2023 Christmas Boat Parade & Holiday Tree Lighting are On!
2023 Holiday Tree Lighting is scheduled for December 9, 2023 and our Annual Christmas Boat Bash will be held this year on Saturday December 2nd, 2023.
City of Venice Wins National America in Bloom Awards!
Top honors were announced during the 2022 America In Bloom Symposium & Awards Celebration including Best City in the Country (in our population category 18-23k)!
VABI Holiday Boat Bash!
Last year, the 2022 Boat Bash was held on Saturday December 3rd @ 5:30pm – our Annual Vabi Christmas Boat Bash!
2022 Holiday Tree Lighting
The Venice Holiday Tree Lighting event, sadly, had to be cancelled this year due to damage done to the Monty Andrews Arboretum from Hurricane Ian.
Venice in Bloom Team Pic Poster!
Our new Venice in Bloom Team Picture Poster is available for just a $20 Donation. Contact VABI office at 941-207-8224. Proceeds go to the Downtown Beautification fund.
Keep an Eye on John Nolen Park!
Keep an eye on John Nolen Park. It’s a work in progress with a whole new look with upgrades, flowers, plants and more!
VABI Volunteer Appreciation BBQ
VABI Volunteer Appreciation BBQ was held April 20th at the Historic Train Station recognizing VABI Volunteers and a meet and greet with the AIB judges.
America in Bloom National Award Competition
Judges from America in Bloom visited Venice April 20th – 21st for a two-day Assessment of Venice.
2022 Giving Challenge – April 26-27!
You can “be the one”… you can Make a Difference! Each one of us can impact what VABI does
Local Artists Paint at Venice Urban Forest
Venice Plein Air (VPA), serving outdoor painters…their mission is to celebrate the historical Venice area