

Pinebrook Park

Venice Gardens Park

1251 Pinebrook Road Venice, FL 34285

Bypass Park / Foxworthy Campus

1400 Lucaya Ave, Venice, FL 34285

2391 Taylor Ranch Trl Venice, FL 34293 400 Shamrock Blvd, Venice, FL 34293

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RIP CURRENTS:

Safety in Florida’s Waters Provided by the Bureau of Preparedness and Response, Florida Department of Health, Tallahassee, FL

Rip currents are a significant coastal hazard along Florida’s extensive shoreline, posing risks to swimmers and other beach users.

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nderstanding how these strong, narrow channels of water form and recognizing the visual cues that indicate their presence is essential for effective safety planning and emergency response. This overview explains the natural processes behind rip currents, highlights common indicators, such as discolored water, calm patches, and rapidly moving debris, and outlines the potential dangers associated with these powerful ocean phenomena.

The guidance presented here is based on established research and best practices in coastal management.

STAYING SAFE AROUND RIP CURRENTS

Safety is all about preparation and knowing what to do. Follow these tips to protect yourself:

Swim

Where Lifeguards Are Present: Always choose swimming areas with active lifeguard supervision.

Don’t Fight

the Current: If caught in a rip current, resist the urge to swim directly back to shore. Instead, swim parallel to the shoreline until you’re out of the current.

Float

and Signal: If swimming becomes too challenging, float on your back and signal for help by waving your arms.

Stay Informed:

Check local advisories and weather reports before heading to the beach. Lifeguards and local authorities provide up-to-date warnings and conditions.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Florida Coastal Safety

Ensuring safety along Florida’s coastline requires a proactive and informed approach. The guidelines and insights provided on this page are designed to empower beach users to identify rip current hazards and respond effectively. By following these safety protocols, heeding local advisories, and observing lifeguard instructions, you contribute to a safer coastal environment for everyone.

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Sarasota County has adopted Ordinance 2023-021, which prohibits smoking at all Countyowned beaches and parks.

The prohibition includes all areas within the beaches and parks, including parking lots. There are no designated smoking areas.

Fishing licenses are required for both freshwater and saltwater fishing. They are issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY Spend the day boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing or hunting for prehistoric sharks’ teeth, or jogging with your furry buddy. With more than 20 miles of paved trails along the Intracoastal Waterway and several places to rent bicycles, pedaling is a great way to see the area. But at the end of the day, like native Venetians, you’ll want to be at the beach for the captivating sunset.

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A favorite place for fishing and viewing sunsets is the Venice Pier NOKOMIS BEACH

SOUTH JETTY

901 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275

2000 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice, FL 34285

This family-oriented park at the end of Albee Road is known for fishing. It has a boat ramp and kayak launch. A Drum Circle is also available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, beginning two hours before sunset.

On the other side of the canal, but accessed from the island of Venice, is the South Jetty, a paved walkway out into the Gulf waters.

NORTH JETTY

401 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285

1100 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275

The North Jetty is popular for fishing and watching the many types of watercrafts cruise by.

PAW PARK AT BROHARD BEACH

1850 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

Paw Park is one of the few places where dogs can run free along the water’s edge or even go in for a dip.

VENICE BEACH

Venice Beach is a short walk from downtown at the west end of Venice Avenue. Those looking for activity will find vol-

leyball nets and, of course, the Venice sport of shark-tooth hunting. Divers can swim a quarter of a mile offshore to explore a man-made reef.

VENICE PIER

1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

A favorite place for fishing and viewing sunsets is the Venice Pier, Seaward of Sharky’s on the pier and Fins at Sharky’s Restaurants. Visitors may walk along the 740-foot structure over the gulf waters.

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SERVICE CLUB PARK

1190 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285

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NEW RESIDENTS:

Welcome to Sarasota County!

Credited: Sarasota County Tax Collector

To ease the transition to your new home, below is information on services provided by the Tax Collector. Please note, in North Port, some transactions will be completed offsite and mailed to you. Appointments are recommended for all services, required in North Port. Also, Sarasota County provides a “Starter Kit” which contains essential information for new residents; find more on their website at sarasotataxcollector.gov/new-residents Attorney Tax:

(formerly known as County Business Tax)

If you are an attorney practicing in Sarasota County, you are required to register and pay the annual Attorney Tax, which funds the law library. Also, you may be required to file a tangible tax return with the Property Appraiser.

Driver’s License or ID Card:

Florida requires that you update your address information on your driver’s license within 30 days of moving. To obtain a Florida driver’s license or ID card, review Florida’s extensive document requirements. In addition to the documents, you will need a valid out-ofstate driver’s license and a vision test is required. If you already have a Florida driver’s license or ID card, you are re-

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quired to change your address within 30 days. When you get your driver’s license, you can also register to vote.

Hunting/Fishing:

To hunt or fish, you may be required to obtain a license. If you already have a hunting or fishing license, your address will be changed when you update your driver’s license or ID card information.

Property Tax:

If you purchase a property, the new ownership information will be automatically updated on the tax roll by the Property Appraiser after the deed is recorded.

You may wish to check your eligibility to file for any exemptions, including the homestead exemption, with the Property Appraiser.

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Michelle Hupp is the CEO and visionary leader of The Hupp Group, one of Southwest Florida’s most trusted and successful real estate teams. With over two decades of experience and more than $200 million in closed sales, Michelle has earned a reputation for excellence across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties.

Licensed since 1992, she leads a team of seven licensed Realtors® who share her commitment to integrity, professionalism, and client satisfaction. Known for her expert negotiating skills, market knowledge, and innovative marketing strategies, Michelle continues to adapt with the evolving real estate landscape. Under her leadership, The Hupp Group delivers exceptional service, proven results, and a seamless experience for buyers and sellers throughout Southwest Florida.

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Tourist Tax:

If you own a property that is rented for 6 months or less, you must register to collect Tourist Development Tax.

Vehicle Title & Registration:

Florida law requires a vehicle to be registered within 30 days if the owner becomes employed, places children in school or establishes residency (applying for homestead property tax exemption or registering to vote). If you have relocated from out of state, you will need the current title to register and title your vehicle. If your title is being held by a lien holder, you must provide your registration. You must present proof of Florida insurance. The vehicle ID number must also be verified; therefore, you will need to bring the vehicle to our office or contact us regarding other arrangements.

If your vehicle is already registered in Florida, you are required to change the address.

Vessels/Boating:

While Florida titles and registers most vessels, some states do not. If you are bringing your vessel to Florida from a state that issued you a title, it must be presented. If your vessel comes from a state that issued you a registration only, it must be presented. If your vessel is already registered in Florida, you are required to change the address.

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DISCOVER COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES

Located just off Tamiami Trail on Venice Island, Country Club Estates (CCE) is a true hidden gem of 55+ living.

CCE is a thriving, resident owned Manufactured Home community of 509 homes located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway. An outstanding feature is their harbor, which is the only private marine basin on the Island. There are 120 slips, many with lifts available to owners within CCE. As a resident owned Co-Op, HOA fees are far less than those communities that require rent or land use fees.

This pleasant & well kept community is dog and cat friendly with a designated pet section. Many amenities exist for those seeking an active lifestyle.

Outdoors you will find a modern Sports Complex with pickle ball, basketball, bocce ball, and shuffleboard courts, along with

the heated pool & spa. The pool hosts aerobics classes and the spa/patio area is a popular gathering spot for sun seekers.

Organized offsite activities include the CCE Tennis and Golf Leagues held a short distance away.

Surrounding the pool are the Clubhouse and the Activity Buildings for indoor pursuits.

The Clubhouse contains a large meeting/banquet room with stage, a kitchen and the pottery & ceramics studio. Most dances and concerts as well as daily fitness/dance classes are held in the Clubhouse.

The Activity Building is for smaller gatherings and includes the library, a completely outfitted gym, billiards, ping pong, sewing room and another kitchen.

The seating area is used for club meetings,

cards, trivia, and bingo among other things.

The Activity Building’s covered patio overlooks the harbor making for a pleasant spot for casual gatherings and the odd evening dance party.

Free Wi-Fi is available at both buildings as well as at the CCE Real Estate Sales & Co-Op offices next to the Clubhouse.

The CCE Arts & Craft Show and their famous “Trash and Treasure” annual sale rank among the largest on the Island..

These sales draw hundreds of visitors from outside the community every year.

The activities don’t stop there. There are Block Parties, Golf Cart Parades, Pot Lucks and much more. Residents can be as busy as they wish.

Any Realtor will tell you “Location” is one of the most important considerations when purchasing a home. Not only is CCE on the Intracoastal minutes from the Gulf, they are connected to the Venetian Cycle and Walking Trail. The Beach at Sharky’s or Historic Downtown Venice are only a short bicycle ride or brisk walk away.

CCE’s prime location is within walking or biking distance to groceries, restaurants & pubs, and bakery/coffee shops. Medical Facilities are close at hand as well.

Check out the CCE website at www.countryclubestatesvenice.com or visit their Facebook page!

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PREPARING FOR NATURE’S FURY

Understanding Hurricane Season

by David Joyner, Owner, Joyner Family Insurance and Venice Area Chamber Member

The annual arrival of hurricane season starts in June and usually extends to November, bringing with it the ominous threat of powerful storms that can wreak havoc on land and sea alike.

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urricane season is not a uniform period of continuous activity but instead follows certain patterns influenced by various meteorological factors. In the Atlantic Basin, for instance, the peak of the season typically occurs from mid-August to late October, when conditions are most favorable for storm formation.

However, storms can and do form earlier or later in the season, influenced by ocean temperatures, atmospheric conditions, and global weather patterns like El Niño and La Niña.

By taking the following precautions, you can better prepare yourself before, during and after as well as financially in case your property is affected by a hurricane.

Check

your current insurance coverage: Review your existing homeowners or renters’ insurance policy to understand what is already covered in terms of natural disasters like hurricanes. Typically, standard policies may cover wind damage but not flooding.

Consider additional cover-

age: If you live in a hurricane-prone area, you may need additional coverage for flood damage. Flood insurance is typically purchased separately from homeowners’ insurance and on average takes 30 days to acquire, unless required by your lender.

Understand

your policy limits and deductibles: Make sure you know the limits of coverage and any deductibles that apply. Deductibles for hurricanes or wind damage may be different from those for other types of claims.

Evaluate replacement cost

vs. actual cash value: Understand whether your policy covers replacement cost (the cost to replace your belongings at today’s prices) or actual cash value (replacement cost minus depreciation).

Document

your belongings: Keep an inventory of your belongings and their value. This will help you file a claim more efficiently if your property is damaged.

Review and update your poli-

cy annually: Regularly review your insurance coverage to ensure it meets your current needs and reflects any changes in your property or belongings. Be sure to print your policy and keep it safe, take it with you if you evacuate. At the very least, know your policy number, effective dates and claims phone numbers.

Contact

your JFI insurance agent: Our experienced insurance agents at Joyner Family Insurance are here to help you navigate the complexities of insurance coverage and ensure you have adequate protection against hurricanes and other risks.

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BEING PREPARED SAVES LIVES

Preparation is key to mitigating the impact of hurricanes on communities and individuals. Early awareness and planning can significantly reduce the risk of injury and property damage. Here are essential steps to take before hurricane season.

Develop

a Family Emergency Plan: Establish evacuation routes, designate meeting points, and ensure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency.

Build

an Emergency Kit: Stock up on essential supplies, such as non-perishable food, water, medications, flashlights, batteries, and important documents.

Secure Your Property: Trim

trees, secure loose outdoor items, reinforce windows and doors, and consider installing storm shutters or impact-resistant glass.

Stay Informed

: Monitor weather forecasts and warnings from trusted sources. Sign up for emergency alerts provided by local authorities.

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AFTER THE STORM

Once the hurricane has passed, the dangers are not over. Be cautious of hazards, such as flooding, downed power lines, and weakened structures. Only return home when authorities deem it safe to do so.

Hurricane season is a time of heightened vigilance for our community, where the forces of nature can be both awe-inspiring and devastating. By understanding the seasonal patterns, preparing in advance, and staying informed during a storm, individuals and communities can better protect themselves against this powerful natural phenomenon. Through proactive planning and swift action, we can mitigate the impact of hurricanes and ensure our safety and resilience in the face of nature’s fury.

DURING THE STORM When a hurricane approaches, follow these guidelines to stay safe: • Evacuate if Necessary: If authorities recommend evacuation, follow their instructions promptly.

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FINDING THE RIGHT ADVISOR TO SELL YOUR HOME

By Victoria Stultz - Broker/Owner Engel & Völkers Suncoast and Venice Area Chamber Member

Navigating the real estate market can be a complex endeavor, especially for sellers looking to get the best possible deal for their property. One of the most crucial steps in this process is finding the right real estate advisor. Here’s how you can effectively interview a realtor to ensure they are the perfect fit for your needs.

First, consider their experience and track record. Ask potential realtors about their recent sales history, specifically focusing on properties similar to yours. Inquire about how long these properties stayed on the market and how close the final sale price was to the initial listing price. This will give you a sense of their expertise and ability to price your home accurately.

Next, discuss their marketing strategy. A good realtor should have a comprehensive plan that goes beyond just listing your home on the MLS. Ask them how they intend to market your property online and offline, including social media campaigns, open houses, and professional photography. The more detailed and innovative their strategy, the better your chances of attracting serious buyers quickly.

Communication is another critical factor. During your interview, gauge how responsive they are to your questions and concerns. Ask them about their preferred method of communication—whether it’s phone calls, emails, or text messages—and how often you can expect updates. A realtor who communicates clearly and consistently will keep

you informed throughout the selling process, reducing stress and uncertainty.

Additionally, inquire about their network of professionals. A well-connected realtor will have a list of trusted contractors, inspectors, and mortgage brokers who can assist with various aspects of the sale. This network can be invaluable in smoothing out any bumps along the way.

Lastly, trust your instincts. The rapport you build during your initial meet-

ing can be a good indicator of future interactions. Choose someone who listens to your needs and makes you feel comfortable.

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VENICE AREA VITAL SIGNS COMMUNITY

CITY OF VENICE

POPULATION

INCOME

29,852

AGE

VENICE MEDIAN AGE

69

SARASOTA COUNTY

VENICE SARASOTA COUNTY MEDIAN AGE

FLORIDA POPULATION: 23,839,600 SARASOTA COUNTY POPULATION: 434,006 OUTDOORS

OF PAVED SHARED USE PATHS FOR BIKING AND PEDESTRIANS

75 MILES

OF PEDESTRIAN SOFT SURFACE TRAILS

NEARBY DESTINATIONS

PRIVATE

PUBLIC

DAYTONA BEACH. . ................ 195 MILES NORTHEAST

LAKE VENICE GOLF CLUB VENICE EAST GOLF CLUB

ENGLEWOOD............................... 10 MILES SOUTH

SEMI PRIVATE CALUSA LAKES GOLF CLUB CAPRI ISLES GOLF CLUB JACARANDA WEST PELICAN POINTE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB WATERFORD GOLF CLUB

70 MILES OF OFF-ROAD BIKE TRAILS

13 MILES

MILES FROM VENICE

FORT MYERS................................60 MILES SOUTH JACKSONVILLE.. ................... 250 MILES NORTHEAST MIAMI................................. 200 MILES SOUTHEAST NAPLES.......................................89 MILES SOUTH ORLANDO.. .......................... 150 MILES NORTHEAST PENSACOLA. . ...................... 490 MILES NORTHWEST PORT CHARLOTTE.. .......................40 MILES SOUTH SARASOTA ................................. 15 MILES NORTH ST. PETERSBURG ......................... 60 MILES NORTH TAMPA....................................... 70 MILES NORTH

OF ON-STREET SHARED BIKE ROUTES

TALLAHASSEE. . ................... 295 MILES NORTHWEST WARM MINERAL SPRINGS. . ............15 MILES SOUTH

COASTLINE

WEATHER

8,436 14 1OF3 1.34

AVERAGE HIGH IN JANUARY

MILES MILES FLORIDA MILES OF FLORIDA OF BEACH CITIES OF WATER

71°F

AVERAGE LOW IN JANUARY

51°F

AVERAGE HIGH IN JULY

COASTLINE, STRETCHING SITUATED DIRECTLY ON MAKE UP 8% 91°F CASEY KEY SECOND FROM TO MANASOTA KEY THE WATER OF THE CITY

O N LY T O ALASKA

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GOLF COURSES MISSION VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB PLANTATION GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, INC. THE VENICE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB VENETIAN GOLF & RIVER CLUB

41 MILES

MEDIAN MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD INCOME INCOME $75,214 $80,600

ON THE GULF COAST

WITH NO BARRIER ISLANDS

OF VENICE.

IT COMES AS NO SURPRISE THEN THAT THE NAME VENICE WAS FIRST SUGGESTED FOR “THE CITY ON THE GULF” AS EARLY AS 1888 BECAUSE OF ITS LIKENESS TO THE CANAL CITY IN ITALY.

AVERAGE LOW IN JULY

74°F

ANNUAL PRECIPITATION

51"

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Entertainment

SEE ART. FEEL ART. CREATE ART. AT THE VENICE ART CENTER

The Venice Art Center (VAC) is the premier Art Center in the heart of Venice.

VAC has been enhancing the lives of the year round, seasonal residents and tourists for over 69 years. Venice Art Center is an art and cultural destination, offering a strong sense of community, featuring venues for the display of art and culture, hosting concerts and events, as well as offering year-round classes, workshops, and demonstrations for adults and children in virtually every visual art medium.

There are 12 unique and exciting exhibits annually and the opening receptions are free to the public. The gallery is open Monday- Friday from 9am-4pm (All year) and Saturdays 9am-2pm (November through May). Admission is free. We also offer a full-service café, “Art Caffe”, which has become a popular spot for visitors who

want exceptional food in a beautiful and relaxing environment. VAC collaborates with countless organizations to host and support fundraisers, public art, concerts, performances, lectures and many community and private events. Stop into our extensive gift shop and find a one-of-a-kind artisan gift and support local artists!

Join us for the Bling Thing Jewelry Show (November 22, 2025), Fine Arts Show and Sale (February 21 & 22, 2025) and our annual Art Auction (March 10, 2025), our 2025-26 concert series, lectures and events. Visit VeniceArtCenter.com to find out more!

The Venice Art Center’s mission is to provide cultural enrichment opportunities that inspire and engage our community to see, experience and create art. We

strive to make VAC and the city of Venice a cultural destination. VAC is ideally located a few blocks south of West Venice Avenue on Nokomis Avenue on Venice’s Cultural Campus. We are located at 390 Nokomis Ave. South, Venice, FL. For more information: VeniceArtCenter.com or call us at 941-485-7136

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Photo credit: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - Historic Spanish Point Campus

THE VIBRANT ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SCENE OF VENICE: A CULTURAL GEM ON FLORIDA’S GULF COAST Nestled along Florida’s Gulf Coast, Venice may be known for its sun-soaked beaches and historic charm, but its arts and entertainment scene is equally deserving of attention. Over the years, Venice has blossomed into a vibrant cultural hub, offering residents and visitors a rich variety of artistic and performance experiences. From live theater and galleries to music festivals and artisan markets, Venice’s creative pulse beats strong.

If you’re new to the Venice area or just looking to explore, you’re in for a treat— especially if you love live music, theatre, or anything creative. This part of Florida is buzzing with talent, and there’s always something happening, from stage productions and symphony concerts to free outdoor shows under the stars.

Whether you’re a music lover, theatergoer, or someone who just enjoys good vibes and local talent, the Venice area has something waiting for you. The arts are alive, thriving, and just around the corner.

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THE VENICE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Venice Area Historical Society (“VAHS”) was founded in 1991 as the Venice Historic Preservation League, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, to celebrate and preserve the history of Venice, Florida and its surrounding areas.

VAHS sponsors a wide variety of educational programs and initiatives focusing on local and state history including: The Betty Intagliata Lecture Series held in the evenings, and the newly created Venice Centennial Lecture Series held in the mornings to celebrate Venice’s Centennial; the Venice Express quarterly newsletter; a historic Plaque Program; research into area history; an outreach to schools and other local organizations; a scholarship program; and docent-led tours of the Depot Campus.

The Depot Campus includes the Historic 1927 Venice Train Depot, and the former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus train car. VAHS raised funds to purchase, restore, and reconfigure the train car to create exhibits of circus history. These exhibits illustrate how the performers lived on the train car. In addition, they describe the innovations which took place in the circus between 1960 and 1992 when the circus wintered in Venice.

Step back in time as you enter the former waiting rooms of the depot, peruse the ex-

hibits, and learn about the history of the building from our knowledgeable docents.

Education is central to our mission. VAHS provides a variety of educational opportunities for members and the public.

The Betty Intagliata Lecture Series and the Venice Centennial Lecture Series are sponsored

by VAHS, with permanent funding provided by the Bill Jervey, Jr. Charitable Foundation. The lecture series, featuring noted scholars and speakers, are free and open to the public. In addition, we offer the Speakers Bureau where knowledgeable VAHS members are available to provide a variety of presentations to community groups within the Venice area to educate, enlighten, and entertain. Each presentation addresses an aspect of Venice area history.

VAHS relies on donations to continue its maintenance of the Depot Campus, its educational programs, and its preservation of Venice history. VAHS also relies on volunteers to fulfill its mission. People with a variety of backgrounds and talents are needed to support the diverse programming sponsored by the historical society.

We will be celebrating the 1927 Historic Venice Train Depot Centennial in March of 2027.

The events of this historic celebration will be listed on our website as they unfold.

For the Depot Campus tour dates and times, the calendar listing our lectures or events, or to find out how you can volunteer, please visit our website:

www.veniceareahistoricalsociety.org VAHS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and has registered with the State of Florida to solicit contributions.

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Where to eat in

VENICE PIER GROUP

No trip to Venice is complete without a stop at one of Venice Pier Group’s iconic waterfront dining destinations.

Sharky’s on the Pier, located “Smack Dab on the Gulf” at the base of the legendary Venice Fishing Pier, has been serving up fresh seafood, handhelds, tropical cocktails and more for over 37 years. Visit our recently renovated, openair Upper Deck to soak in panoramic Gulf views. Rain or shine, opt for a table on our covered outdoor patio or inside our stunning, coastal-themed dining room with the entire family. Sip a famous frozen drink at our beautiful new Tiki Bar, which features an ocean-inspired bar top embedded with shark’s teeth – a homage to the Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World.

There’s so much more to do than dine with a view. Step off the deck and sink your toes in the sand of one of the region’s most breathtaking beaches. Hunt for prehistoric sharks’ teeth. Bask in the beachy breeze with chair and umbrella rentals via the Boucher Brothers. Snag a stylish Sharky’s shirt at Wendel’s Beach Shop. Finally, rent a fishing pole from Papa’s Bait Shop. No fishing license is required on the Venice Fishing Pier, which has been fully restored after damage caused by 2024’s back-toback hurricanes.

Next door to Sharky’s, Fins at Sharky’s brings an upscale, “polished casual” vibe to an established brand.

We boast some of the best Gulf views along the Suncoast. Fins’ menu features inventive, ever-changing offerings inspired by an array of global cuisines and seasonal South Florida ingredients.

We’re a USDA Certified Prime Steakhouse, and we proudly serve fresh Gulf seafood and sushi, plus signature hand-crafted cocktails and fine wines.

The dining room and outdoor terrace feature an inviting design and coastalinspired décor. Fins’ daily happy hour, Fins Frenzy, features drink specials and lite bites.

Stopping by world-famous, white sand Siesta Beach? Leave your cooler at home - Siesta Beach Eats has your food and beverage needs covered. The awardwinning Siesta Beach is a fan-favorite destination for visitors, vacationers and locals alike. Siesta Beach Eats includes two food service locations and a retail store that offers beach equipment rentals, apparel, accessories and more.

The Sun Deck pairs unparalleled views of Siesta Beach with a Chef-inspired casual menu, plus an expanded beverage menu featuring sunny sips and locally brewed craft beer. The Sand Pavilion serves made-to-order, high-quality dishes and beverages for guests of all ages. Fast, convenient and innovative Beachside Delivery Services are available at your fingertips. Simply sit back, relax and order select food and beverage items from the sand through your smartphone.

The Nest Cafe is a popular concession stand at Sarasota’s The Bay. Park visitors are provided with delicious breakfast, all-day and beverage selections. Enjoy morning menu items like bagel sandwiches and fresh avocado toast, or nosh on salads, wraps and quesadillas while you explore the urban oasis. “One Park for All,” The Bay hosts a variety of live music and community events year-round.

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Siesta Beach Eats 948 Beach Road Siesta Key, FL 34242 siestabeacheats.com

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GOLD RUSH BBQ 661 Tamiami Trl S Venice, FL 34285 (941) 483-3137 Goldrushbbq.com OAK & STONE 19795 Wellen Park Blvd Ste 3 Venice, FL 34293 (941) 258-3606 oakandstone.com PARADISE GRILL 1097 N Tamiami Trl Nokomis, FL 34275 (941) 786-1524 paradisegrillfl.com PRIME SERIOUS STEAK 133 Tamiami Trl S Venice, FL 34285 (941) 837-8325 primeserioussteak.com ribcityvenice.com SEED & BEAN MARKET 116 W Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285 (941) 220-3234 seedandbeanmarket.com THE BANYAN HOUSE 19725 Wellen Park Blvd Venice, FL 34293 (941) 584-5300 banyanhouserestaurant.com THE DUGOUT CAFE 789 US 41 Bypass Venice, FL 34285 (941) 244-0254 thedugoutcafevenice.com

Brew Burgers

THE OLD SALTY DOG VENICE 1475 Tamiami Trl S Venice, FL 34285 (941) 483-1000 theoldsaltydog.com VENEZIA RESTAURANT & BAR 425 US Hwy 41 Byp N Venice, FL 34285 (941) 308-7700 hotelveneziafl.com WINGS ETC. GRILL & PUB 415 US 41 Bypass North Venice, FL 34285 wingsetc.com/venice

BAKERY CROISSANT & CO 501 S Tamiami Trl Venice, FL 34285 (941) 480-1700 facebook.com/croissantandco MILA & MOCHA 2357 S. Tamiami Trail, Units 1 & 2 Venice, FL 34293 (941) 244-0958

BAR/GRILL/ LOUNGE/ WINE BRITISH OPEN PUB 367 Jacaranda Blvd Venice, FL 34292 (941) 492-9227 britishopenpub.com FARFELU WINE & CHEESE CAFE 266 Tamiami Trl S Venice, FL 34285 (941) 480-1866 SUPERIOR POOLS TOMAHAWK TIKI BAR & GRILL AT COOLTODAY PARK 18800 S West Villages Pkwy Venice, FL 34293 (941) 259-3456 cooltodaypark.com THE LIQUOR HOLE 923 S Tamiami Trl Nokomis, FL 34275 (941) 483-4591 TJ CARNEY’S 231 W. Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285 (941) 480-9244 tjcarneys.com

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VENICE FINE WINE & SPIRITS 421 S Tamiami Trl Venice, FL 34285 (941) 488-5989 venicewineandspirits.com

BREAKFAST BREW-ZA-BAGELS 525 Tamiami Trl S Venice, FL 34285 (941) 499-7500 brewzabagels.com

FAST/CONVENIENT BEHIND THE BOOKCASE 367 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292 (941) 525-7309

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THE LEMONADE EXPRESS (941) 223-4947 thelemonadeexpress.com (Food Truck)

MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT 325 Commercial Ct Venice, FL 34292 (941) 486-1138

THE NEST AT THE BAY 1055 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 203-5316 thebaysarasota.org

MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT 480 US Hwy 41 Byp N Venice, FL 34285 (941) 485-6619 MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT 4269 S Tamiami Trl Venice, FL 34293 (941) 496-8948 OBEE’S SOUP-SALAD-SUBS 1846 Tamiami Trl S #12 Venice, FL 34293 (941) 496-7808 obeesvenice.com OBEE’S SOUP-SALADS-SUBS - VENICE ISLAND 261 Tamiami Trl S Venice, FL 34285 (941) 486-0988 obeesvenice.com SHARK TOOTH BEACH CONCESSIONS 208 S Casey Key Road Nokomis, FL 34275 sharktooth.biz SIESTA BEACH EATS 948 Beach Rd Siesta Key, FL 34242 facebook.com/SiestaBeachEats

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We have a wide variety of meats, cheeses, and gourmet items from around the world that are sure to enhance your favorite wine, beer, or spirit.

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LONGET 133 W. Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285 (941) 484-0377 longetvenice.com

ACQUA PAZZA COASTAL ITALIAN 19750 Wellen Park Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293 (941) 244-5147 acquapazzaitalian.com

JOY’S KOUZINE Bird Bay Plaza 539 Unit A US Hwy 41 Byp N Venice, FL 34285 (941) 837-2158 sites.google.com/view/ joyskouzine-venicefl

CASSARIANO ITALIAN EATERY 313 W Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285 (941) 485-0507 cassariano.com

UNIQUE CUISINE 200 N. Tamiami Trl Ste D Venice, FL 34285 (941) 716-7553 uniquecuisinefl.com

LEONE’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 1266 Jacaranda Blvd Venice, FL 34292 (941) 496-9148 leonesvenice.com

SMOOTHIE KING 1554 US Hwy 41 Byp S Venice, FL 34293 (941) 492-3225 smoothieking.com SMOOTHIE KING 6322 S Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34231 (941) 492-3225 smoothieking.com VENICE AVENUE CREAMERY 249 W Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285 (941) 488-0332

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ITALIAN CONT. MADE IN ITALY 117 W Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285 (941) 488-8282 madeinitaly-venice.com

PIZZA BOCCA LUPO COAL FIRED PIZZA 12105 Mercado Dr Venice, FL 34293 (941) 676-9653 boccalupopizza.com

SEAFOOD CROW’S NEST MARINA RESTAURANT 1968 Tarpon Center Dr Venice, FL 34285-1035 (941) 484-9551 crowsnest-venice.com DEEP LAGOON SEAFOOD AND OYSTER HOUSE 482 Blackburn Point Rd Osprey, FL 34229 (941) 770-3337 deeplagoon.com

DOCKSIDE WATERFRONT GRILL 509 N Tamiami Trl Venice, FL 34285 (941) 218-6418 docksidewaterfrontgrill.com FINS AT SHARKY’S 1600 Harbor Dr S Venice, FL 34285 (941) 999-3467 finsatsharkys.com PINCHERS OF VENICE 900 Venetia Bay Blvd Venice, FL 34285 (941) 485-9196 pinchersusa.com POP’S SUNSET GRILL 112 Circuit Rd Nokomis, FL 34275 (941) 488-3177 popssunsetgrill.com SHARKY’S ON THE PIER 1600 Harbor Dr S Venice, FL 34285 (941) 488-1456 sharkysonthepier.com

DOGGY D N NG Many restaurants in our greater area welcome leashed dogs to dine with their owners al fresco. On Florida’s sunny Gulf Coast, there’s plenty of patio space. Before you and your four-legged family member head out to dine, call ahead to make sure they’re dog friendly. Remember, Venice gets lots

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of sunshine, especially during the summer. Keep your pet cool by carrying bottled H2O and a travel water dish for your pup at all times. Notice pavement heat — if it’s too hot for your bare feet, it’s too hot for Fido’s, too. Never leave a pet in a vehicle in Florida.

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FROM WATERFRONT VIEWS TO HIDDEN GEMS, OUR MEMBER RESTAURANTS INVITE YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE TRUE TASTE OF VENICE.

BEHIND THE BOOKCASE Global Flavors- Hidden in Plain Sight!

A Culinary Plot Twist Awaits the Adventurous Eater!

High-quality, chef-inspired food for those who want to satisfy a wide variety of cravings, all in one stop!

Available exclusively for pickup or delivery

941 / 525-7309 367 Jacaranda Blvd Venice, FL 34292

HOURS: Wed-Sat 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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BREWBURGERS At BrewBurgers in Venice, every bite is crafted with care, featuring fresh-made patties (no frozen shortcuts) and bold flavor combinations served in a laid-back, familyfriendly setting. With 2 locations in Venice and a lively bar-friendly “Back Porch” version, you’ll find ice-cold draft beer, creative cocktails, outdoor seating, pet-friendly vibes and a menu of hearty burgers, sandwiches, sides and more—ideal whether you’re gathering with friends, grabbing take-out or simply treating yourself.

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Sun – Thu: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Fri & Sat: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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BREW ZA BAGELS When we started this restaurant, we had one goal—to bring the classic flavors of New York to the heart of Florida.

Growing up, bagels and pizza weren’t just food; they were part of everyday life. We wanted to create a place where those same flavors could be enjoyed by families, friends, and anyone looking for something fresh and satisfying.

941 / 499-7500 525 Tamiami Tr S. Venice, FL 34285

HOURS:

Mon-Fri 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sat-Sun 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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BRITISH OPEN PUB Whether you curl up in our quaint English dining room or pony up to the neighborhood bar, you are sure to feel at home! We proudly serve everything from British favorites of fish & chips, cottage pie, and liver & onions to pub grub including juicy angus burgers and hot honey garlic wings.

With over 300 whiskies, 20 draught beers, many fine wines & spirits, and specials, everyone is sure to find what they’ve been craving! The Pub is the place to come for comfortable food, friends, and atmosphere!

941 / 492-9227 367 Jacaranda Blvd Venice, FL 34292

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Sun-Wed 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Thurs 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Fri & Sat 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.

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CAFÉ VENICE RESTAURANT & BAR Café Venice is open daily, serving lunch six days a week and dinner every night. For lunch, treat yourself to a Caesar, wedge, or Mediterranean salad or try one of our sandwiches, from a grilled chicken caprese to our own take on a reuben.

At dinner, you’ll find tapas such as escargot, beets and burrata and ahi tuna, along with entrees like crab-stuffed flounder and filet mignon.

941 / 484-1855 101 W Venice Ave Venice, FL 34285

HOURS: Mon-Sat 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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FARFELU WINE & CHEESE CAFE Farfelu, which means “wacky” in French, perfectly captures the lively and fun atmosphere of Farfelu Wine and Cheese Café. We have curated an exceptional and exclusive wine list, selecting elegant wines from premium, sustainable vineyards around the globe to satisfy every palate. Join us for our weekly small plate specials or sign up for one of our educational wine-pairing dinners; take a bottle home or host your private event. Farfelu offers the most unique wine selection by the glass or bottle.

941 / 480-1866

266 Tamiami Trail South Venice, FL 34285

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Tues-Sat 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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POP’S SUNSET GRILL Pop’s Sunset Grill is one of the Gulf Coast’s favorite waterfront dining landmarks - well loved by locals and tourists alike for its casual atmosphere and fresh local fare.

Now serving breakfast daily in addition to lunch and dinner with live music 7 days per week!

Come join us to relax and catch all the action on the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway while enjoying a nice meal or refreshing beverage. Yes, you can still visit Old Florida.

941 / 488-3177 112 Circuit Road Nokomis, FL 34275

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Mon-Sun 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (last seating at 9pm)

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THE DUGOUT CAFE At The Dugout Cafe, we believe that great food and great company go hand in hand.

Our mission is to create memorable dining experiences by providing exceptional service and delicious cuisine. We are committed to using only the freshest ingredients.

941 / 244-0254 789 Us 41 Bypass Venice, FL 34285

HOURS: Mon-Tues 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Wed Closed Thurs-Fri 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sat-Sun 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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DOCKSIDE WATERFRONT GRILL Enjoy casual waterfront dining with genuine Florida charm at Dockside Waterfront Grill.

Owners Mike Gowan and Mike Quillen took over this historic restaurant, originally established in the 1950s as Fisherman’s Wharf Marina by Captain Ben and Isa Mae Dunn.

They preserved its charm while adding a large Tiki bar, updating the menu, and maintaining the high-quality service for which Gecko’s Hospitality Group is known. Located at Marker 4 via boat, Dockside offers fresh seafood and stunning marina views.

941 / 218-6418

509 N Tamiami Trail In historic Fisherman’s Wharf Marina or Marker 4 by boat Venice, FL 34285 HOURS:

Mon-Sun 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas Day

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SEED & BEAN MARKET Seed and Bean Market is your destination for unique, delicious, chef-inspired food, exceptional coffee, craft beers, and premium cannabis products and infused delights.

Founded in 2019 in Fort Myers, we are more than just a café; we are a vibrant community that inspires connection and creativity. Visit Florida’s first cannabis café for a truly unique experience in downtown Venice.

941 / 220-3234 116 W Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34293

HOURS:

Closed Monday Sunday & Tuesday 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.

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SMOOTHIE KING Smoothie King is a locally owned franchise with a commitment to our communities.

Smoothie King believes each day is filled with promise and possibility, which is why each of our ingredients is chosen carefully, and every one of our blends is crafted masterfully for specific needs, goals and ambitions. We offer high quality, natural snacks to pair with our delicious smoothies, so you can be your best self, live your best life, and rule the day.

941 / 492-3225

1554 US 41 ByPass S, Venice, FL 34293

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6322 S Tamiami Trail Sarasota FL 34231

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Mon-Fri 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sat 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sun 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

We know taking care of your health is of paramount importance, and the Venice area has the healthcare professionals and facilities to keep you in tip top shape.

100 Years Is a Healthy Start As the City of Venice continues to thrive into a new century, Sarasota Memorial is proud to flourish at its side, expanding and evolving to meet the needs of our community and build a healthier future.

Whether it be the ongoing expansion of Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice, with its new five-story patient care tower, additional surgical suites, and an Emergency Care Center that has more than doubled in size, or opening a new urgent care center in South Venice while upgrading services at the Sarasota Memorial Health Care Center off the Venice Bypass, our commitment to the Venice community is matched only by the support we have received in kind.

For 100 years, we’ve grown together — older, wiser, and a little bit wider — but it feels like we’re just getting started.

Here’s to 100 more.

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PROTECTING YOUR SKIN WITH PROPER CLOTHING

Wearing protective clothes is also essential for sun protection. The degree of protection provided by clothes is defined by the ultraviolet protection factor (UPF).

The categories of UPF range from 15-24 as “good protection,” 25-39 as “very good protection,” and 40-50 for “excellent protection.” Loose-fitting, light-colored, longsleeve shirts and pants made from breathable fabrics (like cotton) are acceptable options when in the sun and wanting to stay cool but also protect the skin.

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SUN SAFETY & SKIN CANCER PREVENTION

Written by Blessy Mathew Jacob, MD Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute and Venice Area Chamber Member

Sunlight is essential to ensure we receive adequate vitamin D, and it has beneficial effects on our mood. Still, ultraviolet radiation (from the sun’s rays, also known as UV rays) can damage our skin and lead to skin cancer. According to the National Library of Medicine, the incidence of melanoma, the most fatal form of skin cancer, is increasing faster than most cancers in the U.S. – with a 320% jump in diagnoses between 1975 and 2018.

THE ABCS OF SKIN CANCER

IMPORTANCE OF SUNSCREEN

Older adults, people who are fair-skinned or those with a lot of freckles and moles are generally at greater risk of skin cancer.

While many skin cancers are highly treatable, if you notice anything suspicious on your skin, you should report it to your general practitioner.

Here is an easy way to recognize if a mole or other skin lesion may be cancerous – remember the ABCs of skin cancer: Asymmetry: one half of the mole doesn’t match the other Border: is irregular Color: is not uniform Diameter: greater than 6 mm (about the size of a pencil eraser) Evolving: size, shape or color changes

Sunscreen contains “filters,” better known as a sun protection factor or SPF, that absorb or reflect the radiation in ultraviolet light. SPF in sunscreen measures its ability to protect against sunburn.

While all individuals are subject to the dangers of UV radiation and will benefit from sunscreen use, those with fair or lighter skin are most susceptible to dangerous sun damage and should prioritize the regular application of sunscreen. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends choosing sunscreen products with an SPF of 30 or higher. Sunscreens must be applied liberally and repeatedly to sun-exposed areas to provide the most effective protection.

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MEASURES EFFECTIVENESS OF SUNSCREENS

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SPF 15 PROLONGS PROTECTION 15 TIMES THE TIME IT TAKES TO BURN

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A CLOSER LOOK AT SUNGLASSES

Many people consider sunglasses a stylish accessory. They are, in fact, an important part of UV safety protection. UV rays can damage our eyes as well as skin and even contribute to cataracts. While the standard pair of sunnies is designed to block rays from entering the front of our eyes, sunlight enters from all areas. To help protect your eyes, invest in quality sunglasses with polarized lenses. These contain a special filter that blocks reflected light to cut harmful glare and haze.

So, before you head out, remember this simple formula: Slip, Slop, Slap & Wrap -- Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen, slap on a hat and wrap on a quality pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes!

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World-class Medicine.

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Caring for patients at three convenient locations in Venice and Englewood.

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Specialized, Physician-led Care Designed for Healing and Recovery PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Venice provides intensive, physician-led inpatient rehabilitation that helps local residents impacted by illness, injury, or surgery to: • Recover faster • Return home safely • Rehab to work

• Avoid readmissions • Stay close to home

2639 Curry Lane, Nokomis, FL 34275 Admissions Phone: 941-477-3880 Admissions Fax: 941-477-4009

With our compassionate team and innovative programs, our medical professionals offer unparalleled care and outstanding results.

Learn more at PAMHealth.com.

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We put patients first. Turn to the board-certified radiation oncologists at Advocate Radiation Oncology in Wellen Park - Dr. Brian Lawenda and Dr. David Rice. Widely published and trained at the most prestigious institutes in the nation, our doctors bring decades of experience and passion for outstanding patient care.

Helping patients find peace as they navigate each stage of care, we provide state-of-the-art treatment in a comfortable setting.

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STAY STRONG, STAY SAFE:

Prevent Falls and Live Fully on the Suncoast Written by Kelly Ward, M.S., Therapeutic Aging. The Fall Prevention Lady

To enjoy all the wonderful activities the Suncoast has to offer—and to live each day to the fullest—you need to have the strength and stability to do the things you love. One of the most important factors in maintaining that independence is lower body strength.

In fact, lower body weakness is the number one cause of falls among older adults.

That means your legs are your “fall prevention muscles.” If you want to react faster to sudden imbalance, walk with stability, and reduce your risk of falling, then strengthening both your upper and lower leg muscles is essential.

One of the easiest and most effective exercises for building leg strength is the chair stand. It requires no special equipment and can be done anywhere.

How Many Should You Do? I recommend using the Senior Fitness Test as a guide. Here’s how: • Set a timer for 30 seconds.

• Count how many times you can stand up and sit down in that time.

• Write down your number—that’s your daily goal.

How to do it: • Sit on a sturdy chair.

As it gets easier (when the last rep feels as easy as the first), add another repetition.

THE SIMPLEST WAY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR LEGS: CHAIR STANDS

• Cross your arms over your chest if possible, then stand up and sit back down.

• If needed, use one or both hands for support.

• Repeat!

Tip: Using your arms less makes the exercise more effective for your legs—but start where you are.

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Why it matters: Stronger legs improve: • Reaction time • Walking stability • Muscle tone • Your ability to get up from a chair—or even the floor Practice makes progress. And with strong legs, independence is within reach.

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BONUS: EXERCISES FOR STRONGER FEET AND TOES

Don’t forget—strong legs need strong feet to support them. Try these simple exercises to improve foot strength and balance: • Toe Raises – Lift your toes while keeping your heels on the ground.

• Heel Raises – Lift your heels while keeping your toes on the ground.

• Toe Presses – Press your toes into the floor while seated or standing.

• Big Toe Bends – Gently bend your big toe back and forth to keep it flexible.

These exercises can be done daily and only take a few minutes. They help improve your foot strength, balance, and overall stability.

Living safely and independently on the Suncoast isn’t just about sunshine and sandals—it’s about being proactive with your health. Strengthen your legs, wear secure shoes, and build up your balance from the ground up.

Strong legs. Safe shoes. Simple habits.

That’s your recipe for staying on your feet and enjoying every step of life.

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FOOTWEAR MATTERS: DON’T LET FASHION TRIP YOU UP

It’s tempting to slip on a pair of flip-flops on a sunny Florida day, but it’s important to know that flip-flops are a major fall risk.

Here’s why: When wearing flip-flops, your toes are constantly gripping the shoe to keep it on. This prevents you from fully lifting your feet while walking—leading to trips and stumbles.

Look for sandals that secure around both the front and back of your foot.

There are plenty of lightweight, stylish options that also keep your feet secure.

Yes, fashion matters—but safety should come first. A fall on the sidewalk doesn’t look good on anyone!

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THE SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Sarasota County School District proudly serves as a cornerstone of educational excellence on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Committed to academic achievement, innovation, and student success, the district encompasses more than 50 schools and programs, educating approximately 43,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Recognized both statewide and nationally, Sarasota County Schools consistently rank among Florida’s top-performing districts. The district offers a wide range of opportunities in the arts, sciences, career and technical education, and more.

Supported by dedicated educators, engaged families, and a vibrant community, Sarasota County Schools foster a learning environment where every student is empowered to thrive preparing them for college, careers, and lifelong success. A map on page 117 shows the locations of

schools in Venice, Sarasota, North Port, Osprey, Nokomis, and Englewood.

Sarasota County also boasts a dynamic higher education landscape, blending award-winning liberal arts institutions, community colleges, branch campuses, and distinctive private universities. At its heart is New College of Florida, the state’s public honors liberal arts college, known for its rigorous academics, low student-faculty ratio, and national reputation.

The University of South Florida Sarasota–Manatee, a branch of USF established in 1975, offers over 40 bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, serving thousands of students annually. With a favorable student-to-faculty ratio and the recent addition of Atala Residence Hall, USF Sarasota–Manatee now provides a full residential experience.

For those seeking flexible, accessible options, State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota (SCF) offers associate and bachelor’s degrees, workforce certificates, and online programs across campuses in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Venice,

and online. SCF is especially recognized for its dual enrollment programs, education-focused bachelor’s degrees, and strong student support services.

STC Suncoast Technical College serves adult and high school students. They offer day and evening classes in over 30 technical programs, as well as Adult Basic Education and Adult and Community Enrichment. High school students can dual enroll in many of our programs.

Lastly, Sarasota University offers accredited undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in education, with a unique focus on Montessori-centered, strength-based pedagogy.

Together, these institutions reflect Sarasota County’s commitment to accessible, high-quality, and diverse educational opportunities meeting the evolving needs of students, professionals, and the broader community.

STRENGTHENING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOR 65 YEARS

Children First envisions a safe and vibrant community that cherishes education, provides opportunities for children and families to grow and thrive, and empowers families in supporting their children.

Founded in 1961, our mission is: Strengthening children and families by improving the quality of their lives through a comprehensive approach to education, development, health, and well-being.

In 2026, Children First proudly celebrates 65 years of strengthening children and families, alongside 30 years of visionary leadership from CEO Philip Tavill, whose dedication has helped shape the agency’s growth and impact.

Our programs nurture the social, physical, and cognitive growth of young children, ensuring they are prepared to enter kindergarten on track. Classrooms led by highly qualified staff encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through purposeful play and meaningful interactions. Each child receives nutritious meals daily, with nearly 123,000 meals and snacks served from August through May, providing more than half of their daily nutritional needs. Comprehensive health screenings - including vision, hearing, and dental - help ensure children are ready to learn.

Family well-being is central to our work.

Family Advocates partner with parents to set and achieve financial, educational, and occupational goals. Through our awardwinning Families First Institute, 419 parents and caregivers enrolled in courses last year, building skills in parenting, personal growth, career readiness, and financial literacy.

As we mark these milestones, we are grateful for partners like the Venice Chamber of Commerce. Together, we are creating a community where every child and family can realize their greatest potential.

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IN SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS

In today’s fast-paced world, high school graduates must be equipped with more than just academic knowledge to succeed. Sarasota County Schools understands this and has embraced a forward-thinking approach known as College, Career, and Life Readiness (CCLR). We want all students to leave high school with an informed awareness of career options, post-secondaryeducation resources, at least one workbased learning experience, and a personalized plan for their future.

COLLEGE READINESS: MORE THAN ACADEMICS

CAREER READINESS: PREPARING FOR A CHANGING WORKFORCE

All Sarasota County high schools offer extensive support in navigating the college admissions process. Our high schools have Career Centers, staffed with Career Advisors available to assist students in researching colleges, applying for scholarships, and understanding financial aid. Through college fairs and partnerships with local institutions, the district also ensures that all students, regardless of background, have access to the resources necessary to pursue higher education.

While college is a path many students take, others choose to enter the military or workforce immediately after high school. Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs allow students to explore in-demand industries like healthcare, hospitality, computer science, engineering, and construction. CTE programs are designed in collaboration with regional employment needs to ensure students are gaining skills and earning industry credentials sought after in today’s job market. Work-based learning activities, such as

internships, pre-apprenticeships, and onthe-job training, are also available and provide students with real-world experiences while earning credit toward graduation.

LIFE READINESS: NAVIGATING THE REAL WORLD

Non-credentialed skills, also known as soft skills or 21st century skills are also part of Sarasota County Schools CCLR design.

Our Career Centers provide coaching on a variety of topics, such as resume writing, interview preparation, and financial literacy. All students in grades 6-12 create a personalized college and career planning profile in SchooLinks, our customized online platform. Grade-appropriate activities guide students through career exploration while developing their post-high school plan. There is even a parent/guardian portal to SchooLinks, which gives an overview of their student’s interests and aspirations, allowing for more robust discussion about future goals. Sarasota County Schools recognizes that success looks different for every student, and CCLR is designed to support students on multiple pathways.

Whether choosing to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or take time to explore their passions, students graduate from Sarasota County Schools prepared for whatever lies ahead.

ATTENTION INDUSTRY PARTNERS! Our students can also interact with and learn from our local employers through different events like Experience Luncheons, Real World Wednesdays at Venice High, and campus visits. Are you interested in engaging with students as

a guest speaker, providing work-based learning opportunities, or hosting a field trip? Create an employer profile in SchooLinks and be visible to thousands of our students as they research careers and local businesses!

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BUILDING A PERMANENT HOME FOR SCFCS VENICE

AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS: MOTOWN MAGIC State College of Florida Collegiate School (SCFCS) Venice is a tuition-free public charter school offering students the chance to earn both a high school diploma and an associate in arts degree. Through partnerships with select state universities, graduates may receive up to three additional years of tuition scholarships. Currently housed in portable buildings, SCFCS Venice plans to build a 20,000-square-foot permanent facility featuring modern classrooms, collaborative spaces, and administrative offices designed to inspire innovation and success. The $15 million project has already secured $3.5 million from the Florida Legislature. SCF is actively pursuing further appropriations, naming rights, and philanthropic support from community partners eager to invest in the future of education. SCFCS Venice is where potential meets opportunity—a place where students are empowered to dream bigger, achieve more, and proudly represent a community committed to education. With your support, we can create a lasting space for academic excellence and community pride.

Two Ways to Take Action: • Learn more about SCFCS Venice: SCFCS.SCF.edu/Venice • Support SCFCS Venice through philanthropy: SCF-Foundation.org

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the SCF Foundation invites you to the 38th Annual Evening Under the Stars: Motown Magic at the SCF Venice.

Presented by the Edmund B. and Elizabeth M. Campbell Foundation, this unforgettable evening blends music, nostalgia, and philanthropy.

As the sun sets, a 12-piece tribute band will transport audiences into the golden era of Motown, reviving the sounds of Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and more. Under an open-air sky, you’ll sway to soulful rhythms while celebrating community, connection, and purpose.

This event is more than a concert— it’s a fundraiser supporting SCF scholarships, academic programs, and student success.

Choose your experience: • VIP Experience ($150): Cocktail hour, catered dinner, and prime reserved seating.

• Soul Pass ($75): Reserved seating

plus a drink voucher (limited to 80).

• General Admission ($40): Bring your own blanket or chair and enjoy the music picnic-style on the lawn.

Event Snapshot • Date & Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 7:30–9:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.)

• Venue: State College of Florida, Venice Campus, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice • Tickets: On sale now at SCF-Foundation.org Secure your seat today, and be part of a magical night that celebrates both the soul of Motown and the spirit of giving.

At SCF, we meet you where you are. We’re everyone’s college.

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Literacy Buddy Project

Purchase new books for 3-year-olds through the exchange of drawings and letters

Preschool Makeovers

Help reinvigorate and rejuvenate a childcare building, classroom, or playground

Supply Drive

Get books, school supplies or playground materials into the hands of our littlest learners

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THE GOLDEN WINDOW:

Why Early Education Is the Key to Child, Family, and Community Success

Written by Ana McClendon, Director of Outreach, Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County and Venice Area Chamber Member

If we miss the first five years, we miss everything. Often called the Golden Window of Opportunity, these early years are when 90 percent of brain development occurs, wiring young children for language, literacy, and limitless possibility. Every word spoken, every book shared, and every moment of play lays the groundwork for success. These are the moments when children are not just preparing for school; they’re building the foundation for life.

But not every child begins this journey on equal footing. Research shows that by age four, the number of words a child hears can vary by millions depending on the circumstances they are born into. Yes-millions. This “word gap” doesn’t just affect vocabulary; it ripples through kindergarten readiness, third grade reading scores, high school graduation rates, and even the pursuit of higher education and careers.

Perhaps most striking, studies suggest the best metric of child poverty is not always income but how often a child is spoken to and read to.

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cial-emotional development are nurtured every day. Much of this growth happens through intentional interactions, like serveand-return conversations, where teachers respond thoughtfully to a child’s words and actions. Children also learn to share with peers, practice patience, build critical thinking skills, and develop resilience.

Behind every classroom door are trained teachers who follow research-based curricula, craft intentional lesson plans, and apply best practices to guide children through their most formative years. Early education is not about passing the time; it’s about preparing the whole child for life’s journey.

At the very heart of these efforts lies literacy. Early literacy is often called the nucleus of success because it influences every area of a child’s growth and is a key component to school readiness. Did you

know that reading aloud to a young child for just 15 minutes a day can make a huge difference? And it doesn’t matter what you’re reading: street signs, grocery labels, magazines, even trifold brochures at the tire shop—they all count. Reading aloud sparks language development, strengthens phonetic awareness, expands vocabulary, and nurtures curiosity. It also instills a love of reading, a gift that can last a lifetime.

Access to childcare extends far beyond the child. High-quality early education is the cornerstone of family empowerment and workforce stability. According to the Florida Chamber of Commerce, childcare challenges are the number one reason parents leave the workforce—most often mothers. When families cannot access affordable, reliable care for their babies, toddlers, or preschoolers, careers stall, household stability suffers, and businesses struggle to recruit and retain talent. While early learning is often associated with kindergarten readiness, it’s equally important role is keeping parents in the workforce and strengthening the economic backbone of any community.

The ripple effect is undeniable. Children succeed. Families thrive. Employers retain talent. Communities grow stronger. Investing in early education is not an act of charity. It’s a strategy that fuels both human potential and economic prosperity.

In Sarasota County, the Early Learning Coalition is committed to closing the achievement gap, elevating families, and preparing today’s children to become tomorrow’s leaders. But the responsibility doesn’t rest with one organization alone.

It takes the partnership of families, educators, businesses, neighbors and fellow nonprofits to ensure every child enters school ready to learn and ready to succeed.

If there is anything you can do today to move the needle and raise the profile of early education, it starts with speaking up.

Whether you are involved in a nonprofit, a business, a citywide initiative, or local festival, keep the birth-to-five community in mind. Bring it up. Advocate for this age bracket. Shine a light on early education and help it rise as a priority in every community.

Every conversation, every effort, every voice helps open the golden window a little bit wider.

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BUSINESS RESOURCES

Interested in opening, starting or expanding a business in Sarasota County? We have compiled a list of local, state and national resources to guide you through this process.

Please visit the Business Resources page on our website at venicechamber.com for detailed information and links to all these wonderful resources.

SARASOTA COUNTY

Doing Business IN SARASOTA COUNTY

Digital Brochure Doing Business in Sarasota County

STATE OF FLORIDA Digital Brochure A Guide to Staring a Business in Florida

GUIDE TO STARTING A BUSINESS IN FLORIDA

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Sarasota County Office of Business and Economic Development scgov.net/government/ governmental-relations

Community Foundation of Sarasota County cfsarasota.org

Sarasota County scgov.net/government/ planning-and-development-services

Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County edcsarasotacounty.com

Gulf Coast Community Foundation gulfcoastcf.org

City of Venice venicegov.com/government/ planning-and-zoning

Sarasota County Tax Collector sarasotataxcollector.com

Florida Division of Corporations sunbiz.org

Florida Building Commission floridabuilding.org

ELECTED OFFICIALS Florida SBDC at University of South Florida sbdctampabay.com/Sarasota/

Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation myfloridalicense.com/DBPR

CareerSource Suncoast careersourcesuncoast.com

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) sba.gov/district/south-florida

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Previous Venice Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chairs We acknowledge those that have served in the past as they are the foundation of today’s successes.

Michael Bacon....................................2025 Dane DeSantis................................... 2024 David Joyner.......................................2023 Seth von Marschall............................2022 Debbie LaPinska................................ 2021 Tony Moore......................................... 2020 Victoria Stultz..................................... 2019 Liz Crapet............................................2018 Evan Duke............................................ 2017 Dallas Council..................................... 2016 Adam Carter........................................ 2015 Victoria Newman...............................2014 Dean Calamaras................................. 2013 Andrea Cooper................................... 2012 Sandra Pridemore.............................. 2011 Judy Lawrence...................................2010 Paula Dumas...................................... 2009 Kathy Turner....................................... 2008 Jim Clinch............................................2007 Kathy Lehner...................................... 2006 Pat MacKenzie................................... 2005 Brian R. Meurs................................... 2004 Scott Pinkerton................................. 2003 Tom Taylor, Jr. ................................... 2002 Don Hay...............................................2001 Jeffery Boone.................................... 2000 Karen Lane...........................................1999 Beth Dilley........................................... 1998 Kevin Hicks...........................................1997 Benny Weaver......................................1996 C.J. Fishman....................................... 1995 Steve Boone........................................ 1994 Kathleen Baylis....................................1993 Mickey Lawrence............................... 1992 Barney Moore......................................1991 Maggie Turner..................................... 1990 Steve Harner....................................... 1989 Allen “Mick” Gardner......................... 1988 Brad Baker............................................1987 Bob Vedder.......................................... 1986 Charlie Richards................................. 1985 R.Scott Confer.................................... 1984 O.E. Phillips......................................... 1983 Paul Dent............................................. 1982 Ronald Hicks........................................1981 Michael Dorst..................................... 1980 Michael Corradino............................. 1980 John Huber...........................................1979 Ellen Chmaj..........................................1978 Charles Wheeler..................................1977 Merle Graser.........................................1976 Fran Furey............................................1975 Roger Ames..........................................1974 Hugh McPherson................................1973 Richard Steiner..........................1967/1972 Dr. Ronald Higel.................................. 1971 R.L. “Bob” Anderson.......................... 1970 Charlie Bruin........................................1969 William Beer........................................ 1968 Richard Steiner....................................1967 Charles “Bob” Miles............................1966 Larry Rhodes........................................1965 Frank Sovereign................................. 1964 Carl Obendorf......................................1963 Earl Rawles.................................1961-1962 H.N. Wimmers..................................... 1960 Masel Huston...................................... 1959 Warren Henderson...................1957-1958 George F. Gibbs........................ 1955-1956 Quentin R. Burke...................... 1953-1954 Robert S. Baynard....................1951-1952 George M. Edmonson............. 1949-1950 R.G. Haines.......................................... 1948 H.S. Bowden...............................1943-1947 Dr. W.H. Hoskins................................. 1942 William Reay..............................1938-1941 T.M. Wrede..................................1934-1937 James T. Blalock...................... 1932-1933 Irving M. Shaw.......................... 1930-1931 Stanton Ennes.................................... 1929 Lyman N. Dawson.............................. 1928 Dr. Fred H. Albee...................... 1927-1928 E.L. Worthington.................................1927 W.L. Dunn.................................. 1926-1927 Dr. Fred H. Albee................................ 1925

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The Venice Area Chamber is here every step of the way, empowering businesses to grow and thrive.

5 BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY ADVOCACY Membership in a Chamber gives businesses - small and large - the voice they need to help them succeed.

CREDIBILITY Being a Chamber member brings added credibility to your business. Many customers and visitors look to the Chamber of Commerce as a source for finding reliable businesses they can trust.

BUSINESS REFERRALS The Chamber serves the function of offering business referrals to people who are new to the area, current residents, and other Chamber members.

ACCESS TO INFORMATION Through regular communications and business insights, members are kept up-to-date on various news and issues that are happening within the community.

OPPORTUNITIES & RESOURCES The Chamber provides invaluable opportunities for businesses to expand and grow through a variety of programs, partnerships, and initiatives.

PUBLIC OPINION

65% of business owners see the chamber as a local advocate for initiatives and policies that are in the best interest if their business

-Harris Poll, 2024

64% of consumers would likely buy goods and services from a business if they are a member of the chamber, and 63% would recommend -Harris Poll, 2024 that business to someone else If you're looking for a preferred service provider, start with us. Call 941-488-2236 or visit our website at VENICECHAMBER.COM and click on FIND A BUSINESS.

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LONG TERM CHAMBER MEMBERS THE 1950s Beachcomber in Venice FPL (Florida Power & Light) Venice Gondolier

THE 1960s American Realty of Venice, Inc Babe’s Plumbing, Inc. & Fire Sprinklers Boone Law Firm Britton’s Flooring Options by Carpet One Cook’s Sportland, Inc. Drs. Davis & Beyer Farley Funeral Homes & Crematory Hough & Company, PA, CPAs Inn at the Beach Island House Apartment Motel Jenkins Chevrolet of Venice Kearney Moving & Storage, Inc.

THE 1980s Bennett-Panfil, Inc. Surveying

Venice-Nokomis Rotary Club

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc.

Visit Sarasota County Waterford Golf Club

Caldwell Trust Company

Weber Manufacturing, Inc.

CareerSource Suncoast

Wells Fargo Advisors

Classic Creations in Diamonds & Gold, Inc. Coach House, Inc. Coast Pump and Supply Co., Inc. Eager Beaver Car Wash, Inc. Empath Health Eric’s Painting & Decorating, Inc. Florida Pines Mobile Home Court Garden of Eden Florist Good News Pest Solutions Hill & Hill Plumbing Co Hill’s Kitchen & Bath Creations Jacaranda West Country Club, Inc.

Sea Pleasures & Treasures of Venice

James Griffith Salon of Venice

Superior Heating-Cooling

Johnson Medical Center Kids Choose Us Pediatric Dentistry

Capri Isles Golf Club CARROLL Buick GMC City of Venice Coldwell Banker Realty Crow’s Nest Marina Restaurant

Kimal Lumber Land of Sleep, Inc. Michael Saunders & Company Paradise Realty of Venice, Inc. PGT Custom Windows and Doors Plantation Golf & Country Club, Inc.

EWM Tax Solutions, LLC

Ram Marine Services, Inc.

Gerzeny’s R. V. World

Reflections In Gold

Gifford-Heiden Insurance Agency, Inc.

Roberts Insurance Group

Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, Inc.

Robinson, Gruters & Roberts, CPA

Jessup’s Major Appliance Centers

Sallapudi Orthodontics

Quarterdeck Vacation Rental Condominiums

Sarasota County Schools

Rattan Wicker & Cane, Inc. Rotary Club of Venice Suncoast Royal Coachman Resort-Encore State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

Sertoma Club of Venice SERVPRO of Venice & Port Charlotte Sharky’s on the Pier Stephenson Eye Associates Sunset Cadillac of Venice

Toale Brothers Funeral Home

The Picazio/McHargue Group Merrill Lynch

United Way of South Sarasota County

The Venice Symphony

Venice Area Board of Realtors, Inc.

Venice Beach Villas

Venice Cooling, Heating and Plumbing

Venice MainStreet, Inc.

Venice Lions Club, Inc.

Venice Presbyterian Church

Suncoast Engraving and Awards

Village On The Isle

Britton Law Group

Matthews-Currie Ford

THE 1970s

Venice Theatre, Inc.

THE 1990s 1 Stop Car-Truck Repair A Beach Retreat on Casey Key A Pet’s Friend Animal Hospital Absolute Aluminum, Inc. Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC All Faiths Food Bank ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, Inc. Beebe Design Studio Architect Beechwood Builders, Inc. Best Western Plus Ambassador Suites Venice Blue Heron Dental Implants & Oral Surgery/Cara Overbeck, D.D.S. Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto County Calcs-Plus Calusa Lakes Golf Club Cavanaugh & Co LLP Child Protection Center, Inc. Citrus Plumbing of Venice, Inc. David R. Cornish, Attorney at Law Donald W. Lackey, D.D.S. Epiphany Cathedral Catholic School Fawn, Janis Gulf Coast Carpet Cleaning LLC Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc. Gulf Pines Memorial Park H & H Signs, Inc. Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Inc. Harbor Lights Cooperative, Inc. Hazeltine Nurseries HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Hobart K. Richey, M.D. P.A. Home & Condo Rentals and Property Management, Inc. Horse and Chaise Rentals and Property Management, Inc.

JE Charlotte Construction, LLC Jimco Maintenance, Inc. Keller Williams Island Life Real Estate - Lueanne Wood, P.A. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Klingbeil & Roberts, PA Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center LoCastro Insurance Services, Inc. Loveland Center, Inc. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens MarineMax of Venice Maris Pointe Masella’s Auto Repair, Inc. Montgomery’s CarpetsPlus ColorTile Mr. Marcite, Inc. Plantation Community Foundation, Inc. RE/MAX Alliance Group Robert N. Harrison, Attorney at Law Royal Air Conditioning Schillinger Insurance Center of Venice, Inc. Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. South Venice Dental Care St Mark’s Episcopal Church St. Francis Animal Rescue of Venice, Inc Suncoast Humane Society TECO Peoples Gas Venetian Cleaners - Venice Island Venice Area Historical Society Venice Art Center, Inc. Venice Avenue Creamery Venice Gulf Coast Living Magazine Venice Pines Veterinary Clinic Venice Print Center Venice Toyota Venwood Awards Women’s Sertoma Club of Venice, Inc. Woodmere Apartments of Venice

THE 2000s Aston Gardens at Pelican Pointe Gold Rush BBQ McDonald’s Restaurant (Venice locations) Morgan Stanley Obee’s Soup-Salads-Subs - Venice Island Sandra K Pridemore CPA, PA USF Sarasota Manatee Venice Yacht Club, Inc. YMCA of Southwest Florida

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Sarasota, FL 34237

SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION 1515 S. Osprey Ave, Ste. B4 Sarasota, FL 34239 ....................................... (941) 917-1286 smhf.org THE ARGUS FOUNDATION P.O. Box 49361 FL 34230 ...................................................... (941) 365-4886 argusfoundation.org VENICE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 597 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-2236 venicechamber.com

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A BEACH RETREAT ON CASEY KEY (941) 485-8771 | abeachretreat.com A Beach Retreat on Casey Key offers beach and bayfront rentals on the Gulf of Mexico in Sarasota, FL. Enjoy a quiet island escape near Siesta Key and Venice - perfect for a weekend getaway or family reunion, close to all Sarasota attractions.

105 Casey Key Rd., Nokomis, FL 34275-3303 ADDY’S VILLAS 330 Tamiami Trl. N. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 488-7990 addysvillas.com BANYAN HOUSE 519 Harbor Dr. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-1385 BanyanHouse.com BEACHCOMBER IN VENICE 720 Golden Beach Blvd.

Venice, FL 34285-3325 ................................. (941) 488-4237 beachcomberinvenice.com See our ad page 13 BEACHCOMBER ON CASEY KEY 129 Casey Key Rd. Nokomis, FL 34275 ...................................... (941) 488-0715 beachcombercaseykey.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - VENICE 380 Commercial Ct. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 584-6800 holidayinnexpress.com

SUNSHINE INN & SUITES 1602 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-5600 sunshineinnvenice.com

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES NOKOMIS - SARASOTA SOUTH 206 Albee Rd. W. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 946-6191 ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/nokomis/vncnk/ hoteldetail See our ad page 55

TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT 2986 Executive Dr. Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 979-9100 marriott.com/srqtv

HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON NOKOMIS CASEY KEY 227 Albee Rd. W. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 412-0064 Home2Nokomis.Home2SuitesbyHilton.com HOTEL VENEZIA A RAMADA HOTEL 425 US 41 Byp. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 308-7700 hotelveneziafl.com INN AT THE BEACH 725 Venice Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-8471 innatthebeach.com ISLAND HOUSE APARTMENT MOTEL 205 Casey Key Rd. Nokomis, FL 34275-3371 ............................. (941) 488-1719 islandhouse.org See our ad page 56 KONTIKI INN 1487 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-9696 kontikivenice.com MOTEL 6 281 US Hwy. 41 Byp. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-8255 motel6.com QUARTERDECK VACATION RENTAL CONDOMINIUMS 1275 Tarpon Center Dr. Venice, FL 34285-1131 ................................. (941) 488-0449 qdeckresortvenice.com

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VENICE BEACH VILLAS 501 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 488-1580 venicebeachvillas.com

ACCOUNTANTS-CERTIFIED PUBLIC BRYAN J. ARCHER CPA, PA 329 Nokomis Ave. S., Ste. L Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-2728 cpavenicefl.com CAVANAUGH & CO LLP 333 Miami Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 366-2983 cavcocpa.com EWM TAX SOLUTIONS, LLC 126 Shamrock Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-4111 ewm-tax.com HBK - BUSINESS VALUATION, LITIGATION & FORENSICS 1777 Main St., Ste. 301 Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 957-4242 hbkvg.com PARTNER HOUGH & COMPANY, PA, CPAS 248 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-7768 HoughCPA.com See our ad page 123 MILLER, BROWN, OHM CPAS 871 Venetia Bay Blvd., Ste. 232 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (717) 870-7014 mbocpas.com

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BEST WESTERN PLUS AMBASSADOR SUITES VENICE 400 Commercial Ct. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 480-9898 bestwestern.com/plusambassadorsuitesvenice

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FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES 2935 Executive Dr. Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 488-4343 marriott.com/srqvc See our ad page 57 FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME COURT 150 Satulah Cir. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-0019 goodsam.com/campgrounds-rv-parks/florida/venice/floridapines-mobile-home-rv-park-731000284 HAMPTON INN & SUITES VENICE BAYSIDE SOUTH SARASOTA 881 Venetia Bay Blvd.

Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-5900 hamptoninnvenice.com

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Serving the Community since 1960!

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www.HoughCPA.com • CPA@Houghcpa.com 248 Nokomis Avenue S., Venice, FL 34285 venicechamber.com I 123

SKYPORT AVIATION 400 Airport Ave. E. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-1799 skyportaviation.com

ALARM/CAMERA SYSTEMS-FIRE & SECURITY

ROBINSON, GRUTERS & ROBERTS CPA (941) 488-7794 | robinsongruters.com

GLOBAL AIR CONDITIONING, INC. (941) 488-7776 | globalairconditioning.com

Offering tax preparation, IRS representation, QuickBooks accounting & bookkeeping, entity selection & restructuring as well as assurance services.

Our firm can guide you through a full range of options to help you put your financial woes to rest.

We Specialize in Indoor Air Quality, providing Sales, Service & Maintenance on all brands of AC equipment.

It is our honor & duty to support many of our community non-profit organizations. Making A World of a Difference in your home & in our community!

133 Harbor Dr. S., Venice, FL 34285

144 B Triple Diamond Blvd., North Venice, FL 34275

GUARDIAN PROTECTION ............................... (828) 556-4662 guardianprotection.com

SANDRA K PRIDEMORE CPA, PA 209 Nassau St. S., Ste. 104 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-5110

GRACE AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING, LLC 180 Triple Diamond Blvd., Unit B4 North Venice, FL 34275 ............................... (941) 822-7231 graceairconditioning.com

PARTNER SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC 2227 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 441-9300 SunshineVenice.com See our ad page 45

SMITH & WAGGONER CPAS, PA 115 Tamiami Trl. N., Ste. 7 Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 375-4118 swagcpa.com THE INNOVATIVE CPA GROUP 304 W. Venice Ave, Suite 300 Venice, FL 34285-5567 ................................. (941) 493-5299 innovativecpagroup.com WHITE SANDS TAX SOLUTIONS 333 Tamiami Trl. S., Ste. 257 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-0968 whitesandstax.com

ACTIVE ADULT COMMUNITIES

GRANDE AIRE INC. 1606 Faust Dr. Englewood, FL 34224 .................................... (941) 697-4884 grandeaire.com PATRICKAIR, LLC 3020 Delor Ave. North Port, FL 34286 ..................................... (941) 468-0100 PatrickAir.com ROYAL AIR CONDITIONING 120 Triple Diamond Blvd., Unit G North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 485-3238 royalac.net SUPERIOR HEATING-COOLING 115 Triple Diamond Blvd.

Nokomis, FL 34275-3632 ............................. (941) 488-5359 superiorac.com See our ad page 44

SEASIDE SPRINGS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (941) 441-4200 | SeasideSpringsRetirement.com A warm, friendly 55+ community that offers a variety of floor plans, amenities and activities that allow you to enjoy a comfortable, worry-free lifestyle.

With chef prepared meals, housekeeping, transportation and much more included, you can focus on your health and happiness.

1251 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 SOLEA WELLEN PARK 19315 W. Villages Pkwy.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 800-3339 soleawellenpark.com VENETIAN GARDENS SKY ACTIVE LIVING 1450 Venice E. Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 900-5867 venetiangardensskyactiveliving.com

ADT 2829 Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota, FL 34232 ....................................... (941) 623-1340 ADT.com

ALUMINUM PRODUCTS PARTNER

ABSOLUTE ALUMINUM, INC. (941) 497-7777 | absolutealuminum.com We build world-class pool & patio enclosures, StruXure pergolas, & seamless gutters. From rescreens to full remodels to extensions, our licensed team delivers quality you can see & service you can feel.

Proudly serving Florida since 1988.

1220 Ogden Rd., Venice, FL 34285 See our ad page 28

TOTAL AIR SOLUTIONS 1050 Corporate Ave., Unit 118 North Port, FL 34289 ..................................... (941) 426-1770 totalairfl.com

TRI COUNTY AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING, INC. (941) 485-2222 | tricountyair.com

COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL ALUMINUM (941) 486-9104 | craluminum.com

Tri County Air has been keeping homes comfortable for nearly 50 years. Family owned & trusted since 1977, we are dedicated to delivering honest service, quality comfort, and care because we do not just work on homes, we care about the people in them.

We specialize in high-quality pool and patio enclosures, ScenicView enclosures, front entry and lanai enclosures, seamless gutters, screen replacements, railing and fencing, soffit and fascia, carports, walkway covers, and more!

1080 Enterprise Ct., North Venice, FL 34275

156 Triple Diamond Blvd., North Venice, FL 34275

TRUE BLUE AIR AND SERVICES 3990 S.Tamiami Trl., Unit B Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 951-2232 trueblueairandservices.com

APARTMENT & RENTAL COMMUNITIES

AIR CONDITIONING-CONTRACTORS & SYSTEMS ADRIA & MAREN APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOMES (941) 231-1223 | adriavenice.com | marenvenice.com

ALPHA COOLING 1708 Sandy Ct. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 285-1315 alphacooling.com BOWERSOX AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING 2247 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 303-5890 bowersoxair.com CASTLE AIR COOLING & HEATING 121 N. McCall Rd. Englewood, FL 34223 .................................... (941) 474-0232 castleairfl.com FLO HOME SERVICES (HVAC) 4602 Ashton Rd., Nokomis Sarasota, FL 34233 ....................................... (941) 315-7356 flohomeservices.com

VENICE COOLING, HEATING, AND PLUMBING (941) 746-4777 | VeniceCoolingAndPlumbing.com Your FL West Coast HVAC Experts 216 Seaboard Ave., Venice, FL 34285

AIRPORTS AVSKY CHARTERS 400 Airport Ave. E. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 231-0269 avskycharters.com

Live beautifully at Adria and Maren in Venice.

Modern style meets relaxed coastal charm with resortinspired amenities, bright interiors, and ideal proximity to beaches and shops.

Tour Adriavenice.com and Marenvenice.com.

604 Vistera Blvd., #1000, Venice, FL 34275 AURA APARTMENTS (941) 352-1712 | liveauraapartments.com Spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom luxury apartments with open layouts, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and soft-close cabinets.

Practical, energy-efficient, and priced to showcase the value of our beautiful community.

1700 Ranch Rd., Nokomis, FL 34275

SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY 6000 Airport Cir. Sarasota, FL 34243-2105 ............................. (941) 359-2770 flySRQ.com

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I @venicefloridachamber F @VeniceAreaChamberofCommerce ✆ (941) 488-2236

VENICE GALLERY & STUDIO OF CLYDE BUTCHER 237 Warfield Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 486-0811 clydebutcher.com

BB LIVING WELLEN PARK (941) 946-8300 | www.bblivingwellenpark.com

WOODMERE APARTMENTS OF VENICE (941) 496-4161 | woodmereapartmentsofvenice.com

Nurtured by nature along Florida’s SW Coast, our new community features 3 & 4 bedroom homes with resort inspired amenities. Retreat to one of our new single family homes & find all the stylish, comfy, & convenient perks of an ultramodern lifestyle.

Live in comfort & style at Woodmere Apartments Professionally managed by Gallina Companies Enjoy resort-style free amenities,spacious 1-& 2-bedroom apts Pet-friendly,year-round heated pool & spa,convenient to parks & dining Call today for a tour.

11301 Whistler Trl., Venice, FL 34293

3900 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL 34293

MAREN VENICE APARTMENTS 526 Vistera Blvd.

North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 231-1282 marenvenice.com MARLOWE JACARANDA APARTMENTS 9720 Beaming Rd., Leasing Office Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 499-7957 marlowejacaranda.com See our ad page 45 RENDER LEGACY TRAIL 15560 Render Way, Leasing Office Nokomis, FL 34275 ...................................... (941) 206-5618 renderlegacytrail.com SORRENTO LUXURY APARTMENTS 2900 Height St., Leasing Office Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (941) 866-6191 liveatsorrento.com STILLWELL AT WELLEN PARK 19300 Merlot Ave. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 757-3118 stillwellatwellenpark.com

THE RESERVE AT VENICE (941) 234-9266 | thereserveatvenice.com Experience luxury living at The Reserve at Venice - modern apartments with resort-style amenities, a stunning pool, pet park, and easy access to beaches and I-75. Stylish comfort meets coastal convenience.

2300 Laurel Rd.d E., North Venice, FL 34275 THE SOPHIA LUXURY VILLAS 109 Pigmy Date Blvd.

Venice, FL 34275........................................... (941) 214-2962 thesophialiving.com TROPIA WELLEN PARK 12520 Sunglow Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 732-8528 hgliving.com VILLAS AT VENICE 9000 Little Palm Way Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 251-8440 villasatvenice.com

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ENGELKE, KEVIN FAWN, JANIS HOLIC, JOHN KASMARK, JAMES KING, WILLIAM “BILL”

APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD, MAJOR

LAWRENCE, MICKEY & JUDY

JESSUP’S MAJOR APPLIANCE CENTERS 1210 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-9030 jessupsappliances.com

MCKEON, THOMAS KIT C

APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD, MAJOR, PARTS, SERVICE APPLIANCE SPECIALISTS, LLC ...................... (941) 456-0300 appliancespecialistsllc.com

NEWMAN, VICTORIA PIERCE, DAVID L. SKINNER, POLLY SMYSER, RICHARD & SANDY VEDDER, BOB

ARCHITECTS

ATTORNEYS

BEEBE DESIGN STUDIO ARCHITECT 825 Tamiami Trl. S., Ste. 1 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-6762 beebedesignstudio.com

BATES-BUCHANAN & SAVITSKY LAW GROUP, P.A. 333 Tamiami Trl. S., Ste. 219 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 799-3015 LadyLawyersFLA.com

ART GALLERIES-DEALERS & CONSULTANTS BOULEVARD FINE ART SOUTH GALLERY 110 Colonia Ln. E. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 220-1227 boulevardfineart.com See our ad page 89

PARTNER BERLIN PATTEN EBLING, PLLC, ATTORNEYS AT LAW 201 Center Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 955-9991 BerlinPatten.com

VENICE ART CENTER, INC. 390 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-7136 veniceartcenter.com See our ad page 85

BETTERTON, TYLER & SUMMONTE, PL 735 E. Venice Ave., Ste. 200 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-4422 tyleroffices.com

VENICE ESTATE GALLERY AT MARKET PLACE 1522 US Hwy. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 313-3772 veniceestatesales.com

BOOHOFF LAW 14900 Tamiami Trl. North Port, FL 34287 ..................................... (877) 999-9999 boohofflaw.com

VENICE ESTATE GALLERY ON THE ISLAND 209 Miami Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 313-3772 veniceestatesales.com

PARTNER BOONE LAW FIRM 1001 Avenida del Circo Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-6716 boone-law.com See our ad page 125

VENICE ESTATE SALES & GALLERY (941) 313-3772 | veniceestatesales.com Moving? Downsizing? Managing an estate?

Estate sales・Buyouts・Clear-outs・Appraisals We buy art, jewelry, antiques, gold, silver & entire estates.

Visit our 2 retail shop locations: 209 Miami Ave. W. & 1522 US Hwy 41 Bypass S., Venice Call today for a free consultation.

BRITTON LAW GROUP 871 Venetia Bay Blvd., Ste. 111 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 408-8008 andrewbrittonlaw.com CUTURIC LAW, PLLC 801 E. Venice Ave., Ste. 2 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 441-9193 legacylifelegal.com

Stephen K. Boone Stephen K. Boo VACC President 1993-1994

WATERFRONT ON HATCHETT CREEK APARTMENTS (941) 263-7436 www.thewaterfrontonhatchettcreek.com New Luxury Living Managed by Gallina Companies.

Resort-style 1 & 2-bedrooms at Waterfront on Hatchett Creek. Pet-friendly, Beautiful landscape & free amenities.

Great service, spacious floor plans, year-round heated pool & spa. Call to schedule a tour today 100 Hatchett Creek Blvd., Venice, FL 34292

VACC President 1993-1994

Jeffery A. Boone Jeffery A. Boon VACC President 1999-2000

VACC President 1999-2000

ESTATE PLANNING ESTATE PLANNIN PROBATE • REAL PROBATE ESTATE • REAL ES CORPORATE/BUSINESS CORPORATE/BUSI 941.488.6716 941.488.6716 adm@boone-law.com adm@boone-law.com • www.boone-law.com • www.boone-law.com venicechamber.com I 125

DAVID R. CORNISH, ATTORNEY AT LAW 355 Venice Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 483-4246 DONNA-LEE RODEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW 213 Harbor Dr. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 486-8555 PARTNER FARR LAW FIRM - VENICE 237 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-1996 farr.com See our ad page 39 KLINGBEIL & ROBERTS, PA 341 Venice Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-2900 k-rlaw.com LEDBETTER COWAN LAW GROUP 229 Pensacola Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 256-3965 LedbetterLawFL.com PERSSON, COHEN, MOONEY, FERNANDEZ & JACKSON, P.A. 236 Pedro St. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 306-4730 flgovlaw.com ROBERT N. HARRISON, ATTORNEY AT LAW 304 W. Venice Ave., Ste. 201 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-8551 HarrisonLawOffice.com SPANSKI LAW, PLLC 304 W. Venice Ave., Ste. 217 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 206-2223 Spanskilaw.com THE ROKNICH LAW FIRM, P.A. 405 Commercial Ct., Unit D Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 584-3040 nrpropertylaw.com WILLIAMS PARKER 50 Central Ave., 8th Fl. Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 366-4800 williamsparker.com

MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy.

Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 388-4441 mote.org

JENKINS CHEVROLET OF VENICE 2324 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-5000 jenkinschevroletofvenice.com

SARASOTA OPERA 61 N. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 366-8450 sarasotaopera.org

PARTNER

THE HERMITAGE ARTIST RETREAT 6630 Manasota Key Rd. Englewood, FL 34223 .................................... (941) 475-2098 HermitageArtistRetreat.org

For over 50 years, Matthews Currie Ford has been proud to be your local Ford dealer. As a longtime member of the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce, we continue to meet your service, body shop, and car sales needs.

THE VENICE CHORALE, INC........................... (941) 220-5126 thevenicechorale.org See our ad page 88

130 Tamiami Trl. N., Nokomis, FL 34275

THE VENICE SYMPHONY 700 US Hwy 41 Byp. N., Ste. 4 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 207-8822 thevenicesymphony.org See our ad page 87

NISSAN OF VENICE 700 US 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 497-1986 nissanofvenice.com

TITO GAONA FLYING TRAPEZE ACADEMY Ringling Dr. (next to Venice Airport) Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 504-1552 TitoGaona.com

QUICKSELL AUTO 1284 Ogden Rd., Ste. D Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 365-7030 quicksellauto.net/inventory/?vehicle_location=VENICE

VENICE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 303 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 412-0151 veniceareahistoricalsociety.org See our ad page 90, 91

SUNSET CADILLAC OF VENICE 2367 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 497-5800 sunsetcadillacvenice.com

VENICE FLORIDA TOURS ............................... (941) 318-3585 venicefltours.com

VENICE HONDA 985 US Hwy. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34285-4334 ................................. (941) 486-8888 venicehonda.com

AUDIOLOGISTS CLARITY HEARING CARE 2101 S. Tamiami Trl. Osprey, FL 34229 .......................................... (941) 477-2101 clarityhearingcare.com MEDICAL GARDENS HEARING AND BALANCE CENTER, INC. 105 San Marco Dr. Venice, FL 34285-3230 ................................. (941) 485-4592 hear2help.com

AUTHORS/WRITERS

ATTRACTIONS/ENTERTAINMENT

THE HEART OF VENICE .................................. (941) 223-3237

AQUA SILKS STUDIO 101 W. Venice Ave., Ste. 8 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 412-4616 aquasilksstudio.com

AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATIONS

ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING COMPLEX 18800 S. W. Villages Pkwy.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 413-5000 cooltodaypark.com BALTIMORE ORIOLES - SARASOTA 2700 12th St. Sarasota, FL 34237 ....................................... (941) 893-6300 orioles.com/sarasota

AAA - THE AUTO CLUB GROUP (VENICE BRANCH) 1675 U.S. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-2100 aaa.com/venice

AUTOMOBILE-REPAIR & SERVICE 1 STOP CAR-TRUCK REPAIR 401 US Hwy. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-4061 onestopcarrepair.com AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS OF VENICE 299 US Hwy. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-4411 veniceaamco.com

AUTOMOBILE BODY, REPAIRING & PAINTING

CAR DOC ON THE ISLAND 410 Bahama St. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 786-1595 cardocontheisland.com

AUTOMOBILE DEALERS

CURRY AUTO REPAIR CENTER AT SEABOARD 309 Seaboard Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 204-9220 currytruckandauto.com/curry-auto-repair-center-at-seaboard

DISCOVER SARASOTA TOURS 1826 4th St. Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 260-9818 DiscoverSarasotaTours.com See our ad page 41

GETTEL ACURA 4981 Clark Rd. Sarasota, FL 34233 ....................................... (941) 567-1080 gettel.com

FOX LEA FARM, INC. 800 N. Auburn Rd. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 809-6361 foxleafarm.com

GETTEL HYUNDAI OF SARASOTA 4733 Clark Rd. Sarasota, FL 34233 ....................................... (941) 567-1080 gettel.com

JOE MULLAN ENTERTAINMENT AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ......................... (941) 451-4058

GETTEL NISSAN 3530 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34239 ....................................... (941) 567-1080 gettel.com

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VENICE TOYOTA 900 US Hwy. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-9000 venicetoyota.com

CAR CHEMISTRY AUTO BODY & PAINTING 540 Seaboard Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-2174 carchemistry.net

CARROLL BUICK GMC 1455 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-3667 carrollautos.com

MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS ............ (941) 366-5731 selby.org See our ad page 2

See our ad page 11

AMERICAN IMPORT AUTO 548 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-1340 americanimportrepair.com

CREATOR’S FARM AND GARDEN 3025 Frederick Dr. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 275-2650 creatorsfarmandgarden.com

KEY CHORALE, INC. 1900 Main St., Ste. 211 Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 921-4845 keychorale.org

MATTHEWS-CURRIE FORD (941) 488-6787 | matthewscurrie.com

HYUNDAI OF VENICE 200 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 226-8928 hyundaiofvenice.com

CURRY AUTO REPAIR CENTER AT TAMIAMI 2120 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 499-7888 currytruckandauto.com/curry-auto-repair-center-at-tamiami CURRY TRUCK REPAIR CENTER AT RICH STREET 240 Rich St. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 488-6897 currytruckandauto.com LEOPOLD TRUCK & AUTO REPAIR 347 Seaboard Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 451-8157 leopoldtruckrepair.com MASELLA’S AUTO REPAIR, INC. 823 US 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-1122 masellasutorepair.com

I @venicefloridachamber F @VeniceAreaChamberofCommerce ✆ (941) 488-2236

BANKS

BASEBALL

BOATS-RENTALS & JET SKIS

ACHIEVA CREDIT UNION 1485 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 907-4000 achievacu.com

ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING COMPLEX 18800 S. W. Villages Pkwy.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 413-5000 cooltodaypark.com

COOL BREEZE BOAT & JET SKI RENTALS Gulf Harbor Marina, 100 Circuit Rd. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 485-3333 coolbreezeboatrentals.com

CENTENNIAL BANK 500 US 41 Byp. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 237-2000 my100bank.com

BALTIMORE ORIOLES - SARASOTA 2700 12th St. Sarasota, FL 34237 ....................................... (941) 893-6300 orioles.com/sarasota

PARTNER CREWS BANK & TRUST - VENICE BRANCH 207 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 202-7181 crews.bank/venice-branch

BICYCLES-SALES, RENTALS, REPAIRS

FIFTH THIRD BANK - E. VENICE AVE. BRANCH 1340 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-9000 53.com FIFTH THIRD BANK - JACARANDA BRANCH 1641 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-1600 53.com FIFTH THIRD BANK - WELLEN PARK 12202 Mercado Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-1600 53.com LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK 4103 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-9174 libertysavingsbank.com

BUSINESS & SALES CONSULTING SERVICES

BICYCLES INTERNATIONAL (941) 497-1590 | bicyclesinternationalfl.com Discover Venice’s premier bike shop, Bicycles International, offering top-quality sales, rentals, and repairs. Join our cycling community and explore local trails with expert guidance. Visit us at 1752 S. Tamiami Trail. Your adventure begins here!

Celebrating 40 years.

1752 Tamiami Trl. S., Venice, FL 34293

BUSINESS CONSULTING & COACHING SERVICES CATALYST GROUP ECR .................................. (612) 759-1000 catalystecr.com

Real Bikes is Venice’s premiere bike shop located off Legacy Trail! We are family owned for over 15 years.

We offer Giant, Specialized, Jamis, Catrike and TerraTrike.

We offer full sales, service and rentals to assist all riders. We love to ride!

SERVIS 1ST BANK 247 S. Tamiami Trl., #101 Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 236-9130 servisfirstbank.com

581 US Hwy. 41 Byp. N., Venice, FL 34285

SYNOVUS BANK 101 Center Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 757-0423 synovusbankfl.com TRUSTCO BANK 2057 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 496-9100 trustcobank.com

BANQUETS HOTEL VENEZIA A RAMADA HOTEL 425 US 41 Byp. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 308-7700 hotelveneziafl.com

BARBER SHOPS ISLAND CREW BARBER SHOP 664 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 486-8802 IslandCrewBarbershop.com

CHAOS CONSULTING & COACHING .............. (941) 232-1905 CHAOScc.com EMERGE CONSULTING SERVICES LLC .......... (919) 427-5964 emergeconsultingservices.com

SEACOAST BANK 735 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 484-9191 seacoastbank.com

SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION 1729 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (800) 999-5887 suncoast.com

BUSINESS BROKERS HALLMARK BUSINESS BROKERS, INC. 230 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 1 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 445-4726 hallmarkbrokers.com

See our ad page 49

REAL BIKES VENICE (941) 485-3113 | realbikes.com

STEARNS BANK 201 Center Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 497-6660 stearnsbank.com

CJF CONSULTING “BUSINESS NICHE CONSULTING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY” 143 Miami Ave. E. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 468-9399 cjfconsulting.com

BIG BAM EBIKES 412 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 240-1717 bigbambikes.com

REGIONS BANK 2090 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 234-1260 regions.com

PARTNER SOUTHSTATE BANK 901 Venetia Bay Blvd., #100 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 441-4210 BankingForward.com

BUILDING PREFORMANCE CONSULTANT CALCS-PLUS 121 Triple Diamond Blvd., #16 North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 488-1700 Calcs-plus.com

VOLTAIRE CYCLES SARASOTA 15 S. Tamiami Trl. Osprey, FL 34229 .......................................... (941) 922-0384 vc-sarasota.com See our ad page 37

EOS (THE ENTREPRENEURIAL OPERATING SYSTEM®) WORLDWIDE 871 Venetia Bay Blvd., Ste. 204 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (402) 715-0891 eosworldwide.com/jonathan-nielson GLENN CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC 1101 Tamiami Trl. S., Ste. 102D Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 841-8750 glenncs.com KC ROBERG .................................................. (407) 488-4476 kcroberg.com LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GROUP............ (989) 220-7434 LeadershipDevGroup.com

VOLTAIRE CYCLES VENICE 4199 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 408-0072 vc-sarasota.com

STONEFORGE CONSULTING GROUP 4916 Hader Rd. North Port, FL 34288 ..................................... (941) 231-1971 stoneforgegroup.com

BLOOD BANKS

THE FRANCHISE ACADEMY 4107 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (516) 322-1435 TheFranchiseAcademy.com

ONEBLOOD 4155 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 882-5523 oneblood.org SUNCOAST BLOOD CENTERS 539 US Hwy 41 Byp. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 954-1600 suncoastblood.org

BOAT DEALERS-SALES, SERVICE, STORAGE MARINEMAX OF VENICE 1485 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 313-2184 marinemax.com/stores/venice

BOATING SAFETY & EDUCATION UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 86 1200 S. Harbor Dr. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-1900 venicecgaux.org

BOATS-EXCURSION, SIGHTSEEING EASY CRUISIN’ CHARTERS ........................... (941) 539-3126 easycruisin.com PARADISE CHARTERS OF VENICE FL, LLC .... (941) 716-1891 paradisechartersofvenice.com

BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY 301 N. Cattlemen Rd., Ste. 203 Sarasota, FL 34232 ....................................... (941) 309-1200 edcsarasotacounty.com LAKEWOOD RANCH BUSINESS ALLIANCE 5391 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. N., Ste. 103 Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (941) 757-1664 lwrba.org SIESTA KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 5223 Avenida Navarra Siesta Key, FL 34242 ..................................... (941) 394-3800 siestakeychamber.com THE GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1945 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 955-8187 sarasotachamber.com VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY 301 N. Cattlemen Rd., Ste. 203 Sarasota, FL 34232 ....................................... (941) 955-0991 visitsarasota.org

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BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

CONCRETE-DECORATIVE/FLOOR & DECK COATINGS

APEX JANITORIAL .......................................... (941) 426-3278 apexjan.com

WHITE CEMENT SPECIALTIES 202 Seaboard Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-2172 whitecementspecialties.com

CLM GULF COAST MAINTENANCE SERVICES ............................. (941) 497-3615 clmgulfcoast.com

EXCEL TELEMESSAGING (941) 556-3150 | exceltelemessaging.com Excel is your local answering service, providing businesses with 24/7/365 live agents. We have been in business for over 35 years, and pride ourselves on the human connection. Our agents are trained to be empathetic and accurate on every call.

1000 S. Tamiami Trl., Venice, FL 34285 ZENBUSINESS 5511 Parkcrest Dr., Ste. 103 Austin, TX 78731 ........................................... (512) 765-4985 zenbusiness.com/florida-llc

CAR WASHING/POLISHING/DETAILING EAGER BEAVER CAR WASH, INC. 1791 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 497-6665 eagerbeavercarwash.com LIGHTNING FAST CAR WASH 19401 Times Cir. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 786-3258 lightningfastcarwash.com LINKS CAR WASH 2273 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (803) 409-9511 linkscarwash.com TOMMY’S EXPRESS CAR WASH 1758 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 946-8989 tommys-express.com TOMMY’S EXPRESS CARWASH - BYPASS 365 U.S. 41 Byp. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 200-0302 tommys-express.com

PARTNER CORPORATE CLEANING OF VENICE, INC. ...... (941) 408-3590 corporatecleaningofvenice.com IMAGE ONE FACILITY SOLUTIONS ................. (941) 786-2689 imageoneusa.com THE GO TO GUYS - DRYER VENT CLEANING / HANDYMAN SERVICES .................................. (941) 321-7571

COINS-DEALERS PARTNER COINS, LOANS & COLLECTABLES 2389 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 497-6331 classiccreationsjewelers.com

COMPUTER-SERVICE, REPAIR & IT SUPPORT PARTNER ALLIANCE IT/RING AUTHORITY 722 Apex Rd., Unit F Sarasota, FL 34240...................................... (941) 556-4460 allianceitllc.com COMPUTER SERVICES 11220 Montserrat Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 416-1315 computerservicesfl.com DIGITAL DEFENSE LLC digitaldefensellc.com ENHANCE COMPUTER................................... (941) 237-0871 enhancecomputer.com

TEASDALE FENTON CLEANING AND PROPERTY RESTORATION OF SARASOTA 321 Interstate Ct. Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (941) 377-3910 teasdalesarasota.com

CHICK-FIL-A AT PELICAN PLAZA 8420 S. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34238 ....................................... (941) 966-0024 chick-fil-a.com/locations/fl/pelican-plaza

CELL PHONES & ACCESSORIES RUSSELL CELLULAR 1100 N. Tamiami Trl. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 244-9777 russellcellular.com

CEMETERIES GULF PINES MEMORIAL PARK 2401 Englewood Rd. Englewood, FL 34223 .................................... (941) 474-2413 gulfpinesmp.com VENICE MEMORIAL GARDENS 1950 Center Rd. Venice, FL 34292-3811 ................................ (941) 493-4246 venicememorialgardens.com

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22 S. Links Ave., Ste. 200 Sarasota, FL 34236 PARTNER BISHOP CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. 2510 Tamiami Trl. N. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 218-6624 bcsinc.biz See our ad page 43 COMPASS BUILDER SERVICES ..................... (941) 999-8926 compassjax.com PARTNER J2 SOLUTIONS INC. 779 Commerce Dr., Ste. 1 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 492-3266 J2SolutionsInc.com See our ad page 46 JE CHARLOTTE CONSTRUCTION, LLC 1500 E. Venice Ave., Ste. 101 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 445-4045 jecharlotte.com

LEADERCHIP, INC. (941) 207-3800 SCAM & HACKER RECOVERY YEAR ‘ROUND E-SCRAP RECYCLING WINDOWS / MAC / LINUX 744 E. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285 PARTNER LIGHTSPEED VOICE 135 Triple Diamond Blvd.

North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 564-3010 lightspeedvoice.com

CATERING AMERICAN COMFORT CATERING BY BREWBURGERS 525 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285 bacon-brands.com

ATLAS BUILDING COMPANY OF FLORIDA, LLC (941) 315-9292 atlasbuilds.com

KRAUTH CONSTRUCTION INC. 284 US Hwy. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 809-0473 krauthconstruction.com

CARPET, RUG & UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS GULF COAST CARPET CLEANING LLC 4396 Pine Cone Ter. North Port, FL 34286 ..................................... (941) 488-0000 GCCCFL.com

CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES -GENERAL CONTRACTORS

MIKE THE MAC GUY...................................... (941) 536-1450 mikethemacguy.com PARTNER SCYBER IT MANAGED SERVICES 143 Miami Ave. E. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 263-3322 scyber.com

MK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC

Formerly Remodeling Showroom and Design, Inc.

Transform your kitchen or bath with MK Construction Group! We create beautiful, functional spaces, customized to your style. From design to finish, our team ensures top quality. Call 941.225.8602 or visit mkcsinc.com for a free consultation!

Lic# FL CRC1334351

3762 N. Tamiami Trl., #A, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 SPECIALE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC 268 Warfield Ave., #101 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 544-1738 Speciale.homes See our ad page 39 TODD ONKEN CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC... (941) 234-2822 WOLCOTT CONSTRUCTION, LLC..................... (941) 303-9950 wolcottconstruction.com

CONCIERGE

CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES -HOME CONTRACTORS/BUILDERS

ANTHONY’S HOME WATCH & CONCIERGE SERVICES 12161 Mercado Dr., #111 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 615-8474 anthonysconciergeservice.com

BEECHWOOD BUILDERS, INC. 779 Commerce Dr., Ste. 14 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 484-9053 beechwoodbuilders.com

NANCY’S CONCIERGE AND HOME WATCH SERVICES LLC ............... (941) 445-0319 nancysconciergeservices.com

COASTAL PROPERTY GROUP OF FLORIDA, INC. 120 Triple Diamond Blvd., Ste. A North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 486-1590 coastalpropertygroup.net

THE COASTAL CONCIERGE 109 Montelluna Dr. North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 786-0952 thecoastalconcierge.com

I @venicefloridachamber F @VeniceAreaChamberofCommerce ✆ (941) 488-2236

MPS DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC 625 N. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 441-1441 webuildvenice.com See our ad Inside Back Cover POWERBLOCK BUILDERS INC 7050 Winkler Rd., Ste. 101 Fort Myers, FL 33919..................................... (239) 849-1919 powerblockbuilders.com

DISTRIBUTOR GOLD COAST EAGLE DISTRIBUTING 7051 Wireless Ct. Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (941) 355-7685 gceagle.com

KIDS CHOOSE US PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY (941) 484-2629 | www.kidschooseus.com

Fun. Magic. Awesome. No secrets.

Kids Choose Us. Parents do too.

333 Miami Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285-2361 TROPIC RENOVATIONS (941) 740-3732 | tropicrenovations.com Tropic Reno has OVER TWICE as many 5-Star Google reviews than any other residential remodeling licensed contractor in Sarasota County!

Specializing in luxurious Kitchens and exquisite Bathrooms, have it done accurately under ONE company.

SALLAPUDI ORTHODONTICS 140 Indian Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-7006 crossbite.com

P.O. Box 7086, North Port, FL 34290 See our ad page 42

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PARTNER WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC. 5001 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. N., Unit 100 Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (941) 366-3116 willissmith.com See our ad page 4

COPIERS/PRINTERS/FACSIMILES-SALES & SERVICE COPIERS PLUS OF FLORIDA, INC. 253 Center Ct. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 486-8668 copiersplusinc.com DEXIMAGING 24031 S. Tamiami Trl. Bonita Springs, FL 34135 .............................. (239) 444-2193 deximaging.com

PAYROC ......................................................... (407) 324-6657 partners.payroc.com/jeffhowell

DENTISTS BLUE HERON DENTAL IMPLANTS & ORAL SURGERY/ CARA OVERBECK, D.D.S. 1040 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285-4418 ................................. (941) 488-8788 caraoverbeck.com

SMILE SPOT DENTISTRY (941) 477-1977 | smilespotdentistry.com Smile Spot Dentistry is a family-owned private practice that is now open in the heart of Venice Island!

Smile Spot Dentistry is redefining the dental experience with a modern, spa-like atmosphere designed to put patients at ease.

273 S. Tamiami Trl., Venice, FL 34285 See our ad page 105 SOUTH VENICE DENTAL CARE 415 Commercial Ct., #B Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 484-4357 venicesmiles.com VENICE ADVANCED DENTISTRY 2996 Executive Dr., Unit 102 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 477-1620 veniceadvanceddentistryfl.com See our ad page 109

VENICE COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRY (941) 484-3885 | venicecomprehensivedentistry.com We are a family owned dental practice “committed to uncompromised personal service and excellence in dentistry” and we offer services in General, Cosmetic, and Implant Dentistry.

200 Capri Isles Blvd., Unit 1A, Venice, FL 34292

DRS. DAVIS & BEYER 1218 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285-7151 ................................. (941) 488-1075 venicedentist.com See our ad page 107

VENICE PERIODONTICS AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY 1990 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 497-5591 veniceperiodontics.com See our ad page 109

321 Nokomis Ave. S., Ste. A, Venice, FL 34285

Professional Driver Education.

Providing Services in all of Sarasota County, Lakewood Ranch, Englewood, and Port Charlotte Areas

DRY CLEANERS VENETIAN CLEANERS - NOKOMIS 700 N. Tamiami Trl. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 484-6091 venetiancleaners.com VENETIAN CLEANERS - VENICE ISLAND 439 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-3593 venetiancleaners.com

EDUCATION-ADULT LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY 300 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 429-3717 literacychangeslives.org

ELECTRIC COMPANIES

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

VENICE DENTAL ASSOCIATES 1740 E. Venice Ave., Ste. 6 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 484-6400 venicedentalassociates.com

We are a small, dedicated team offering premium dental services with a focus on patient comfort and highest quality care in a relaxed, spa-like setting.

Let us change your mind about dentistry.

FLORIDA WEST COAST DRIVING SCHOOL (941) 552-8198 | floridawestcoastdrivingschool.com

FPL (FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT) ................... (941) 637-5503 fpl.com

DONALD W. LACKEY, D.D.S. 1900 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293-5001 ................................. (941) 493-7768

HEATHER L. HAYS, DDS, PLLC - ADVANCED DENTISTRY (941) 485-1191 | haysdentistry.com

DRIVING SCHOOL

1500 E. Venice Ave., Unit 206, Venice, FL 34292

CREDIT CARD PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA PAYMENT SYSTEMS ............................. (866) 578-9740 x102 goEDPS.com

DOCK BUILDERS RAM MARINE SERVICES, INC. 334 Center Ct. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-7422 rammarine.com

DIALYSIS CENTER RENVIVA DIALYSIS CENTER OF SARASOTA COUNTY 5504 Pinebrook Rd., Ste. 102 Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 837-3064 renviva.com

DISINFECTING/SANITIZING SERVICES SECURE SHIELD TECHNOLOGIES 224 Ponce De Leon Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (317) 691-0144 secureshieldtechnologies.com

DISTILLERIES

PARTNER BABE’S PLUMBING, INC. & FIRE SPRINKLERS 105 Bluegrass Ct. Nokomis, FL 34275-2406 ............................. (941) 488-2402 babesplumbing.com See our ad page 13 BARRETT’S ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC .... (941) 303-2293 barrettselectricalsolutions.com MR. ELECTRIC OF VENICE 579 Interstate Blvd.

Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (941) 315-5151 mrelectric.com/Sarasota PALM ISLAND ELECTRIC INC. P.O. Box 897 Venice, FL 34284 ......................................... (941) 468-6375 PalmIslandElectric.com SAPUTO & ASSOC. INC. - ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR ......................... (941) 223-7169 saputoelectric.com PARTNER SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC 2227 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 441-9300 SunshineVenice.com See our ad page 45

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS-COMMERCIAL MIKE & MIKE SERVICES, INC. 1149 North Ln. Englewood, FL 34224 .................................... (941) 343-8682 mikeandmikeservices.com

SHARK TOOTH DISTILLERY ............................ (703) 380-5541 sharktooth.vodka

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ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS-COMMERCIAL PARTNER SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC 2227 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 441-9300 SunshineVenice.com See our ad page 45

ENGINEERS CAGE CIVIL ENGINEERING 12260 Everglow Dr., Ste. A6 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (906) 291-0087 cagecivil.com

ENGINEERS-CIVIL DMK ASSOCIATES, INC. 405 Commercial Ct., Ste. E Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 412-1293 dmkassoc.com KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. 1800 2nd St., Ste. 900 Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 379-7600

PARTNER DG ADVISORS 333 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 221 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 584-3320 mydgadvisors.com DKE, INC. 100 W. Venice Ave., Ste. G Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-8220 dkeinc.com EDWARD JONES - BRIAN CALKA, CEPA®, CFP® 258 Miami Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 263-7909 edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/brian-calka EDWARD JONES - CASSIE COLLINS, CHFC®, AAMS® 1740 E. Venice Ave., Ste. 4 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 412-1014 edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/cassie-collins EDWARD JONES - ROBERT DOMKE 258 Miami Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 263-7909 edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/robert-domke

SUNCOAST ENGRAVING AND AWARDS (941) 485-0310 | suncoastengravingmore.com

FOURTHOUGHT PRIVATE WEALTH 310 W. Venice Ave., Ste. 201 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 408-8557 fourthought.com

Our hometown business has been in Venice for over 40 years. We offer quality engraving on items you bring in or purchased from us, special occasion gifts, business items, & Bricks. Stop in, we can help you share your own unique message on any item.

GORLICK FINANCIAL STRATEGIES 110 Southampton Pl. N. Venice, FL 34293-4215 ................................. (813) 419-2148 gorlickfinancialstrategies.com

125 Corporation Way, Unit H, Venice, FL 34285

GRAHAM CAPITAL ADVISORS 1991 Ringling Blvd.

Sarasota, FL 34230 ....................................... (941) 260-4470 grahamcapitaladvisors.com

ENGRAVERS

VENWOOD AWARDS 1845 S. Tamiami Trl., Unit A Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 473-0708 venwoodawards.com

EVENT PLANNING & SERVICES PK EVENTS & SERVICES ............................... (941) 735-9599 pkeventsandservices.com

EVENT PRODUCTIONS/DJ SERVICES PLAY IT AGAIN DJ 10365 Pendleton Ave. Englewood, FL 34224 .................................... (802) 782-0079 playitagaindj.net SUN EVENTS 300 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 207-1038 sunevents.com

EXCAVATING CONTRACTORS SHIPPS EXCAVATING INC. ..............................(941) 303-3523 shippsexcavating.com

FARMERS MARKETS VENICE FLORIDA FARMERS MARKET - MANAGED BY INDEPENDENT JONES 401 W. Venice Ave., at City Hall Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 685-8196 veniceflfarmersmarket.com See our ad page 27

FENCING-SALES/SERVICE HEFE FENCE LLC........................................... (941) 259-9582 hefefence.com

FINANCIAL SERVICES ACHIEVA CREDIT UNION 1485 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 907-4000 achievacu.com CAPSTAN FINANCIAL CONSULTING GROUP 19790 Wellen Park Blvd., #206 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 477-5300 capstanfinancial.com

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GREEN FAIRWAYS WEALTH MANAGEMENT 2351 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 218-4010 GreenFairwaysWM.com LEGACY WEALTH PARTNERS, INC. Gulf Coast Executive Business Center, 872 Venetia Bay Blvd.

Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 445-2130 legacyinvestments.net MEDALLION FINANCIAL RESOURCES 211 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 486-0305 medallionfinres.com OXFORD COMMERCIAL FINANCE, LLC.......... (941) 809-7691 oxfordcommercialfinancellc.com STIFEL 218 Harbor Dr. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 218-5687 stifel-harborside.com SUMMERHILL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC 230 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 3H Venice, FL 34285........................................... (859) 814-3046 summerhillasset.com SUNCOAST SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORS ..... (941) 248-3638 suncoastssadvisors.com

FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT PARTNER BABE’S PLUMBING, INC. & FIRE SPRINKLERS 105 Bluegrass Ct. Nokomis, FL 34275-2406 ............................. (941) 488-2402 babesplumbing.com See our ad page 13 IMPACT FIRE SERVICES 500 Base Ave. E. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-5402 impactfireservices.com/alliance-fire-and-safety-acquisition

FITNESS B FITNESS VENICE 1691 US 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 800-7251 bfitnessvenice.com

GRACIE VENICE JIU-JITSU & MMA 808 Pinebrook Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 786-4687 gracievenicemma.com WORKOUT ANYTIME 478 US Hwy. 41 Byp. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 615-8246 workoutanytime.com YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 701 Center Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 492-9622 ymcaswfl.org

FLOOR COVERINGS & INSTALLATION BRITTON’S FLOORING OPTIONS BY CARPET ONE 1190 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-3336 flooringoptionsbycarpetone.com See our ad page 47 FLOOR & DECOR 4411 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 599-6244 flooranddecor.com

FLOORS YOUR WAY BY THE PAD PLACE (941) 493-4348 | thepadplace.net Floors Your Way! We are the “locals” place for all your flooring needs. A Mohawk elite dealer family owned & operated for over 20 years. We carry many top brands from residential to commercial, we can install it all & make it affordable!

500 US 41 Byp. S., Ste. 102, Venice, FL 34285 PARTNER MONTGOMERY’S CARPETSPLUS COLORTILE 825 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-1810 mcpcolortile.com See our ad page 49

RICHARD’S CARPET WAREHOUSE (941) 488-3900 | richardscarpetwarehouse.com The Serino family has provided outstanding flooring products and services to the SW FL area since 1971.

Customers are always completely satisfied and return to Richard’s Carpet Warehouse for all their carpet, tile and vinyl plank flooring needs.

105 Corporation Way, Venice, FL 34285 See our ad page 45 SHOWPLACE FLOORS 1865 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293 ......................................... (941) 492-6646 showplacefloorsvenice.com

FLORISTS GARDEN OF EDEN FLORIST Villa Venezia Plaza, 1740 E. Venice Ave., Ste. 17 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 493-4834 venicegardensofedenfl.com VENETIAN FLOWERS 1904 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 312-6688 venetianflowers.com

FOOD TRUCK/MOBILE CAFE PARTNER BEHIND THE BOOKCASE 367 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 525-7309 order.toasttab.com/online/behind-the-bookcase-367-jacaranda-boulevard See our ad page 97 BERGEYS COFFEE CO 1600 Banyan Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (616) 840-6924 bergeyscoffeeco.com

I @venicefloridachamber F @VeniceAreaChamberofCommerce ✆ (941) 488-2236

THE LEMONADE EXPRESS ............................ (941) 223-4947 TheLemonadeExpress.com

FUNERAL DIRECTORS FARLEY FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY 265 S. Nokomis Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-2291 farleyfuneralhome.com KAYS-PONGER, USELTON & LEMON BAY FUNERAL HOMES 1935 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-4900 kays-ponger.com TOALE BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME 140 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-7737 toalebrothers.com

FURNITURE-INDOOR/OUTDOOR AQUATECH POOLS GC, INC. 503 Laurel Rd. E. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 488-3990 aquatechpoolsgc.com See our ad page 35 BREAKWATER HOME FASHIONS 19745 Wellen Park Blvd., Ste. B Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 584-5234 breakwaterfl.com FOX FURNITURE 2112 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-3903 foxfurniturevenicefl.com ONCE MORE DECOR LLC 520 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 288-9977 once-more-decor-llc.square.site

RATTAN WICKER & CANE, INC. (941) 484-3313 | rattanwickerandcane.com For over 45 yrs. we have furnished dreams into reality with quality & style, offering complimentary IN-STORE, AT HOME or VIRTUAL one-on-one design services. Elevate your everyday with inspiring designs! Request an appointment today or just come in!

751 US Hwy. 41 Byp. S., Venice, FL 34285-4329 THE JOE FACTOR - COASTAL FURNITURE AND MORE 595 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 480-7831 thejoefactorfurnitureandmore.com

GOLF CART SALES & SERVICE AFFORDABLE GOLF CARS OF VENICE INC. 1590 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 484-8059 affordablegolfcars.com

GOLF COURSES & CLUBS-PRIVATE MISSION VALLEY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 1851 Mission Valley Blvd.

Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 488-9683 missionvalleycc.com PLANTATION GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, INC. 500 Rockley Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293-4300 ................................. (941) 497-1494 plantationgcc.com THE VENICE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB #1, INC. 250 Venice Golf Club Dr. Venice, FL 34292-3146 ................................. (941) 492-9600 venicegcc.com

GOLF COURSES & CLUBS-SEMI PRIVATE CALUSA LAKES GOLF CLUB Golf in Venice, 1995 Calusa Lakes Blvd.

Nokomis, FL 34275-5321 ............................. (941) 484-8995 golfinvenice.com CAPRI ISLES GOLF CLUB Golf in Venice, 849 Capri Isles Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292-2201 ................................. (941) 485-3371 golfinvenice.com JACARANDA WEST COUNTRY CLUB, INC. 1901 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293.................................. (941) 493-5010 x232 jacwestcc.com PELICAN POINTE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 499 Derbyshire Dr. Venice, FL 34285.................................. (941) 496-4653 x230 pelicanpointeclub.com WATERFORD GOLF CLUB Golf in Venice, 1454 Gleneagles Dr. Venice, FL 34292-4308 ................................. (941) 484-6621 golfinvenice.com

GOLF COURSES & DRIVING RANGES LAKE VENICE GOLF CLUB 1801 S. Harbor Dr. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-3948 lakevenicegolf.com VENICE EAST GOLF CLUB 107 Venice E. Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293 ......................................... (941) 493-0005 veniceeastgc.com

GARAGE DOORS

GOURMET SHOPS

D & D GARAGE DOORS 1177 Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota, FL 34232 ....................................... (941) 371-7242 danddgaragedoors.com

EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS OF VENICE 1435 E. Venice Ave., Ste. 103 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 488-8880 ediblearrangements.com

DOOR DEPOT OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC 150 Pond Cypress Rd. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 412-1883 doordepotinc.com

VENICE OLIVE OIL COMPANY 101 W. Venice Ave., #5 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 483-4200 veniceoliveoil.com See our ad page 27

GAS-NATURAL

GOVERNMENT

TECO PEOPLES GAS 5901 Enterprise Pkwy.

Ft. Myers, FL 33905 ....................................... (954) 625-9176 peoplesgas.com

CITY OF VENICE 401 W. Venice Ave., City Manager’s Office Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 486-2626 venicegov.com See our ad page 14, 15

GLASS

OFFICE OF U.S. CONGRESSMAN GREG STEUBE 7590 Fruitville Rd., #102 Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (941) 499-3214 steube.house.gov

HERITAGE GLASS 1200 Ogden Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 244-9225 heritageglassinc.com

SARASOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT Sarasota County Operations Center 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd.

Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (941) 861-5000 scgov.net SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE 6010 Cattleridge Blvd.

Sarasota, FL 34232 ....................................... (941) 861-5800 sarasotasheriff.org SARASOTA COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR 4000 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 861-8300 SarasotaTaxCollector.gov STATE REPRESENTATIVE JAMES BUCHANAN - DISTRICT 74 Venice, FL 34285 buchananforflorida.com U.S. CONGRESSMAN VERN BUCHANAN 111 S. Orange Ave., Ste. 202W Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 951-6643 buchanan.house.gov VENICE COMMUNITY CENTER 326 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 861-1380 scgov.net/vcc

GROCERS-RETAIL COSTCO WHOLESALE - NORTH PORT 11700 Mezzo Dr. North Port, FL 34293 ..................................... (941) 548-4712 costco.com PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. AT VENICE SHOPPING CENTER 535 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-3346 publix.com

HANDYMAN ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES 637 N. Tamiami Trl. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 280-0223 acehandymanservices.com See our ad page 49 HANDYMAN941............................................. (941) 999-7407 handyman941.com PRO PARTNERS HOME & PROPERTY SERVICES ................................ (941) 201-8217 TROPICAL BREEZE HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC .......................... (928) 254-1722

HEALTH & WELLNESS ALIVE & WELLNESS CPR ............................... (941) 413-1CPR alivewellnesscpr.com BODY MIND ABUNDANCE; LIFEWAVE BRAND PARTNER ......................... (518) 421-8419 lifewave.com/islaparadise ESSENTIAL WELLNESS WITH SUSAN............. (773) 805-6996 susanviteri.com JOHNSON MEDICAL CENTER 401 Johnson Ln., Ste. 101 Venice, FL 34285-1280 ................................ (941) 484-5333 johnsonmedicalcenter.com LOTUS CENTER FOR INTEGRAL HEALING & WELLNESS 540 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 479-9894 lotuscentersrq.com PINNACLE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SOLUTIONS 333 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 397 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 946-8510 pinnaclehealthllc.org

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SAGE POINT ACUPUNCTURE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE (941) 451-8154 | sagepointacu.com Specializing in difficult to treat conditions such as: chronic pain, autoimmune, neuropathy & cancer support. Dr. Milligan & her team are dedicated to empowering patients to get back to what they love, without the daily struggle of severe pain.

NEAL COMMUNITIES 5800 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. N. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240........................... (941) 328-1029 nealcommunities.com See our ad page 83

DECORATING DEN INTERIORS 614 Cypress Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-3596 dianeelise.decoratingden.com

RYAN HOMES 20017 Golden Glow Loop Venice, FL 34293........................................... (813) 460-5742 ryanhomes.com/new-homes/communities/10222120152809/florida/venice/brighton-fl

JUST FANS 4129 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 408-2353 justfansinc.om

HOME CARE SERVICES NON-MEDICAL

901 Venetia Bay Blvd., Ste. 210, Venice, FL 34285

CLASSIQUE CONCIERGE HOME HEALTH CARE (941) 800-7864 | www.classiqueconciergehhc.com

SELF-CARE CENTER (DAY SPA & WELLNESS CENTER) 321 Nokomis Ave. S., Ste. D Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 275-9890 sccvenice.com

At Classique Concierge Home Health Care, we provide skilled, kind, and trustworthy at-home caregivers.

Every employee undergoes thorough background checks and license verification to ensure our patients receive the highest level of care and comfort.

SOUND ALTERNATIVE 226 Ponce De Leon Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 381-9103 sound-alternative.com STRETCH ZONE 2466 Laurel Rd. E. North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 483-3900 Stretchzone.com See our ad page 108

HEARING AIDS

AUDIOLOGY & HEARING CENTER OF VENICE (941) 352-1957 | audiologyandhearingcenters.com Audiology & Hearing Center of Venice provides expert, personalized hearing care. Our passionate audiologists help you stay connected to those who matter most, improving lives through tailored solutions and compassionate service.

183 Center Rd., Venice, FL 34285 CONTEMPORARY HEARING 242 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 244-9300 contemporaryhearing.com

HOME BUILDERS ADAMS HOMES 425 Commercial Blvd., Ste. G Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 480-9800 AdamsHomes.com ALAIR HOMES 257 S. Tamiami Trl. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 223-3559 alairhomes.com/caseykey AQUA BELLA VILLAS BY SANCTUARY HOMES, LLC 15142 Dynasty Trl. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 207-6792 aquabellavillas.com BLUE WATER CUSTOM HOMES INC. 167 James St., Unit B Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 650-9454 bluewatercustomhome.com MATTAMY HOMES 4107 Crescent Park Dr. Riverview, FL 35578....................................... (813) 381-3838 mattamyhomes.com/Tampa See our ad page 9 MATTAMY HOMES - LAKESPUR AT WELLEN PARK 17330 Moon Flower Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 367-4524 mattamyhomes.com/florida/sarasota-bradenton/venice/ wellen-park MATTAMY HOMES - PALMERA AT WELLEN PARK 12744 Jade Empress Loop Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 241-2741 mattamyhomes.com/florida/sarasota-bradenton/venice/ wellen-park

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2559 N. Toledo Blade Blvd., Unit 2, North Port, FL 34289 EMPATH HEALTH 6310 Capital Dr. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202........................... (941) 441-2000 empathhealth.org SISTERS FOR SENIORS LLC 130 Shamrock Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 882-2203 sistersforseniors.com SYNERGY HOMECARE OF VENICE 812 Pinebrook Rd. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 483-9111 synergyhomecare.com

HOME CARE SERVICES-MEDICAL A LITTLE HELP NURSE REGISTRY 375 Commercial Ct., Unit C Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 485-0301 alittlehelpnurseregistry.com AFFINITY CARE HOSPICE 8590 Potter Park Dr., Ste. B Sarasota, FL 34238-5440 ............................. (941) 477-9991 affinityhealthflorida.com ALTERNATIVE HOMEMAKING WITH A HEART OF SW FLORIDA, LLC 1901 Tamiami Trl. S., Ste. A Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 488-2248 althomemakingwithaheart.com BRIGHTSTAR CARE VENICE 425 Commercial Ct., Unit F Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 412-4070 brightstarcare.com/venice EMPATH HEALTH 6310 Capital Dr. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202........................... (941) 441-2000 empathhealth.org

HOME DECOR / INTERIOR DESIGN

BEACH HAUS INTERIORS (941) 766-1244 | beachhausinteriors.com FABRIC, WALLPAPER, DRAPERY, UPHOLSTERY, FURNITURE, HOME ACCENTS, NEW BUILDS, REMODELS, & E-DESIGN. In-store & Online enquiries@beachhausinteriors.com 412 S. Tamiami Trl., Venice, FL 34285 See our ad page 37 BEACH VILLAGE INTERIORS .......................... (941) 266-6125 beachvillageinteriors.com CAROLINA NIELSEN HOME Venice, FL ..................................................... (786) 683-6734 carolinanielsenhome.com

MADE IN THE SHADE 871 Venetia Bay Blvd.

Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 759-6442 mitsvenice.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT MORGAN EXTERIORS 15915 N. Florida Ave. Lutz, FL 33549 .............................................. (813) 931-4663 morganexteriorsinc.com PRICELESS BLINDS ...................................... (941) 662-7267 pricelessblinds.com

HOME IMPROVEMENTS/REMODELING EDWARD ROSS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. 125 Corporation Way, Ste. B Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 408-8500 edwardrossconstruction.com

HOME INSPECTIONS ELITE INSPECTIONS & PEST SOLUTIONS 787 Tamiami Trl. Port Charlotte, FL 33953 ............................... (941) 889-8410 elite-ips.com See our ad page 138 SAFE BUY HOME INSPECTIONS LLC 127 Da Vinci Dr. Nokomis, FL 34275 ...................................... (941) 586-1738 safebuyfl.com SRQ INSPECTIONS, LLC ................................ (941) 232-0393 SRQInspections.com SWF HOME INSPECTIONS 1930 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-4334 swfhomeinspections.com

HOME WATCHERS GMAN HOME WATCH SARASOTA .................. (941) 914-9104 gmanhomewatchsarasota.com HIGH TIDE HOME WATCH SERVICES 127 Mecca St. Port Charlotte, FL 33954 ............................... (812) 620-9638 hightidehomewatchservices.com JAMES KILDUFF (RETIRED POLICE CHIEF) HOME WATCH SERVICE................................. (941) 456-8047 OCTOPUS HOMEWATCH LLC ......................... (941) 303-1192 OctopusHomeWatch.com

SARASOTA’S FINEST HOME WATCH (941) 504-1385 | www.SFHW1.com Providing a watchful eye over your home to give you peace of mind while you’re away.

Priced to fit your budget, offering concierge add-ons for stress free living!

Serving Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, and Wellen Park!

HOSPITALS ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF SARASOTA 6400 Edge Lake Dr. Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (941) 921-8600 healthsouthsarasota.com EXALT HEALTH 11455 Pinot Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (708) 363-4925 exalthealth.com

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PARTNER HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL 700 Medical Blvd.

Englewood, FL 34223 .................................... (941) 475-6571 hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/englewood-hospital PARTNER HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL 5731 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34233 ....................................... (941) 342-1100 hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/sarasota-doctors-hospital See our ad page 133 PARTNER HCA FLORIDA VENICE DOCTORS EMERGENCY 901 US 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 236-9600 hcafloridahealthcare.com PARTNER HCA FLORIDA WELLEN PARK EMERGENCY 7070 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 236-9535 hcafloridahealthcare.com/locations/wellen-park-emergency

PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF VENICE (941) 244-5089 | pamhealth.com PAM Rehab is dedicated to helping patients recover from illness or injury. With the latest in therapeutic equipment and staffed by a caring team of medical experts we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care to help you achieve your goals.

2639 Curry Ln., Nokomis, FL 34275 See our ad page 104 PARTNER SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE 2600 Laurel Rd. E. North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 261-9000 smh.com/smh-venice See our ad page 101

HURRICANE PROTECTION ANDERSON ENCLOSURES LLC. 1090 Innovation Ave., Unit A120 North Port, FL 34289 ..................................... (941) 889-9360 andersonenclosures.com

DOOR DEPOT OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC. (941) 412-1883 | doordepotinc.com SALES & SERVICE: Impact Garage Doors, Hurricane Shutters, Impact Windows, Impact Entry Doors, Impact Sliding Glass Doors, Garage Door Openers, Impact Motorized Screens License # - CBC1267527

INSURANCE

PARTNER

AAA - THE AUTO CLUB GROUP (VENICE BRANCH) 1675 U.S. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-2100 aaa.com/venice

JOYNER FAMILY INSURANCE 1500 E. Venice Ave., Ste. 206 Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 412-4307 JoynerInsurance.com See our ad page 76

AMERILIFE OF SARASOTA COUNTY 3479 Precision Dr., Ste. 116 North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 484-4064 amerilife.com/sarasota

K2 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PLLC 333 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 219 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 306-8064 k2capitalmgmt.com

ATLAS INSURANCE AGENCY 7120 Beneva Rd. Sarasota, FL 34238 ....................................... (757) 288-1136 atlasinsuranceagency.com

KARLA BLAKE, MEDICARE SPECIALIST ........ (954) 612-1754 karlablakemedicarespecialist.com

BETHANY BELL INSURANCE AGENCY 2269 S. Tamiami Trl., #B4 Venice, FL 34293 ......................................... (941) 497-4422 BethanyProtects.com CIA CARTER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 303 Tamiami Trl. S., Unit G Nokomis, FL 34275 ...................................... (941) 484-4341 CIASRQ.com DIRECT AUTO INSURANCE 1847 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 303-4025 directauto.com FLORIDA BLUE 285 N. Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243 ....................................... (941) 308-2042 floridablue.com/center/sarasota FREEDOM HEALTH - MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS 12145 Mercado Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 708-0850 freedomhealth.com GIFFORD-HEIDEN INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 111 Venice Ave. E. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-0681 giffordheidenins.com HUNTER STEVENS STATE FARM AGENCY 828 Pinebrook Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 800-4467 stevenssf.com PARTNER

J&B INSURANCE PARTNERS AT WELLEN PARK, LLC (941) 202-9947 jbinsuranceatwellenpark.com 19835 Wellen Park Blvd., Ste. 7204 Venice, FL 34293

KEY AGENCY, INC. 1201 McCall Rd. S. Englewood, FL 34223 .................................... (941) 474-9511 keyagency.net KEY AGENCY, INC. (VENICE) 12125 Mercado Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 460-1289 keyagency.net LOCASTRO INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. 100 W. Venice Ave., Ste. K Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 483-3999 LoCastroInsurance.com MACKEY AND MACKEY INSURANCE AGENCY INC.............................. (805) 471-6190 mackey-insurance.com See our ad page 134 NEXTGEN HEALTH INSURANCE ADVISORS .... (941) 525-0539 NextGenHIA.com OCEANSIDE AGENCY 230 Tamiami Trl. S., Ste. 3 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (800) 405-0215 oceanside-agency.com PATRICE WESTON STATE FARM INSURANCE 237 Tamiami Trl. S. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 244-4104 patriceweston.com PETERMAN ADVISORY ................................... (941) 302-8879 petermanadvisory.com

PINKERTON PAYROLL & INSURANCE (941) 497-7737 | pinkertonpi.com For more than 30 years, our family-owned agency has been a trusted name in Venice. Pinkerton Insurance helps families protect their homes, cars, and lifestyle with reliable coverage, personalized service, and the caring support of a local team.

4240 S. Tamiami Trl., Venice, FL 34293 RAMEY INSURANCE AGENCY 4120 Woodmere Park Blvd., Ste. 6 Venice, FL 34293 ......................................... (941) 497-2468 rameyinc.com

150 Pond Cypress Rd., Venice, FL 34292 JANSEN SHUTTERS & SPECIALTIES 115 Morse Ct. North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 484-4700 jansenshutters.com STORM SMART 4949 Plantation Blvd.

North Port, FL 34289 ..................................... (239) 938-1000 stormsmart.com See our ad page 75

ICE CREAM/FROZEN TREATS/DESSERTS THE DAILY PALETA 280 Miami Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 548-4637 thedailypaleta.com VENICE AVENUE CREAMERY 249 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-0332

24/7 emergency care, close to home We’re here when you need us. Our board-certified doctors and highly-trained nurses specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all emergency conditions.

HCA Florida Venice Doctors Emergency 901 U.S. Highway 41 Bypass S., Venice, FL 34285 HCA Florida Wellen Park Emergency 7070 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293

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ROBERTS INSURANCE GROUP 211 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 497-1300 robertsinsurancegroup.com SCHILLINGER INSURANCE CENTER OF VENICE, INC. 555 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-1288 insurancecenter.us STATE FARM - C HOLLOWAY INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. 1695 US 41 Byp. S., Unit 2 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 492-2400 craiginsuresflorida.com See our ad page 78 WAMPLER VARNER INSURANCE GROUP 31 W. Green St. Englewood, FL 34223 .................................... (941) 473-7100 wamplerins.com

INVESTMENT & TRUST SERVICE PARTNER CALDWELL TRUST COMPANY 1400 Center Rd. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 493-3600 ctrust.com

COAST PUMP AND SUPPLY CO., INC. 210 Center Ct. Venice, FL 34285-2613 ................................. (941) 484-3738 coastpump.com

PARTNER

JANITORIAL CLEANING PRODUCTS

HILL’S KITCHEN & BATH CREATIONS 249 Grove St. S. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 485-1549 hillandhillplumbing.com

MAINTENANCE TOO PAPER CO., INC. 629 17th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205..................................... (888) 647-2737 maintenancetoopaper.com

KITCHEN & BATH ON THE ISLE 113 Milan Ave. E. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-2284 kbontheisle.com

JEWELERS-RETAIL

ON A MISSION REMODELING 1833 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice FL 34293 ........................................... (941) 929-5733 onamissionfl.com

PARTNER CLASSIC CREATIONS IN DIAMONDS & GOLD, INC. 2389 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 497-6331 classiccreationsjewelers.com See our ad page 53 PARTNER NAU-T-GIRL JEWELRY 2389 Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 525-4459 nau-t-girl.com

TIDEWATER CABINETRY 740 Commerce Dr., Ste. 4 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 527-2920 tidewatercabinetry.com TROPIC RENOVATIONS .................................. (941) 740-3732 tropicrenovations.com VENICE TOPS LLC 247 James St. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 300-0706 venicetops.com

INVESTMENTS

LANDSCAPE CONTRACTORS/DESIGNERS

EDWARD JONES - BONNIE GAUDREAU 199 Center Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 946-9835 edwardjones.com/bonnie-gaudreau

ARTISTREE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & DESIGN 160 Pond Cypress Rd., Ste. B Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 488-8897 artistree.com

FOURTHOUGHT PRIVATE WEALTH 310 W. Venice Ave., Ste. 201 Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 408-8557 fourthought.com MORGAN STANLEY 333 Tamiami Trl. S., #199 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 364-7431 morganstanley.com PARTNER THE PICAZIO/MCHARGUE GROUP - MERRILL LYNCH 871 Venetia Bay Blvd., Ste. 100 Venice, FL 34285-8048 ................................. (941) 486-3907 local.ml.com/venice_fl

REFLECTIONS IN GOLD (941) 493-1911 | reflectionsingold.com For over 40 years, Reflection In Gold (RIG), a family owned and operated jewelry store by the Maggios, has been one of the most trusted names in jewelry in the Venice / Sarasota region.

1975 Tamiami Trl. S., Venice, FL 34293 See our ad page 17 ZCREATIONS JEWELRY LLC 101 Capri Isles Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292........................................... (747) 977-0584 zcreationsjewelry.com

JUNK REMOVAL & HAULING SUNCOAST JUNK REMOVAL AND HAULING LLC ........................................ (941) 374-1879 suncoasthauling.com

GERZENY LANDSCAPE SERVICES LLC .......... (941) 525-8783 PARTNER HAZELTINE NURSERIES 2401 N. River Rd. Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 485-1272 hazeltinenurseries.com HONEST LANDSCAPES & NURSERY 973 1st Dirt Rd. Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 867-6077 honestlandscapes.com

LANDSCAPE SUPPLIES MRT ACE LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER 5175 Englewood Rd. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-1293 mrtlawnandgarden.com

WAYPOINT ADVISORS 415 Commercial Ct., Ste. D Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 412-0258 waypointadvisor.com

VENICE JUNK REMOVAL ................................ (941) 216-1943 venicejunk.com

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS 1699 US Hwy. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 408-8797 home.wellsfargoadvisors.com/001_A31A

CABINETREE 1955 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 488-6474 venicecabinets.com

IRRIGATION & EQUIPMENT

FLC LANDSCAPE 1576 Ranch Rd. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 412-4908 flclandscape.com

COASTAL GRANITE COUNTERTOPS 160 James St. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 375-8284

GERZENY LANDSCAPE SERVICES LLC .......... (941) 525-8783

CLARK CONNECTIONS, INC. 2357 S. Tamiami Trl., Unit 3 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-2777

KITCHEN & BATH

LAWN & LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE

LEGAL SERVICES GESS MEDIATION, LLC .................................. (615) 289-3369 gessmediation.com

LIBRARIES FRANCES T. BOURNE JACARANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293 ......................................... (941) 861-1277 scgov.net Insurance for your business

Insurance for Insurance your bulidings for your employees

WILLIAM H. JERVEY JR. VENICE LIBRARY/ FORMERLY WILLIAM H. JERVEY JR. VENICE PUBLIC LIBRARY 300 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 861-1330

We are a third generation all lines insurance agency specializing in business commercial insurance needs for General Liability, Worker’s Compensation, Cyber Liability, Group Medical Insurance, and CEO Life Insurance.

1010 Malibu Court Venice, Florida 34293 www.mackey-insurance.com

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LIQUOR STORES

Gary C Stone

THE LIQUOR HOLE 923 S. Tamiami Trl. Nokomis, FL 34275 ...................................... (941) 483-4591 theliquorhole.net

Gary@mackey-insurance.com 805.471.6190 direct line

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VENEZIA LIQUORS 2436 Laurel Rd. E., Plaza Venezia Nokomis, FL 34275 ...................................... (941) 484-7400 linktr.ee/venezialiquors

HERRERA PSYCHOLOGY 8830 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 100 Sarasota, FL 34238 ....................................... (813) 395-9049 herrerapsychology.com

VENICE FINE WINE & SPIRITS 421 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice Island, FL 34285 ................................ (941) 488-5989 venicewineandspirits.com See our ad page 95

NAMI SARASOTA AND MANATEE COUNTIES, INC 1226 N. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 202 Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 376-9361 namisarasotamanatee.org

LUMBER-RETAIL KIMAL LUMBER 400 Riverview Dr. S. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 484-9721 kimallumber.com NAPLES LUMBER & SUPPLY CO., INC. 216 Triple Diamond Blvd.

Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (239) 643-7000 napleslumber.com

MANUFACTURED HOMES BAY INDIES 950 Ridgewood Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-5441 mymhcommunity.com/Communities/Florida/BayIndies/ FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME COURT 150 Satulah Cir. Venice, FL 34293 ......................................... (941) 493-0019 goodsam.com/campgrounds-rv-parks/florida/venice/ florida-pines-mobile-home-rv-park-731000284 HARBOR LIGHTS COOPERATIVE, INC. 617 Tamiami Trl. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-4224 veniceharborlights.com JAPANESE GARDENS MOBILE HOME PARK ESTATES 6181 Teahouse Rd. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-0033 myjapanesegardens.com

MANUFACTURERS CRIMP-TECH HYDRAULICS 171 Pond Cypress Rd. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 473-1566 crimp-tech.com DYNAMIS EPOXY, LLC 415 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-3999 dcdynamis.com PARTNER PGT CUSTOM WINDOWS AND DOORS 3400 Precision Dr. North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 480-1600 pgtwindows.com See our ad page 43

Digital • Traditional • Social ALLENMEDIA.NET • (941) 237-0408 FLAIR COMMUNICATION Venice, FL 34292........................................... (540) 940-2801 flaircommunication.com IHEARTMEDIA - CHARLOTTE/SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTIES 24100 Tiseo Blvd., #10 Port Charlotte, FL 33980 ............................... (941) 206-1188 kixcountry929.iheart.com

VIDA COUNSELING GROUP, LLC 107 Milan Ave. E. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (239) 244-1078 vidacounselinggroup.com

MOBILE HOME DEALERS FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME COURT 150 Satulah Cir. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-0019 goodsam.com/campgrounds-rv-parks/florida/venice/floridapines-mobile-home-rv-park-731000284

MOLD REMEDIATION

SEASIDE MEDIA WORKS INC 4255 Players Pl. Sarasota, FL 34238...................................... (757) 737-0106 SeasideMediaWorks.com

COASTAL MOLD & WATER REMOVAL SERVICES 1101 Tamiami Trl. S., Unit 110 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 303-5602 coastalmoldfl.com

THE FIRM ADVERTISING AGENCY.................. (941) 273-6831 TheFirmfl.com

MYCO-TEK RESTORATION INC. 325 Laurel Rd. E. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 486-9595 myco-tek.net

VENICE SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC 871 Venetia Bay Blvd.

Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 882-5493 venicesolutionsgroup.com

MARTIAL ARTS GRACIE VENICE JIU-JITSU & MMA 808 Pinebrook Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 786-4687 gracievenicemma.com REVOLUTIONARY MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS 2141 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 525-3389 RevolutionaryMartialArtsFitness.com

MASSAGE-LICENSED THERAPISTS MASSAGELUXE VENICE 507 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 263-7707 MassageLuxe.com/locations/venice-fl SIERRA’S INTEGRATIVE BODYWORX 3217 S. Access Rd. Englewood, FL 34224 .................................... (941) 214-0954 sierrasbodyworx.com

MATTRESSES-DEALERS

SERVPRO OF VENICE & PORT CHARLOTTE 233 Center Ct. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-7777 servprovenice.com

MORTGAGES BOMBAY MORTGAGE, INC. 255 Center Ct. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 918-2800 bombaymortgage.com GULFSIDE MORTGAGE SERVICES 1212 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-4222 GulfsideMortgageServices.com

MOTOR HOME MANUFACTURERS COACH HOUSE, INC. 3480 Technology Dr. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 485-0984 coachhouserv.com

MOVING & STORAGE AN ORGANIZED MOVE .................................. (941) 223-0387 anorganizedmove.com

SOUTHWEST HYDRAULICS INC 177 S. Jackson Rd. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 786-8530 southwesthyd.com

FOX FURNITURE 2112 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-3903 foxfurniturevenicefl.com

GET IT GONE, LLC 113 N. Tamiami Trl. Osprey, FL 34229 .......................................... (941) 525-6444 GetItGone.com

THE TERVIS STORE 928 S. Tamiami Trl. Osprey, FL 34229 .......................................... (866) 886-2537 thetervisstore.com

LAND OF SLEEP, INC. 1285 US Hwy. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-2688 landofsleep.com

KEARNEY MOVING & STORAGE, INC. 641 Tamiami Trl. N. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 485-3383 florida-mover.com

THERM-O-TYPE CORPORATION 509 Church St. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 488-0123 thermotype.com

TAMPA MATTRESS MAKERS - VENICE 4157 S. Tamiami Trl., Unit 28 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (413) 454-2777 tampamattress.com

WEBER MANUFACTURING, INC. 3430 Technology Dr. North Venice (Nokomis), FL 34275 ................ (941) 488-5185 webermachining.com

MARKETING, ADVERTISING & CONSULTING ABC 7 - WWSB 1477 Tenth St. Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 552-0777 mysuncoast.com

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT SOMATICS, LLC 720 Commerce Dr., Ste. 101 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (800) 642-6761 thymatron.com

MENTAL HEALTH CENTERS BETTERMENT MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, INC. 4242 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 800-4924 bmhci.com

MULTI SPORT FACILITY GLOBAL SPORTS INSTITUTE 201 Triple Diamond Blvd.

North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 599-6283 gsi.institute

NEWSPAPERS PARTNER VENICE GONDOLIER 200 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 207-1000 venicegondolier.com See our ad page 25

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LIGHTHOUSE VISION LOSS EDUCATION CENTER ..................................... (941) 359-1404 lighthouseeducationcenter.org

NON-PROFIT-ORGANIZATIONS/CLUBS AGAPE FLIGHTS, INC. 100 Airport Ave. E. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-0990 agapeflights.com ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK 8171 Blaikie Ct. Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (941) 379-6333 allfaithsfoodbank.org

FAMILY PROMISE OF SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY (941) 497-9881 | familypromisessc.org

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW), VENICE BRANCH, INC. venice-fl.aauw.net

850 Cockrill St., Venice, FL 34285

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY P.O. Box 17127 Tampa, FL 34682 .......................................... (941) 876-7264 Cancer.org AMERICAN LEGION NO-VEL POST 159 1770 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 488-1157 administration@novelpost159.org ARTS AND CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC. ......................... (941) 365-5118 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST, INC. 5731 Rosin Way Sarasota, FL 34233 ....................................... (941) 488-4009 bbbssun.org See our ad page 44 BIG WATERS LAND TRUST 400 Palmetto Ave. Osprey, FL 34229 .......................................... (941) 918-2100 bigwaterslandtrust.org BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTY 3130 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, FL 34237 ....................................... (941) 366-3911 bgcsdc.org CAREERSOURCE SUNCOAST......................... (941) 358-4080 careersourcesuncoast.com CHILD PROTECTION CENTER, INC. 720 S. Orange Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 365-1277 CPCsarasota.org CHILDREN FIRST 1723 N. Orange Ave. Sarasota, FL 34234 ....................................... (941) 953-3877 childrenfirst.net See our ad page 112 COFFEE BAR AT LIFT CHURCH 695 Center Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 586-0358 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC. 2635 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, FL 34237 ....................................... (941) 955-3000 cfsarasota.org DOLLARS FOR MAMMOGRAMS, INC. ........... (941) 474-9154 dollarsformammograms.org EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF SARASOTA COUNTY 1750 17th St.,Bldg. “L” Sarasota, FL 34234 ....................................... (941) 954-4830 earlylearningcoalitionsarasota.org See our ad page 114, 115 EASTER SEALS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 350 Braden Ave. Sarasota, FL 34243 ....................................... (941) 355-7637 easterseals-swfl.org EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY 2000 Webber St., Ste. 130 Sarasota, FL 34293 ....................................... (941) 927-0965 EdFoundationSRQ.org EMPATH HEALTH 6310 Capital Dr. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202........................... (941) 441-2000 empathhealth.org

Family Shelter Program, Homeless Prevention, Housing.

See our ad page 33 FLORIDA SBDC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA MUMA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS The Greater Sarasota Chamber, 1945 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (813) 396-9711 sbdctampabay.com FRIENDS OF THE JACARANDA LIBRARY 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (763) 242-4823 friendsofjacarandalibrary.org

FRIENDS OF THE VENICE PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC. (941) 861-1351 | VeniceFriends.org As the Friends of Venice Public Library, our mission is to enhance our community by providing materials, services and programming not funded by the library budget.

We invite you to love your library, help your community, and become a friend!

300 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, FL 34285 GOODWILL MANASOTA 2705 51st Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34203............................ (941) 355-2721 x163 experiencegoodwill.org GULF COAST BUILDERS EXCHANGE, INC. .... (941) 907-7745 gcbx.org PARTNER GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC. 601 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 486-4600 gulfcoastcf.org See our ad page 23 GULFCOAST SOUTH AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER 2201 Cantu Ct., Ste. 100 Sarasota, FL 34232 ....................................... (941) 361-6602 gsahec.org HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY, INC. 280 Alligator Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-6606 habitatsouthsarasota.org See our ad page 45 IMPACT100 SRQ P.O. Box 49887 Sarasota, FL 34230 Impact100SRQ.org INNOVATIVE NETWORKING - VENICE CHAPTER 4242 S. Tamiami Trl., *inside United Way building Venice, FL 34293 innovativenetworkingfl.com JESSY’S TOY BOX 16080 Hwy. 13 Wyndmere, ND 58081 .................................. (218) 329-9729 jessystoybox.wixsite/website.com KEY CHORALE, INC. 1900 Main St., Ste. 211 Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 921-4845 keychorale.org LAUREL CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC. 509 Collins Rd. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 483-3338 laurelcivic.org

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LOVELAND CENTER, INC. 157 S. Havana Rd. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 493-0016 lovelandcenter.org MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS ............ (941) 366-5731 selby.org See our ad page 2 MAULE STEM CELL RESEARCH INSTITUTE 1500 E. Venice Ave., Ste. 204 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 949-2733 mauleresearch.org MY FAVORITE RACE EVENTS 606 Cypress Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-8337 myfavoriteraceevents.com NAMI - YANA SARASOTA SOUTH COUNTY 4130 Woodmere Park Blvd., Ste. 9 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 993-9880 namisarasotamanatee.org OUR MOTHER’S HOUSE/CATHOLIC CHARITIES 207 Harbor Blvd. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-6264 catholiccharitiesdov.org/our-mothers-house PLANTATION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC. 500 Rockley Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 497-4826 plantationcommunityfoundation.org PREGNANCY SOLUTIONS, INC. 504 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 408-7100 pregnancysolutions.org REPUBLICAN PARTY OF SARASOTA COUNTY 5971 Cattlemen Ln. Sarasota, FL 34232 ....................................... (941) 777-4467 sarasotagop.com ROTARY CLUB AT WELLEN PARK ................... (941) 484-4341 wellenparkrotary.org ROTARY CLUB OF VENICE SUNCOAST ........... (941) 356-5196 venicesuncoastrotary.org ROTARY FUTURES COLLEGE RESOURCE CENTER ...................................... (941) 480-3178 rotaryfutures.org SARASOTA COUNTY FCA 1039 US 41 Byp. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (952) 215-8101 sarasotacountyfca.org SARASOTA K9 SEARCH & RESCUE, INC. P.O. Box 51446 Sarasota, FL 34232 ....................................... (941) 915-0560 sarasotak9sar.net SCORE ASSOCIATION, MANASOTA CHAPTER 116 2801 Fruitville Rd., Ste. 280 Sarasota, FL 34237 ....................................... (941) 955-1029 manasota.score.org

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS, INC. (941) 955-2122 | friendshipcenters.org Senior Friendship Centers offers a range of services, including one of the liveliest senior centers for active older adults. Our Adult Day Care offers a licensed day program featuring supervised, engaging activities for seniors with cognitive issues.

2350 Scenic Dr., Venice, FL 34293 SERTOMA CLUB OF VENICE venicesertoma.com SOUTH COUNTY TIGER BAY ........................... (941) 315-8050 sctigerbay.com

I @venicefloridachamber F @VeniceAreaChamberofCommerce ✆ (941) 488-2236

SOUTH VENICE YACHT CLUB 4425 Yacht Club Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 800-2356 svyclub.com SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HONOR FLIGHT P.O. Box 495065 Port Charlotte, FL 33949 ............................... (563) 723-1503 swflhonorflight.org

VENICE AREA WOMEN’S COLLEGE CLUB INC. facebook.com/groups/768878366883654/ VENICE GONDOLIERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS ................................ (941) 953-3752 singinvenice.com

VENICE HERITAGE INC. (941) 237-0478 | VeniceHeritage.org

ST. FRANCIS ANIMAL RESCUE OF VENICE, INC 1925 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 492-6200 sfarvenice.org

Our mission is to educate the public about area history and provide financial support to city owned historic resources. We are dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the greater Venice area.

START OF SC, INC. ........................................ (941) 441-6894 startofsc.org

101 W. Venice Ave., Ste. 30, Venice, FL 34285

SUNCOAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC. 3281 17th St. Sarasota, FL 34235 ....................................... (941) 351-9545 scil4u.org

VENICE HOUSING AUTHORITY 201 Grove St. N. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 488-3526 venetianwalk.com

SUNCOAST FOUNDATION FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN INC.............. (941) 809-5232 suncoastfoundation.com

VENICE LIONS CLUB, INC. 1289 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 837-2789 venicelionsclub.com

SUNCOAST HUMANE SOCIETY 2620 Worth Ave. Englewood, FL 34224 .................................... (941) 474-7884 humane.org THE HAVEN (SOUTH CAMPUS) 910 Gulf Coast Blvd.

Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 315-1496 thehavensrq.org THE HERMITAGE ARTIST RETREAT 6630 Manasota Key Rd. Englewood, FL 34223 .................................... (941) 475-2098 HermitageArtistRetreat.org THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SARASOTA - MANATEE 580 McIntosh Rd. Sarasota, FL 34232 ....................................... (941) 371-4546 jfedsrq.org THE SALVATION ARMY 1051 Albee Farm Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-6227 salvationarmyflorida.org THE TWIG CARES, INC. 826 Pinebrook Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 220-7958 TheTwigCares.com THE VENICE CHORALE, INC........................... (941) 220-5126 thevenicechorale.org See our ad page 88 THE VENICE SYMPHONY 700 US Hwy. 41 Byp. N., Ste. 4 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 207-8822 thevenicesymphony.org See our ad page 87 THE WAREHOUSE OF VENICE, INC. P.O. Box 844 Venice, FL 34284........................................... (941) 497-7117 VeniceWareHouse.org

VENICE MAINSTREET, INC. 101 W. Venice Ave., Ste. 23 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-6722 visitvenicefl.org See our ad page 13 VENICE MUSICALE, INC. ............................... (646) 400-8286 venicemusicale.org VENICE NEWCOMERS CLUB P.O. Box 315 Venice, FL 34284........................................... (541) 231-4664 venice-newcomers.club VENICE PRIDE INC 4107 S. Tamiami Trl., PMB 130 South Venice, FL 34293................................. (941) 271-0818 veniceflpride.com VENICE REGION AACA (ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA) ................................................ (919) 413-5678 veniceaaca.com VENICE-NOKOMIS ROTARY CLUB P.O. Box 8 Venice, FL 34284 venicenokomisrotary.org VENICE-NOKOMIS WOMAN’S CLUB INC. P.O. Box 416 Venice, FL 34284-0416 ................................. (941) 220-7587 venice-nokomiswomansclub.org VFW POST 8118............................................ (941) 484-8118 WILDLIFE CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 925 N. Jackson Rd. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 484-9657 wildlifeswfl.org

WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER 530 US Hwy. 41 Byp. S., Ste. 5A Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-9724 mywrc.org WOMEN’S SERTOMA CLUB OF VENICE, INC. ............................................ (941) 497-1080 womenssertoma.com See our ad page 137 YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA 701 Center Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 492-9622 ymcaswfl.org

NOTARY VENICE MOBILE NOTARY Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 248-3874 VeniceMobileNotary.com

NUTRITION SMOOTHIE KING 1554 US Hwy. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 492-3225 smoothieking.com See our ad page 99

OFFICE SPACE LEASING GULF COAST EXECUTIVE BUSINESS CENTER LLC 871 Venetia Bay Blvd., Ste. 200 Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 483-3838 gulfcoastexecutivebiz.com

OFFICE SUPPLIES-RETAIL ADOBE ACROBAT 345 Park Ave. San Jose, CA 95110-2704 ............................ (408) 753-5826 adobe.com/acrobat/online/ocr-pdf.html STAPLES 4291 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 497-2269 staples.com

OPTICIANS OASIS EYE CARE, OPTICAL & MED SPA 1868 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-9393 veniceeyedoctors.com

OUTDOOR KITCHENS AQUATECH POOLS GC, INC. 503 Laurel Rd. E. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 488-3990 aquatechpoolsgc.com See our ad page 35

OUTDOOR SPORTS-RENTALS, SALES, SERVICE CROW’S NEST MARINA 1968 Tarpon Center Dr. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-7661 crowsnest-venice.com FLORIDA BIKE AND BEACH 1532 US Hwy. 41 Byp., #180 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 412-1411 floridabikeandbeach.com

UNITED WAY OF SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY 4242 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 484-4811 uwssc.org VENICE AREA BEAUTIFICATION INC. 257 Tamiami Trl. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 207-8224 vabi.org VENICE AREA GARDEN CLUB........................ (617) 212-9296 veniceareagardenclub.com VENICE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY 303 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 412-0151 veniceareahistoricalsociety.org See our ad page 90, 91 VENICE AREA MOBILE MEALS, INC 920 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 488-3750 veniceareamobilemeals.com

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PAINTING CONTRACTORS

PAVING CONTRACTORS

BURST OF COLORS PAINTING, LLC 941 Tamiami Trl., Unit E Port Charlotte, FL 33953 ............................... (941) 223-6946 burstofcolorspainting.com

PARTNER ADVANCED ASPHALT OF S.W. FL, INC. 1406 Ringling Dr. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-5717 advancedasphaltofswflinc.com

ERIC THE PAINTER LLC ................................. (941) 294-9455 ericthepainterllc.com ERIC’S PAINTING & DECORATING, INC. 236 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-0558 ericspainting.net KRANENBURG PAINTING, INC....................... (941) 524-2937 KranenburgPainting.com SEAN’S MIRACLE PAINTING LLC 6142 Cromwell St. Englewood, Fl 34224 ..................................... (475) 287-8528 Seans-Miracle-Painting.com

PARTY & TRADE SHOW RENTALS TENTS & EVENTS INC.................................... (941) 724-4936 tentsandeventsfl.com

PAVER DESIGN, INSTALLATION & SEALING

AJAX PAVING INDUSTRIES OF FLORIDA, LLC One Ajax Dr. North Venice, FL 34275-3624 ....................... (941) 486-3600 ajaxpaving.com GATOR GRADING & PAVING, LLC 2704 105th St. E. Palmetto, FL 34221 ....................................... (941) 751-3900 gatorgap.com

PAYROLL SERVICE CROSSRHODES CONSULTING, LLC 115 N. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 6 Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 545-2176 XRhodes.com HEARTLAND PAYROLL & MERCHANT SERVICES .............................. (941) 468-9570 heartland.us PAYROLL VAULT 130 Shamrock Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 786-0727 payrollvault.com/156

PAVER MAC (941) 497-4012 | pavermac.com Paver Mac - Your Hardscape Specialists Custom Paver Design and Expert Installation Quality Workmanship and Unsurpassed Customer Support 885 US 41 Byp. S., Venice, FL 34285

PEST CONTROL/RODENT REMOVAL DAUBER DOWN PEST SOLUTIONS................. (941) 716-6282 dauberdown.com PARTNER ELITE INSPECTIONS & PEST SOLUTIONS 787 Tamiami Trl. Port Charlotte, FL 33953 ............................... (941) 889-8410 elite-ips.com See our ad page 138

GARDENMASTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC. (941) 488-4444 | GardenmastersFL.com Lawn & Ornamental Pest Control Fertilization Services Interior Pest Management 341 Seaboard Ave., Venice, FL 34285 GOOD NEWS PEST SOLUTIONS 1080 Enterprise Ct., Ste. A North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 412-9610 goodnewspest.com GRIM REAPER PEST SOLUTIONS, LLC .......... (941) 451-2050 GrimReaperPest.com HUGHES EXTERMINATORS 1680 S. Tamiami Trl., Unit A Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 867-0117 Hughes-Exterminators.com ORKIN 4133 N. Washington Blvd.

Sarasota, FL 34234 ....................................... (941) 390-7696 Orkin.com PARTNER PURCOR PEST SOLUTIONS 119 Corporation Way, Unit A Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 867-3232 purcorpest.com See our ad page138 TRULY NOLEN OF AMERICA INC. 2155 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293 ......................................... (941) 220-7719 trulynolen.com VENICE PEST CONTROL, INC 114 Corporation Way Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 493-3030 venicepestcontrol.com

PET CARE, SITTING, SUPPLIES BAYSIDE PET RESORT - NORTH PORT 8800 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-2508 baysidepetresort.com BAYSIDE PET RESORT OF OSPREY 718 S. Tamiami Trl. Osprey, FL 34229 .......................................... (941) 244-4930 baysidepetresort.com/our-locations/bayside-pet-resort-osprey

PHARMACIES VENICE APOTHECARY 1243 U.S. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-8205 veniceapothecary.net

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PHOTOGRAPHERS

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS-PODIATRIST

MANASOTA360 REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY 2056 Alamander Ave. Englewood, FL 34223 .................................... (941) 500-4702 manasota360.com

ASSOCIATES IN MEDICINE & SURGERY 1790 E. Venice Ave., Ste. 202 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 202-7001 aimsfl.com See our ad page 104

MEG & MIKE PHOTOGRAPHY/ VENICE PHOTO BOOTH .................................. (941) 961-5385 megandmikephotography.com PRION PHOTOGRAPHY 1661 Bal Harbour Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 525-0301 prion-photography.com See our ad page 65

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS PHYSIO CARE PT 226 Ponce De Leon Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (484) 477-7659 physiocare-pt.com SUNCOAST PELVIC THERAPY & WELLNESS, PLLC 706 The Rialto Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 216-5753 suncoastpelvictherapy.com

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS - DERMATOLOGY

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS-WOUND CARE ADVENT HEALTH WOUND CARE AND HYPERBARIC MEDICINE VENICE HEALTH PARK 1201 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 486-6027 shorepointhealthcharlotte.com/other-locations WOUND RX 602 S. Tamiami Trl. Osprey, FL 34229 .......................................... (313) 319-0345 woundrx.org

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, D.O.

MDVIP / PARADISE FAMILY HEALTHCARE (941) 477-3881 | www.paradisefamilyhealthcare.com Serving Venice since 1998. Now at our new location.

Primary care with a dedicated staff and easy access to appointments. Welcoming new patients for Medicare, Humana (HMO, PPO), Blue Cross, Aetna, and Cigna (HMO, PPO).

ARSENAULT DERMATOLOGY 5504 Pinebrook Rd., #101 Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 907-0222 arsenaultdermatology.com

229 Nokomis Ave., Venice, FL 34285

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, M.D.

BLISS DERMATOLOGY + WELLNESS 315 S. Nokomis Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 477-4007 blissdermatologygroup.com

VENICE AVENUE DERMATOLOGY 897 E. Venice Ave., Ste. A Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 486-1404 veniceavederm.com WASSERMANULITSKY DERMATOLOGY 409 Serano Way Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 484-8222 wassermanulitskydermatology.com

COMPASSIONATE CANNABIS CLINIC (941) 586-2426 | venicecare.com Discover why Compassionate Cannabis Clinic has won Best of Venice 5 years in a row. We provide a holistic approach with medical cannabis for insomnia, PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain. Dr. Barry Gordon, MD will guide you on methods, dosing, and benefits.

425 Commercial Ct., Ste. B, Venice, FL 34292 See our ad page 139 FAMILY SPINE AND PAIN CARE INSTITUTE 1505 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 405 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (305) 721-6637 fsapcare.com

ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY & COSMETIC SURGERY 209 Palermo Pl., Unit C Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-5300 advancedderm.com

SUNSHINE STATE DERMATOLOGY AND SKIN CANCER CENTER (941) 282-3376 | www.sunshinestatederm.com Family-owned dermatology practice proudly accepting new patients with same-day & next-day appointment availability. Led by Dr. Adam Greenberg, a double boardcertified dermatologist & Mohs surgeon who has been serving the Venice community since 2001.

1415 E. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34292

COASTAL FAMILY MEDICINE 1500 E. Venice Ave., Ste. 204 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 484-1444 coastalfamilymd.com

360 ORTHOPEDICS (941) 951-2663 | 360-orthopedics.com We provide comprehensive orthopedic care across Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch & Venice, offering advanced diagnostics, minimally invasive treatments & personalized care from award-winning physicians & therapists dedicated to restoring mobility & wellness.

5504 Pinebrook Rd., Ste. 201, Venice, FL 34275 ADVOCATE RADIATION ONCOLOGY 8026 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 220-6460 advocatero.com See our ad page 105 ARCHWELL HEALTH 543 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 800-7352 archwellhealth.com ASPIRE DIRECT PRIMARY CARE 415 Commercial Court, Suite C Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 800-1630 aspiredirectprimarycare.com

FIRST PHYSICIANS GROUP 1900 S. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34239 ....................................... (941) 917-8720 firstphysiciansgroup.com FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS & RESEARCH INSTITUTE 901 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste. A-2 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-3531 flcancer.com See our ad page 103 GUARDIAN HEALTH 300 S. Tamiami Trl., Unit 1 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 303-5713 guardianhealthfl.com HOBART K. RICHEY, M.D. P.A. 728 The Rialto Venice, FL 34285-3524 ................................. (941) 484-2246 dermatologyvenice.com ISLAND ENT WELLNESS SPA & AUDIOLOGY 901 Venetia Bay Blvd., Ste. 350 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 786-0386 islandentvenice.com MAXHEALTH 2415 University Pkwy. Bldg. C, Ste. 111 Sarasota, FL 34243 ....................................... (866) 414-0357 mymaxdoc.com MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP 1287 US Hwy. 41 Byp. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 202-0500 millenniumphysician.com NUVIEW AESTHETICS & WELLNESS 1499 E. Venice Ave., Ste. B Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 584-4038 nuviewmedspafl.com

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OASIS EYE CARE, OPTICAL & MED SPA 1868 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-9393 veniceeyedoctors.com

EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 800 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 488-4942 emmanuel-elca.org

RAMOS CENTER FOR INTERVENTIONAL & FUNCTIONAL PAIN MEDICINE 836 Sunset Lake Blvd., Ste. 101 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 708-9555 RamosCenter.com

EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL 310 Sarasota St. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-3505 epiphanycathedral.org

PARTNER SARASOTA MEMORIAL URGENT CARE AT VENICE 997 US Hwy. 41 Byp. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 917-4402 smhurgentcare.com STEPHENSON EYE ASSOCIATES 200 Palermo Pl. Venice, FL 34285-2820 ................................. (941) 485-1121 stephensoneye.com TAILORED EYES 717 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 499-1570 TailoredEyes.com VIPCARE 2097 S. Tamiami Trl., Unit 2099 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (813) 838-0910 getvipcare.com

PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS, O.D OASIS EYE CARE, OPTICAL & MED SPA 1868 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293 ......................................... (941) 493-9393 veniceeyedoctors.com SUNCOAST EYEHEALTH 101 Capri Isles Blvd., Ste. 101 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 485-4868 suncoasteyehealth.com

PHYSICIANS-CHIROPRACTIC D.C. AMPLIFIED CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER 1203 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 201-0206 AmplifiedChiro.com

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VENICE 312 Miami Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-1314 fbcvenice.org GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 400 Field Ave. E. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-1374 graceontheisland.com

LIFE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC OF VENICE 101 Chardin Dr. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 837-2579 lifefamilychiropractic.com REJUVENX 1790 E. Venice Ave., Ste. 205 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 697-3001 RejuvenXFL.com VENICE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC 1946 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 977-2871 venicefamilychiro.com

PLACES OF WORSHIP CHABAD OF VENICE & NORTH PORT 21560 Angela Ln. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-2770 chabadofvenice.com DIOCESE OF VENICE 1000 Pinebrook Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-9543 dioceseofvenice.org

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HILL & HILL PLUMBING CO 249 Grove St. S. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 488-2665 hillandhillplumbing.com See our ad page 41 HILL’S KITCHEN & BATH CREATIONS 249 Grove St. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-1549 hillandhillplumbing.com

HOOPER’S BACKFLOW SERVICES (941) 716-2594 office@hoopersbackflow.com HoopersBackflow.com 462 Lake of the Woods Dr. Venice, FL 34293

LIFT CHURCH 695 Center Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 586-0358 liftchurch.com SAN PEDRO CATHOLIC CHURCH 14380 Tamiami Trl. North Port, FL 34287 ..................................... (941) 426-2500 sanpedrocc.org/ ST MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 513 Nassau St. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 488-7714 stmarksvenice.org THE LAKEFRONT CHURCH (FBCV) 3100 Executive Dr. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 488-9353 fbcvenice.org/lakefront-home THE SALVATION ARMY 1051 Albee Farm Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-6227 salvationarmyflorida.org UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF VENICE (UUCOV) 1971 Pinebrook Rd. Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 485-2105 uucov.org

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MIKE DOUGLASS PLUMBING (941) 473-2344 | mikedouglassplumbing.com Serving Southwest Florida. We charge by the job, not by the hour! Pipe Lining, Re-pipe Specialists, Drain Cleaning, Water Heaters, Leak Detection, Backflow Certification, Water Treatment, Fully Stocked Trucks.

517 Paul Morris Dr., Ste. A, Englewood, FL 34223 See our ad page 51

PURE PLUMBING OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (941) 928-7005 | Pureplumbingfl.com Pure Plumbing of Southwest Fl. concentrates on plumbing repairs and maintenance of new and existing residential/commercial properties in the Venice/Nokomis Osprey/Sarasota and surrounding areas. We also do new residential home construction.

2308 Lakeshore Dr., Nokomis, FL 34275

PRESSURE/SOFT WASHING

ART OF ACUPUNCTURE VENICE 389 Commercial Ct., Ste. A Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 681-8325 veniceflacupuncture.com FUNCTIONAL SPORTS MEDICINE/FASTAR 389 Commercial Ct., Ste. A Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 492-6880 functionalsportsmed.com

PARTNER

ANCHOR DOWN PRESSURE WASHING ......... (941) 310-4151 anchordownpressurewashing.com EXTERIOR SOFTWASH SOLUTIONS LLC......... (941) 837-6111

VENICE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST (941) 493-6741 | veniceucc.org Where everyone is extravagantly welcomed and no one is turned away from Christ’s Table. Join us for worship every Sunday at 10 and throughout the week for Bible Study, coffee, outreach initiatives, great music, and making new friends. See you soon!

620 Shamrock Blvd., Venice, FL 34293 VENICE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 620 Shamrock Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-6741 veniceucc.org

PLUMBING CONTRACTORS AQUA PLUMBING & AIR 8283 Vico Ct. Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (941) 366-7676 aquaplumbing.com PARTNER BABE’S PLUMBING, INC. & FIRE SPRINKLERS 105 Bluegrass Ct. Nokomis, FL 34275-2406 ............................. (941) 488-2402 babesplumbing.com See our ad page 13 CITRUS PLUMBING OF VENICE, INC. 125 Corporation Way, Ste. E Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-4990 citrusplumbingfl.com

HOUSE & GARDEN SERVICES LLC 1625 Kirkwood St. North Port, FL 34288 ..................................... (941) 280-7457 houseandgarden-services.com

PRINTERS VENICE PRINT CENTER 2021 South Tamiami Trail Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 496-9009 veniceprintcenter.com

PRINTING & PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTOR GULF BREEZE APPAREL 606 Cypress Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-8337 gulfbreezeapparel.com VENICE PRINT CENTER 2021 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 496-9009 veniceprintcenter.com

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS FULLY PROMOTED SARASOTA 2504 Tamiami Trl. N., Ste. 8 Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 966-2339 fullypromoted.com/locations/sarasota-fl UPTURN SERVICES LLC ................................ (941) 400-3775 upturnservices.com

I @venicefloridachamber F @VeniceAreaChamberofCommerce ✆ (941) 488-2236

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - LORI TURKOVICS 443 John Ringling Blvd., Ste. 2100 Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 441-7169 cbhomes.com

MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY 110 Nokomis Ave. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-5421 michaelsaunders.com

MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES ........................... (941) 404-6552 mustdo.com

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - MARY & RAY WESTBROOK 331 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 275-4800 MaryRayWestbrook.com

MICHELLE HUPP AND THE HUPP GROUP 206 Harbor Dr. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 773-5464 TheHuppGroup.com See our ad page 71

SARASOTA SCENE MAGAZINE 1834 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 365-1119 scenesarasota.com

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - PAULA SPITLER 331 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 323-9363 swflsunshine.com See our ad page 82

THE HAPPY THRIFTER LLC ............................ (816) 352-0975 thehappythriftershopper.com

COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SALES, INC. 700 N. Waterway Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 486-0591 countryclubestatesvenice.com See our ad page 73

PUBLISHERS-PERIODICALS FLORIDA WEEKLY 1777 Tamiami Trl., Ste. 400 Port Charlotte, FL 33948 ............................... (941) 628-4462 floridaweekly.com

THE LITERARY SPA ........................................ (941) 539-8872 VENICE CITY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE .............. (941) 726-0303 CityLifestyle.com/Venice See our ad page 27 VENICE GULF COAST LIVING MAGAZINE ...... (941) 488-5083 VeniceGulfCoastLivingMagazine.com

RADIO STATIONS IHEARTMEDIA - CHARLOTTE/SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTIES 24100 Tiseo Blvd., #10 Port Charlotte, FL 33980 ............................... (941) 206-1188 kixcountry929.iheart.com WENG RADIO - FIORINI BROADCASTING 1355 River Rd. S. Englewood, FL 34223 .................................... (941) 474-3231 wengradio.com

RADIOLOGY/IMAGING SERVICES

PARTNER ENGEL & VÖLKERS SUNCOAST 201 Miami Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 388-9800 suncoast.evrealestate.com See our ad page 79 ENGEL & VÖLKERS- BEHRMANN GROUP 201 Miami Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 294-7720 suncoastrealestateadvisors.com

EXP REALTY - RANDI HAMILTON ................... (941) 499-7601 Randihamilton.exprealty.com

BISHOP WEST REAL ESTATE, LLC 724 Shamrock Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 315-7766 bishopwestfl.com CENTURY 21 SCHMIDT REAL ESTATE 100 W. Venice Ave., #B Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-0021 c21schmidtrealestate.com CERUS REALTY 1511 Tamiami Trl. S., Ste. 202 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 882-0690 cerusrealty.com COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 331 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 493-1000 floridamoves.com COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - JEANNE LYNN EGAN, REALTOR® LLC, GRI 423 St. Armands Cir. Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 313-6772 JeanneEgan.sites.cbmoxi.com COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - KATHRYN PLOSICA 8334 Market St. Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202........................... (908) 489-2010 KathrynPlosica.com

530 US 41 Byp. S., Unit 22A, Venice, FL 34285 PARADISE REALTY OF VENICE, INC. 246 Tamiami S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-1111 veniceisparadise.net

PELICAN REALTY CORP. - ANNA BRIDINGER (941) 544-8195 | facebook.com/annabridingerfl Anna Bridinger, PA/Pelican Realty Corp., serves both buyers and sellers in their real estate journeys.

Originally from Poland, she moved to Venice, FL, in 2014 and quickly earned her RE license. She holds ABR®, AHWD, C2EX, RENE & SRS designations.

2504 Tamiami Trl. N., Nokomis, FL 34275

REAL ESTATE

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE - MICHELE GARNIER GREGOIRE-REALTOR® 1960 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 356-5501 atchleyrealty.com/agents/michele-gregoire

Your friendly neighborhood real estate company.

We make buying/selling a home simple & stress-free with fresh marketing, smart tech & plenty of local know-how. We’re here to help you find your next home & love where you live!

EXIT KING REALTY - BETTY ESTATES & TRANSITIONS 1800 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 468-3220 bettyestates.com

RAVE - RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF VENICE & ENGLEWOOD, PA 512-516 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-7781 raverad.com

AMERICAN REALTY OF VENICE, INC 700 West Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-8080 rentingvenice.com See our ad page 77

NEXTHOME SUNCOAST (941) 882-2229 | NextHomeSuncoast.com

GREATER VENICE REALTY (941) 599-3585 | www.gv-realty.com Chris W. Greytak, Broker, specializes in residential real estate in the Greater Venice vicinity. chris@gv-realty.com GULF SHORES REALTY - MARY CHARLAND PA 981 Ridgewood Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 408-5642 gulfshoresrealty.com/mary-charland See our ad page 3 GULF SHORES REALTY ERA POWERED 981 Ridgewood Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 445-4555 gulfshoresrealty.com See our ad Inside Front Cover GULF SHORES REALTY ERA POWERED (BRANCH) 351 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 220-7694 gulfshoresrealty.com See our ad Inside Front Cover HELEN MOORE - MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY 110 Nokomis Ave. N. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 724-2030 helenmoore.michaelsaunders.com JULIE LARSON REALTOR® | WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL 1990 Main St., Ste. 750 Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 284-9826 thinksuncoast.com KELLER WILLIAMS ISLAND LIFE REAL ESTATE 206 Harbor Dr. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 254-6467 kellerwilliamsislandliferealstate.com See our ad page 68, 69 KELLER WILLIAMS ISLAND LIFE REAL ESTATE - LUEANNE WOOD, P.A. 206 Harbor Dr. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 483-1663 lueanne.com

PREMIER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY 400 Barcelona Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 412-3323 premiersothebysrealty.com See our ad page 5 PREMIER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY - STEPHEN AULT 50 Central Ave., Ste. 110 Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (513) 368-8569 premiersothebysrealty.com RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP 1314 E. Venice Ave., Ste. B Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 486-8686 alliancegroupfl.com RE/MAX PALM REALTY 2095 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 451-2025 searchvenice.com RHONDA GUSTITUS TEAM AT KELLER WILLIAMS PEACE RIVER PARTNERS 1951 Tamiami Trl., Ste. C Port Charlotte, FL 33948 ............................... (941) 426-4394 rhondagustitusteam.com SETTLES REAL ESTATE, LLC 2357 S. Tamiami Trl., #8 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 685-3600 settlesrealestatellc.com SLICE OF FLORIDA REALTY 1101 S. Tamiami Trl., Ste. 101B Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 894-9800 SliceOfFlorida.com TEAM ALLARD REALTY LLC ........................... (941) 882-0628 teamallard.com TEAM OCEAN BREEZE 1807 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 275-6345 teamoceanbreeze.com

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THE HANLEY HOMES GROUP AT KELLER WILLIAMS ISLAND LIFE REAL ESTATE 206 Harbor Dr. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 363-6376 hanleyhomesgroup.com THE RITTER GROUP 871 Venetia Bay Blvd., Ste. 238 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 961-4046 therittergroup.com THE SAND DOLLAR HOME TEAM WITH LESLIE BROWN PA 4130 Woodmere Park Blvd., #10 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 681-3420 leslieisyourlink.com

PARTNER

HOME & CONDO RENTALS AND PROPERTY MGMT., INC. (941) 484-0670 | homeandcondo.com Family owned & operated since 1997, we specialize in managing income-producing properties for individual investors. Our expertise includes seasonal & annual rentals. We offer the shortest path between paradise & the place you call home.

BREWBURGERS BACK PORCH 545 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-2337 brewburgers.com See our ad page 97 PARTNER BRITISH OPEN PUB 367 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 492-9227 britishopenpub.com See our ad page 1, 98

704 Venice Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285

BURGUNDY SQUARE CAFE 227 Miami Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 451-8261 burgundysquarecafe.website

HOMEPORT 700 Commerce Dr., Jacaranda Commerce Park Venice, FL 34292........................................... (432) 683-8185

CAFE VENICE 101 Venice Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-1855 cafeveniceontheisland.com See our ad page 98

VENICE AREA BOARD OF REALTORS, INC. 680 Substation Rd. Venice, FL 34285-1082 ................................. (941) 484-0614 vabr.org

HORSE AND CHAISE RENTALS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 150 Nokomis Ave. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 483-3331 horseandchaise.com See our ad page 82

CASSARIANO ITALIAN EATERY 313 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-0507 cassariano.com

REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MOTOR HOMES

NEAL LAND & NEIGHBORHOODS 5824 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. N. Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (941) 328-1210 nealland.com

GERZENY’S R. V. WORLD 2110 Tamiami Trl. N. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 966-2182 gerzenysrvworld.com

WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP - JAN KLECKNER ........................................... (941) 223-4893 jkleckner.com

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATIONS

CHAZ 51 STEAKHOUSE 549 US 41 Byp. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-6200 chaz51steakhouse.com

REMODELING

CHICK-FIL-A AT PELICAN PLAZA 8420 S. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34238 ....................................... (941) 966-0024 chick-fil-a.com/locations/fl/pelican-plaza

REAL ESTATE-COMMERCIAL

DAN RUTKOWSKI CONSTRUCTION, INC. 103 Triple Diamond Blvd., #1 North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 488-9303 drcvenice.com

COFFEE BAR AT LIFT CHURCH 695 Center Rd. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 586-0358

FLAGSHIP HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES 2202 N. Westshore Blvd., Ste. 200 Tampa, FL 33607 .......................................... (813) 358-1999 flagshiphp.com

SHORE HOME REMODELING 428 N. Rossetti Dr. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 961-3362 shorehomeremodeling.com

CROISSANT & CO 501 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 480-1700 facebook.com/croissantandco

TODD ONKEN CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC... (941) 234-2822

CROW’S NEST MARINA RESTAURANT 1968 Tarpon Center Dr. Venice, FL 34285-1035 ................................. (941) 484-9551 crowsnest-venice.com

WELLEN PARK 19503 S. West Villages Pkwy., Ste. 14 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 960-7805 wellenpark.com See our ad page 81

RESTAURANT KITCHEN DESIGN & EQUIPMENT SALES HARRY E. ROBBINS ASSOCIATES, INC. (941) 924-8346 | robbinscommercial.com At Harry E Robbins Associates Inc, we specialize in commercial real estate sales and leasing, providing expert guidance to help your business find the perfect space. Serving clients from Tampa to Fort Myers, with a key focus on Sarasota.

3733 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL 34239 MERRITT REALTY CORPORATION 261 S. Tamiami Trl. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 270-9970 gomerritt.com TRINITY COMMERCIAL GROUP 9450 Corkscrew Palms Cir., Ste. 101 Estero, FL 33928 ........................................... (608) 432-2531 trinitycre.com

PREMIER RESTAURANT SUPPLIES 106 Corporation Way Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 412-4426 premierrestaurantsupplies.com

CULVER’S ON JACARANDA 19355 Times Cir. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 451-8576 culvers.com

RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT

CULVER’S ON SHAMROCK 1735 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 303-5538 culvers.com

SYMONS SAYS & RODRIGUEZ FAMILY RESTAURANTS 1879 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 496-8948

RESTAURANTS ABBY’S ON MIAMI 220 Miami Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-5187 abbysonmiami.com

DARRELL’S RESTAURANT 215 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-9900 darrellsrestaurant.net DEEP LAGOON SEAFOOD AND OYSTER HOUSE 482 Blackburn Point Rd. Osprey, FL 34229 .......................................... (941) 770-3337 deeplagoon.com

REAL ESTATE-PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/RENTALS

ACQUA PAZZA COASTAL ITALIAN 19750 Wellen Park Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 244-5147 acquapazzaitalian.com

AMERICAN REALTY OF VENICE, INC 700 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-8080 rentingvenice.com See our ad page 77

BOCCA LUPO COAL FIRED PIZZA 12105 Mercado Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 676-9653 boccalupopizza.com

BURGUNDY MANAGEMENT 125B Miami Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 480-0406

BREW-ZA-BAGELS 525 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 499-7500 brewzabagels.com See our ad page 97

FARFELU WINE & CHEESE CAFE (941) 480-1866 | farfeluwineandcheesevenice.com

BREWBURGERS 370 Commercial Ct. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 484-2337 brewburgers.com See our ad page 97

Open Tues-Sat 4 pm - 9 pm Small-batch wines; the area’s most extensive by-theglass list. Artisanal cheese boards and flatbreads.

Live music, pairing dinners, and wine classes.

Relaxed, upscale vibe. Private tastings by request.

COMPASS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 246 W. Tampa Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 444-6185 compasspm.net See our ad page 77

DOCKSIDE WATERFRONT GRILL 509 N. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 218-6418 docksidewaterfrontgrill.com See our ad page 99

266 Tamiami Trl. S., Venice, FL 34285 See our ad page 98

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PARTNER FINS AT SHARKY’S 1600 Harbor Dr. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 999-3467 finsatsharkys.com See our ad Back Cover, 93 GOLD RUSH BBQ 661 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 483-3137 Goldrushbbq.com HTEAO NOKOMIS 202 Albee Rd. W. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 557-1886 hteao.com ISLAND FIN POKE 997 N. Tamiami Trl., Ste. A Nokomis, FL 34275 ........................... (941) 233-POKE (7653) facebook.com/ifpcnokomis JIMMY JOHNS 1766 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 837-2320 jimmyjohns.com JOY’S KOUZINE Bird Bay Plaza, 539 Unit A. US Hwy. 41 Byp. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 837-2158 sites.google.com/view/joyskouzine-venicefl

PINCHERS OF VENICE 900 Venetia Bay Blvd.

Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-9196 pinchersusa.com

THE PILOT HOUSE ON VENICE BEACH 101 The Eslanade N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (703) 470-6369 pilothouse.biz

POP’S SUNSET GRILL 112 Circuit Rd. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 488-3177 popssunsetgrill.net See our ad page 98

TJ CARNEY’S 231 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 480-9244 tjcarneys.com

PRIME SERIOUS STEAK 133 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 837-8325 primeserioussteak.com

UNIQUE CUISINE 200 N. Tamiami Trl., Ste. D Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 716-7553 uniquecuisinefl.com VENEZIA RESTAURANT & BAR 425 US Hwy. 41 Byp. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 308-7700 hotelveneziafl.com

SAN MARCO OF VENICE (941) 800-7280 | sanmarcovenice.com Indulge in the robust flavors of the Mediterranean, showcasing authentic pasta dishes, seafood specialties & timeless classics. Compliment your meal with our meticulously curated wine & bar selection from around the globe.

305 W. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285

LEONE’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 1266 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 496-9148 leonesvenice.com

SEED & BEAN MARKET 116 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 220-3234 seedandbeanmarket.com See our ad page 99

LONGET 133 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-0377 longetvenice.com

SHARK TOOTH BEACH CONCESSIONS 208 S. Casey Key Rd. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (703) 470-6369 sharktooth.biz

MADE IN ITALY 117 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-8282 madeinitaly-venice.com

PARTNER SHARKY’S ON THE PIER 1600 Harbor Dr. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-1456 sharkysonthepier.com See our ad Back Cover, 93

MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT 1720 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-4555 MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT 325 Commercial Ct. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 486-1138 MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT 480 US Hwy. 41 Byp. N. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-6619 MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT 4269 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 497-4776 MILA & MOCHA 2357 S. Tamiami Trl., Units 1 & 2 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 244-0958 NORTH JETTY GRILLE 1000 S. Casey Key Rd. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (703) 470-6369 sharktooth.biz OAK & STONE 19795 Wellen Park Blvd., Ste. 3 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 258-3606 oakandstone.com OBEE’S SOUP-SALAD-SUBS 1846 Tamiami Trl. S., #12 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 496-7808 obeesvenice.com

PARTNER SIESTA BEACH EATS 948 Beach Rd. Siesta Key, FL 34242 facebook.com/SiestaBeachEats

VENICE AVENUE CREAMERY 249 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-0332 WINGS ETC. GRILL & PUB 415 US 41 Byp. N. Venice, FL 34285 wingsetc.com/venice

RESTORATION-WATER, FIRE, SMOKE DAMAGE BELFOR PROPERTY RESTORATION 5433 W. Crenshaw St. Tampa, FL 33634 .......................................... (813) 629-0439 belforusa.com MYCO-TEK RESTORATION INC. 325 Laurel Rd. E. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 486-9595 myco-tek.net R.E. MOLD REMEDIATION & RESTORATION North Port, FL 34288 ..................................... (941) 479-3008 remoldandwater.com SERVPRO OF VENICE & PORT CHARLOTTE 233 Center Ct. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-7777 servprovenice.com

RETAIL See our ad Back Cover, 93

SMOOTHIE KING 1554 US Hwy. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 492-3225 smoothieking.com See our ad page 99 SMOOTHIE KING 6322 S. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34231 ....................................... (941) 492-3225 smoothieking.com See our ad page 99 SUPERIOR POOLS TOMAHAWK TIKI BAR & GRILL AT COOLTODAY PARK 18800 S. W. Villages Pkwy.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 259-3456 cooltodaypark.com THE BANYAN HOUSE 19725 Wellen Park Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 584-5300 banyanhouserestaurant.com THE DUGOUT CAFE 789 US 41 Byp. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 244-0254 thedugoutcafevenice.com See our ad page 99

OBEE’S SOUP-SALADS-SUBS - VENICE ISLAND 261 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 486-0988 obeesvenice.com

PARTNER THE NEST AT THE BAY 1055 Blvd. of the Arts Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 203-5316 thebaysarasota.org See our ad Back Cover, 93

PARADISE GRILL 1097 N. Tamiami Trl. Nokomis, FL 34275 ...................................... (941) 786-1524 paradisegrillfl.com

THE OLD SALTY DOG VENICE 1475 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 483-1000 theoldsaltydog.com

CAPTAIN’S LANDING OF VENICE 243 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-2329 captainslanding.com FOSSIL FRENZY 272 Miami Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 800-4281 sharktoothsifter.com HUDSON SQUARE BOUTIQUE 19835 Wellen Park Blvd., Ste. 7105 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 236-0792 hudsonsquareboutique.com ISLAND LIFE HAMMOCK CO. 329 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-8727 islandlifehammocks.com JUST/BECAUSE Venice Mercato on the Island, 200 Base Ave. E. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 993-5930 justbecausesarasota.com KATHY’S KLOSET 740 Shamrock Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 303-3159 MR. NATURALISTIC ....................................... (941) 830-3400 Mrnaturalistic.com See our ad page 25 SEA PLEASURES & TREASURES OF VENICE 255 Venice Ave W Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 488-3510

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SHARK FRENZY / FOSSIL FRENZY (941) 800-4281 | sharktoothsifter.com Shark Frenzy is your one-stop shop for all things shark and fossils! We have sifters, sharks teeth, and other goods available for purchase.

Our goal is to make your trip to the beach successful and memorable!

262 S. Tamiami Trl., Venice, FL 34285 SHIRT STOP LLC 247 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-9143 SUNBUG 141 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-7946 TheSunbug.com TEENY TREASURES 1865 S.Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 716-2993 teeny-treasures.net THE ARTISTIC FLIP FLOP 1954 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293 ......................................... (941) 999-7141 theartisticflipflop.com THE GATHERING PLACE Venice Mercato on the Island, 200 Base St. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (217) 972-6365 THE TERVIS STORE 928 S. Tamiami Trl. Osprey, FL 34229 .......................................... (866) 886-2537 thetervisstore.com TWIST BOUTIQUE 137 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 786-1025 venicetwist.com VENICE MERCATO ON THE ISLAND (VINTAGE MARKET) 200 Base Ave. E. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 468-3344 venicemercatoontheisland.com WALMART STORES, INC. - STORE 0769 4150 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 497-2523 walmart.com

ROOFING CONTRACTORS/CONSULTANTS ANTHONY C. LEONARD ROOFING 99 S. McCall Rd. Englewood, FL 34223 .................................... (941) 474-3533 anthonycleonardroofing.com BALL CONTRACTING ENTERPRISES - ROOFING CONSULTANTS 2310 Mission Valley Blvd.

Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 806-7693 ballcontracting.com CFS ROOFING SERVICES 6195 E. Sawgrass Rd. Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (239) 561-2600 cfsroofing.com COMPASS BUILDER SERVICES ..................... (941) 999-8926 compassjax.com DURA GUARD ROOFING 2504 N. Tamiami Trl., Unit 25 & 26 Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 843-7663 duraguardroof.com FLORIDA STATE ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, INC...................................(941) 379-2501 flstateroofing.com GALLOWAY ROOFING 4425 Placida Rd. Englewood, FL 34224 .................................... (941) 697-3737 gallowayroofing.com

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GREEN VISTA ROOFING (941) 303-3158 | greenvistaroofing.com At Green Vista Roofing, we pride ourselves on being Florida’s premier roofing company. With years of experience, a dedicated team of professionals, and a commitment to quality, we are here to meet all your roofing needs.

PARTNER JAMES GRIFFITH SALON OF WELLEN PARK 19835 Wellen Park Blvd., Ste. 7102 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 484-2665 jamesgriffithsalon.com LOTUS CENTER FOR INTEGRAL HEALING & WELLNESS 540 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 479-9894 lotuscentersrq.com

625 N. Tamiami Trl., Unit J, Nokomis, FL 34275

NUVIEW AESTHETICS & WELLNESS 1499 E. Venice Ave., Ste. B Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 584-4038 nuviewmedspafl.com

PARTNER KINGDOM ROOFING SERVICES, INC 411 Commercial Ct., Ste. D Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 217-2411 kingdomroofinginc.com See our ad page 35

OASIS EYE CARE, OPTICAL & MED SPA 1868 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-9393 veniceeyedoctors.com

KIRKEY ROOFING INC. 535 Paul Morris Dr. Englewood, FL 34223 .................................... (941) 474-2113 kirkeyroofing.com MASTERCRAFT ROOFING, INC. “A DIVISION OF STONEBROOK EXTERIOR” 3479 Technology Dr. North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 480-9700 mastercraftroofing.com ROOF HELPERS ............................................. (941) 961-2149 ROOSTER ROOFING 1858 Ringling Blvd., Ste. 200 Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 724-3470 roosterroofingnow.com STRONG ROOFING GROUP LLC 2490 12th St. Sarasota, FL 34237 ....................................... (941) 321-7669 strongroofingsrq.com SUNCOAST ROOFING AND GUTTERS 8 Sorrento Dr. Osprey, FL 34229 .......................................... (941) 363-1555 suncoastroofs.com WATERTITE ROOFING 496 Riverview Dr. S. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 483-4630 watertiteroofing.com YOUNG CONSTRUCTION - ROOFING 2254 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 837-6135 youngconstruction.com

SALONS, SPAS & MEDI SPAS BE AMAZING WITH AL 401 Johnson Ln., #104 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 233-3667 beamazingwithal.com CREATIVE NAILS & BEYOND 221 Miami Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 412-4170 creativenailsandbeyond.com ESCAPE SALON 263 S. Tamiami Trl. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 485-0677 escapesalononline.com HAIR CUTTERY FAMILY OF BRANDS 4197 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 353-2428 haircuttery.com PARTNER JAMES GRIFFITH SALON OF VENICE 257 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 484-2665 jamesgriffithsalon.com See our ad page 31

POLISHED PALM NAIL BAR 19790 Wellen Park Blvd., Ste. 105 Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 460-8338 polishedpalm.com THE AESTHETIC LOUNGE AND SPA 1172 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 499-5700 venice-medspa.com THE MEADOW SALON AND SPA LLC 530 US 41 Byp. S., Unit 18B Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 275-9134 themeadowsalonandspa.com THE SPA AT DAVIS & BEYER 1218 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-1075 venicedentist.com/facial-spa-services See our ad page 107 VENICE DAY SPA 775 The Rialto Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-3674 venice-dayspa.com

SCHOOLS COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY AT WELLEN PARK 11611 Mezzo Cir. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 357-4783 wellenparkprep.org EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL 316 Sarasota St. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 488-2215 ecstigers.com ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL 2001 Pinebrook Rd. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 484-4999 islandvillage.org SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS 1960 Landings Blvd.

Sarasota, FL 34231-3331 ................(941) 927-9000 x31105 sarasotacountyschools.net STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA, MANATEE-SARASOTA 8000 S. Tamiami Trl. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 408-1300 scf.edu See our ad page 113 STC SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE 4748 Beneva Rd. Sarasota, FL 34233 ....................................... (941) 924-1365 suncoast.edu USF SARASOTA MANATEE 8350 N. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34243 ....................................... (941) 359-4340 sarasotamanatee.usf.edu

SENIOR LIVING CENTERS ASTON GARDENS AT PELICAN POINTE 1000 Aston Gardens Dr. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 240-1000 astongardens.com

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AVIATA AT VENICE (941) 484-0425 | www.aviatahg.com

PARTNER VILLAGE ON THE ISLE 920 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285-3629 ................................. (941) 486-5490 villageontheisle.com See our ad page 78

SENIOR SERVICES

At Aviata Health Group, we know being the provider of choice means exceeding expectations every time.

Our commitment to excellent care reflects our dedication to understanding each patient’s needs through the caring hearts and skilled hands of our team.

CARING TRANSITIONS OF VENICE 1617 Bob O Link Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 800-2226 caringtransitionsvenice.com

1026 Albee Farm Rd., Venice, FL 34285

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS, INC. 2350 Scenic Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 955-2122 friendshipcenters.org

CAPRI HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER 1450 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 486-8088 caprirehabilitation.com ELISON ASSISTED LIVING OF BELLA VITA 1420 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 485-1196 elisonbellavita.com PARTNER GRAND LIVING AT WELLEN PARK 19985 Market Way Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 759-6310 grandliving.com/communities/senior-living-at-wellen-parkvenice-florida See our ad page 7 HEARTIS OF VENICE Heartis Venice, 1020 N. Tamiami Trl. North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 499-1800 heartisvenice.com PARTNER JACARANDA TRACE 3600 William Penn Way Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 408-2050 jacarandatrace.org LIANA OF VENICE 2321 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 800-4808 lianaliving.com MARIS POINTE 1200 Avenida Del Circo Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-8885 eagleseniorliving.org/locations/venice-fl SEASIDE SPRINGS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 1251 S. Tamiami Trl. Osprey, FL 34229 .......................................... (941) 441-4200 SeasideSpringsRetirement.com

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE JIMCO MAINTENANCE, INC. 710 Commerce Dr., #107 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (800) 392-8678 jimcos.com

SHIPPING/PACKAGING SERVICES K&K GLOBAL LLC ......................................... (609) 529-1474 kkgloballlc.com QWIK PACK & SHIP 2462 Laurel Rd. E. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 412-4862 qpsvenice.com THE UPS STORE 4023 Venice Commons Shopping Center 1435 E. Venice Ave., Unit 104 Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 484-1933 theupsstorelocal.com/4023 VENICE MAIL AND PRINT 535 US Hwy. 41 Byp. N. Venice, FL 34285 ......................................... (941) 484-7717 venicepackandship.com

SIGNS H & H SIGNS, INC. 426 E. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 485-0556 hhsigns.com

SMOOTHIES SMOOTHIE KING 1554 US Hwy. 41 Byp. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 492-3225 smoothieking.com See our ad page 99 SMOOTHIE KING 6322 S. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34231 ....................................... (941) 492-3225 smoothieking.com See our ad page 99

THE GOLDTON AT VENICE (941) 259-6412 | thegoldtonatvenice.com We offer luxury resort-style living for adults 55 & up, where every day is filled with comfort, connection & care. Discover a vibrant community that celebrates life with exceptional amenities, engaging experiences & a team who treats you like family.

108 Bella Verde Blvd., Nokomis, FL 34275 THE WINDSOR OF VENICE 1600 Center Rd. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 408-2600 legendseniorliving.com/find-a-community/florida/the-windsorof-venice.html TOWERS / GARDENS OF VENICE 2921 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 497-0650 swflretirement.com VENICE PALMS SENIOR LIVING 1121 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 497-1117 venicepalmsseniorliving.com

SURVEYORS BENNETT-PANFIL, INC. SURVEYING 742 Shamrock Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 497-1290 bpisurvey.com

SOLAR ENERGY SUN-I SOLAR ENERGY USA LLC.................... (407) 458-3525 sun-isolar.com

SPORTING GOODS-RETAIL COOK’S SPORTLAND, INC. 4419 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 493-0025 cookssportlandinc.com GLASPRO INC./ZAP SKIMBOARDS 101 Pond Cypress Rd. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 488-4586 zapskimboards.com

SPORTS SARASOTA TRAP SKEET & SPORTING CLAYS INC. 7730 Target Trl. Nokomis, FL 34275 ...................................... (941) 488-3223 sarasotatrapskeetandclays.com

SWIMMING POOL & DECK RENOVATIONS AQUATECH POOLS GC, INC. 503 Laurel Rd. E. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 488-3990 aquatechpoolsgc.com See our ad page 35 MR. MARCITE, INC. 120 Rich St. Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 488-0667 mrmarcite.com

SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTORS AQUATECH POOLS GC, INC. 503 Laurel Rd. E. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 488-3990 aquatechpoolsgc.com See our ad page 35 INDIGO POOL PATIO BBQ 620 Cypress Ave. Venice, FL 34285-4605 ................................. (941) 484-7665 indigopoolpatiobbq.com POOL PROS BUILDER LLC 12210 Itec Haul Rd., #115 Ft. Myers, FL 33913 ....................................... (786) 384-0636 poolprosbuilder.com SUPERIOR POOLS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC 517 Tamiami Trl. Port Charlotte, FL 33953 ............................... (941) 743-7171 Superiorpools.com

SWIMMING POOL EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AQUATECH POOLS GC, INC. 503 Laurel Rd. E. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 488-3990 aquatechpoolsgc.com See our ad page 35

SWIMMING POOL SERVICES-MAINTENANCE AQUATECH POOLS GC, INC. 503 Laurel Rd. E. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 488-3990 aquatechpoolsgc.com See our ad page 35 ISLAND STRUMS POOL CLEANING ............... (816) 820-2917 facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574936461995

SYNAGOGUE JEWISH CONGREGATION OF VENICE 600 N. Auburn Rd. Venice, FL 34292 ......................................... (941) 484-2022 jewishcongregationofvenice.org

TAX PREPARATION TAX CENTER 249 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 227-7767 tc-fl.com

TELECOMMUNICATIONS/INTERNET PLATFORM PARTNER ALLIANCE IT/RING AUTHORITY 722 Apex Rd., Unit F Sarasota, FL 34240 ....................................... (941) 556-4460 allianceitllc.com DISCOUNT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC. 2332 15th St. Sarasota, FL 34237 ....................................... (941) 365-6900 discounttelecom.com

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TRAILER PARTS & SERVICE

WASTE COLLECTION & RECYCLING SERVICES

PARTNER LIGHTSPEED VOICE 135 Triple Diamond Blvd.

North Venice, FL 34275 ................................. (941) 564-3010 lightspeedvoice.com

UNIVERSAL TRAILERS LLC 609 School St. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (910) 880-0622 univerrsaltrailers.info

WASTE PRO 5221 Englewood Dr. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 340-0700 wasteprousa.com

TRANSPORTATION/CAR SERVICE

WATER PURIFICATION & FILTRATION, SOFTENING & CONDITIONING

UBER ISP 333 Tamiami Trl. S., Ste. 389 Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 499-3599 uberisp.com UNITI FIBER 1715 N. Westshore Blvd., Ste. 410 Tampa, FL 33607 .......................................... (941) 957-8160 uniti.com

TELEVISION STATIONS ABC 7 - WWSB 1477 Tenth St. Sarasota, FL 34236 ....................................... (941) 552-0777 mysuncoast.com SNN-TV | SUNCOAST NEWS NETWORK 2040 6th St. Sarasota, FL 34237 ....................................... (941) 361-4600 snntv.com

TENNIS CLUBS COURTSIDE TENNIS CLUB 512 Auburn Rd. N. Venice, FL 34292........................................... (941) 485-2000 courtsidetennisclub.com

THEATERS LEMON BAY PLAYHOUSE 96 W Dearborn St. Englewood, FL 34223 .................................... (941) 475-6756 lemonbayplayhouse.com THE GRAND LUXURY CINEMA 2111 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 220-3660 thegrandvenice.com

DOLPHIN TRANSPORTATION 1431 Myrtle St. Sarasota, FL 34234 ....................................... (941) 925-7733 dolphinnaples.com/sarasota-transportation

TRAVEL ALL AROUND CHARTERS & TOURS 410 E. Colonia Ln. Nokomis, FL 34275 ...................................... (941) 488-9393 allaroundbus.com CRUISE PLANNERS - RACHEL FRANK 300 Tamiami Trl. S. Venice, FL 34285........................................... (863) 940-8833 suneventstravel.com EXPEDIA CRUISES GULF COAST 1276 Jacaranda Blvd.

Venice, FL 34292........................................... (410) 804-7525 expediacruises.com/venice NOVAK ADVENTURES - DREAM VACATIONS .. (410) 967-9712 NovakAdventures.com S & J TRAVEL COLLECTIVE ............................ (239) 287-3087 sjtravelcollective.com STEPHANIE EIGE TRAVEL .............................. (941) 780-1027 stephanieeige.com

TREE SERVICES PARADISE LAWN AND TREE SERVICE, INC. P.O. Box 450 Venice, FL 34284........................................... (941) 270-0559 paradiselawnandtree.com

VENICE INSTITUTE FOR PERFORMING ARTS (941) 218-3779 | veniceperformingartscenter.com VIPA is a non-profit organization that manages the Venice Performing Arts Center (VPAC) in Venice, Florida.

Our mission is to sustain the local arts community through educational programs and inspire the community with first-class entertainment.

1 Indian Ave., Bldg. 5, Venice, FL 34285

SIMPLY TREES, LLC (941) 479-2726 | simplytreesfl.com At Simply Trees, we’re a family-owned company dedicated to customer satisfaction.

Founded in 2015 after eight years in the industry, we deliver precision tree care and outstanding service to local homeowners and businesses.

VENICE THEATRE, INC. 140 Tampa Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285-1727 ................................. (941) 488-1115 venicetheatre.org See our ad page 87

VETERINARIANS

TILE & GROUT-CLEANING/REPAIR

A PET’S FRIEND ANIMAL HOSPITAL (941) 493-6240 | apetsfriendah.wixsite.com/walsh

THE GROUT MEDIC .........................................(941) 212-1601 thegroutmedic.com/sarasota

TITLE INSURANCE PARTNER FIRST INTERNATIONAL TITLE, LLC 329 Nokomis Ave. S., Ste. F Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 451-8522 firstintitle.com See our ad page 77 FLORIDA ABSTRACT AND SECURITY TITLE CORP. 2575 Tamiami Trl. Port Charlotte, FL 33952 ............................. (941) 743-7041

TOWING/PARKING ENFORCEMENT COMMTOW LLC 124 Seaboard Ave., Ste. B Venice, FL 34285........................................... (800) 547-5550 commtow.com

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PARTNER ALL AMERICAN PURIFICATION, LLC 126 Corporation Way, Unit H - I Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 483-4426 watertreatmentflorida.com See our ad page 21

530 US 41 Byp. S., Unit 8A, Venice, FL 34285

Providing Award Winning Veterinary Care to the Venice area since 1989. We provide small animal medical and surgical services, dentistry, digital radiology, ultrasounds, monthly chiropractic services & Hydrosurge medicated and cleansing baths.

110 Shamrock Blvd. E., Venice, FL 34293-1629 BRANDT VETERINARY CLINIC 720 N. Tamiami Trl. Nokomis, FL 34275 ....................................... (941) 485-1555 brandtvetclinic.com ON POINT ACUPUNCTURE AND VETERINARY SERVICES ......................... (941) 220-9414 onpointvetservices.com VENICE PINES VETERINARY CLINIC 1168 Indian Hills Blvd.

Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 492-9692 venicepinesvet.com

AQUAE VITAE WATER SOLUTIONS (941) 416-0488 | aquaevitaellc.com At Aquae Vitae, “water of life,” we believe clean, healthy water is a basic right. With 15+ years’ experience, we provide custom, high-quality water treatment systems built locally in SW FL to help you live a healthier life with clean, safe water.

See our ad page 46 WATER-PRO 126 Corporation Way, Ste. D Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 497-0818 waterprofl.com

WEBSITE DESIGN & MAINTENANCE EIGHT ARMS MARKETING South Venice Venice, FL 34293........................................... (941) 882-0620 EightArmsMarketing.com EVOLUTION MARKETING ............................... (585) 981-8463 evolutionmarketing.com/locations/venice-fl PARTNER FLAIR COMMUNICATION Venice, FL 34292........................................... (540) 940-2801 flaircommunication.com

WHEELCHAIR/SCOOTER-SALES, SERVICE, RENTAL MOBILITY SOURCE 105 Corporation Way, Unit B Venice, FL 34285........................................... (941) 218-4113 mobilitysourcefl.com

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Business Directory Index #

1 STOP CAR-TRUCK REPAIR, (941) 485-4061 .......................... 126 360 ORTHOPEDICS, (941) 951-2663 ....................................... 139

A AAA - THE AUTO CLUB GROUP (VENICE BRANCH), (941) 493-2100 ............................ 126, 133 AAMCO TRANSMISSIONS OF VENICE, (941) 488-4411............. 126 ABBY’S ON MIAMI, (941) 484-5187......................................... 142 ABC 7 - WWSB, (941) 552-0777 ..................................... 135, 146 A BEACH RETREAT ON CASEY KEY, (941) 485-8771 ................. 123 ABSOLUTE ALUMINUM, INC., (941) 497-7777.......................... 124 ABSOLUTE WINDOW & DOOR, (941) 485-7774 ....................... 146 ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES, (941) 280-0223 ........................... 131 ACHIEVA CREDIT UNION, (941) 907-4000........................ 127, 130 ACQUA PAZZA COASTAL ITALIAN, (941) 244-5147 .................... 142 ADAMS HOMES, (941) 480-9800 ............................................ 132 ADDY’S VILLAS, (941) 488-7990 .............................................. 123 ADOBE ACROBAT, (408) 753-5826 ........................................... 137 ADRIA & MAREN APARTMENTS AND TOWNHOMES, (941) 231-1223 .................................... 124 ADT, (941) 623-1340 ............................................................... 124 ADVANCED ASPHALT OF S.W. FL, INC., (941) 488-5717 ........... 138 ADVANCED DERMATOLOGY & COSMETIC SURGERY, (941) 488-5300 ............................. 139 ADVENT HEALTH WOUND CARE AND HYPERBARIC MEDICINE VENICE HEALTH PARK, (941) 486-6027 ............................... 139 ADVOCATE RADIATION ONCOLOGY, (941) 220-6460 ................. 139 AFFINITY CARE HOSPICE, (941) 477-9991 ............................... 132 AFFORDABLE GOLF CARS OF VENICE INC., (941) 484-8059..... 131 AGAPE FLIGHTS, INC., (941) 488-0990 .................................... 136 AJAX PAVING INDUSTRIES OF FLORIDA, LLC, (941) 486-3600 .. 138 ALAIR HOMES, (941) 223-3559 ............................................... 132 A LITTLE HELP NURSE REGISTRY, (941) 485-0301 ................... 132 ALIVE & WELLNESS CPR, (941) 413-1CPR ............................... 131 ALL AMERICAN PURIFICATION, LLC, (941) 483-4426 ................ 146 ALL AROUND CHARTERS & TOURS, (941) 488-9393 ................ 146 ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK, (941) 379-6333 ................................ 136 ALLIANCE IT/RING AUTHORITY, (941) 556-4460 ............... 128, 145 ALPHA COOLING, (941) 285-1315 ........................................... 124 ALTERNATIVE HOMEMAKING WITH A HEART OF SW FLORIDA, LLC, (941) 488-2248................................. 132 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN (AAUW), VENICE BRANCH, INC............................................... 136 AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, (941) 876-7264......................... 136 AMERICAN COMFORT CATERING BY BREWBURGERS ................. 128 AMERICAN IMPORT AUTO, (941) 484-1340 .............................. 126 AMERICAN LEGION NO-VEL POST 159, (941) 488-1157 .......... 136 AMERICAN REALTY OF VENICE, INC, (941) 484-8080 ....... 141, 142 AMERILIFE OF SARASOTA COUNTY, (941) 484-4064................. 133 AMPLIFIED CHIROPRACTIC AND WELLNESS CENTER, (941) 201-0206 ........................... 140 ANCHOR DOWN PRESSURE WASHING, (941) 310-4151 .......... 140 ANDERSON ENCLOSURES LLC., (941) 889-9360 ..................... 133 AN ORGANIZED MOVE, (941) 223-0387 .................................. 135 ANTHONY C. LEONARD ROOFING, (941) 474-3533 .................. 144 ANTHONY’S HOME WATCH & CONCIERGE SERVICES, (941) 615-8474 .......................... 128 A PET’S FRIEND ANIMAL HOSPITAL, (941) 493-6240 ............... 146 APEX JANITORIAL, (941) 426-3278 .......................................... 128 APPLIANCE SPECIALISTS, LLC, (941) 456-0300 ....................... 125 AQUA BELLA VILLAS

BY SANCTUARY HOMES, LLC, (941) 207-6792 ..................... 132 AQUAE VITAE WATER SOLUTIONS, (941) 416-0488 ................... 146 AQUA PLUMBING & AIR, (941) 366-7676 ................................ 140 AQUA SILKS STUDIO, (941) 412-4616 ..................................... 126 AQUATECH POOLS GC, INC., (941) 488-3990 ..........131, 137, 145 ARCHWELL HEALTH, (941) 800-7352 ....................................... 139 ARSENAULT DERMATOLOGY, (941) 907-0222 ........................... 139

ARTISTREE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & DESIGN, (941) 488-8897 ................................................. 134 ART OF ACUPUNCTURE VENICE, (941) 681-8325 ..................... 140 ARTS AND CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC., (941) 365-5118 ...................... 136 ASPIRE DIRECT PRIMARY CARE, (941) 800-1630..................... 139 ASSOCIATES IN MEDICINE & SURGERY, (941) 202-7001 ......... 139 ASTON GARDENS AT PELICAN POINTE, (941) 240-1000 ........... 144 ATLANTA BRAVES SPRING TRAINING COMPLEX, (941) 413-5000 .......................... 126, 127 ATLAS BUILDING COMPANY OF FLORIDA, LLC, (941) 315-9292 ....................................... 128 ATLAS INSURANCE AGENCY, (757) 288-1136........................... 133 AUDIOLOGY & HEARING CENTER OF VENICE, (941) 352-1957 ................................................ 132 AURA APARTMENTS, (941) 352-1712 ....................................... 124 AVIATA AT VENICE, (941) 484-0425 .......................................... 145 AVSKY CHARTERS, (941) 231-0269 ......................................... 124

B BABE’S PLUMBING, INC. & FIRE SPRINKLERS, (941) 488-2402..................129, 130, 140 BALL CONTRACTING ENTERPRISES - ROOFING CONSULTANTS, (941) 806-7693 ......................... 144 BALTIMORE ORIOLES - SARASOTA, (941) 893-6300......... 126, 127 BANYAN HOUSE, (941) 484-1385 ............................................ 123 BARRETT’S ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC, (941) 303-2293 ....... 129 BATES-BUCHANAN & SAVITSKY LAW GROUP, P.A., (941) 799-3015 .................... 125 BAY INDIES, (941) 485-5441 ................................................... 135 BAYSIDE PET RESORT - NORTH PORT, (941) 493-2508 ............ 138 BAYSIDE PET RESORT OF OSPREY, (941) 244-4930 ................. 138 BB LIVING WELLEN PARK, (941) 946-8300 .............................. 125 BEACHCOMBER IN VENICE, (941) 488-4237............................ 123 BEACHCOMBER ON CASEY KEY, (941) 488-0715 ..................... 123 BEACH HAUS INTERIORS, (941) 766-1244............................... 132 BEACH VILLAGE INTERIORS, (941) 266-6125 ........................... 132 BE AMAZING WITH AL, (941) 233-3667.................................... 144 BEEBE DESIGN STUDIO ARCHITECT, (941) 484-6762 ............... 125 BEECHWOOD BUILDERS, INC., (941) 484-9053 ....................... 128 BEHIND THE BOOKCASE, (941) 525-7309 ............................... 130 BELFOR PROPERTY RESTORATION, (813) 629-0439 ................. 143 BENNETT-PANFIL, INC. SURVEYING, (941) 497-1290 ................ 145 BERGEYS COFFEE CO, (616) 840-6924.................................... 130 BERLIN PATTEN EBLING, PLLC, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, (941) 955-9991 ................................... 125 BEST WESTERN PLUS AMBASSADOR SUITES VENICE, (941) 480-9898 .................. 123 BETHANY BELL INSURANCE AGENCY, (941) 497-4422 ............. 133 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE - MICHELE GARNIER GREGOIRE-REALTOR®, (941) 356-5501 ............................... 141 BETTERMENT MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, INC., (941) 800-4924.................................... 135 BETTERTON, TYLER & SUMMONTE, PL, (941) 488-4422 ............ 125 B FITNESS VENICE, (941) 800-7251 ........................................ 130 BICYCLES INTERNATIONAL, (941) 497-1590 ............................ 127 BIG BAM EBIKES, (941) 240-1717 .......................................... 127 BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE SUN COAST, INC., (941) 488-4009........................... 136 BIG WATERS LAND TRUST, (941) 918-2100 .............................. 136 BISHOP CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., (941) 218-6624....... 128 BISHOP WEST REAL ESTATE, LLC, (941) 315-7766 ................... 141 BLISS DERMATOLOGY + WELLNESS, (941) 477-4007 .............. 139 BLUE HERON DENTAL IMPLANTS & ORAL SURGERY/ CARA OVERBECK, D.D.S., (941) 488-8788 ........................... 129 BLUE WATER CUSTOM HOMES INC., (941) 650-9454 .............. 132 BOCCA LUPO COAL FIRED PIZZA, (941) 676-9653 ................... 142 BODY MIND ABUNDANCE; LIFEWAVE BRAND PARTNER, (518) 421-8419 ...................... 131 BOMBAY MORTGAGE, INC., (941) 918-2800 ............................ 135 BOOHOFF LAW, (877) 999-9999 .............................................. 125

BOONE LAW FIRM, (941) 488-6716 ......................................... 125 BOULEVARD FINE ART SOUTH GALLERY, (941) 220-1227 ......... 125 BOWERSOX AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING, (941) 303-5890 ........................................... 124 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SARASOTA AND DESOTO COUNTY, (941) 366-3911 ............................... 136 BRANDT VETERINARY CLINIC, (941) 485-1555 ......................... 146 BREAKWATER HOME FASHIONS, (941) 584-5234 .................... 131 BREWBURGERS, (941) 484-2337 ............................................ 142 BREWBURGERS BACK PORCH, (941) 484-2337 ...................... 142 BREW-ZA-BAGELS, (941) 499-7500 ......................................... 142 BRIGHTSTAR CARE VENICE, (941) 412-4070............................ 132 BRITISH OPEN PUB, (941) 492-9227 ....................................... 142 BRITTON LAW GROUP, (941) 408-8008 .................................... 125 BRITTON’S FLOORING OPTIONS

BY CARPET ONE, (941) 485-3336 ........................................ 130 BRYAN J. ARCHER CPA, PA, (941) 488-2728 ............................. 123 BURGUNDY MANAGEMENT, (941) 480-0406 ............................ 142 BURGUNDY SQUARE CAFE, (941) 451-8261 ............................ 142 BURST OF COLORS PAINTING, LLC, (941) 223-6946 ................ 138

C CABINETREE, (941) 488-6474 ................................................. 134 CAFE VENICE, (941) 484-1855 ................................................ 142 CAGE CIVIL ENGINEERING, (906) 291-0087............................. 130 CALCS-PLUS, (941) 488-1700 ................................................. 127 CALDWELL TRUST COMPANY, (941) 493-3600 .......................... 134 CALUSA LAKES GOLF CLUB, (941) 484-8995........................... 131 CAPRI HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER, (941) 486-8088 .... 145 CAPRI ISLES GOLF CLUB, (941) 485-3371............................... 131 CAPSTAN FINANCIAL CONSULTING GROUP, (941) 477-5300 .... 130 CAPTAIN’S LANDING OF VENICE, (941) 485-2329 .................... 143 CAR CHEMISTRY AUTO BODY & PAINTING, (941) 485-2174 ...... 126 CAR DOC ON THE ISLAND, (941) 786-1595 ............................. 126 CAREERSOURCE SUNCOAST, (941) 358-4080 ......................... 136 CARING TRANSITIONS OF VENICE, (941) 800-2226.................. 145 CAROLINA NIELSEN HOME, (786) 683-6734 ............................ 132 CARROLL BUICK GMC, (941) 488-3667 ................................... 126 CASSARIANO ITALIAN EATERY, (941) 485-0507 ........................ 142 CASTLE AIR COOLING & HEATING, (941) 474-0232 ................. 124 CATALYST GROUP ECR, (612) 759-1000................................... 127 CAVANAUGH & CO LLP, (941) 366-2983 .................................. 123 CENTENNIAL BANK, (941) 237-2000 ....................................... 127 CENTURY 21 SCHMIDT REAL ESTATE, (941) 485-0021 ............. 141 CERUS REALTY, (941) 882-0690 .............................................. 141 CFS ROOFING SERVICES, (239) 561-2600 ............................... 144 CHABAD OF VENICE & NORTH PORT, (941) 493-2770.............. 140 CHAOS CONSULTING & COACHING, (941) 232-1905 ............... 127 CHAZ 51 STEAKHOUSE, (941) 484-6200 ................................. 142 CHICK-FIL-A AT PELICAN PLAZA, (941) 966-0024 ............. 128, 142 CHILD PROTECTION CENTER, INC., (941) 365-1277 ................. 136 CHILDREN FIRST, (941) 953-3877 ........................................... 136 CIA CARTER INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., (941) 484-4341 ......... 133 CITRUS PLUMBING OF VENICE, INC., (941) 484-4990 .............. 140 CITY OF VENICE, (941) 486-2626 ............................................. 131 CJF CONSULTING “BUSINESS NICHE CONSULTING FOR THE 21ST CENTURY”, (941) 468-9399 .......................... 127 CLARITY HEARING CARE, (941) 477-2101................................ 126 CLARK CONNECTIONS, INC., (941) 493-2777 .......................... 134 CLASSIC CREATIONS IN DIAMONDS & GOLD, INC., (941) 497-6331 ............................................ 134 CLASSIQUE CONCIERGE HOME HEALTH CARE, (941) 800-7864 ................................. 132 CLM GULF COAST MAINTENANCE SERVICES, (941) 497-3615....128 COACH HOUSE, INC., (941) 485-0984 ..................................... 135 COASTAL FAMILY MEDICINE, (941) 484-1444 .......................... 139 COASTAL GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, (941) 375-8284................. 134 COASTAL MOLD & WATER REMOVAL SERVICES, (941) 303-5602 ................... 135

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COASTAL PROPERTY GROUP OF FLORIDA, INC., (941) 486-1590 ...................................... 128 COAST PUMP AND SUPPLY CO., INC., (941) 484-3738 ............. 134 COFFEE BAR AT LIFT CHURCH, (941) 586-0358 ............... 136, 142 COINS, LOANS & COLLECTABLES, (941) 497-6331 .................. 128 COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, (941) 493-1000 .......................... 141 COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - JEANNE LYNN EGAN, REALTOR®, LLC, GRI, (941) 313-6772 .................................. 141 COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - KATHRYN PLOSICA, (908) 489-2010 .................................. 141 COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - LORI TURKOVICS, (941) 441-7169 ..................................... 141 COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - MARY & RAY WESTBROOK, (941) 275-4800 ...................... 141 COLDWELL BANKER REALTY - PAULA SPITLER, (941) 323-9363 ....................................... 141 COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY AT WELLEN PARK, (941) 357-4783....................................... 144 COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL ALUMINUM, (941) 486-9104 ........ 124 COMMTOW LLC, (800) 547-5550 ............................................. 146 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC., (941) 955-3000 ...................... 136 COMPASS BUILDER SERVICES, (941) 999-8926 .............. 128, 144 COMPASSIONATE CANNABIS CLINIC, (941) 586-2426 ............. 139 COMPASS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, (941) 444-6185 ............. 142 COMPUTER SERVICES, (941) 416-1315 ................................... 128 CONTEMPORARY HEARING, (941) 244-9300............................ 132 COOK’S SPORTLAND, INC., (941) 493-0025............................. 145 COOL BREEZE BOAT & JET SKI RENTALS, (941) 485-3333........ 127 COPIERS PLUS OF FLORIDA, INC., (941) 486-8668 .................. 129 CORPORATE CLEANING OF VENICE, INC., (941) 408-3590 ....... 128 COSTCO WHOLESALE - NORTH PORT, (941) 548-4712 ............. 131 COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES SALES, INC., (941) 486-0591 ........... 141 COURTSIDE TENNIS CLUB, (941) 485-2000 ............................. 146 CREATIVE NAILS & BEYOND, (941) 412-4170 .......................... 144 CREATOR’S FARM AND GARDEN, (941) 275-2650.................... 126 CREWS BANK & TRUST - VENICE BRANCH, (941) 202-7181 .... 127 CRIMP-TECH HYDRAULICS, (941) 473-1566 ............................. 135 CROISSANT & CO, (941) 480-1700.......................................... 142 CROSSRHODES CONSULTING, LLC, (941) 545-2176 ................ 138 CROW’S NEST MARINA, (941) 484-7661 ................................. 137 CROW’S NEST MARINA RESTAURANT, (941) 484-9551 ............. 142 CRUISE PLANNERS - RACHEL FRANK, (863) 940-8833 ............ 146 CULVER’S ON JACARANDA, (941) 451-8576 ............................ 142 CULVER’S ON SHAMROCK, (941) 303-5538............................. 142 CURRY AUTO REPAIR CENTER AT SEABOARD, (941) 204-9220 ........................................... 126 CURRY AUTO REPAIR CENTER AT TAMIAMI, (941) 499-7888...... 126 CURRY TRUCK REPAIR CENTER AT RICH STREET, (941) 488-6897 ........................................ 126 CUTURIC LAW, PLLC, (941) 441-9193 ...................................... 125

D DAN RUTKOWSKI CONSTRUCTION, INC., (941) 488-9303......... 142 DARRELL’S RESTAURANT, (941) 485-9900 ............................... 142 DAUBER DOWN PEST SOLUTIONS, (941) 716-6282 ................. 138 DAVID R. CORNISH, ATTORNEY AT LAW, (941) 483-4246 ........... 126 D & D GARAGE DOORS, (941) 371-7242 ................................ 131 DECORATING DEN INTERIORS, (941) 484-3596 ....................... 132 DEEP LAGOON SEAFOOD AND OYSTER HOUSE, (941) 770-3337 ................................. 142 DEXIMAGING, (239) 444-2193................................................. 129 DG ADVISORS, (941) 584-3320 ............................................... 130 DIGITAL DEFENSE LLC ............................................................... 128 DIOCESE OF VENICE, (941) 484-9543 ..................................... 140 DIRECT AUTO INSURANCE, (941) 303-4025 ............................. 133 DISCOUNT TELECOMMUNICATIONS, INC., (941) 365-6900 ....... 145 DISCOVER SARASOTA TOURS, (941) 260-9818 ........................ 126 DKE, INC., (941) 485-8220...................................................... 130 DMK ASSOCIATES, INC., (941) 412-1293................................. 130 DOCKSIDE WATERFRONT GRILL, (941) 218-6418 ..................... 142 DOLLARS FOR MAMMOGRAMS, INC., (941) 474-9154 ............. 136 DOLPHIN TRANSPORTATION, (941) 925-7733 .......................... 146 DONALD W. LACKEY, D.D.S., (941) 493-7768............................ 129 DONNA-LEE RODEN, ATTORNEY AT LAW, (941) 486-8555 ......... 126 DOOR DEPOT OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INC., (941) 412-1883 ............................131, 133, 146 DRS. DAVIS & BEYER, (941) 488-1075 .................................... 129 DURA GUARD ROOFING, (941) 843-7663 ................................ 144 DYNAMIS EPOXY, LLC, (941) 488-3999 .................................... 135

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E EAGER BEAVER CAR WASH, INC., (941) 497-6665 ................... 128 EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF SARASOTA COUNTY, (941) 954-4830 .............................. 136 EASTER SEALS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (941) 355-7637 ........... 136 EASY CRUISIN’ CHARTERS, (941) 539-3126............................. 127 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY, (941) 309-1200 .............................. 127 EDIBLE ARRANGEMENTS OF VENICE, (941) 488-8880 ............. 131 EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY, (941) 927-0965 .............................. 136 EDWARD JONES - BONNIE GAUDREAU, (941) 946-9835 .......... 134 EDWARD JONES - BRIAN CALKA, CEPA®, CFP®, (941) 263-7909 ................... 130 EDWARD JONES - CASSIE COLLINS, CHFC®, AAMS®, (941) 412-1014 ........... 130 EDWARD JONES - ROBERT DOMKE, (941) 263-7909 ............... 130 EDWARD ROSS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., (941) 408-8500 ......................................... 132 EIGHT ARMS MARKETING, (941) 882-0620 .............................. 146 ELECTRONIC DATA PAYMENT SYSTEMS, (866) 578-9740 X102 .......................... 129 ELISON ASSISTED LIVING OF BELLA VITA, (941) 485-1196....... 145 ELITE INSPECTIONS & PEST SOLUTIONS, (941) 889-8410........................... 132, 138 EMERGE CONSULTING SERVICES LLC, (919) 427-5964 ........... 127 EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, (941) 488-4942................... 140 EMPATH HEALTH, (941) 441-2000 ................................... 132, 136 ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF SARASOTA, (941) 921-8600 ........................................... 132 ENGEL & VÖLKERS- BEHRMANN GROUP, (941) 294-7720........ 141 ENGEL & VÖLKERS SUNCOAST, (941) 388-9800...................... 141 ENHANCE COMPUTER, (941) 237-0871 ................................... 128 EOS (THE ENTREPRENEURIAL OPERATING SYSTEM®) WORLDWIDE, (402) 715-0891 ............................................. 127 EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL, (941) 484-3505 .................................. 140 EPIPHANY CATHEDRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL, (941) 488-2215 .... 144 ERIC’S PAINTING & DECORATING, INC., (941) 488-0558 .......... 138 ERIC THE PAINTER LLC, (941) 294-9455 .................................. 138 ESCAPE SALON, (941) 485-0677 ............................................ 144 ESSENTIAL WELLNESS WITH SUSAN, (773) 805-6996 ............. 131 EVOLUTION MARKETING, (585) 981-8463 ................................ 146 EWM TAX SOLUTIONS, LLC, (941) 493-4111 ............................ 123 EXALT HEALTH, (708) 363-4925 ............................................... 132 EXCEL TELEMESSAGING, (941) 556-3150 ................................ 128 EXIT KING REALTY - BETTY ESTATES & TRANSITIONS, (941) 468-3220 .............. 141 EXPEDIA CRUISES GULF COAST, (410) 804-7525 .................... 146 EXP REALTY - RANDI HAMILTON, (941) 499-7601 .................... 141 EXTERIOR SOFTWASH SOLUTIONS LLC, (941) 837-6111 .......... 140

F FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES, (941) 488-4343 ........................... 123 FAMILY PROMISE OF SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY, (941) 497-9881 .................. 136 FAMILY SPINE AND PAIN CARE INSTITUTE, (305) 721-6637 ...... 139 FARFELU WINE & CHEESE CAFE, (941) 480-1866 .................... 142 FARLEY FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, (941) 488-2291 ...... 131 FARR LAW FIRM - VENICE, (941) 484-1996.............................. 126 FIFTH THIRD BANK - E. VENICE AVE. BRANCH, (941) 485-9000 ......................... 127 FIFTH THIRD BANK - JACARANDA BRANCH, (941) 493-1600 .... 127 FIFTH THIRD BANK - WELLEN PARK, (941) 493-1600 ............... 127 FINS AT SHARKY’S, (941) 999-3467......................................... 143 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VENICE, (941) 485-1314 ............... 140 FIRST INTERNATIONAL TITLE, LLC, (941) 451-8522 ................... 146 FIRST PHYSICIANS GROUP, (941) 917-8720 ............................. 139 FLAGSHIP HEALTHCARE PROPERTIES, (813) 358-1999 ............ 142 FLAIR COMMUNICATION, (540) 940-2801 ........................ 135, 146 FLC LANDSCAPE, (941) 412-4908 ........................................... 134 FLO HOME SERVICES (HVAC), (941) 315-7356 ........................ 124 FLOOR & DECOR, (941) 599-6244 .......................................... 130 FLOORS YOUR WAY BY THE PAD PLACE, (941) 493-4348.......... 130 FLORIDA ABSTRACT AND SECURITY TITLE CORP., (941) 743-7041........................ 146 FLORIDA BIKE AND BEACH, (941) 412-1411............................ 137 FLORIDA BLUE, (941) 308-2042 .............................................. 133 FLORIDA CANCER SPECIALISTS & RESEARCH INSTITUTE, (941) 484-3531 ............................ 139 FLORIDA HEALTH - SARASOTA COUNTY...................................... 123

FLORIDA PINES MOBILE HOME COURT, (941) 493-0019 ... 123, 135 FLORIDA SBDC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA MUMA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, (813) 396-9711 ................. 136 FLORIDA STATE ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION, INC., (941) 379-2501 ............................ 144 FLORIDA WEEKLY, (941) 628-4462 ........................................... 141 FLORIDA WEST COAST DRIVING SCHOOL, (941) 552-8198 ...... 129 FOSSIL FRENZY, (941) 800-4281 ............................................. 143 FOURTHOUGHT PRIVATE WEALTH, (941) 408-8557 ........... 130, 134 FOX FURNITURE, (941) 493-3903 .................................... 131, 135 FOX LEA FARM, INC., (941) 809-6361...................................... 126 FPL (FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT), (941) 637-5503 .................... 129 FRANCES T. BOURNE JACARANDA PUBLIC LIBRARY, (941) 861-1277 ........................................ 134 FREEDOM HEALTH - MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS, (941) 708-0850................ 133 FRIENDS OF THE JACARANDA LIBRARY, (763) 242-4823 .......... 136 FRIENDS OF THE VENICE PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC., (941) 861-1351 ............................... 136 FULLY PROMOTED SARASOTA, (941) 966-2339 ........................ 140 FUNCTIONAL SPORTS MEDICINE/FASTAR, (941) 492-6880 ...... 140

G GALLOWAY ROOFING, (941) 697-3737 ..................................... 144 GARDENMASTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC., (941) 488-4444 .................. 138 GARDEN OF EDEN FLORIST, (941) 493-4834 ........................... 130 GATOR GRADING & PAVING, LLC, (941) 751-3900 ................... 138 GERZENY LANDSCAPE SERVICES LLC, (941) 525-8783............ 134 GERZENY’S R. V. WORLD, (941) 966-2182 ................................ 142 GESS MEDIATION, LLC, (615) 289-3369 .................................. 134 GET IT GONE, LLC, (941) 525-6444 ......................................... 135 GETTEL ACURA, (941) 567-1080 .............................................. 126 GETTEL HYUNDAI OF SARASOTA, (941) 567-1080 .................... 126 GETTEL NISSAN, (941) 567-1080 ............................................ 126 GIFFORD-HEIDEN INSURANCE AGENCY, INC., (941) 484-0681 ...133 GLASPRO INC./ZAP SKIMBOARDS, (941) 488-4586................. 145 GLENN CONSULTING SERVICES, LLC, (941) 841-8750 ............. 127 GLOBAL AIR CONDITIONING, INC., (941) 488-7776.................. 124 GLOBAL SPORTS INSTITUTE, (941) 599-6283........................... 135 GMAN HOME WATCH SARASOTA, (941) 914-9104 ................... 132 GOLD COAST EAGLE DISTRIBUTING, (941) 355-7685............... 129 GOLD RUSH BBQ, (941) 483-3137 .......................................... 143 GOOD NEWS PEST SOLUTIONS, (941) 412-9610 ..................... 138 GOODWILL MANASOTA, (941) 355-2721 X163 ........................ 136 GORLICK FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, (813) 419-2148 .................. 130 GRACE AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING, LLC, (941) 822-7231 ....124 GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, (941) 488-1374 ............ 140 GRACIE VENICE JIU-JITSU & MMA, (941) 786-4687 ......... 130, 135 GRAHAM CAPITAL ADVISORS, (941) 260-4470......................... 130 GRANDE AIRE INC., (941) 697-4884........................................ 124 GRAND LIVING AT WELLEN PARK, (941) 759-6310 ................... 145 GREATER VENICE REALTY, (941) 599-3585 ............................... 141 GREEN FAIRWAYS WEALTH MANAGEMENT, (941) 218-4010 ..... 130 GREEN VISTA ROOFING, (941) 303-3158 ................................. 144 GRIM REAPER PEST SOLUTIONS, LLC, (941) 451-2050 ............ 138 GUARDIAN HEALTH, (941) 303-5713 ....................................... 139 GUARDIAN PROTECTION, (828) 556-4662 ................................ 124 GULF BREEZE APPAREL, (941) 488-8337 ................................. 140 GULF COAST BUILDERS EXCHANGE, INC., (941) 907-7745 ...... 136 GULF COAST CARPET CLEANING LLC, (941) 488-0000............. 128 GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC., (941) 486-4600 ..................................... 136 GULF COAST EXECUTIVE BUSINESS CENTER LLC, (941) 483-3838 .............................................. 137 GULFCOAST SOUTH AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, (941) 361-6602.................................. 136 GULF PINES MEMORIAL PARK, (941) 474-2413 ....................... 128 GULF SHORES REALTY ERA POWERED, (941) 445-4555........... 141 GULF SHORES REALTY ERA POWERED (BRANCH), (941) 220-7694 ......................... 141 GULF SHORES REALTY - MARY CHARLAND PA, (941) 408-5642 .............................. 141 GULFSIDE MORTGAGE SERVICES, (941) 485-4222 .................. 135

H HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY, INC., (941) 493-6606 ............... 136 HAIR CUTTERY FAMILY OF BRANDS, (941) 353-2428................ 144 HALLMARK BUSINESS BROKERS, INC., (941) 445-4726 .......... 127

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HAMPTON INN & SUITES VENICE BAYSIDE SOUTH SARASOTA, (941) 488-5900..................................... 123 HANDYMAN941, (941) 999-7407 ............................................ 131 HARBOR LIGHTS COOPERATIVE, INC., (941) 488-4224............. 135 HARRY E. ROBBINS ASSOCIATES, INC., (941) 924-8346 .......... 142 HAZELTINE NURSERIES, (941) 485-1272 ................................. 134 HBK - BUSINESS VALUATION, LITIGATION & FORENSICS, (941) 957-4242 ........................................... 123 HCA FLORIDA ENGLEWOOD HOSPITAL, (941) 475-6571........... 133 HCA FLORIDA SARASOTA DOCTORS HOSPITAL, (941) 342-1100 .................................. 133 HCA FLORIDA VENICE DOCTORS EMERGENCY, (941) 236-9600.............................. 133 HCA FLORIDA WELLEN PARK EMERGENCY, (941) 236-9535 ..... 133 HEARTIS OF VENICE, (941) 499-1800 ...................................... 145 HEARTLAND PAYROLL & MERCHANT SERVICES, (941) 468-9570 ........................... 138 HEATHER L. HAYS, DDS, PLLC - ADVANCED DENTISTRY, (941) 485-1191 ............................ 129 HEFE FENCE LLC, (941) 259-9582 ........................................... 130 HELEN MOORE - MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, (941) 724-2030 .......... 141 HERITAGE GLASS, (941) 244-9225 .......................................... 131 HERRERA PSYCHOLOGY, (813) 395-9049 ................................ 135 H & H SIGNS, INC., (941) 485-0556........................................ 145 HIGH TIDE HOME WATCH SERVICES, (812) 620-9638............... 132 HILL & HILL PLUMBING CO, (941) 488-2665 ........................... 140 HILL’S KITCHEN & BATH CREATIONS, (941) 485-1549 ...... 134, 140 HOBART K. RICHEY, M.D. P.A., (941) 484-2246 ......................... 139 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES NOKOMIS - SARASOTA SOUTH, (941) 946-6191 .................................. 123 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - VENICE, (941) 584-6800 ................... 123 HOME2 SUITES

BY HILTON NOKOMIS CASEY KEY, (941) 412-0064 ............... 123 HOME & CONDO RENTALS AND PROPERTY MGMT., INC., (941) 484-0670 ..................... 142 HOMEPORT, (432) 683-8185 ................................................... 142 HONEST LANDSCAPES & NURSERY, (941) 867-6077 ............... 134 HOOPER’S BACKFLOW SERVICES, (941) 716-2594 .................. 140 HORSE AND CHAISE RENTALS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC., (941) 483-3331.......... 142 HOTEL VENEZIA A RAMADA HOTEL, (941) 308-7700......... 123, 127 HOUGH & COMPANY, PA, CPAS, (941) 488-7768 ...................... 123 HOUSE & GARDEN SERVICES LLC, (941) 280-7457 ................ 140 HTEAO NOKOMIS, (941) 557-1886 .......................................... 143 HUDSON SQUARE BOUTIQUE, (941) 236-0792 ........................ 143 HUGHES EXTERMINATORS, (941) 867-0117 ............................. 138 HUNTER STEVENS STATE FARM AGENCY, (941) 800-4467 ........ 133 HYUNDAI OF VENICE, (941) 226-8928 ..................................... 126

I IHEARTMEDIA - CHARLOTTE/ SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTIES, (941) 206-1188 ............ 135, 141 IMAGE ONE FACILITY SOLUTIONS, (941) 786-2689 .................. 128 IMPACT100 SRQ ....................................................................... 136 IMPACT FIRE SERVICES, (941) 485-5402 ................................. 130 INDIGO POOL PATIO BBQ, (941) 484-7665 .............................. 145 INN AT THE BEACH, (941) 484-8471 ........................................ 123 INNOVATIVE NETWORKING - VENICE CHAPTER ........................... 136 ISLAND CREW BARBER SHOP, (941) 486-8802 ........................ 127 ISLAND ENT WELLNESS SPA & AUDIOLOGY, (941) 786-0386 ... 139 ISLAND FIN POKE, (941) 233-POKE (7653) ............................. 143 ISLAND HOUSE APARTMENT MOTEL, (941) 488-1719 .............. 123 ISLAND LIFE HAMMOCK CO., (941) 488-8727 ......................... 143 ISLAND STRUMS POOL CLEANING, (816) 820-2917 ................ 145 ISLAND VILLAGE MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL, (941) 484-4999 .................................... 144

J J2 SOLUTIONS INC., (941) 492-3266 ...................................... 128 JACARANDA TRACE, (941) 408-2050........................................ 145 JACARANDA WEST COUNTRY CLUB, INC., (941) 493-5010 X232....................................... 131 JAMES GRIFFITH SALON OF VENICE, (941) 484-2665 .............. 144 JAMES GRIFFITH SALON OF WELLEN PARK, (941) 484-2665 .... 144 JAMES KILDUFF (RETIRED POLICE CHIEF) HOME WATCH SERVICE, (941) 456-8047 ............................. 132 JANSEN SHUTTERS & SPECIALTIES, (941) 484-4700 ............... 133 JAPANESE GARDENS MOBILE HOME PARK ESTATES, (941) 493-0033 ........................................... 135

J&B INSURANCE PARTNERS AT WELLEN PARK, LLC, (941) 202-9947 ............................... 133 JE CHARLOTTE CONSTRUCTION, LLC, (941) 445-4045 .............. 128 JENKINS CHEVROLET OF VENICE, (941) 493-5000 ................... 126 JESSUP’S MAJOR APPLIANCE CENTERS, (941) 484-9030......... 125 JESSY’S TOY BOX, (218) 329-9729........................................... 136 JEWISH CONGREGATION OF VENICE, (941) 484-2022 .............. 145 JIMCO MAINTENANCE, INC., (800) 392-8678 ........................... 145 JIMMY JOHNS, (941) 837-2320 ............................................... 143 JOE MULLAN ENTERTAINMENT AND BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, (941) 451-4058 ...................... 126 JOHNSON MEDICAL CENTER, (941) 484-5333 ......................... 131 JOYNER FAMILY INSURANCE, (941) 412-4307.......................... 133 JOY’S KOUZINE, (941) 837-2158 ............................................. 143 JULIE LARSON REALTOR® | WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP FL, (941) 284-9826 .............. 141 JUST/BECAUSE, (941) 993-5930............................................. 143 JUST FANS, (941) 408-2353 .................................................... 132

K K2 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PLLC, (941) 306-8064 ................... 133 KARLA BLAKE, MEDICARE SPECIALIST, (954) 612-1754 ........... 133 KATHY’S KLOSET, (941) 303-3159 ........................................... 143 KAYS-PONGER, USELTON & LEMON BAY FUNERAL HOMES, (941) 493-4900 ............... 131 KC ROBERG, (407) 488-4476 .................................................. 127 KEARNEY MOVING & STORAGE, INC., (941) 485-3383 ............. 135 KELLER WILLIAMS ISLAND LIFE REAL ESTATE, (941) 254-6467 141 KELLER WILLIAMS ISLAND LIFE REAL ESTATE - LUEANNE WOOD, P.A., (941) 483-1663 .............................. 141 KEY AGENCY, INC., (941) 474-9511 ......................................... 133 KEY AGENCY, INC. (VENICE), (941) 460-1289 ........................... 133 KEY CHORALE, INC., (941) 921-4845............................... 126, 136 KIDS CHOOSE US PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, (941) 484-2629 ....... 129 KIMAL LUMBER, (941) 484-9721............................................. 135 KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC., (941) 379-7600 ........... 130 KINGDOM ROOFING SERVICES, INC, (941) 217-2411 .............. 144 KIRKEY ROOFING INC., (941) 474-2113 ................................... 144 KITCHEN & BATH ON THE ISLE, (941) 488-2284 ...................... 134 K&K GLOBAL LLC, (609) 529-1474 .......................................... 145 KLINGBEIL & ROBERTS, PA, (941) 485-2900............................ 126 KONTIKI INN, (941) 485-9696 ................................................. 123 KRANENBURG PAINTING, INC., (941) 524-2937 ....................... 138 KRAUTH CONSTRUCTION INC., (941) 809-0473 ....................... 128

L LAKE VENICE GOLF CLUB, (941) 488-3948 .............................. 131 LAKEWOOD RANCH BUSINESS ALLIANCE, (941) 757-1664...... 127 LAND OF SLEEP, INC., (941) 484-2688 .................................... 135 LAUREL CIVIC ASSOCIATION, INC., (941) 483-3338 ................. 136 LEADERCHIP, INC., (941) 207-3800 ......................................... 128 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GROUP, (989) 220-7434 .............. 127 LEDBETTER COWAN LAW GROUP, (941) 256-3965 ................... 126 LEGACY WEALTH PARTNERS, INC., (941) 445-2130 .................. 130 LEMON BAY PLAYHOUSE, (941) 475-6756 ............................... 146 LEONE’S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA, (941) 496-9148 ................. 143 LEOPOLD TRUCK & AUTO REPAIR, (941) 451-8157 .................. 126 LIANA OF VENICE, (941) 800-4808 .......................................... 145 LIBERTY SAVINGS BANK, (941) 493-9174................................ 127 LIFE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC OF VENICE, (941) 837-2579 ......... 140 LIFT CHURCH, (941) 586-0358 ................................................ 140 LIGHTHOUSE VISION LOSS EDUCATION CENTER, (941) 359-1404.................................. 136 LIGHTNING FAST CAR WASH, (941) 786-3258.......................... 128 LIGHTSPEED VOICE, (941) 564-3010 ............................... 128, 146 LINKS CAR WASH, (803) 409-9511 ......................................... 128 LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY, (941) 429-3717 .................. 129 LOCASTRO INSURANCE SERVICES, INC., (941) 483-3999 ........ 133 LONGET, (941) 484-0377......................................................... 143 LOTUS CENTER FOR INTEGRAL HEALING & WELLNESS, (941) 479-9894 .................................... 131, 144 LOVELAND CENTER, INC., (941) 493-0016............................... 136

M MACKEY AND MACKEY INSURANCE AGENCY INC., (805) 471-6190 ......................... 133 MADE IN ITALY, (941) 488-8282 .............................................. 143 MADE IN THE SHADE, (941) 759-6442 .................................... 132

MAINTENANCE TOO PAPER CO., INC., (888) 647-2737 ............. 134 MANASOTA360 REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY, (941) 500-4702 ..................... 139 MAREN VENICE APARTMENTS, (941) 231-1282 ........................ 125 MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS, (941) 366-5731 ..... 126, 136 MARINEMAX OF VENICE, (941) 313-2184 ................................ 127 MARIS POINTE, (941) 485-8885 .............................................. 145 MARLOWE JACARANDA APARTMENTS, (941) 499-7957 ............ 125 MASELLA’S AUTO REPAIR, INC., (941) 488-1122 ...................... 126 MASSAGELUXE VENICE, (941) 263-7707 ................................. 135 MASTERCRAFT ROOFING, INC. “A DIVISION OF STONEBROOK EXTERIOR”, (941) 480-9700....144 MATTAMY HOMES, (813) 381-3838.......................................... 132 MATTAMY HOMES - LAKESPUR AT WELLEN PARK, (941) 367-4524 ................... 132 MATTAMY HOMES - PALMERA AT WELLEN PARK, (941) 241-2741 ..................... 132 MATTHEWS-CURRIE FORD, (941) 488-6787 ............................. 126 MAULE STEM CELL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, (941) 949-2733 ..... 136 MAXHEALTH, (866) 414-0357 .................................................. 139 MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT, (941) 485-6619........................... 143 MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT, (941) 486-1138........................... 143 MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT, (941) 493-4555........................... 143 MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT, (941) 497-4776........................... 143 MDVIP / PARADISE FAMILY HEALTHCARE, (941) 477-3881 ...... 139 MEDALLION FINANCIAL RESOURCES, (941) 486-0305 ............. 130 MEDICAL GARDENS HEARING AND BALANCE CENTER, INC., (941) 485-4592 ..................... 126 MEG & MIKE PHOTOGRAPHY / VENICE PHOTO BOOTH, (941) 961-5385 .............................. 139 MERRITT REALTY CORPORATION, (941) 270-9970 .................... 142 MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY, (941) 485-5421 ................ 141 MICHELLE HUPP AND THE HUPP GROUP, (941) 773-5464 ........ 141 MIKE DOUGLASS PLUMBING, (941) 473-2344 ........................ 140 MIKE & MIKE SERVICES, INC., (941) 343-8682 ....................... 129 MIKE THE MAC GUY, (941) 536-1450 ....................................... 128 MILA & MOCHA, (941) 244-0958 ............................................ 143 MILLENNIUM PHYSICIAN GROUP, (941) 202-0500.................... 139 MILLER, BROWN, OHM CPAS, (717) 870-7014 ......................... 123 MISSION VALLEY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, (941) 488-9683 ..... 131 MK CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, (941) 225-8602 ................... 128 MOBILITY SOURCE, (941) 218-4113 ........................................ 146 MONTGOMERY’S CARPETSPLUS COLORTILE, (941) 488-1810 ....130 MORGAN EXTERIORS, (813) 931-4663 .................................... 132 MORGAN STANLEY, (941) 364-7431 ........................................ 134 MOTEL 6, (941) 485-8255 ....................................................... 123 MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM, (941) 388-4441 .... 126 MPS DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC, (941) 441-1441 ......................... 129 MR. ELECTRIC OF VENICE, (941) 315-5151 .............................. 129 MR. MARCITE, INC., (941) 488-0667 ....................................... 145 MR. NATURALISTIC, (941) 830-3400 ........................................ 143 MRT ACE LAWN AND GARDEN CENTER, (941) 493-1293.......... 134 MUST DO VISITOR GUIDES, (941) 404-6552 ............................ 141 MYCO-TEK RESTORATION INC., (941) 486-9595 ............... 135, 143 MY FAVORITE RACE EVENTS, (941) 488-8337........................... 136

N NAMI SARASOTA AND MANATEE COUNTIES, INC, (941) 376-9361 .................. 135 NAMI - YANA SARASOTA SOUTH COUNTY, (941) 993-9880 ....... 136 NANCY’S CONCIERGE AND HOME WATCH SERVICES LLC, (941) 445-0319............. 128 NAPLES LUMBER & SUPPLY CO., INC., (239) 643-7000 ........... 135 NAU-T-GIRL JEWELRY, (941) 525-4459 ..................................... 134 NEAL COMMUNITIES, (941) 328-1029 ..................................... 132 NEAL LAND & NEIGHBORHOODS, (941) 328-1210 .................. 142 NEXTGEN HEALTH INSURANCE ADVISORS, (941) 525-0539 ..... 133 NEXTHOME SUNCOAST, (941) 882-2229.................................. 141 NISSAN OF VENICE, (941) 497-1986 ....................................... 126 NORTH JETTY GRILLE, (703) 470-6369 ..................................... 143 NOVAK ADVENTURES - DREAM VACATIONS, (410) 967-9712 .... 146 NUVIEW AESTHETICS & WELLNESS, (941) 584-4038 ....... 139, 144

O OAK & STONE, (941) 258-3606 ............................................... 143 OASIS EYE CARE, OPTICAL & MED SPA, (941) 493-9393...............................137, 140, 144 OBEE’S SOUP-SALADS-SUBS - VENICE ISLAND, (941) 486-0988 ....................................... 143

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OBEE’S SOUP-SALAD-SUBS, (941) 496-7808 .......................... 143 OCEANSIDE AGENCY, (800) 405-0215 ..................................... 133 OCTOPUS HOMEWATCH LLC, (941) 303-1192 .......................... 132 OFFICE OF U.S. CONGRESSMAN GREG STEUBE, (941) 499-3214........................................... 131 ON A MISSION REMODELING, (941) 929-5733 ........................ 134 ONCE MORE DECOR LLC, (941) 288-9977............................... 131 ONEBLOOD, (941) 882-5523 ................................................... 127 ON POINT ACUPUNCTURE AND VETERINARY SERVICES, (941) 220-9414 ...................... 146 ORKIN, (941) 390-7696 .......................................................... 138 OUR MOTHER’S HOUSE/ CATHOLIC CHARITIES, (941) 485-6264................................. 136 OXFORD COMMERCIAL FINANCE, LLC, (941) 809-7691 ........... 130

P PALM ISLAND ELECTRIC INC., (941) 468-6375 ........................ 129 PAM HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF VENICE, (941) 244-5089 ................................................ 133 PARADISE CHARTERS OF VENICE FL, LLC, (941) 716-1891 ...... 127 PARADISE GRILL, (941) 786-1524 ........................................... 143 PARADISE LAWN AND TREE SERVICE, INC., (941) 270-0559 .... 146 PARADISE REALTY OF VENICE, INC., (941) 488-1111 ............... 141 PATRICE WESTON STATE FARM INSURANCE, (941) 244-4104 ... 133 PATRICKAIR, LLC, (941) 468-0100 ........................................... 124 PAVER MAC, (941) 497-4012................................................... 138 PAYROC, (407) 324-6657......................................................... 129 PAYROLL VAULT, (941) 786-0727 .............................................. 138 PELICAN POINTE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, (941) 496-4653 X230 ............................ 131 PELICAN REALTY CORP. - ANNA BRIDINGER, (941) 544-8195 ... 141 PERSSON, COHEN, MOONEY, FERNANDEZ & JACKSON, P.A., (941) 306-4730 ....................................... 126 PETERMAN ADVISORY, (941) 302-8879.................................... 133 PGT CUSTOM WINDOWS AND DOORS, (941) 480-1600 ........... 135 PHYSIO CARE PT, (484) 477-7659 ........................................... 139 PINCHERS OF VENICE, (941) 485-9196 ................................... 143 PINKERTON PAYROLL & INSURANCE, (941) 497-7737.............. 133 PINNACLE HEALTH AND WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, (941) 946-8510 ..................... 131 PK EVENTS & SERVICES, (941) 735-9599 ............................... 130 PLANTATION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC., (941) 497-4826 .................................... 136 PLANTATION GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, INC., (941) 497-1494 .... 131 PLAY IT AGAIN DJ, (802) 782-0079 .......................................... 130 POLISHED PALM NAIL BAR, (941) 460-8338............................ 144 POOL PROS BUILDER LLC, (786) 384-0636 ............................. 145 POP’S SUNSET GRILL, (941) 488-3177.................................... 143 POWERBLOCK BUILDERS INC, (239) 849-1919 ....................... 129 PREGNANCY SOLUTIONS, INC., (941) 408-7100 ...................... 136 PREMIER RESTAURANT SUPPLIES, (941) 412-4426 ................. 142 PREMIER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, (941) 412-3323 ............................. 141 PREMIER SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY - STEPHEN AULT, (513) 368-8569 ........................................ 141 PRICELESS BLINDS, (941) 662-7267 ....................................... 132 PRIME SERIOUS STEAK, (941) 837-8325................................. 143 PRION PHOTOGRAPHY, (941) 525-0301 ................................... 139 PRO PARTNERS HOME & PROPERTY SERVICES, (941) 201-8217 ............................. 131 PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC. AT VENICE SHOPPING CENTER, (941) 484-3346 .................. 131 PURCOR PEST SOLUTIONS, (941) 867-3232 ............................ 138 PURE PLUMBING OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (941) 928-7005... 140

Q QUARTERDECK VACATION RENTAL CONDOMINIUMS, (941) 488-0449 .......................... 123 QUICKSELL AUTO, (941) 365-7030 .......................................... 126 QWIK PACK & SHIP, (941) 412-4862........................................ 145

R RAMEY INSURANCE AGENCY, (941) 497-2468 ......................... 133 RAM MARINE SERVICES, INC., (941) 485-7422 ....................... 129 RAMOS CENTER FOR INTERVENTIONAL & FUNCTIONAL PAIN MEDICINE, (941) 708-9555 ................. 140 RATTAN WICKER & CANE, INC., (941) 484-3313 ...................... 131 RAVE - RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF VENICE & ENGLEWOOD, PA, (941) 488-7781 ................................... 141 REAL BIKES VENICE, (941) 485-3113 ...................................... 127 REFLECTIONS IN GOLD, (941) 493-1911 ................................. 134 REGIONS BANK, (941) 234-1260 ............................................ 127

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REJUVENX, (941) 697-3001 ..................................................... 140 RE/MAX ALLIANCE GROUP, (941) 486-8686............................. 141 RE/MAX PALM REALTY, (941) 451-2025 ................................... 141 R.E. MOLD REMEDIATION & RESTORATION, (941) 479-3008 .... 143 RENDER LEGACY TRAIL, (941) 206-5618 ................................. 125 RENVIVA DIALYSIS CENTER OF SARASOTA COUNTY, (941) 837-3064 .............................. 129 REPUBLICAN PARTY OF SARASOTA COUNTY, (941) 777-4467 ... 136 REVOLUTIONARY MARTIAL ARTS & FITNESS, (941) 525-3389... 135 RHONDA GUSTITUS TEAM AT KELLER WILLIAMS PEACE RIVER PARTNERS, (941) 426-4394 ........................... 141 RICHARD’S CARPET WAREHOUSE, (941) 488-3900 ................. 130 ROBERT N. HARRISON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, (941) 485-8551...... 126 ROBERTS INSURANCE GROUP, (941) 497-1300 ....................... 134 ROBINSON, GRUTERS & ROBERTS CPA, (941) 488-7794 ......... 124 ROOF HELPERS, (941) 961-2149 ............................................. 144 ROOSTER ROOFING, (941) 724-3470....................................... 144 ROTARY CLUB AT WELLEN PARK, (941) 484-4341..................... 136 ROTARY CLUB OF VENICE SUNCOAST, (941) 356-5196 ............ 136 ROTARY FUTURES COLLEGE RESOURCE CENTER, (941) 480-3178 .................................. 136 ROYAL AIR CONDITIONING, (941) 485-3238 ............................. 124 ROYAL COACHMAN RESORT-ENCORE, (941) 488-9674 ............ 123 RUSSELL CELLULAR, (941) 244-9777 ...................................... 128 RYAN HOMES, (813) 460-5742 ................................................ 132

S SAFE BUY HOME INSPECTIONS LLC, (941) 586-1738 .............. 132 SAGE POINT ACUPUNCTURE & INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE, (941) 451-8154 ......................... 132 SALLAPUDI ORTHODONTICS, (941) 485-7006 .......................... 129 SANDRA K PRIDEMORE CPA, PA, (941) 488-5110 ................... 124 SAN MARCO OF VENICE, (941) 800-7280 ................................ 143 SAN PEDRO CATHOLIC CHURCH, (941) 426-2500.................... 140 SAPUTO & ASSOC. INC. - ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, (941) 223-7169 ...................... 129 SARASOTA COUNTY FCA, (952) 215-8101................................ 136 SARASOTA COUNTY GOVERNMENT, (941) 861-5000 ................ 131 SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS, (941) 927-9000 X31105 ......... 144 SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, (941) 861-5800 .......... 131 SARASOTA COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR, (941) 861-8300.............. 131 SARASOTA K9 SEARCH & RESCUE, INC., (941) 915-0560 ....... 136 SARASOTA MANATEE AIRPORT AUTHORITY, (941) 359-2770 ..... 124 SARASOTA MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, (941) 917-1286........................ 123 SARASOTA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL - VENICE, (941) 261-9000 .... 133 SARASOTA MEMORIAL URGENT CARE AT VENICE, (941) 917-4402 ................................................. 140 SARASOTA OPERA, (941) 366-8450 ........................................ 126 SARASOTA SCENE MAGAZINE, (941) 365-1119 ....................... 141 SARASOTA’S FINEST HOME WATCH, (941) 504-1385................ 132 SARASOTA TRAP SKEET & SPORTING CLAYS INC., (941) 488-3223 ........................... 145 SCHILLINGER INSURANCE CENTER OF VENICE, INC., (941) 484-1288 ........................................ 134 SCORE ASSOCIATION, MANASOTA CHAPTER 116, (941) 955-1029......................... 136 SCYBER IT MANAGED SERVICES, (941) 263-3322 ................... 128 SEACOAST BANK, (941) 484-9191 .......................................... 127 SEAN’S MIRACLE PAINTING LLC, (475) 287-8528 .................... 138 SEA PLEASURES & TREASURES OF VENICE, (941) 488-3510... 143 SEASIDE MEDIA WORKS INC, (757) 737-0106......................... 135 SEASIDE SPRINGS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, (941) 441-4200.................. 124, 145 SECURE SHIELD TECHNOLOGIES, (317) 691-0144 ................... 129 SEED & BEAN MARKET, (941) 220-3234 ................................. 143 SELF-CARE CENTER (DAY SPA & WELLNESS CENTER), (941) 275-9890............... 132 SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTERS, INC., (941) 955-2122 ..... 136, 145 SERTOMA CLUB OF VENICE ....................................................... 136 SERVIS 1ST BANK, (941) 236-9130......................................... 127 SERVPRO OF VENICE & PORT CHARLOTTE, (941) 484-7777 .......................... 135, 143 SETTLES REAL ESTATE, LLC, (941) 685-3600 ........................... 141 SHARK FRENZY / FOSSIL FRENZY, (941) 800-4281 .................. 144 SHARK TOOTH BEACH CONCESSIONS, (703) 470-6369 ........... 143 SHARK TOOTH DISTILLERY, (703) 380-5541 ............................. 129 SHARKY’S ON THE PIER, (941) 488-1456 ................................ 143 SHIPPS EXCAVATING INC., (941) 303-3523.............................. 130 SHIRT STOP LLC, (941) 488-9143 ............................................ 144

SHORE HOME REMODELING, (941) 961-3362 ......................... 142 SHOWPLACE FLOORS, (941) 492-6646 .................................... 130 SIERRA’S INTEGRATIVE BODYWORX, (941) 214-0954 ............... 135 SIESTA BEACH EATS .................................................................. 143 SIESTA KEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, (941) 394-3800.......... 127 SIMPLY TREES, LLC, (941) 479-2726 ....................................... 146 SISTERS FOR SENIORS LLC, (941) 882-2203 .......................... 132 S & J TRAVEL COLLECTIVE, (239) 287-3087 ............................. 146 SKYPORT AVIATION, (941) 485-1799 ........................................ 124 SLICE OF FLORIDA REALTY, (941) 894-9800............................. 141 SMILE SPOT DENTISTRY, (941) 477-1977................................. 129 SMITH & WAGGONER CPAS, PA, (941) 375-4118 ..................... 124 SMOOTHIE KING, (941) 492-3225 ...........................137, 143, 145 SMOOTHIE KING, (941) 492-3225 ................................... 143, 145 SNN-TV | SUNCOAST NEWS NETWORK, (941) 361-4600 ......... 146 SOLEA WELLEN PARK, (941) 800-3339 .................................... 124 SOMATICS, LLC, (800) 642-6761 ............................................. 135 SORRENTO LUXURY APARTMENTS, (941) 866-6191.................. 125 SOUND ALTERNATIVE, (941) 381-9103 .................................... 132 SOUTH COUNTY TIGER BAY, (941) 315-8050 ............................ 136 SOUTHSTATE BANK, (941) 441-4210 ....................................... 127 SOUTH VENICE DENTAL CARE, (941) 484-4357 ....................... 129 SOUTH VENICE YACHT CLUB, (941) 800-2356 .......................... 137 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HONOR FLIGHT, (563) 723-1503 ........... 137 SOUTHWEST HYDRAULICS INC, (941) 786-8530 ...................... 135 SPANSKI LAW, PLLC, (941) 206-2223 ...................................... 126 SPECIALE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC, (941) 544-1738 ..... 128 SRQ INSPECTIONS, LLC, (941) 232-0393................................. 132 STAPLES, (941) 497-2269 ....................................................... 137 START OF SC, INC., (941) 441-6894 ........................................ 137 STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA, MANATEE-SARASOTA, (941) 408-1300................................. 144 STATE FARM - C HOLLOWAY INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., (941) 492-2400 ..................... 134 STATE REPRESENTATIVE JAMES BUCHANAN - DISTRICT 74 ........ 131 STC SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGE, (941) 924-1365 ........... 144 STEARNS BANK, (941) 497-6660 ............................................ 127 STEPHANIE EIGE TRAVEL, (941) 780-1027 ............................... 146 STEPHENSON EYE ASSOCIATES, (941) 485-1121 ..................... 140 ST. FRANCIS ANIMAL RESCUE OF VENICE, INC, (941) 492-6200 ......................................... 137 STIFEL, (941) 218-5687 .......................................................... 130 STILLWELL AT WELLEN PARK, (941) 757-3118.......................... 125 ST MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, (941) 488-7714 ................... 140 STONEFORGE CONSULTING GROUP, (941) 231-1971 ............... 127 STORM SMART, (239) 938-1000 .............................................. 133 STRETCH ZONE, (941) 483-3900 ............................................. 132 STRONG ROOFING GROUP LLC, (941) 321-7669...................... 144 SUMMERHILL ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC, (859) 814-3046 ....... 130 SUNBUG, (941) 485-7946 ....................................................... 144 SUNCOAST BLOOD CENTERS, (941) 954-1600 ........................ 127 SUNCOAST CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC., (941) 351-9545................ 137 SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION, (800) 999-5887 ............................ 127 SUNCOAST ENGRAVING AND AWARDS, (941) 485-0310 .......... 130 SUNCOAST EYEHEALTH, (941) 485-4868 ................................. 140 SUNCOAST FOUNDATION FOR HANDICAPPED CHILDREN INC., (941) 809-5232 .......... 137 SUNCOAST HUMANE SOCIETY, (941) 474-7884 ....................... 137 SUNCOAST JUNK REMOVAL AND HAULING LLC, (941) 374-1879 .................................... 134 SUNCOAST PELVIC THERAPY & WELLNESS, PLLC, (941) 216-5753 ................................... 139 SUNCOAST ROOFING AND GUTTERS, (941) 363-1555.............. 144 SUNCOAST SOCIAL SECURITY ADVISORS, (941) 248-3638....... 130 SUN EVENTS, (941) 207-1038 ................................................. 130 SUN-I SOLAR ENERGY USA LLC, (407) 458-3525 .................... 145 SUNSET CADILLAC OF VENICE, (941) 497-5800....................... 126 SUNSHINE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC, (941) 441-9300 ..........................124, 129, 130 SUNSHINE INN & SUITES, (941) 493-5600.............................. 123 SUNSHINE STATE DERMATOLOGY AND SKIN CANCER CENTER, (941) 282-3376 ...................... 139 SUPERIOR HEATING-COOLING, (941) 488-5359 ....................... 124 SUPERIOR POOLS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC, (941) 743-7171 ................... 145 SUPERIOR POOLS TOMAHAWK TIKI BAR & GRILL AT COOLTODAY PARK, (941) 259-3456.................... 143

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SWF HOME INSPECTIONS, (941) 493-4334 ............................. 132 SYMONS SAYS & RODRIGUEZ FAMILY RESTAURANTS, (941) 496-8948 ........ 142 SYNERGY HOMECARE OF VENICE, (941) 483-9111 .................. 132 SYNOVUS BANK, (941) 757-0423 ............................................ 127

T TAILORED EYES, (941) 499-1570 ............................................. 140 TAMPA MATTRESS MAKERS - VENICE, (413) 454-2777 ............ 135 TAX CENTER, (941) 227-7767 .................................................. 145 TEAM ALLARD REALTY LLC, (941) 882-0628............................. 141 TEAM OCEAN BREEZE, (941) 275-6345 ................................... 141 TEASDALE FENTON CLEANING AND PROPERTY RESTORATION OF SARASOTA, (941) 377-3910 ........................................... 128 TECO PEOPLES GAS, (954) 625-9176 ...................................... 131 TEENY TREASURES, (941) 716-2993 ........................................ 144 TENTS & EVENTS INC., (941) 724-4936 ................................... 138 THE AESTHETIC LOUNGE AND SPA, (941) 499-5700 ................ 144 THE ARGUS FOUNDATION, (941) 365-4886.............................. 123 THE ARTISTIC FLIP FLOP, (941) 999-7141 ................................. 144 THE BANYAN HOUSE, (941) 584-5300 ..................................... 143 THE COASTAL CONCIERGE, (941) 786-0952 ............................ 128 THE DAILY PALETA, (941) 548-4637 ......................................... 133 THE DUGOUT CAFE, (941) 244-0254 ....................................... 143 THE FIRM ADVERTISING AGENCY, (941) 273-6831.................... 135 THE FRANCHISE ACADEMY, (516) 322-1435 ............................ 127 THE GATHERING PLACE, (217) 972-6365 ................................. 144 THE GOLDTON AT VENICE, (941) 259-6412 .............................. 145 THE GO TO GUYS - DRYER VENT CLEANING / HANDYMAN SERVICES, (941) 321-7571 .............................. 128 THE GRAND LUXURY CINEMA, (941) 220-3660 ........................ 146 THE GREATER SARASOTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, (941) 955-8187 ........................ 127 THE GROUT MEDIC, (941) 212-1601........................................ 146 THE HANLEY HOMES GROUP AT KELLER WILLIAMS ISLAND LIFE REAL ESTATE, (941) 363-6376 ......................... 142 THE HAPPY THRIFTER LLC, (816) 352-0975 .............................. 141 THE HAVEN (SOUTH CAMPUS), (941) 315-1496 ...................... 137 THE HEART OF VENICE, (941) 223-3237 .................................. 126 THE HERMITAGE ARTIST RETREAT, (941) 475-2098........... 126, 137 THE INNOVATIVE CPA GROUP, (941) 493-5299 ......................... 124 THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF SARASOTA - MANATEE, (941) 371-4546................................................ 137 THE JOE FACTOR - COASTAL FURNITURE AND MORE, (941) 480-7831 ............ 131 THE LAKEFRONT CHURCH (FBCV), (941) 488-9353 .................. 140 THE LEMONADE EXPRESS, (941) 223-4947 ............................. 131 THE LIQUOR HOLE, (941) 483-4591 ........................................ 134 THE LITERARY SPA, (941) 539-8872 ........................................ 141 THE MEADOW SALON AND SPA LLC, (941) 275-9134 .............. 144 THE NEST AT THE BAY, (941) 203-5316 .................................... 143 THE OLD SALTY DOG VENICE, (941) 483-1000 ......................... 143 THE PICAZIO/MCHARGUE GROUP - MERRILL LYNCH, (941) 486-3907 ...................................... 134 THE PILOT HOUSE ON VENICE BEACH, (703) 470-6369 ........... 143 THE RESERVE AT VENICE, (941) 234-9266 ............................... 125 THE RITTER GROUP, (941) 961-4046 ........................................ 142 THERM-O-TYPE CORPORATION, (941) 488-0123....................... 135 THE ROKNICH LAW FIRM, P.A., (941) 584-3040........................ 126 THE SALVATION ARMY, (941) 484-6227 ............................ 137, 140 THE SAND DOLLAR HOME TEAM WITH LESLIE BROWN PA, (941) 681-3420 ............................ 142 THE SOPHIA LUXURY VILLAS, (941) 214-2962.......................... 125 THE SPA AT DAVIS & BEYER, (941) 488-1075 .......................... 144 THE TERVIS STORE, (866) 886-2537 ................................ 135, 144 THE TWIG CARES, INC., (941) 220-7958 .................................. 137 THE UPS STORE 4023, (941) 484-1933 .................................. 145 THE VENICE CHORALE, INC., (941) 220-5126 .................. 126, 137 THE VENICE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB #1, INC., (941) 492-9600 ....................... 131 THE VENICE SYMPHONY, (941) 207-8822 ........................ 126, 137 THE WAREHOUSE OF VENICE, INC., (941) 497-7117 ................ 137 THE WINDSOR OF VENICE, (941) 408-2600 ............................. 145 TIDEWATER CABINETRY, (941) 527-2920 .................................. 134 TITO GAONA FLYING TRAPEZE ACADEMY, (941) 504-1552......... 126 TJ CARNEY’S, (941) 480-9244 ................................................. 143 TOALE BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, (941) 488-7737................ 131 TODD ONKEN CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC, (941) 234-2822 ....................................... 128, 142

TOMMY’S EXPRESS CAR WASH, (941) 946-8989 ..................... 128 TOMMY’S EXPRESS CARWASH - BYPASS, (941) 200-0302 ....... 128 TOTAL AIR SOLUTIONS, (941) 426-1770 ................................... 124 TOWERS / GARDENS OF VENICE, (941) 497-0650 ................... 145 TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT, (941) 979-9100............... 123 TRI COUNTY AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING, INC., (941) 485-2222 ....................................... 124 TRINITY COMMERCIAL GROUP, (608) 432-2531 ........................ 142 TROPIA WELLEN PARK, (941) 732-8528 ................................... 125 TROPICAL BREEZE HANDYMAN SERVICES, LLC, (928) 254-1722 .......................................... 131 TROPIC RENOVATIONS, (941) 740-3732 ........................... 129, 134 TRUE BLUE AIR AND SERVICES, (941) 951-2232 ..................... 124 TRULY NOLEN OF AMERICA INC., (941) 220-7719.................... 138 TRUSTCO BANK, (941) 496-9100............................................. 127 TWIST BOUTIQUE, (941) 786-1025 .......................................... 144

U UBER ISP, (941) 499-3599 ...................................................... 146 UNIQUE CUISINE, (941) 716-7553 .......................................... 143 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION OF VENICE (UUCOV), (941) 485-2105 .................................. 140 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 86, (941) 488-1900 ............................. 127 UNITED WAY OF SOUTH SARASOTA COUNTY, (941) 484-4811 ....137 UNITI FIBER, (941) 957-8160 .................................................. 146 UNIVERSAL TRAILERS LLC, (910) 880-0622 ............................. 146 UPTURN SERVICES LLC, (941) 400-3775 ................................. 140 U.S. CONGRESSMAN VERN BUCHANAN, (941) 951-6643 ........ 131 USF SARASOTA MANATEE, (941) 359-4340 ............................. 144

V VENETIAN CLEANERS - NOKOMIS, (941) 484-6091 ................. 129 VENETIAN CLEANERS - VENICE ISLAND, (941) 484-3593 ......... 129 VENETIAN FLOWERS, (941) 312-6688...................................... 130 VENETIAN GARDENS SKY ACTIVE LIVING, (941) 900-5867 ....... 124 VENEZIA LIQUORS, (941) 484-7400......................................... 135 VENEZIA RESTAURANT & BAR, (941) 308-7700 ....................... 143 VENICE ADVANCED DENTISTRY, (941) 477-1620 ...................... 129 VENICE APOTHECARY, (941) 485-8205..................................... 138 VENICE AREA BEAUTIFICATION INC., (941) 207-8224............... 137 VENICE AREA BOARD OF REALTORS, INC., (941) 484-0614...... 142 VENICE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, (941) 488-2236....... 123 VENICE AREA GARDEN CLUB, (617) 212-9296 ........................ 137 VENICE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY, (941) 412-0151 ....... 126, 137 VENICE AREA MOBILE MEALS, INC, (941) 488-3750 ................ 137 VENICE AREA WOMEN’S COLLEGE CLUB INC. ............................ 137 VENICE ART CENTER, INC., (941) 485-7136 ............................. 125 VENICE AVENUE CREAMERY, (941) 488-0332 .................. 133, 143 VENICE AVENUE DERMATOLOGY, (941) 486-1404 .................... 139 VENICE BEACH VILLAS, (941) 488-1580 .................................. 123 VENICE CITY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE, (941) 726-0303 ................ 141 VENICE COMMUNITY CENTER, (941) 861-1380 ........................ 131 VENICE COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRY, (941) 484-3885 ............ 129 VENICE COOLING, HEATING, AND PLUMBING, (941) 746-4777 ........................................ 124 VENICE DAY SPA, (941) 488-3674 ........................................... 144 VENICE DENTAL ASSOCIATES, (941) 484-6400 ........................ 129 VENICE EAST GOLF CLUB, (941) 493-0005 .............................. 131 VENICE ESTATE GALLERY AT MARKET PLACE, (941) 313-3772 ....125 VENICE ESTATE GALLERY ON THE ISLAND, (941) 313-3772 ...... 125 VENICE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, (941) 977-2871 ...................... 140 VENICE FINE WINE & SPIRITS, (941) 488-5989........................ 135 VENICE FLORIDA FARMERS MARKET - MANAGED BY INDEPENDENT JONES, (941) 685-8196 ....... 130 VENICE FLORIDA TOURS, (941) 318-3585 ................................ 126 VENICE GALLERY & STUDIO OF CLYDE BUTCHER, (941) 486-0811 .................................. 125 VENICE GONDOLIER, (941) 207-1000...................................... 135 VENICE GONDOLIERS BARBERSHOP CHORUS, (941) 953-3752 ............................. 137 VENICE GULF COAST LIVING MAGAZINE, (941) 488-5083 ........ 141 VENICE HERITAGE INC., (941) 237-0478.................................. 137 VENICE HONDA, (941) 486-8888 ............................................. 126 VENICE HOUSING AUTHORITY, (941) 488-3526 ........................ 137 VENICE INSTITUTE FOR PERFORMING ARTS, (941) 218-3779 ... 146 VENICE JUNK REMOVAL, (941) 216-1943 ................................ 134 VENICE LIONS CLUB, INC., (941) 837-2789 ............................. 137 VENICE MAIL AND PRINT, (941) 484-7717 ............................... 145

VENICE MAINSTREET, INC., (941) 484-6722............................. 137 VENICE MEMORIAL GARDENS, (941) 493-4246 ....................... 128 VENICE MERCATO ON THE ISLAND (VINTAGE MARKET), (941) 468-3344 ................................... 144 VENICE MOBILE NOTARY, (941) 248-3874................................ 137 VENICE MUSICALE, INC., (646) 400-8286................................ 137 VENICE NEWCOMERS CLUB, (541) 231-4664 .......................... 137 VENICE-NOKOMIS ROTARY CLUB ............................................... 137 VENICE-NOKOMIS WOMAN’S CLUB INC., (941) 220-7587........ 137 VENICE OLIVE OIL COMPANY, (941) 483-4200 ......................... 131 VENICE PALMS SENIOR LIVING, (941) 497-1117 ..................... 145 VENICE PERIODONTICS AND IMPLANT DENTISTRY, (941) 497-5591 .......................... 129 VENICE PEST CONTROL, INC, (941) 493-3030.......................... 138 VENICE PINES VETERINARY CLINIC, (941) 492-9692 ................ 146 VENICE PRIDE INC, (941) 271-0818 ........................................ 137 VENICE PRINT CENTER, (941) 496-9009 .................................. 140 VENICE REGION AACA (ANTIQUE AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF AMERICA), (919) 413-5678 ............................................ 137 VENICE SOLUTIONS GROUP LLC, (941) 882-5493.................... 135 VENICE THEATRE, INC., (941) 488-1115................................... 146 VENICE TOPS LLC, (941) 300-0706 .......................................... 134 VENICE TOYOTA, (941) 484-9000 ............................................. 126 VENICE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, (941) 493-6741 ............. 140 VENICE YACHT CLUB, INC., (941) 488-7708 ............................. 146 VENICE YOUTH BOATING ASSOCIATION, INC., (941) 468-1719....146 VENWOOD AWARDS, (941) 473-0708 ...................................... 130 VFW POST 8118, (941) 484-8118 ........................................... 137 VIDA COUNSELING GROUP, LLC, (239) 244-1078 ..................... 135 VILLAGE ON THE ISLE, (941) 486-5490.................................... 145 VILLAS AT VENICE, (941) 251-8440 ......................................... 125 VIPCARE, (813) 838-0910 ....................................................... 140 VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY, (941) 955-0991............................... 127 VOLTAIRE CYCLES SARASOTA, (941) 922-0384 ........................ 127 VOLTAIRE CYCLES VENICE, (941) 408-0072 ............................. 127

W WALMART STORES, INC. - STORE 0769, (941) 497-2523 ......... 144 WAMPLER VARNER INSURANCE GROUP, (941) 473-7100 ......... 134 WASSERMANULITSKY DERMATOLOGY, (941) 484-8222 ............ 139 WASTE PRO, (941) 340-0700................................................... 146 WATERFORD GOLF CLUB, (941) 484-6621 ............................... 131 WATERFRONT ON HATCHETT CREEK APARTMENTS, (941) 263-7436 ................................. 125 WATER-PRO, (941) 497-0818................................................... 146 WATERTITE ROOFING, (941) 483-4630 ..................................... 144 WAYPOINT ADVISORS, (941) 412-0258 .................................... 134 WEBER MANUFACTURING, INC., (941) 488-5185 ..................... 135 WELLEN PARK, (941) 960-7805 ............................................... 142 WELLS FARGO ADVISORS, (941) 408-8797 .............................. 134 WENG RADIO - FIORINI BROADCASTING, (941) 474-3231 ....... 141 WHITE CEMENT SPECIALTIES, (941) 488-2172 ......................... 128 WHITE SANDS REALTY GROUP - JAN KLECKNER, (941) 223-4893 ....................................... 142 WHITE SANDS TAX SOLUTIONS, (941) 484-0968 ...................... 124 WILDLIFE CENTER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (941) 484-9657....137 WILLIAM H. JERVEY JR. VENICE LIBRARY / FORMERLY WILLIAM H. JERVEY JR. VENICE PUBLIC LIBRARY, (941) 861-1330 ...... 134 WILLIAMS PARKER, (941) 366-4800 ........................................ 126 WILLIS A. SMITH CONSTRUCTION, INC., (941) 366-3116 .......... 129 WINGS ETC. GRILL & PUB ......................................................... 143 WOLCOTT CONSTRUCTION, LLC, (941) 303-9950 ..................... 128 WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER, (941) 485-9724 ...................... 137 WOMEN’S SERTOMA CLUB OF VENICE, INC., (941) 497-1080 ....137 WOODMERE APARTMENTS OF VENICE, (941) 496-4161 ........... 125 WORKOUT ANYTIME, (941) 615-8246....................................... 130 WOUND RX, (313) 319-0345 ................................................... 139

Y YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (941) 492-9622 ............ 130, 137 YOUNG CONSTRUCTION - ROOFING, (941) 837-6135 .............. 144

Z ZCREATIONS JEWELRY LLC, (747) 977-0584 ............................ 134 ZENBUSINESS, (512) 765-4985 .............................................. 128

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Reflections In Gold .......................................... 17

Ace Handyman Services .................................. 49

First International Title, LLC ............................. 77

Richard’s Carpet Warehouse & Flooring ............ 45

Advocate Radiation Oncology ......................... 105

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute ................................ 103

Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Venice .............. 101

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Seed & Bean Market ...................................... 99 seedandbeanmarket.com

American Realty of Venice, Inc ......................... 77

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Aquae Vitae Water Solutions ............................ 46

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc. ............. 23

AquaTech Pools GC, Inc. .................................. 35

Gulf Shores Realty - Mary Charland PA .............. 3

Associates in Medicine & Surgery .................. 104

Gulf Shores Realty ERA Powered.. Inside Front Cover

Babe’s Plumbing, Inc. & Fire Sprinklers............. 13

Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County, Inc. ....................... 45

Speciale Construction Services LLC ................. 39

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital ........... 133

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota..... 113

Hill & Hill Plumbing Co..................................... 41

STATE FARM - C Holloway Insurance & Financial Services Inc. ............................ 78

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nokomis - Sarasota South ....................................... 55

Storm Smart ................................................... 75

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Beach Haus Interiors ....................................... 37 beachhausinteriors.com

Beachcomber in Venice ................................... 13 beachcomberinvenice.com

Behind the Bookcase ...................................... 97 order.toasttab.com/online/behind-the-bookcase367-jacaranda-boulevard

Bicycles International ...................................... 49 bicyclesinternationalfl.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc. . 44 bbbssun.org

Bishop Construction Services, Inc. ................... 43 bcsinc.biz

Boone Law Firm ............................................ 125 boone-law.com

Boulevard Fine Art South Gallery ...................... 89 boulevardfineart.com

Breeze Transit ................................................. 16 Brew-Za-Bagels................................................ 97 brewzabagels.com

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Hooper’s Backflow Services ............................. 47 hoopersbackflow.com

Horse and Chaise Rentals and Property Management, Inc. .................. 82 horseandchaise.com

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J2 Solutions Inc. ............................................. 46 J2SolutionsInc.com

Britton’s Flooring Options by Carpet One ........... 47

Keller Williams Island Life Real Estate ....... 68, 69

Cafe Venice .................................................... 98 Children First ................................................ 112

Kingdom Roofing Services, Inc ......................... 35 kingdomroofinginc.com Mackey and Mackey Insurance Agency Inc. ..... 134

City of Venice ............................................ 14, 15

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens ......................... 2

Classic Creations in Diamonds & Gold, Inc. ...... 53

Marlowe Jacaranda Apartments ....................... 45

Coldwell Banker Realty - Paula Spitler ............... 82

Mattamy Homes ................................................ 9

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classiccreationsjewelers.com swflsunshine.com

Compass Property Management ....................... 77 compasspm.net

smoothieking.com Speciale.homes scf.edu

craiginsuresflorida.com stormsmart.com

Stretch Zone ................................................. 108 Stretchzone.com

Sunshine Electrical Services, Inc ...................... 45 SunshineVenice.com

Superior Heating-Cooling ................................. 44 superiorac.com

The Nest at the Bay ...................... Back Cover, 93

HoughCPA.com

Joyner Family Insurance ................................... 76

cafeveniceontheisland.com

smilespotdentistry.com

Smoothie King ................................................ 99

Island House Apartment Motel ......................... 56

British Open Pub ......................................... 1, 98 flooringoptionsbycarpetone.com

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Smile Spot Dentistry ..................................... 105

The Dugout Cafe ............................................. 99

James Griffith Salon of Venice ......................... 31

britishopenpub.com

sharkysonthepier.com

Siesta Beach Eats......................... Back Cover, 93

Hough & Company, PA, CPAs .......................... 123

BrewBurgers ................................................... 97 brewburgers.com

Sharky’s on the Pier ...................... Back Cover, 93

jamesgriffithsalon.com JoynerInsurance.com

kellerwilliamsislandliferealstate.com

mackey-insurance.com selby.org

marlowejacaranda.com

mattamyhomes.com/Tampa

Matthews-Currie Ford ....................................... 11 matthewscurrie.com

thedugoutcafevenice.com

thebaysarasota.org

The Spa at Davis & Beyer .............................. 107 venicedentist.com/facial-spa-services

The Venice Chorale, Inc. .................................. 88 thevenicechorale.org

The Venice Symphony ...................................... 87 thevenicesymphony.org

Tropic Renovations .......................................... 42 tropicrenovations.com

Venice Advanced Dentistry ............................. 109 veniceadvanceddentistryfl.com

Venice Area Historical Society .................... 90, 91 veniceareahistoricalsociety.org

Venice Art Center, Inc. ..................................... 85 veniceartcenter.com

Venice City Lifestyle Magazine.......................... 27 CityLifestyle.com/Venice

Venice Fine Wine & Spirits ............................... 95 venicewineandspirits.com

Compassionate Cannabis Clinic ..................... 139

Michelle Hupp and The Hupp Group ................ 71

Venice Florida Farmers Market - managed by Independent Jones ................ 27

Country Club Estates Sales, Inc. ...................... 73

Mike Douglass Plumbing.................................. 51

Venice Gondolier ............................................ 25

Discover Sarasota Tours .................................. 41

Montgomery’s CarpetsPlus ColorTile ................. 49

Venice MainStreet, Inc. .................................... 13

Dockside Waterfront Grill ................................. 99

MPS Development and Construction, LLC .......... Inside Back Cover

Venice Olive Oil Company................................. 27

venicecare.com

countryclubestatesvenice.com DiscoverSarasotaTours.com docksidewaterfrontgrill.com

Drs. Davis & Beyer ........................................ 107 venicedentist.com

TheHuppGroup.com

mikedouglassplumbing.com mcpcolortile.com

webuildvenice.com

Mr. Naturalistic ............................................... 25 Mrnaturalistic.com

veniceflfarmersmarket.com venicegondolier.com visitvenicefl.org

veniceoliveoil.com

Venice Periodontics and Implant Dentistry ...... 109 veniceperiodontics.com

Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County .......................... 114, 115

Neal Communities ........................................... 83

Elite Inspections & Pest Solutions .................. 138

PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Venice .. 104

Village On The Isle .......................................... 78

Engel & Völkers Suncoast ................................ 79

PGT Custom Windows and Doors .................... 43

Voltaire Cycles Sarasota .................................. 37

Fairfield Inn and Suites .................................... 57

Pop’s Sunset Grill ............................................ 98

Wellen Park .................................................... 81

Family Promise of South Sarasota County ......... 33

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty ................ 5

Willis A. Smith Construction, Inc......................... 4

Farfelu Wine & Cheese Cafe ............................ 98

Prion Photography ........................................... 65

Women’s Sertoma Club of Venice, Inc. ............ 137

earlylearningcoalitionsarasota.org elite-ips.com

suncoast.evrealestate.com marriott.com/srqvc

familypromisessc.org

farfeluwineandcheesevenice.com

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Venice Theatre, Inc. ......................................... 87 venicetheatre.org

villageontheisle.com vc-sarasota.com wellenpark.com willissmith.com

womenssertoma.com

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