Discover Venice 2023-2024
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14 Discover Venice PHOTO PROVIDED BY BEKAH HORSLEY Downtown Venice is a great place to eat and shop. PHOTO PROVIDED BY BEKAH HORSLEY Clothiers in downtown Venice have items to suit all needs. Venice MainStreet: City is for everyone Staff Report T he folks at Venice MainStreet have a simple message: "Venice is for everyone. We welcome friends as visitors and new residents to the city of Venice, the historic downtown district, the beaches and beyond. "Venice MainStreet is your local community based economic development organization that enriches the community through special events, promotions, and advocacy for businesses and nonprofits in Venice. "Not to be missed, we hope that our newest friends will enjoy shopping and dining in quaint boutiques and giftshops, plus our many restaurants with cuisine from Italy, France, Greece, Argentina and more, in the heart of the city, historic downtown. You will also find signature events like Friday night concerts in Centennial Park on the second and fourth Fridays of every month, the annual art and craft festivals five times per year, plus the popular Shark's Tooth Festival. A 30+ year tradition, the Shark's Tooth Festival will take place April 13-14 of next year in Centennial Park, welcoming everyone to learn why Venice is known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World. "Our new friends also enjoy the beauty of Venice's green spaces. Our environment is breathtaking for recreational activities like biking on the Venetian Waterway Trail/Park, walking in the Monty Andrews Arboretum, or (volunteering in) the Venice Urban Forest. Our beaches leave a mark on one's heart with fresh sandy shores, crisp blue water and handy amenities that turn visitors into lifelong residents. "We welcome you to visit Venice and stay for the day, a weekend or a lifetime because Venice is for everyone." PHOTO PROVIDED BY BEKAH HORSLEY The Shark's Tooth Festival is one of the area's biggest events every year.