Kara Morgan, CEO of Venice MainStreet, is sending weekly email updates to its Business Partners with helpful information about local, state and federal resources.
To view Morgan’s emails, click the dated links below:
April 3, 2020
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The Venice MainStreet Partners listed below are offering alternatives to their studio or beach classes, so that you can stay fit safely at home.
BodybyBarre
BodybyBarre Fitness offers FREE barre, yoga and HIIT classes On-demand, our gift to help you reduce stress, strengthen your immune system and keep your fitness routine going during this unprecedented time.
Register at https://bodybybarre.me/blog/97804/Schedule
Sign up for classes of your choice. About 30 minutes before your scheduled class, you’ll receive a link via email to access the class. You can click on the link or copy/paste in your browser, or access through the Vimeo ap on your smart TV.
Contact: kim@bodybybarre.me
941-786-5955
bodybybarre.me
DP Fitness
PE with DP — Offering parents and kids a small break in the day to get some exercise in. Join in on this at home gym class from the comfort of your home with Coach Deb Peters
813-731-8767
pewithdp@gmail.com
https://pewithdp.com/
Dragonfly Ayurveda and Yoga
Online courses available including online yoga classes everyday at 10AM on Facebook or YouTube
941-222-0777
dragonflyayurveda.com
Laughter Yoga
Wednesday 9:30 – 10:00
To register or sign in with links to Zoom, go to www.laughteryogavenice.com
The Venice Holistic Community Center
Now having the following virtual classes (till further notice) online:
Meditation and Discussion with the Monks
Wednesday 6:00 – 7:30
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upQqf–tqTksASfybbdZJMiO_RRAczPhDA.
The link will take you to the registration page. You will get an email with a sign in button for when the class begins.
Gentle Yoga For Everyone with Mary Riley
Mondays and Thursday 9:30 – 10:30
https://yourfreedomproject.zoom.us/j/9415399149
Meditation and Discussion with the Monks
Saturday 10:30 – 11:30
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJQof-ysrTopGRNHJQJQ9k7Pb6-5R7vaPw
NEW! Meditation for Everyday Life with the Tergar Meditation Group
1st and 3rd Saturdays 1:00 – 2:30 with George Hughes
For those interested in adding Open Awareness Practice based on The Joy of Living teachings of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche.
https://zoom.us/j/349241073
Meditation and Discussion with the Monks
Sunday 4:00 – 5:30
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tZQudeqrqDwq7hR67vfhX2f2Wd8r7fkuWg
Refuge Recovery (for addictions)
Sunday 6:00 – 7:00
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upAsc-ugqzgraaOehzBOhmYKALLSOfXq9w
Coming Soon: Tai Chi 101
8 Weeks – New Start Date: April 14th Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 — 5:00 pm
The isolation has created a fun way for us to gather “LIVE” on Zoom. Each class is recorded for you to download to keep!
Cost: $100 paid by start date or contact Sharon Akiyama at taeqigong@gmail.com or 303-437-6417. Trial runs are taking place so you can learn Zoom and be prepared for the first class!
For more information: 941-323-8033, veniceholisticcenter.org
Yoga with Elin
You can still have your Beach Yoga with Elin in your own backyard or living room. Over the years Elin produced 5 Beach Yoga DVD’s. Please call directly to order one. She will ship you a DVD to wherever you are hunkered down.
941-408-9642
yogawithelin.us
UPDATED ON 4/3/2020
Venice MainStreet Partner Restaurants Available on BiteSquad.com:
Gold Rush BBQ
Shark Bites Deli
Trattoria Da Mino
Venice Island Coffee
Venice MainStreet Partner Restaurants Available on DoorDash.com:
Abby’s on Miami
Bogey’s of Venice
BrewBurgers
British Open Pub
Burgundy Square Café
Ciao Gelato
Croissant and Co.
Darrell’s Restaurant
Gold Rush BBQ
Island Organics
Made In Italy
Ristorante San Marco
The Soda Fountain
Vinnie’s on Venice Ave. Pizzeria
Yummies Donuts and BBQ
Venice MainStreet Partner Restaurants Available on GrubHub.com:
BrewBurgers
Trattoria da Mino
Yummie’s Donuts & BBQ
Curbside Pick Up or Take Out at Venice MainStreet Partner Restaurant:
Abby’s on Miami
220 W. Miami Ave.
941-484-5187
www.abbysonmiami.com
Angelo’s Italian Market & Restaurant
850 Pinebrook Road
941-484-6864
www.angelositalianmarket.com
Bogey’s of Venice (AS OF 3/29/20 TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR A WEEK OR TWO FOR KITCHEN IMPROVEMENT/CONSTRUCTION)
652 East Venice Ave.
941-488-9156
www.bogeys.tv
BrewBurgers
525 S. Tamiami Trail
941-786-3341
www.brewburgers.com
British Pub Open
367 Jacaranda Blvd.
941-492-9227
www.britishopenpub.com
Burgundy Square Cafe
227 W. Miami Ave.
941-451-8261
www.burgundysquarecafe.net
Ciao Gelato
317A W. Venice Ave.
941-445-5840
www.facebook.com/gelatociao
Côté France French Bistro
Open from 11am to 7pm for take out and delivery
218 Tampa Ave. W.
Venice, FL 34285
941-681-6049
cotefrancevenice.com
Croissant & Co.
323 W. Venice Ave.
941-480-1700
www.croissantandcovenice.com
Darrell’s Restaurant
215 S. Tamiami Trail
941-485-9900
www.darrellsrestaurant.net
Fins
(In person take out orders only)
1600 S. Harbor Drive
941-999-3467
www.finsatsharkys.com
Flapjack’s Cafe
810 E. Venice Ave.
941-480-1020
www.flapjackscafe.com
Gold Rush BBQ
661 S. Tamiami Trail
941-483-3137
www.goldrushbbq.com
Island Coffee (Venice Island Coffee)
200 W. Miami Ave.
941-485-6789
www.veniceislandcoffee.com
Island Organics
231 W. Miami Ave.
941-484-3565
www.islandorganicssmoothie.com
Kilwins Chocolates of Venice
207 W. Venice Ave.
941-485-5900
www.kilwins.com/venice
Made in Italy
117 W. Venice Ave.
941-488-8282
www.madeinitaly-venice.com
Shark Bites Deli
1740 E. Venice Ave. #19
941-244-2863
www.sharkbitesdeli.com
Sharky’s on the Pier
(In person take out orders only)
1600 S. Harbor Drive
941-488-1456
www.sharkysonthepier.com
Snook Haven
5000 E Venice Ave.
941-485-7221
www.snookhaven.com
The Soda Fountain & Vinnie’s Pizzeria
349 W. Venice Ave.
941-488-7600
www.sodafountainofvenice.com
Trattoria da Mino
335 W. Venice Ave.
866-863-6633
www.trattoriadamino.com
Venice Avenue Creamery
249 W. Venice Ave.
941-488-0332
www.facebook.com/veniceavenuecreamery
Venice Wine & Coffee
201 W. Venice Ave.
941-484-3667
www.venicewineandcoffeecompany.com
GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE OR ORDER PRODUCTS ONLINE:
Bodrum Mediterranean Restaurant
Once your purchase is made, your gift certificate will be emailed to the recipient email within 48 hours. If you have any questions email bodrumflteam@gmail.com or call number below
225 Miami Ave W Ste 5
Venice, FL 34285
941-412-00-90
bodrumfl.com
Cafe Venice
Gift cards from $10 to $100 available online
101 W Venice Ave
Venice FL 34285
941-484-1855
cafevenicerestaurantandbar.com
Cassariano Italian Eatery
Gift cards from $10 to $150. Buy $100 gift card and get an extra $25 available online
313 W. Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-786-1000
cassariano.com
Crow’s Nest Restaurant & Marina
Gift cards available online
1968 Tarpon Center Drive
Venice, FL 34285
941-484-9551
crowsnest-venice.com
Daiquiri Deck- Island of Venice
Gift cards available online
300 West Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-0649
daiquirideckvenice.com
Ristorante San Marco
Gift cards from $25 to $200 available online
305-B West Venice Avenue
Venice, FL
941-254-6565
sanmarcovenice.com
Yummies Donuts & BBQ
Gift cards and gifts available online
2001 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34293
941-493-7170
yummiesdonuts.com
Support our local economy by doing some online shopping with our local, small businesses. Here’s a list of Venice MainStreet Partners offering online shopping, phone orders, curbside pick up, shipping, virtual services, or other methods of continuing their operations while maintaining social distancing. Please note that some of these businesses may be closed to the public and are offering online shopping only. Call or email the business directly for more information, as circumstances may change daily. #shoplocalsafely
SHOPS:
Art Escape Gallery
Curbside pickup by appointment or shipping available; eGift cards available online
206 Miami Ave W
Venice FL 34285
941-303-6992
artescapegallery.net
eGift cards: https://squareup.com/gift/KR39KJ1FTF3B2/order
Artisans
Online shopping available for home and garden, fashion and beauty.
203 W. Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-8666
artsihome.com
B & B Bootery
Selling and mailing gift certificates or shoes. For every $50 gift certificate purchased get an additional $5 that can be used when store re-opens (as of March 23, 2020).
311 West Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-4951
facebook.com/BBBootery
Captain’s Landing
Online shopping available for men’s fashions and accessories
243 West Venice Ave
Venice, FL 34285
866-463-1643
captainslanding.com
Celebration Corner- An Educational Toy Store
Online shopping available including educational home schooling workbooks
303A West Venice Avenue
Venice, FL 34285
941-484-2206
celebrationcornervenicefl.com
Cleopatra’s Bath and Body Boutique
Online shopping available for bath and body products, unique gifts, accessories and jewelry
241 West Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-484-2105
cleopatrasbathandbodyboutique.com
Collectors Gallery & Framery
Gift certificates available online
114 S. Nokomis Ave.
Venice Florida 34285
941-488-3029
collectorsgalleryandframery.com
Crate & Marrow
Pet supplies available online, curbside service and home delivery
235 Miami Avenue West
Venice, FL 34285
941-218-6770
crateandmarrow.com
DanaTyler
Shop online for jewelry and accessories
233 West Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-321-5845
danatyler.com
Deborah’s Quilt Basket
Mail-orders or carry out orders available by phone or email; gift cards also available
337 West Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-6866
debsquiltbasket.com
Eyes on You
Curbside pick up is available
140 West Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-244-9054
eyesonyoueyewear.com
Gulf Soles
Online shopping available
2254 Tamiami Trail South
Venice, FL 34293
941-220-7605
gulfsoles.com
Island Gift Nook
Contact the store via Facebook to order merchandise
227 West Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-6161
facebook.com/islandgiftnook
Island Life Hammock Co.
Online shopping & gift certificates, curbside service, shipping & local delivery available
329 West Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-8727
islandlifehammocks.com
Krystyna’s Designs
Online shopping available
120 W. Venice Avenue
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-7400
krystynasdesigns.com
Lisa’s Classic Rose
Online shopping, curbside service and shipping available
303B West Venice Avenue
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-7788
lisasclassicrose.com
Luxurious Interiors
Online shopping available
205 West Venice Avenue
Venice, FL 34285
941-485-0319
luxuriousinteriors.com
Mary Erickson Fine Paintings
Online shopping available for prints, books and cards
704-219-0391
maryericksonart.com
Mother’s Cupboard Spice Shoppe
Call ahead to order kitchen essentials for curbside service
208 Miami Avenue West
Venice, FL 34285
941-525-8041
motherscupboardspiceshoppe.com
Nana’s A Children’s Shop
Phone order for curbside pick-up; gift cards also available.
223 W. Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-4108
nanaschildrenshop.com
Needlefish Yarns of Venice
Online shopping available with shipping or store pick-up
258 Miami Avenue West
Venice, FL 34285
941-486-1584
needlefishyarns.com
Patchington
Online shopping available
136 W Venice Ave # 138
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-4128
Patchington.com
Shark Frenzy
Online shopping available
262 Tamiami Trail S
Venice, FL 34285
941-800-4281
sharktoothsifter.com
Sirene Coastal Interiors
Online shopping available
237 W. Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-3830
shellchic.wixsite.com
Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles
Online shopping available for candles, bath and body, essential oils and pain products
305A West Venice Avenue
Venice, FL 34285
941-475-3037
smokymtcandles.com
St. Marco Boutique
Online shopping available
239 W. Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-5600
stmarcoboutique.com
Tangi & Jess / Ross & Leo
Available by appointment at the store, curbside, pick up or shipping.
310 W. Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-220-9415
facebook.com/TangiandJess
Things I Like
Available for phone orders with curbside pick-up or by private appointment between 11am-4pm, please call the phone number below. Gift cards available online.
307 W. Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-6266
Website: shop-thingsilike.com
Facebook: shopthingsilike
Instagram: shop_thingsilke
Twist Boutique
Online shopping available for men’s and women’s clothing and accessories. Private in-store shopping by appointment.
Offering 25% off to Venice MainStreet Followers using – Promo code Venice25.
137 West Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-786-1025
venicetwist.com
Venice Fine Wine & Spirits
Online shopping available (must be 21 or older to purchase)
421 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-5989
venicewineandspirits.com
Venice Gallery & Studio of Clyde Butcher
Online shopping available for books, note cards and gift items
237 Warfield Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-486-0811
clydebutcher.com
Venice Olive Oil Company
Online shopping or phone ordering with curbside pick-up available
101 W. Venice Ave., Suite 5
Venice, FL 34285
941-483-4200
veniceoliveoil.com
SALON:
Virasana Salon
Gift cards available
107 Tampa Ave W
Venice, Florida 34285
941-244-0218
virasanasalon.com
Roof Leak Patrol Inc., in the roofing business for 35 years, specializes in residential and commercial roof repairs and reroofing as well as roof inspections. They have experience with all types of roofs—shingle, tile, metal, flat, etc. If you are experiencing any type of problem with your roof, from roof leaks to problems with rodents and other pests, Roof Leak Patrol Inc. will trouble shoot the issue with a thorough inspection and offer the right solutions to correct the problem. Their Preventative Maintenance Program and yearly roof inspections will help eliminate costly roof problems and address any necessary repairs before they become a big issue. Roof Leak Patrol Inc. prides itself in quality workmanship—treating your roof problems as if it were their own house—and a thorough clean up after the job is done. Contact Roof Leak Patrol Inc. at 941-474-7663, RookLeakPatrol.com. Hours of operation—Monday-Saturday 8-6, Closed on Sunday.
Sabal Palm Bank, a locally owned and operated community bank, focuses on meeting the needs of the businesses, individuals, and entrepreneurs in the communities they serve. From traditional banking to banking on the go, they have the products and services to meet the different ways people and businesses perform their daily banking. They also have expanded their services and products to meet the specific needs of the community, offering self-directed IRAs, community association services, and a life and long term care division. They work side by side with local business owners and not-for-profits to help them achieve their financial goals. And to help make the dream of home ownership possible, they have created numerous home loan products to meet the varying needs of individuals and families throughout the region. Sabal Palm Bank is located at 735 East Venice Avenue; 941-484-9191; SabalPalmBank.com; Hours of operation—Monday-Friday 9-4, Closed on weekends.
Fifi’s of Venice, a consignment boutique, offers high quality, brand name clothes, shoes, and furnishings at bargain prices. They have daily 50 percent and 20 percent discounts, plus on Sunday an additional 10 percent off. On behalf of their 11,000 cosigners, accessories that were on consignment in Fifi’s stores but did not sell are donated to Habitat for Humanity. Fifi’s has partnered with and donated to Habitat for Humanity for the past decade. Its donations have helped Habitat for Humanity build 5 homes. Fifi’s of Venice is located at 212 West Venice Ave; 941-244-2663; FifisFineResale.com; Hours of operation—Monday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5.
Family Spine and Pain Care Institute focuses on the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of pain. If you suffer from back pain, joint pain, osteoarthritis or pain as a result of an injury, they are here to help. The Institute employs innovative treatment options, such as Epidural injections, spinal cord stimulators, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, and stem cell therapy to treat pain without surgery. Priding itself in providing compassionate care in a warm and welcoming environment, the Institute helps patients break through the cycle of pain, so they can take back control of their lives and start doing what they love most. Family Spine and Pain Care Institute is located at 1525 South Tamiami Trail, #601; 941-237-0050; fsapcare.com; Hours of operation—Monday-Friday 8-5, Closed on weekends.
Artisan SignMasters, a division of Lykins Signtek, is a one-stop shop for all your signage needs, servicing the local community in Nokomis, Venice, Siesta Key, and Sarasota County for more than 30 years. From simple vinyl lettering and graphics, including vehicle wraps to ADA signage to full-size monument signs, they do it all.
Most recently, Artisan SignMasters has expanded its product offerings to include electrical signs, pylon signs, street signs, and residential and commercial mailboxes. Artisan SignMasters is located at 580 Central Avenue, Nokomis; 941-484-9169; Hours of operation—Monday-Thursday 8-4 and Friday 8-4:30. For more information visit lykins-signtek.com.
