Venice Peace Celebration in Venice FL   Today a special three hour event of Venice Peace Celebration in Venice FL with live music, songs and art activities embracing peace, from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Centennial Park Gazebo in downtown Venice. Welcome and opening remarks were made by Mayor John Holic, with the proclamation of Venice Peace Celebration Day.        Venice Interfaith Community Association is the sponsor for Venice Peace Celebration in Venice FL   Music & Songs   1.     Vocals & keyboard                  - Deborah Berioli 2.     Vocals & Guitar                       - Charli Warn 3.     Classical Guitar with soprano    - Zachary Johnson / Deborah Berioli 4.     Piano with sopranos                 - Mary Jeanne Moorman/Margaret Mironenko/ Jessica Tapia  5.     Art & Poetr... 09/20/2011

  Venice FL  - Mi Pueblo El Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina     This is NOT a paid advertisement by Mi Pueblo El Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina. It is a winner - Best of Venice 2011 Mexican restaurant in town. Their foods are enjoyed by all ages.             My favorite is Chicken Avocado Salad, my husband likes Pollo Monterrey and my sister-in-law ordered Taco Chicken Salad.              Venice FL – Mi Pueblo El Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina offers Lunch Specials served Monday through Friday until 2:00pm    for $7.95   Menu prices are between $3.50 - $15.00    Restaurant Hours:   Monday – Thursday 11:00 am – 9:00pm Friday & Saturday     close at 10:00pm Saturday & Sunday open at 12:00noon     They have a bar, outdoor & indoor dining, and a private banquet room for 50 people, which is g... 09/19/2011

    Venice FL - Giving Clean Fresh Water To Thirsty People     Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 800 S Tamiami Trail, Venice FL is supporting Dr. Joe and Pastor Deborah Troester, missionaries in Baboua, the Central African Republic. Dr. Joe serves as technical advisor for PASE, which gives clean fresh water to thirsty people.            Dr. Joe also promotes good hygiene and sanitation to villagers. Pastor Deborah teaches at the Theological School in Baboua. Their daughter, Christa, attends 8th grade at Rain Forest International School in Yaounde’ Cameroon.      Cost   Can you spare a $1.00 per week and a total of $52.00 a year to help Dr. Joe give clean fresh water to thirsty people. The cost to build a spring box is $2,000.00. A spring box is easier and cheaper to build than a traditional w... 09/17/2011

   What is Chinese Drywall? News From Fed Release   “Chinese drywall” is known as defective drywall manufactured in China and has been imported by the United State since 2001. Any homes that were built or renovated with drywall replacement may be affected by it.                   Defective Chinese drywall gives off high levels of sulfur gas which causes health and safety issues, as well as copper erosion on air conditioner coils, electrical wiring, copper and silver jewelry.                      Are you a Chinese drywall victim in Florida?  Check out the New Florida Law (the bill, HB965)       News From Fed Release       WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sept. 16, 2011 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released their fin... 09/17/2011

    Venice Train Depot Venice FL is a famous preserved historic building located at 303 E Venice Av. Currently it has a small museum exhibit, a public transportation site, as well as part of the Legacy Trail and a public boat ramp.                   The architectural firm of Walker and Gillette designed the Venice Train Depot and constructed by the brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLE) between 1925 – 1927. The Venice Train Depot is both historically and architecturally significant. The first passenger train left Venice FL on March 27, 1927.       The Great Depression occurred in 1929, and Venice became a ghost town. When the Kentucky Military Institute chose Venice as their winter headquarters, it was revitalized in 1933. This was followed by The Venice Army Air Base from 1942 – 194... 09/16/2011

  Venice FL weekly Venice regional area residential statistics 9/10/2011     Venice FL is a vibrant and historic charming city for all ages. It offers five beaches for you to visit; one of them has been named  “ The Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World”. Check out the Venice FL weekly Venice Regional Area Residential Statistics 9/10/2011 for the market condition.         The Venice FL weekly Venice regional area residential statistics  9/10/2011 table shows the week between September 4 and  10, 2011.  There were 39 new listings in the market. 32 listings went under contract and 20 listings were sold.  During the week of August 28 and September 3, 2011 there were 51 new listings, 38 listings have a contract and 51 listings were sold. Within a week the inventory went down 23.5%     Accordin... 09/15/2011

Sarasota Choice Homes strives to bring you the latest Venice Florida Real Estate Market Conditions. We have created a slideshow of the most recent homes and condos listed for sale in Venice FL as of September 9th 2011. You can click on any one of the images to view more details on the particular house or condominium.If you would like more information you can visit ->http://www.sarasotachoicehomes.com/venice/Sarasota Choice Homes can also let you know as soon as new Venice properties come on the market:You can also search all of the homes and condos for sale on Sarasota Choice Homes by using this form.Sarasota Choice Homes?The Choice Homes for your Lifestyle in Venice Florida. 09/15/2011

  2 Master suite Venice Florida Home For Sale – 1280 Indus Rd Venice FL 34293 is a one owner well maintained home, 2CG with 3 lots surrounded with mature landscaping, fruit and oak trees.  New roof 2009, new air conditioner and septic in 2010, new disposal 2011.  Room for RV and boat parking. Close to Shamrock Park and South Venice boat ramp. South Venice is a community with a private beach; pay $75.00 per year for the ferry to the beach.         Listing Price $112,900  1470 SF under heat and air, with total building 2062SF. Lots of storage space. Breakfast nook with view of fruit trees from the bay window.        To see slide show click here   To see the History of South Venice Beach click here     Call Kwee Now at 941-716-3090 for a personal tour.       Venice Florida Home For Sale - ... 09/12/2011

As painful as it is, we as Americans must remember 9-ll and honor all our fallen heroes. It’s hard to believe that 10 years have passed since that horrible day. We still grieve for all the Americans that lost fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, friends and other loved ones. We, as residents of Venice, feel especially connected to this tragic event. Regrettably, some of the terrorists took flying lessons at our own Venice Airport and lived in our community. President George W. Bush was in Sarasota at Emma Booker Elementary School in a classroom when he was told about the attacks. Also, just recently, the Fallen Heroes Memorial was approved by the city and county to be placed in the 3.5-acre Patriots Park in Venice. This memorial is especially meaningful a... 09/11/2011

    Kweeh Speechless Sunday 9/11/2011 – Standing Tall     Today is the 10th anniversary of the tragic events, which killed 2973 innocent people caused by terrorists on September 11, 2001 who tried to destroy the United State of America.   The destruction was great to families who lost loved ones, with financial loss to business owners/corporations and property owners as well as our government.   Beside the cost of 9/11/2001 and many other major disasters with major damage since then until now, the flag of our country the United State of America is still Standing Tall.         The following are the major disaster events since 2001.     Year     Type                         Fatalities  Damage US$         Location   2001     Terrorism 9/11            2973                                   ... 09/10/2011

  Best Farmers Markets  in Venice FL   Are you looking for the Best Farmers Markets in Venice FL in town?  The American Farmland Trust uses the word “Favorite” instead of “Best”.   Congratulations to Venice Farmer’s Market – winner of the 1st Place in the State of Florida’s Favorite Farmers Markets 2011.   The American Farmland Trust sponsored the contest starting from June 1, 2011 and ending August 31, 2011.The theme of the contest is “No Farms – No Food”. The following were the Best Farmers Markets in Venice FL in The State of Florida according to the most votes cast.       Top 5  Market                                        # of Votes      Market Size   1          Venice Farmers Market                    5608             Small     16-30 Vendors   2          North Port Farmers & Craf... 09/10/2011

Here are the most expensive luxury homes and condos listed for sale in Venice FL as of September 9th 2011. You can click on any one of the images to view more details on the particular Venice Florida house or condominium.If you would like to see all of the active properties at all price levels you can visit ->http://www.sarasotachoicehomes.com/venice/Sarasota Choice Homes can also let you know as soon as new Venice Luxury properties come on the market:You can also search all of the Luxury homes and condos for sale on Sarasota Choice Homes by using this form.Sarasota Choice Homes?The Choice Homes for your Luxury Lifestyle in Venice Florida. 09/09/2011

Sarasota Choice Homes strives to bring you the latest Venice Florida Real Estate Market Conditions. We have created a slideshow of the most recent homes and condos listed for sale in Venice FL as of September 9th 2011. You can click on any one of the images to view more details on the particular house or condominium.If you would like more information you can visit ->http://www.sarasotachoicehomes.com/venice/Sarasota Choice Homes can also let you know as soon as new Venice properties come on the market:You can also search all of the homes and condos for sale on Sarasota Choice Homes by using this form.Sarasota Choice Homes?The Choice Homes for your Lifestyle in Venice Florida. 09/09/2011

    Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – August 2011   Between 8/1/2011 to 8/31/2011 there were 91 single family home sold, 90 home listed for sale and 20 under contract in Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – August 2011.                                              June                  July                    August   The average sold price          $191,961            $202,304             $176,168  The lowest sold price           $  27,000            $  36,000             $  41,100                                                               The highest sold price           $900,000         $1,200,000             $430,000   The average day on market    93                     153                       119   The average listing price       $246,237            $267,795            ... 09/08/2011

  Kweeh Wordless Wednesday 9/7/2011- Where Is My Partner?      This beautiful and colorful parrot has a partner owned by a couple. The couple after sometime, was unhappy with each other, could not get along, and decided to divorce. Divorce not only causes pain and hurt, it also hurts those who are part of them. In this case it even hurt their lovely pets. The parrots were separated because the divorced couple each took a parrot.                                             Food for thought   Can we go through the storm together instead of run away from the storm?                     Recent Posts:     Venice Isle Venice FL 55 Plus Active Adult Community   Sarasota FL Real Estate Market Reports – August 2011   Venice FL Weekly Venice Regional Area Residential Statistics   Kweeh Speechless ... 09/07/2011

  Venice Isle Venice FL 55 Plus Active Adult Community     Venice Isle Venice FL 55 plus active adult community is one of the largest resident owned mobile home parks in town.  The main entrance is on US 41 Bypass N adjacent to Honda car dealer, and is a short distance to downtown, beaches, hospital, restaurants and shopping.           There are 992 homes in Venice Isle Venice FL 55 plus active adult Community. Maintenance fees are $130.00 per month for shareholders. Lot rent for non-share holders range between $439.00 and $665.50 per month. As of September 6, 2011 they have 962 shareholders and 30 rental lots. All lot rent fees including cable television of more than 72 channels, lawn care, edging, real estate taxes, park facilities, shuttle pick up and drop off.     Park facilities – ... 09/06/2011

    Venice FL Weekly Venice Regional Area Residential Statistics     Venice FL is a vibrant and historic charming city for all ages. It offers five beaches for you to visit; one of them has been named  “ The Shark’s Tooth Capital of the World”. Check out the Venice FL weekly Venice Regional Area Residential Statistics for the market condition.         This is a weekly report.  The Venice FL weekly Venice regional area residential statistics table shows the week between August 14 and 20, 2011.  There were 45 new listings in the market. 62 listings went under contract and 28 listings were sold.  During the week of August 21 and 27, 2011 there were 49 new listings, 42 listings have a contract and 28 listings were sold.     According to the Venice FL weekly Venice regional area residential ... 09/05/2011

CLICK to Request Our FREE 48-page Short Sale eBook   Venice Short Sale Help - Sarasota County Florida - SaraMana Properties As a Short Sale Broker who actively works with Venice area homeowners, I can tell you with complete confidence that there are ready willing and able buyers ready to purchase your property. I can also tell you that in 90%+ of cases the lender(s) are as willing to consider a Short Sale as you are. Given these truths, there is absolutely no reason for you to allow your property to be Foreclosured on. Furthermore, in virtually all instances where a genuine hardship can be demonstrated, you can expect the entire deficiency (the shortfall between what is owed, and the sale price) to be waived by the lender(s). In other cases, substantial discounts off of the full amount... 09/04/2011

   Kweeh  Speechless Sunday 9/4/2011 – Who Took My Clothes?       This photograph was taken from the rookery at Chestnut Creek Community in Venice Florida. My husband Andy and sister-in-law Deb were hired to trim the bushes and grass on the island twice a year. It was an opportunity for me to take some photographs of baby birds and share with my friends at Activerain.  Enjoy!         Related Posts:     Chestnut Creek Venice FL   Chestnut Creek Venice FL Real Estate Market Reports – July 2011   Rookery in Venice FL         Kweeh  Speechless Sunday 9/4/2011 – Who Took My Clothes?       If you are buying or selling your home in Chestnut Creek,Venice  and the surrounding area, contact Venice REALTOR® Kwee can assist you every step of the way,  while keeping your best interests at heart.  Ca... 09/03/2011

    Arts and Crafts Festival is one of the most popular outdoor events in Venice Florida. The event will attract artists, top crafters from far and near to showcase their specialties and original works. Many attendees come from around the country.               Date :            September 3 and 4, 2011 ( Saturday and Sunday)   Time :           10:00am to 5:00pm   Admission:   FREE and open to the public   Location:       220 Miami Av. W                      Venice Florida 34285   Contact:        Tel: 561-746-6615    or     Email: info@artfestival.com   Local artists:  1. Joseph Cram – photography                         2. Joan Morro – Dolls/Toys                         3. Larry and Linda Mayes – Jewelry                           Items for display in the Art and Crafts Festival include ... 09/03/2011