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at the Venice Performing Ar ts Center
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Enter tainment
in Paradise
To Purchase Tickets:
Call or Visit the
Venice Performing Arts Center Box Office
Monday-Friday 10am - 2pm (941) 218-3779
1 Indian Ave., Bldg. 5, Venice, FL 34285
Or visit our website any time
www.VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com
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MILKSHAKES, MALTS AND MORE
Ice cream, milkshakes, malts, sodas, cotton candy, sun-
daes, shaved ice, sweet treats and more at Made in the
Shade
2411 S. McCall Road, Englewood
941-681-2204
DOWN-HOME FLORIDA CUISINE
PLUS LIVE MUSIC VENUE
Dig into some chef-inspired, down-home Florida cuisine at
the Twisted Fork. Enjoy the live music and events at the
Back Porch.
2208 El Jobean Road, Port Charlotte
941-235-3675, https://twistedfork.net
IRISH PUB
Enjoy the atmosphere of a traditional Irish pub at Celtic Ray
Public House.
145 E Marion Ave, Punta Gorda
941-916-9115, celticray.net
A SLICE OF OLD FLORIDA AT SNOOK HAVEN
Soak in views of the Myakka River and its bountiful wildlife
while you sit in our newly redesigned dining room or outside
under shady oak trees draped with Spanish moss.
5000 E. Venice Ave., Venice
941-485-7221, www.snookhaven.com
CREATIVE CUISINE AT THE BANYAN HOUSE
Enjoy citruswood-fi red steaks, seafood and pasta, plus cre-
ative chef-driven small plates while surrounded by beautiful
scenic view.
19725 Wellen Park Blvd., Wellen Park
941-584-5300, https://banyanhouserestaurant.com
VILLAGE BREWHOUSE SHOWCASES THE GREAT
BEER THAT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HAS TO OFFER
Local brewhouse with a very diverse menu overlooking
Charlotte Harbor that serves up fresh seafood and Ameri-
can cuisine.
Fishermen's Village, 1200 W. Retta Esplanade,
Punta Gorda.
941-621-8329, thevillagebrewhouse.com
KICK BACK AND RELAX
AT LANDY'S RESTAURANT
Waterfront restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating,
serving seafood, steaks and pasta dishes.
1400 Aqua View Lane, Englewood
941-474-4292, landysonthewater.com
CLASSIC COLOMBIAN PLATES AT QUE RICO
Serving classic Colombian plates such as empanadas and
sweet plantains.
3648 Tamiami Trail, North Port
941-888-5647, quericofl avors.com
A WIDE VARIETY OF HOMEMADE FLAVORS
AVAILABLE AT LAVA ICE SHOP
Soft Italian ice made with the highest quality ingredients to
ensure a smooth consistency, similar to ice cream. Dairy
free, sugar free and vegan friendly options available.
2592 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
941-629-5282, https://www.lavaiceshop.com
ICE CREAM AND CUSTARD TREATS
AT HERSHEY'S FLAVORTOWN
Ice cream, soft-serve custard fl avors, plus gluten free,
sugar free, cow-free nondairy and mix-ins galore.
940 Kings Highway, Port Charlotte. 941-889-7206,
www.hersheysfl avortown.com
