In light of the risk of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), the City of Venice has canceled all special events through May 1,2020.

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Venice-Nokomis Rotary 12th Annual Toast to Venice Festival with wine, beer and food will be held 2-5 p.m. Saturday, April 4 at Maxine Barritt Park

Tickets are $70 in advance; $75 at the door

Tickets are limited -- this event will sell out!

The event will include a food sampling; bourbon, beer and wine tasting; live music and a silent auction

Purchase tickets at Venice Wine & Coffee, Venice Apothecary, or at the Rotary website

All proceeds benefit local nonprofit organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Child Protection Center, SKY Family YMCA, Our Mothers House, Venice Symphony, Venice Art Center and many local youth sports organizations