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Local Food & Drink

October 2022 PUBLISHER

Charmaine Tincher charmaine.tincher@citylifestyle.com MANAGING EDITOR

Welcome to October’s Venice City Lifestyle.

If you are like me, the cooler weather of Florida’s fall season brings forth a greater appetite for getting out and sampling more of the wonderful dining options here in the Venice area.

What better timing then, for our Food & Drink issue to arrive?

In the following pages we’ve showcased a yummy variety of the creative cuisine, seasonal specials, and familiar favorites being cooked up at Venice’s local cafes and eateries.

You’ll also read the latest foodie news – straight from Venice’s superstar restauranteurs themselves. Michael Bacon of Brewburgers, Brew-ZaBagels, and American Comfort restaurants, talks to us about how he got the culinary inspiration for his newest place, Shuck N’ Ale, from locations all along the Gulf of Mexico.

Legacy is on Justin Pachota’s mind. The president of the Venice Pier Group emphatically informs Venice City Lifestyle there’s at least a year to enjoy the original, “Smack Dab on the Water” Snook Haven. If you’ve never visited this historic, authentic BBQ restaurant yet, the time is now.

As publisher of Venice City Lifestyle, I’m always out and about, connecting with all the wonderful people and businesses in our community.

One morning I was in Wellen Park after “Schmooza Palooza” (a networking group) and I started craving my favorite drink: chai latte with oat milk.

I stopped into Louie’s Bistro to drop off issues of last month’s magazine and ended up getting a chai and The Kelsey breakfast sandwich with an everything bagel and a side of fruit.

Wow. Everything was delicious!

You can read about Louie’s, and four more local eateries, in “Food Glorious Food”.

Also, in this issue we cover Sarasota Ballet’s 2022-23 season, news from the Child Protection Center, an invitation to a celebration at Lakeside Lutheran Church, and yes, one more Foodie story about the delicious, nutritious, and nurturing fare at Cocoa Yoga Café.

Are you hungry yet?

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City Scene

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Business Monthly

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Must See

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Local Limelight

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Chef ’s Selection

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Eat Right

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Cocoa Yoga Cafe serves food that nurtures and nourishes.

24 A Taste of Old Florida at Snook Haven BBQ & Brews by the Myakka River...It doesn’t get any better than that.

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In the mood for something yummy? Read on...

34 Dining ‘Round the Gulf Coast

Shuck N’ Ale offers coastal seafood fare at affordable prices.

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Photography: Iceman Photos The table is set for a romantic dinner on the beach complete with candles and a lavender sunset sky.

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1: Sylvia & Chuck Duke with Charmaine in rare, fun moment at Noire Nail Bar 2: Cheers! Lovely Beverly Waugerman new resident of the Goldton of Venice attends first patron event. 3: Our August issue made an impression on Elena Peachey owner of Peachey Petals Flower Shop 4: Schmooza Palooza Networking Event, Bringing Local Businesses Together held at United Way South Sarasota County 5: Hosts of Schmooza Palooza, Dena Olson & Sharma Ferrugia, Infinity Home Team- Exit King Realty 6: Cheers Venice! Come enjoy a glass of wine, Italian cuisine and ambiance at Allegro Bistro! 7: Mary Beth Hansen, owner of Paradise Grill, receives the 2022 Community Care Award from ONCC

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The Sarasota Ballet Presents Program 1 - Premieres Program 1 - Premieres, performing October 21 – 23 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. The program opens The Sarasota Ballet’s 2022-2023 season with a triple bill of World Premieres. Ricardo Graziano, Richard House, and Gemma Bond each present a World Premiere one-act ballet to catalyze the spirit of creativity and artistry to carry through the entirety of the Season. More details on these three exciting new ballets to be revealed soon! sarasotaballet. org/events/program-1-premieres

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Michael Klauber Awarded Community Partner of the Year By CPC Child Protection Center annually awards community members and businesses for going above and beyond for children. Recognized this year was Michael Klauber of Michael’s on East. CPC executive director Doug Stale says of Michael, “his passion and dedication to our mission is lifesaving.” “I’m so honored to be able to be part of the events that help bring hope to our community,”says Michael. “We are proud to be associated with all that goes on to help children at the Child Protection Center.”

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Happy 30th Ordination Anniversary of Service Reverend David Dahkle Reverend David Dahkle is celebrating his 30th year of his ordination. He was ordained September 6, 1992. We are honored to have Rev. Dahkle as our Pastor at Lakeside Lutheran Church coming to us from West DeMoines, Iowa. Pastor attended Concordia Pre-Seminary in St. Paul Minnesota and continued his schooling at Concordia Seminary St. Louis Missouri. Pastor brings a deep passion in teaching the word and Love of Jesus and he welcomes our community to rejoice in the JOY. For more information on date and time see the Events Calendar on page 42.

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THE YARD ADDS LOCAL FLAVOR TO DOWNTOWN WELLEN’S OUTDOOR AMBIANCE

Retrofitted shipping containers sporting bold, bright designs set the stage for an equally colorful and playful environment at The Yard, the newest addition to Downtown Wellen’s many outdoor experiences.

Tucked along the signature 80-acre Grand Lake, the outdoor food park and entertainment hub symbolizes the joyful feeling of the coming downtown, bringing good times, cool vibes and community connections. A place to grab a bite and explore, relax or just enjoy being outdoors.

As a one-stop venue for food and fun, The Yard will offer a diverse eatery lineup, an open-air dining courtyard and a recreational area for all ages. Casual options in The Yard include grilled hot dogs served Chicago-style or smothered in cheese, gourmet pretzels and butter-soaked popcorn at the Atlanta Braves-affiliated Pop Dawgs. Agapi will offer eat-on-thego Greek kabobs, hummus, salads, spanakopita, stuffed grape leaves, tzatziki and baklava. Claw & Co.’s menu highlights New England favorites like warm and cold lobster rolls, fried clams and clam bellies, clam chowder, lobster bisque, onion rings and French fries.

“So many meaningful connections happen while sharing a meal and enjoying outdoor activities,” said Rick Severance, president of Wellen Park. “Downtown Wellen was designed with the intention of creating special places for people to gather, socialize and make memories. The Yard reflects the vibrant, playful spirit of Downtown Wellen.”

Woven into a tapestry of green spaces, parks and promenades, The Yard is part of Downtown Wellen’s sweeping outdoor space that meanders along the lakefront. A mustvisit regional destination, the pedestrian-friendly downtown

offers unique alfresco experiences to play, gather, graze, engage and linger longer after shopping, dining, exploring the lake on a kayak and soaking in the unfolding scenery of the 2.8-mile

waterfront trail.

Patrons can dine in The Yard’s courtyard, enjoy an impromptu picnic under the canopy of a nearly 100-year-old live oak tree in the neighboring Heritage Tree Living Room, and during family fun time at a playground immersed in nature and a lakefront splashpad and fountain area.

“Downtown Wellen offers wonderful outdoor spaces,” said Severance. “Our team put a lot of thought into emphasizing a connection to nature and the outdoor environment. Whether someone is grabbing a quick lunch, dinner after a Braves ballgame, spending time with friends and family, or visiting for a sunset drink, they’ll always find a perfect spot and the ideal fit for the occasion – relaxed, lively, active or engaging. The Yard is an extension of that philosophy.”

Well under construction, the first phase of the highly anticipated Downtown Wellen is 100% leased and several businesses are planning soft openings in the first quarter of 2023, with the grand opening in March 2023. Downtown Wellen is located off U.S. 41 just west of South River Road in Wellen Park.

In addition to The Yard’s eateries, Downtown Wellen will also have a variety of full-service restaurants, offering exciting cuisine choices – from new American and Italian, steak and seafood to super-premium ice cream, pizza and tavern fare.

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Whitney Zora Stetler is the heart and soul behind Cocoa Yoga Café.

Healthy Fantastic Eats COCOA YOGA CAFE SERVES FOOD THAT NURTURES AND NOURISHES

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Fresh healthful ingredients, diverse cuisine, and gastronomic delight. Those are the three main characteristics that Whitney Zora Stetler feels food should offer, and so that’s what you will find at her Cocoa Yoga Café.

“I learned about the health and wellness aspects of food from a young age,” says Whitney. “My family was health conscious. We cooked meals from scratch, and my mom made us fresh juices to drink before school with ingredients like apple, carrots, and celery.”

That was before juicing was ever popular or well known, she adds. “If any of us were unwell, she would put garlic in and say, ‘you will drink this!’”

Whitney’s penchant for global cuisine started with the Hispano Spanish and Mexican fare of Southwest New Mexico, where she grew up, and its flavors are alive and well at Cocoa Yoga Cafe.

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“I learned about the health and wellness aspects of food from a young age,” says Whitney. “My family was health conscious. We cooked meals from scratch, and my mom made us fresh juices to drink before school with ingredients like apple, carrots, and celery.”

— Whitney Zora Stetler

She was back in her hometown and craving an old, favorite dish: a butterfly burrito. "Then I realized that the only place I could get one now would be in my own kitchen.” Thus, Cocoa Yoga Café’s breakfast burrito, which features fresh pico de gallo and pepper jack cheese, was born.

After she attended culinary school in New York and Italy Whitney's tastes turned truly international. So, when developing Cocoa Yoga Café’s menu, she set out to create dishes that reflected the global flavors that she loves the most.

“I took aspects of different cuisines that I appreciated and found a way to make each one shine in an individual dish,” explains Whitney. The result is a trifecta of salad choices from around the world, including a Greek salad with feta, walnuts and a creamy raspberry vinaigrette; an Italian caprese salad with fresh Buffalo mozzarella; and the Thai and stop me salad, which comes with a yummy peanut dressing.

“When I came back from Italy and started working in restaurants in the U.S.,

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I became very disenchanted with how many pre-prepared ingredients they used," she explains. Instead of making sauces from scratch, “they would just open up a three-gallon tub of sauce.”

Cocoa Yoga Café is the complete opposite. The salad dressings, pico de gallo, and much more is made fresh in house. “I want to be enchanted by my food, and I want to feed people the same, healthful way I would feed my family,” says Whitney.

Helping people get and stay healthy was also the impetus behind deciding to offer a line of supplements designed to help the body function properly.

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My name is Sylvia Hollister, and it is my honor to be the chair of the Venice

A Loveland Center grant made in August was matched, making our

Yacht Club Charitable Foundation, Inc. this year. Our mission is to mobilize the

donation now worth $15,000! Another grant in February to the Venice Urban

collective goodwill of the community to improve the lives of our neighbors,

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impact in the Venice area and many charitable organizations have benefited.

Yacht Club members also volunteered 120 hours to help build a Habitat for Humanity house this year!

So far this year we have donated just over $100,000, to 21 different organization including: Our Mothers House, Southeastern Guide Dogs, The Library Foundation, Family Promise of SSC, SPARRC, and National Alliance on Mental Illness.

In addition to an Annual Fund Campaign, the foundation held three very successful events this year, the 5th Annual Bike Ride, Jazz Under the Stars, and Rockin Pianos. We have exceeded our planned fundraising goal. At our fiscal year end, October 31, 2022, we will have granted over $1,000,000

Another special organization we gave to this year was Twig, (The Way to

since our inception in 2010. “Together we are Charting a Course for a Better

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small children and teens are whisked away for their safety and protection with only the clothes they happen to be wearing.

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A Taste of Old Florida at Snook Haven Snook Haven provides a delicious slice of historic "Old Florida."

BBQ & Brews by the Myakka River...

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The "Big Snook Camp Salad" topped with blackened shrimp.

When the modern world meets “Old World Florida” it’s often in the form of construction. Such is the case on some roads that lead to the iconic waterfront eatery Snook Haven.

Today, however, nothing has changed at the restaurant haven named Snook.

“You have a year or more to experience dining ‘Smack Dab on the Myakka River,’ at the original Snook Haven.”

That’s the skinny from Justin Pachota, president of The Venice Pier Group, the parent company of Sharky’s on the Pier, Fins at Sharky’s and Snook Haven.

“I want to let people know that despite construction on River Road, the drive to Snook Haven is completely doable,” he adds. Once you turn onto the unpaved East Venice Road, it’s an easy ride down a mile-long stretch of Spanish oak and Florida palm canopy that’s as “wild and scenic” as it ever was.

“It feels like you’re entering a portal that transports you” to a time when Florida was all unspoiled landscape and native wildlife, he adds.

Snook Haven’s menu has also remained stalwart. “We are an authentic Old Florida smokehouse," says Justin. Options include award-winning, fresh-smoked chicken wings, barbeque pulled pork, brisket, turkey breast and ribs, plus salads, sandwiches, tacos, gator bites, and fried fish and shrimp.

“We also have more than 20 craft beers that represent some of the best from around the country and Florida,” he says. That includes Venice’s 3 Bridges, Sarasota’s JDubs, and Tampa’s Cigar City.

In addition, “Banjo Thursdays,” which is when members of the Gulf Coast Banjo Society show up to jam on the grounds, will continue to happen weekly – from now through May. Depending on who shows up, musicians may include saxophonists, violinists, harmonica and horn players, and singers.

Justin reminds us that there’s a whole lot of history built into Snook Haven. Local lore has it that the site was used by smugglers during Prohibition. In the 1930s it became a location for Hollywood filmmakers and, in 1988, the area opened to the public as a fishing camp with a restaurant.

Much of that will be lost when the Snook Haven building, which harkens back to 1958 and its origin as the fishing camp’s cook shack, is demolished as part of Sarasota County’s plans to revamp the entire area. "Eventually the county plans to rebuild food and beverage concessions that will be pulled back slightly from the river and elevated to allow for a clear view and for safety when river levels rise,” explains Justin.

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Jumbo Smoked Chicken Wings with draft beer.

However, “the county won’t begin construction until late 2023 at the earliest. That means people have 12 to 14 months minimum to experience the ‘original’ Snook Haven."

Local history and family are the things that Justin learned to value most growing up. After all, it was Mike Pachota, Justin’s dad, who launched the landmark Venice restaurant Sharky’s on the Pier more than 35 years ago, and where Justin cut his teeth in the restaurant business. Then, when The Venice Pier Group took over Snook Haven ten years ago his wife Cheri, who is the restaurant’s managing partner, was the first to lead its operations. It’s with sincerity and experience that Justin reports, “If you want to be a part of a history that started in the 1950s, the time is now."

5000 Venice Ave. E., Venice. 941.485.7221 snookhaven.com

View of Snook Haven from the Myakka River side

The Big Snook Cobb salad with in-house smoked turkey breast.

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FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD ARTICLE BY EMILY LEINFUSS | PHOTOGRAPHY BY FIRST WATCH

In the mood for something yummy? Read on...

FO OD GLOR IOUS FO OD In the mood for something good to eat? Choices abound Venice area restaurants offer delicious fare daily, so it’s up to you to decide what you are in the mood for. Is it breakfast or lunch First Watch or Louie’s Bistro, coastal casual at Paradise Grill, or grab-and-go from Two Chefs on Hillview? Maybe try them all – you know you want to…

The caramel crunch cinnamon roll at First Watch.

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The ever-popular fall favorite at First Watch is the pumpkin pancake platter.

All about the Tiki ambiance at Paradise Grill.

FIRST WATCH IS A HOMETOWN EATERY

PA R A DI SE GR I L L : T I K I F UN A N D CASUA L G OU R M E T

Hurry up and get…everything on First Watch’s fall menu, like butternut squash bisque, caramel crunch cinnamon roll, and pumpkin pancakes which, according to VP of culinary strategy Shane Schaibly, will always return. Plus, there’s always the regular menu (hello million-dollar bacon). Shane reminds us that, with 400+ restaurants nationwide, First Watch (firstwatch.com) remains a homegrown operation. “We have so much pride in what we do, and we love being local and from Florida,” he says.

When Mary Beth Hansen first saw the location for Paradise Grill (paradisegrill.com) she thought it would look so much better with a Tiki bar. Seven years later that Tiki’s hopping every night with local live bands and musicians, popular Friday night dance party with DJ Harry and, of course, scrumptious food. The Grill’s rich and varied menu of causal fare ranges from tacos to flatbreads; burgers to salads, steaks, fish, and seafood,” says chef Nick Keene. There are also 15 dinner and two lunch specials daily.

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LOUIE ’ S BIST RO FOR BRE A KFAST & LU NC H Louie’s Bistro (louiesbistro.coffee) is a breakfast/ lunch eatery in Wellen Park featuring family recipes and southern-style dishes (hello, Poppy’s biscuits and sausage gravy). “Food has always been a passion in our family,” says Jennifer Pope, who also owns Venice Island Coffee with husband Corey. Breakfast choices include fresh baked quiche, Jennifer’s lox & bagel, and the Corey breakfast sandwich. For lunch choose from a variety of yummy sandwich, wraps, and salad selections.

Jennifer’s lox & bagel at Louie's Bistro.

Two Chef's is the place to get Bootsy's pot pies.

GR A B , GO, E AT: T WO CH E FS ON H IL LV IE W Two Chefs on Hillview (twochefsonhillview.com) is Frank Imbarlina and Mellissa Louty putting their gourmet specialty foods together in one retail space to offer everything to offer a selection of made from scratch soups, sauces, condiments, fresh mozzarella, baked goods, charcuterie items. There are also grab & go breakfast sandwiches featuring Frank’s charcuterie bacon and Mellissa’s baked from scratch brioche rolls and pastries.

Fins at Sharky's is sunset central.

FINS AT SH A R KY ’ S IS U PS CA L E CASUA L Justin Pachota describes Fins at Sharky’s (finsatsharkys.com) as a steak restaurant that also does great seafood. The president of Venice Pier Group explains that at least five cuts of Angus Prime beef, plus a bone-in pork rib eye (his favorite) are cooked in a Jospor oven, which is a smoker and a grill. And nothing beats the view. “Every table at Fins offers an unparalleled, panoramic waterfront scene,” says Justin. Sunset never tasted so good.

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The U.S. portion of the Gulf of Mexico coastline spans more than 1,680 miles, and the entirety of its shoreline triples that number. For Michael Bacon, that expanse is a culinary dream like no other.

“I’ve had this idea in my head of a coastal seafood concept,” says Michael, who is the owner of BrewBurgers, Brew-Za-Bagels and American Comfort. “If you were to trace your finger along a map of the Gulf of Mexico, you’d find that many different cuisines live along its shores. Why not offer them all in one place,” he further explains.

The concept was just there, in his head, until a confluence of forces combined to create the right opportunity. First, he knew it would be unique to the area. “There are a lot of seafood options around, but they all do the same kind of thing. This was a different approach,” he says.

Then, after Michael noticed that a great location had become available across the street from another new project he was developing, the wheels kept going round, until one morning he woke up, turned to his wife and said, ‘honey, what do you think about this…’”

Michael admits that when Shuck N’ Ale: A Seafood Joint first opened in January of 2022 the public got the (mistaken) impression that it offered primarily New Orleans fare. But that’s not the case.

Of course, Louisiana is represented by a selection of classic New Orleans dishes such as jambalaya, gumbo, and blackened catfish. However, it's the South Carolina coast that's the origin point for Shuck N’ Ale’s low Shuck N’ Ale’s low country boils – although, with names like “The Circus Bridge” and “The South Jetty,” he’s turned them into local favorites.

The restauranteur has always envisioned Shuck N’ Ale as a “come-as-you-are, family restaurant,” he says.

However, when you’ve launched as many places as he has, you learn that incremental changes are sometimes needed. So, when feedback from diners indicated that the price-point was “a little high” he revamped the menu to include “a few more approachable items Today, casual diners can enjoy fish tacos with flavors inspired by the Yucatan, red beans and rice with a Cuban flair, and a southern fried-chicken sandwich, y’all. Florida is represented by swamp bites (hand battered and deep-fried gator tail), and conch chowder.

Shuck N’ Ale’s low country boil is a classic South Carolina dish.

Conch chowder hails from Key West, via The Bahamas.

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Enjoy 14 draft beers, plus wine and cocktail selections that are refrigerated from cooler to tap.

The fish tacos are a popular lunch item.

It wouldn't be New Orleans fare without jambalaya.

Did you know that natives of Key West via the Bahamas proudly refer to themselves as conches?

Now, let’s talk about beer!

“When I took over the space there was no beverage system. I have a real thing for craft beer, so I installed a top-of-the-line operation which refrigerates all the way from cooler to tap,” says Michael.

The system handles 14 drafts. But that’s not all – wine selections and four cocktails are pumped through the system too. Hello, voodoo margarita and bayou zinger.

Shuck N’ Ale’s brightly colored outdoor patio features an expanded deck fitted with a comfort sail shade. “It’s a fun and inviting place to listen to music," says Michael.

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“We have live entertainment outdoors every weekend,” he adds. Regular acts feature the steel drum band Trinidudes, with reggae, calypso, and Island tunes. There’s also Joe Lawhorne, who plays a variety of upbeat tunes from the 50’s up to today, Steve Haines with his genre-hopping acoustic covers, and Bradley Hoskins offers a modern approach to island and rock favorites.

Adding to the fun is that, by now, the restaurant will most likely be done fitting out another outdoor area dedicated as “a big cookout/party zone. It will have a mobile grill and kitchen area where people can walk up and buy grilled oysters and more right there.”

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Fresh is Best Venice Olive Oil Company offers a legacy of freshness and quality

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Venice Olive Oil switches its stock seasonally to ensure quality and freshness.

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Freshness and quality are everything when it comes to getting the best taste and the most health benefits from olive oil. That’s why they are the hallmarks of the Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOO) and Ultra-Premium EVVOs available at Venice Olive Oil Company.

To optimize freshness, the company switches product seasonally, twice a year. Right now, the shelves are full of amazing new oils from the Southern Hemisphere, which includes Australia, South Africa, Chile, Peru, and Argentina.

February through August they will be switched out for oils from Europe and California (the Northern Hemisphere).

Olives and the oils produced from these amazing fruits have been a delicious and healthy culinary staple for thousands of years, says Venice Olive Oil Company owner Dennis Turner.

The highest quality, best tasting olive oil comes from olives harvested and pressed when they’re still green, he explains.

By switching to fresh product every six months, and knowing the country of origin for each selection, Venice Olive Oil Company continues its more than a decade-long legacy of providing customers with the best olive oil available locally.

Besides EVOOs Venice Olive Oil Company features over 25 fused and infused flavored oils, 45 premium-quality balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy, plus olive-oil-based gifts for every occasion. It also offers classes, tastings, event nights and more.

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events A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

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Venice College Club Begins Its Eighth Season

PLAN TATION G OLF & COUN TRY C LUB | 1 1 :30 A M The Venice College Club ‘Welcome Back’ members lunch will feature speaker Denise Kowal, founder of the Chalk Festival, and incoming president Lisa Pfohl who will share about the Club’s 2022-23 vision. To learn more contact Lisa at 309.635.3058, or landpfohl@hotmail.com, or Joan Mills at 319.400.0711 or Jpoots@aol.com.

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Fabulous Fun at the Sun Fiesta

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“Spooky” Lights at Historic Spanish Point

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CEN TEN N IAL PAR K, DOW N TOWN V E NI C E | F R I . 5 -8 P.M., SAT. 9 A.M.-9:30 P.M., S UN . 9 A .M.-5 P.M. The annual Sun Fiesta offers live music and entertainment, food vendors, arts vendors, a beer and wine tent, the infamous bed race, and more. Sponsored by Women’s Sertoma Club of Venice, proceeds go to provide scholarships to members of Venice High’s graduating class and other students. Fri. 5-8 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. womenssertoma.com/sun-fiesta.

H ISTORIC S PAN IS H POIN T, OS P R E Y | E NT RY T I ME S : 6 :4 5 P.M. & 7 :4 5 P.M. Check out this Halloween-themed light show set to transform Historic Spanish Point campus into “Spooky Point." Follow an eerily lit path through the woods, encountering all manner of surprises. Plus plenty of pumpkins and a hay maze. Food and beverages are available for purchase, including fall favorites like candy apples, popcorn, and hot cocoa. selby.org

First Annual Pumpkin Palooza

PION EER PAR K, EN G LEWOOD | 1 P M-8 P.M. With activities like pumpkin putt-putting, a spooky house and bounce houses, a good time is sure to be had by the whole family at Pumpkin Palooza. Not to mention the Monster Ball with music by Tropical Avenue, delicious food truck cuisine, zombie nerf ball, costume contest and more. Sponsored by Habitat For Humanity, South Sarasota habitatsouthsarasota.org/habitat-events.

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The Chalk Festival Takes a "Spirited" Turn

VEN ICE AIR PORT FAIRG ROUNDS | 1 0 A .M.-6 P.M. The 16th annual Chalk Festival launches at the Venice Airport Fairgrounds this year with a “Spirited” theme.

In addition to the amazing oversize and 3D chalk masterpieces on display, it features ‘Zombie’ field, music, interactive chalk creativity zones, arts and craft vendors, food vendors and more. chalkfestival.org.

Reformation Service

LAKES IDE LUTHER AN CHURCH | 4 :30 P M Come together at the Reformation Service in acknowledgement of the reformation of Martin Luther, which happened on October 31, 1517. The church welcomes the community to join in the service and the dinner that follows at Meyer Hall. If you are interested in attending, please contact Lakeside Lutheran Church at 941.493.5102.

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