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The Foodie Issue

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LIFESTYLE LETTER

OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Charmaine Tincher | charmaine.tincher@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Calling All Foodies!

HAPPY AUTUMN VENICE! There’s nothing like this cooler time of year to rev up your appetite. And with that in mind, everyone here at Venice Lifestyle is happy to offer you our Foodie Issue!

Starting with our gorgeous cover, shot by the talented and creative Stephanie Snow, and prepared and plated by Boca Royale Golf & Country Club’s Executive Chef Mike Bidwell, the Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine is just the sort of flavorful dish Venice foodies crave. Lucky for us, Chef Bidwell shares his recipe with us this month. We also give you Chicken Allegro from Allegro Bistro’s Nella Valenti, who loves cooking with sundried tomatoes, and Snake Island ahi tuna from our friends at the Venice Yacht Club. Paradise Grill in

Tony D'Souza | tony.dsouza@lifestylepubs.com ACCO UNT MANAGER

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Cheryl McTavish AD DESIGNER

Matthew Endersbe L AYO UT DESIGNER

Kelsey Proctor CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Tony D'Souza CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Stephanie Snow Photography, Peter Acker Photography, Sheila Miller, Olga Niekrasova

Nokomis sends family-style helpings of BBQ ribs, shrimp and salmon to our tables, while Prime Serious Steak ages its beef for nearly a month before carving it for your plate.

Our features this month tell us how Brewburgers’ Michael Bacon got creative when faced with staffing shortages, transitioning to a new concept—pizza and bagels—in his newly opened Brew-Za-Bagels right on Venice Island. Mr. Bacon sold more than 2,000 bagels in his very first week in operation. We also learn about Phil Adams and his work with the Child Protection Center. While speaking out on behalf of abused kids, Phil and his wife, Fawne, also give back to the community through sharing their

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

profits at Fawne’s Auntie Anne’s pretzel truck. Phil and Fawne’s gorgeous family is our

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

‘feel-good’ story of the month.

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

Also in this issue are Good Times photos of START’s fundraiser for the Venice Area

REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams

AD MANAGER Chad Jensen

Pregnancy Care Center, as well as Around Town articles about Sarasota Memorial’s

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

‘Thrive In The Kitchen’ program, Loveland’s Hearty Kitchen Academy, and the Venice Pier Group’s new venture in taking over the concessions at Siesta Beach. The Venice Pier Group is already locally famous as owners of Sharky’s, Fins, and Snook Haven. Venice Lifestyle would like to wish VPG’s President Justin Pachota all the best for this new venture. Justin, go show Sarasota just what Venice can do with food!

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021 FEATURES 14 Get Yourself Home To Paradise Grill MaryBeth Hansen's Restaurant And Tiki Bar In Nokomis Has A True Neighborhood Vibe While Welcoming Everyone.

18 Speaking Out For Children Phil Adams Has Lived An Intense And Challenging Life. He Shares His Story On Behalf Of The Child Protection Center.

22 Bacon's NY Bagels Go Live Michael Bacon’s Latest Culinary Endeavor Shows That Challenging Times Call For Creativity.

26 Cajun Shrimp Fettuccine Boca Royale Golf & Country Club's

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Executive Chef Mike Bidwell Shares One Of His Signature Recipes

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Local Experiences

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Local’s Choice

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Giving Back

22 Local Limelight 26 Food & Wine 30 Culinary Creations 34 Lifestyle Calendar

GOOD TIMES

Baby Shower Social Fundraiser Hosted By START START (Sharing Talents And Resources Together) hosted a fundraiser for the Venice Area Pregnancy Care Center at Maxine Barrett Park, with music by George 'Buddy' Byrne and dining by the Sharky's Food Truck. START was formed in May 2019 to help local nonprofits.

The Venice Area Pregnancy Care Center helps parents with children that are in need. Startofsc.org. Startofsc@gmail.com. Vapcc.org

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AROUND TOWN receive life-changing, early intervention services like occupational, speech-language, and mental health therapies. Many families cannot afford the cost of therapies or the specialized early education necessary to help their child reach their full potential. “We see the impact of this funding every day,” said Dr. Kristie Skoglund, CEO. “When you watch a non-verbal child speak for the first time or a physically challenged child take their first steps, you realize the enormous impact the McCune Foundation is making.” One in six young children has a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder. The Florida Center for Early Childhood assists these children by providing therapeutic services, early education and healthy development,

LOVELAND'S HKA PARTICIPANTS STEP CLOSER TO RESTAURANT EMPLOYMENT

offering a seamless delivery of services for the whole child and their family. The agency is nationally recognized for its early childhood expertise in a variety of

Loveland’s Hearty Kitchen Academy participants earn

specialties including developmental therapies, men-

the ServSafe Certificate, a nationally recognized and

tal health counseling, Starfish Academy preschool,

accredited certification through the Florida Restaurant

the Healthy Families home-visiting program, and the

and Lodging Association. “HKA has taught me to learn

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how to cook, be a professional in the kitchen, and to

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understand how a restaurant kitchen works,” said Maryann, a Loveland HKA participant. “Getting this certificate means I am one step closer to making my dreams of opening a restaurant come true.” Loveland Center's mission is to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live their lives to the fullest.

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'THRIVE IN THE KITCHEN' AT SMH'S BRIAN D. JELLISON CANCER INSTITUTE At Sarasota Memorial's Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute, there’s the clinical piece — tests, treatments and clinical trials — and everything else a patient and their loved ones need to feel encouraged, healthy, and supported throughout the cancer journey and beyond. Everything they need to thrive, including a new monthly cooking series focused on easy recipes that promote health and wellness. Each recipe is custom created by Sarasota Memorial's executive chef

The Venice Pier Group, owner of the iconic Venice

and registered dietician team to boost the immune

restaurants Sharky's On The Pier, Fins, and Snook

symptom and reduce risk factors of chronic disease.

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VENICE PIER GROUP TAKES ITS TALENTS TO SIESTA BEACH

Siesta Beach Pavilion. The expansion sees the company running two food services--the Sundeck and the Sand Pavilion--as well as rental concessions. "We've brought a true culinary focus to the concessions," says President

The Florida Center for Early Childhood was awarded

Justin Pachota. "I like to tell people that we are spoiled

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LOCAL EXPERIENCES

FOODIE DURING THE HARVEST SEASON, OUR FOODIE COMMUNITY IS RIPE FOR THE PICKING. From family-friendly outings to pumpkin patches and apple orchards to adults-only wine tastings and seasonal dinners, our city has plenty to offer during this time of year.

BREWERIES + WINERIES + DISTILLERIES

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+ Off The Wagon Brewery and Kitchen features great brews, food, and entertainment. The awards just keep piling up!

2107 Tamiami Trl S Venice, FL + Florida has a burgeoning craft brewing scene. Head to Off-Trail Bike & Brew for local fall flavors. 430 Venice Ave. E, Venice.

430 E Venice Ave Venice, Fl + Calusa Brewing in Sarasota ties modern brewing and cuisine to Florida's native roots by honoring the ancient Calusa tribe of Native Americans with their name.

5701 Derek Avenue Sarasota, FL + Sarasota's first and only micro brew pub, the Sarasota Brewing Company always has something new to offer. Over 20 seasonal beers rotate throughout the year.

6607 Gateway Ave Sarasota, FL + 3 Keys Brewing is a family, friendly brewery with a full kitchen on site serving up gourmet style pub fare. One of the best!

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SEASONAL COMFORT FOODS + For a classic Fall meal, head to Prime Serious Steak. The steaks are aged a minimum of 28 days and hand cut from Chairman’s Reserve, corn-fed Iowa beef.

19655 Cochran Blvd Port Charlotte, Fl + Nothing warms the heart more than great chocolate. Try locally crafted treats from Gabriella Chocolates & Confections.

3449 Technology Drive, Suite 103, Venice, Florida 34275 + Cafe Evergreen's famous Quinoa Cakes are cheesy, hearty, warm and utterly delicious. One of the best fall appetizers to be had in our region!

861 Pinto Cir Nokomis, FL + Warm up with hot hush puppies at the Myakka River Oyster Bar. Then dig

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in to fried fish & drinks! 121 Playmore Dr., Venice. 941.423.9616.

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121 Playmore Dr Venice, Fl + Many Venice restaurants offer delicious, spicy seafood gumbo. Try Left Coast Seafood for one of the heartiest around! 385 US 41 Bypass, Venice. 941.485.5064.

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FALL ACTIVITIES

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+ Every Saturday and Sunday in October, the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival has pony rides, crafts, slip n' slide, a rock wall and tasty fall treats.

7410 Fruitville Road, Sarasota + The Sarasota Medieval Fair is a three weekend trip back to the 11th century. Brimming with feasts, tournaments, and performances, this is interactive family fun.

3000 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL + Take a ride on the newly extended Legacy Trail. The Trail now run 20 miles from North Port to Sarasota and is a signature regional destination!

Central Sarasota Pkwy Sarasota, FL + Hunt for shark's teeth on the beach at Sharky's On The Pier. This is the best time to find them after the summer rains.

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+ Race in a 5k or half marathon event hosted in Venice this month. The Publix 5k draws over 1,000 runners. See our calendar for details.

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

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MARYBETH HANSEN'S RESTAURANT AND TIKI BAR IN NOKOMIS HAS A TRUE NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE WHILE WELCOMING EVERYONE.

AT MARYBETH HANSEN’S PARADISE GRILL RESTAURANT & TIKI BAR, THE GOOD TIMES NEVER STOP! After all, the food is great, the drinks are stiff, the music is the best around, and this is a wonderful place to rub shoulders with neighbors and friends, including local charter fishing captains, who rank Paradise Grill as one of their top watering holes. MaryBeth loves to serve the whole family, so make sure to check out one of her family platters. Pictured here are the Slow Cooked BBQ Babyback Ribs & Fried Shrimp with Paradise Slaw and Fries, and the Salmon Platter for 4 with Rice and Vegetables.

MaryBeth is one of Venice Lifestyle’s dearest friends. Always focused on her community, she supports so many local nonprofits and fed those in need with free meals through much of the pandemic.

“At Paradise Grill, we want you to feel like you are at home and among good friends,” MaryBeth says. “And of course we want to give you a great meal the whole family can enjoy together!”

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GIVING BACK From left: Aliya, 15, Dain, 11, Brady , 4, Fawne, Boston, 6, Phil, Benni, 6, and Charlie, 16.

SPEAKING OUT FO R C H I LD R E N PHIL ADAMS HAS LIVED AN INTENSE AND CHALLENGING LIFE. HE SHARES HIS STORY ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD PROTECTION CENTER TO SPREAD AWARENESS OF CHILD ABUSE AND TO SPEAK UP FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE NO VOICE. ARTICLE TONY D'SOUZA | PHOTOGRAPHY PETER ACKER PHOTOGRAPHY, SHEILA MILLER

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LOOK AT PHIL ADAMS AND HIS BEAUTIFUL FAMILY IS TO SEE

SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS. But Phil’s road to where he and his loved ones are now was a difficult journey. For nearly ten years, Phil suffered terrible abuse at the hands of his stepfather.

“I was the lucky one,” Phil says. “I was able to escape when I was 12 and live with my father. But my siblings were never able to get out. I always say I was lucky and that’s why I want to give back.”

Phil went on to serve as a medic in the Navy, then built a two-decade career in the health care industry, recently as Director for Provider Outreach for all three

“The work that the CPC does for children is essential.”

Venice Regional Bayfront Health facilities. His wife, Fawne, has worked for the Auntie Anne’s Pretzels her whole professional life, owning her own Auntie Anne’s truck for two years.

Phil volunteers on behalf of the Child Protection Center, speaking about the abuse he suffered and how the CPC helps kids like he was. His relationship with the CPC began after hearing the CPC’s VP of Philanthropy Sheila Miller speak at the Venice Chamber two years ago.

“I went up to Sheila and told her, ‘I don’t know if you guys need any help, but I am your guy,’” Phil recalls. “I survived childhood abuse, I have a story to tell, and I want to do what I can to give back.”

Ever since, Phil has spoken about his experiences in support of the CPC, including as the keynote speaker at last year’s Night of Hope and Healing. He currently serves on the CPC’s advisory board and the couple donate some of their business profits to the nonprofit.

“The work that the CPC does for children is essential,” Phil says. “The CPC puts me in places where people can benefit from my story. When it comes to child abuse, you don’t want a child to rely on luck, you want Phil and Fawne at their Auntie Anne's pretzel truck.

to have systems in place to help them. And that’s what the CPC does.”

This year’s Night of Hope & Healing fundraiser for the Child Protection Center will be held on Thursday, Nov 4th, 6-9 P.M., at the Suncoast Air Center, 400 Airport Ave E, Venice. Tickets are $75. The event features food and drinks from a variety of restaurants in the Venice area, extensive silent and live auctions, and numerous games. CPCSarasota.org.

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

BACON’S NY BAGELS GO LIVE LIKE SO MANY OTHER ‘MOM & POP’ BUSINESS OWNERS IN OUR REGION, MICHAEL BACON CONFRONTED

A

PANDEMIC-RELATED

STAFFING PROBLEM AT HIS TWO BREWBURGERS RESTAURANTS, THE POPULAR BURGER COMPANY HE FOUNDED HERE IN VENICE. Simply put, he could not keep enough staff to make both Brewburgers locations operate at his demanding level. So back in May he made the tough decision to close his Venice Island location and send all his staff to the larger Commercial Court site.

“I decided it was better to have at least one location operating effectively,” the ever-friendly Michael laughs and says.

“It’s a hard reality, but there just isn’t enough staff right now to go around.”

But Michael had worked too hard to simply shutter his beloved Venice Island location. It was time to get creative.

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Owner Michael Bacon at his new Brew-Za-Bagels.

MICHAEL BACON’S LATEST CULINARY ENDEAVOR SHOWS THAT CHALLENGING TIMES CALL FOR CREATIVITY

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BREW-ZA-

ARTICLE TONY D'SOUZA | PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHANIE SNOW PHOTOGRAPHY

THE MOTTO.

Brew-Za-Bagel’s motto is ‘A Slice of NY in the Sunshine State.’ It offers a wide variety of bagels, all boiled in NYC and baked on location, as well as break-

B R E W -Z A - B A G E L S

fast sandwiches, NY style pizza, and pizza bagels.

THE SANDWICHES. Brew-Za-Bagels sandwiches are named for NYC neighborhoods. The ‘Manhattan’ breakfast bagel sandwich features lox, capers, diced red onion, tomato and a ‘schmear’ of plain cream cheese. The ‘Staten Island’ has egg with avocado, red onion, and cream cheese. The ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ lunch bagel sandwich has corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing on a pumpernickel bagel.

THE DOUGH. Brew-Za-Bagels makes its pizza dough from scratch daily. The thin crust, NY-style pizzas include the 'Buffalo Chicken,' the 'Shrimp Fra Diavolo,' the 'Chicken Cordon Blue,' and many others, including 'Build Your Own.' Many of Brew-Za-Bagels pizzas are available by the slice. Try a 'Jean Marie' featuring diced garlic, tomatoes, sausage, and sage with mozzarella.

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BAGELS LOCAL LIMELIGHT (CONTINUED)

“I’d had a bagel concept in my mind for awhile,” Michael

OFFICE COMBO

THE BAGELS.

explains. “My wife is from upstate New York and is a bagel

Brew-Za-Bagels’ has a wide variety of bagels

fanatic. We have the equipment for bagels at the Venice

that change daily. Usually available are plain,

Island Brewburgers, it’s the same equipment for pizza.

egg, cinnamon raisin, pumpernickle, poppy, gar-

Bagels and pizza take less staffing than a full service

lic, bialy, multigrain, sesame, onion, blueberry,

restaurant. Bagel shops close at 2 PM, right when pizza

salt, jalapeno cheddar, everything, sundried

shops are opening. So I thought, why not marry the two

tomato, egg everything, asiago, and gluten free.

concepts and make great use of our space?”

The result is Brew-Za-Bagels, a bagel and pizza shop featuring a wide variety of bagels and cream cheese flavors.

The bagels are made and boiled by New York bagel companies in the Bronx and Manhattan, and flash frozen. They are then baked in the ovens at Brew-Za-Bagels. Brew-Zabeer and wine, and locally roasted Black Gold coffee.

“We opened the first week of August and it has been gangbusters,” Michael says. “Our first day, someone posted in a Venice foodies’ community that the bagels are so good, they cried in their car. In just our first six days in August, we sold 2,056 bagels! They have that traditional flavor you can

BIG BAGEL

Bagels also makes it pizza dough from scratch daily, serves

only get with a bagel boiled in New York water.”

THE COFFEE. Brew-Za-Burgers serves coffee roasted locally

by Black Gold Coffee Roasters. It's 'Big Bagel Office Combo' deal has 12 bagels, flavored cream cheese, and 12 cups of coffee. Brew-ZaBagels also caters.

525 Tamiami Trail South, Venice (In the Publix Plaza on the island). 941.786.3129.

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CAJUN BOCA ROYALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB SHARES ONE OF ITS SIGNATURE RECIPES

SHRIMP PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHANIE SNOW PHOTOGRAPHY

FETTUCCINE WE AT VENICE LIFESTYLE ARE SO GRATEFUL TO OUR FRIENDS AT BOCA ROYALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB AND EXECUTIVE CHEF MIKE BIDWELL FOR SHARING THEIR ‘CAJUN SHRIMP FETTUCCINE’ RECIPE WITH US! Ingredients: 6-8 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp peeled and deveined. 1/4 cup blistered grape tomatoes (roast 7-10 grape tomatoes in the over at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes). 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms. 2-3 pieces of asparagus sliced thin. 1/2 cup fresh spinach. 1.5 - 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (The chef likes Paul Prudhomme Redfish Magic). 2 cloves chopped garlic. 1/3 cup shredded parmesan. 1/2 pound fettuccine. Fresh parsley for garnish.

In a large saucepan at medium to medium high heat add 2 teaspoons oil to the pan. Add the garlic, blistered tomatoes, asparagus and mushrooms. Sautee 3-4 minutes. Garlic should be slightly brown. Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning and continue to cook for three more minutes. Shrimp should be slightly undercooked.

Turn heat down to medium and add heavy cream. Simmer for 6-8 minutes until the cream starts to thicken. Add fresh spinach and parmesan cheese. Simmer for three more minutes until spinach is wilted and cheese has melted. At this point, you should have a thick, rich sauce. Throw in the cooked pasta and stir well. Pour into a large bowl and garnish with fresh parsley and shredded parmesan.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Chicken Allegro

ALLEGRO BISTRO'S NELLA VALENTI GREW UP WATCHING HER MOTHER, AUNT, AND GRANDMOTHER COOKING IN HER NATIVE SICILY. Now having cooked great Italian food for Venice locals for going on 35 years, what Nella learned back then is still what guides her. Fresh ingredients. Simple flavors. Letting the gorgeous meats and vegetables shine. Pictured here is one of Allegro Bistro's signature dishes, the Chicken Allegro.

Insisting there is no formal recipe, Nella says that the highlights of the dish are the sun dried tomatoes, the broccoli, the chicken of course, and the artichoke. "You want to use plenty of white wine in this dish," Nella explains. "And of course it should be a white wine from Sicily.

We had so many tomatoes in the area where I grew up. Part of what makes Chicken Allegro so special is that it highlights the foods that we had because we grew them!"

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OCTOBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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6, 13, 20, 17

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BOCCA LUPO 9TH ANNUAL 'HOWL AT THE MOON' 5K

ATLANTA BRAVES FARMERS MARKET

Bocca Lupo Coal Fired Pizza

Visit the new farmers market at Cool

BAGS & BEERS CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

West Villages, Venice

Today Park, the Spring Training Home

The First Annual Bags and Beers Corn

Come out and howl at the moon at

of the Atlanta Braves every Wednesday,

Hole Tournament is co-hosted by My

Wellen Park's most exciting evening

8 a.m. to noon, October through

Favorite Race Events and Team Doogie

5K! The race starts and finishes at the

March. The Atlanta Braves Farmers

Sports & Social Club. Fifty teams will

Wellen Park, Bocca Lupo location. This

Market is run with the same mission,

participate in a single elimination tour-

year's course is all paved and takes you

the same passion and the same game

nament. Participants receive a Pasta

past the new Cool Today Park. After the

plan to offer the best quality food and

Dinner and 2 ice cold beers the night

event, stay and hang out at Bocca Lupo,

agriculture vendors as the Venice

of the tournament. Each participant

where the Post Race Party features DJ

Farmers

AtlantaBraves

will also receive really cool Bags

Bustin Justin. Raceroster.com/events/

FarmersMarket.org

18800 S. West Villages Parkway

Market.

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2, 9, 16, 23, 30 VENICE FARMER'S MARKET

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401 W Venice Ave, Venice

Habitat for Humanity's really fun

Every Saturday morning, local farm-

annual gala, 'Under The Big Top With

ers, fisherman, craftsmen, bakers,

Habitat' is set to take place at the

This event attracts over 1,000 runners.

artists and others gather at the Venice

Plantation Golf and Country Club at

Afterwards, participants are treated to

Farmer's Market located in the heart

6:00 PM. This wonderful event raises

a full hot breakfast buffet. There will

of historic downtown Venice, Florida.

money for Habitat's incredible work

also be a concert by MFRE official

It's a weekly celebration of the best

in our county. Tickets are $125 and

band, R Anthony & 813 Live, as heard

of Venice where you can get fresh

sponsorships are still available. For

on The Voice. Overall awards will go

seasonal Florida fruits and vegetables

more information contact Christina

three deep in both the half and the

direct from the Venice area farms.

McCauley at 941-493-6606 ex. 227.

5K and include prizes and trophies.

Located by Venice City Hall. Parking

Habitatsouthsarasota.org.

Races finish

2, 17

CoolToday Park, North Port

inside

the

stadium!

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is free. Thevenicefarmersmarket.org

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the-publix-half-marathon5k.

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BIG CAT HABITAT'S FOX YOGA

CITY OF VENICE MONTHLY FREE BICYCLE RIDE

Join Big Cat Habitat for our Fox Yoga

The City of Venice's monthly free bicy-

fundraising event in collaboration with

cle rides led by Bicycle Pedestrian

This four-day event gives everyone an

instructor Erika Cain! This is a unique

Coordinator Darlene Culpepper are

opportunity to participate in this cre-

interactive animal experience with

now held on the second Thursday

ative process. You can see the largest

gentle yoga weaved into the adven-

of the month. The 6-mile casual ride

gathering of famous pavement artists

ture. Erika will guide you through a

around the island of Venice starts at 10

and observe how they transform the

yoga flow in our intimate encounter

AM. Bring your bike and a helmet to the

road surface into a canvas-like mas-

area, while Stormy and Miko, two

Gazebo at Centennial Park in Downtown

terpiece filled with chalk. The event

silver foxes, freely play and connect

Venice. Email Darlene at dculpepper@

is one of the biggest of its kind in the

with you. Masks required. $125.

venicefl.gov for more information.

world and attracts 50,000 visitors.

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