The Village on Venetian Bay - News and Press Releases

January 24, 2012: The Village on Venetian Bay is hosting Saturdays by the Fountain each Saturday through April from 1-4 pm. [Full Story]

November 30, 2011: December Delights at The Village on Venetian Bay. This December, take a trip to the Village on Venetian Bay for an enchanting experience and enjoy a bounty of festive events, unique shopping and savory dining, all set against the waterfront backdrop of Venetian Bay. [Full Story]

October 19, 2011: Village Nights. Village Nights is a great jump start to the weekend with live music, great food and shopping as music fills the night air on November 3 from 6-9 p.m. at the Village on Venetian Bay with the Sabrina Williams Band, and the Legacy of Steel Duo. [Full Story]

July 01, 2011: Village Nights. Upscale Neighborhood Shopping with Neighborly Service. The Village on Venetian Bay has been a favorite waterfront shopping and dining destination for visitors and year round residents for more than 20 years now. As its name represents, The Village is perched over the Venetian Bay bringing a touch of romantic Venice to Naples. [Full Story]

May 20, 2011: Village Nights. With warmer weather settling in, spend an evening kicking back to relax with some cool island sounds by the Island Breeze Band. [Full Story]

April 21, 2011: It's rocking, it's electrifying, it's Village Nights. Join us on Thursday, May 5 from 6-9 pm for an evening of music that ranges from rock 'n rock to party music to Las Vegas piano lounge. [Full Story]

April 11, 2011: Shop 'til you drop. The great semi-annual sale is on at the Village Join us from 10am-5pm April 21-April 23 to take advantage of exceptional savings on top-quality merchandise from Village merchants. Enjoy a fusion of live musical entertainment each day all through the Village. [Full Story]

March 28, 2011: Elegant Style Salon Opens at The Village The salon offers consultations and a variety of services to pamper client's skin and establish a healthy skin regimen, all in a private, sophisticated atmosphere. Professional services include facials, clinical treatments, body treatments, hair removal, makeup artistry, and permanent makeup. [Full Story]

March 25, 2011: Spring on Down to Village Nights It's a great time to get out and enjoy the fresh Spring air for a fun evening of fine musical entertainment, great shopping and dining at Village Nights on Thursday, April 7 from 6-9pm at The Village. [Full Story]

March 25, 2011: The great semi-annual sale is on at the Village Join us from 10am-5pm April 21-April 23 to take advantage of exceptional savings on top-quality merchandise from Village merchants. Enjoy a fusion of live musical entertainment each day all through the Village. [Full Story]

March 16, 2011: Sip and Sample Event a Success Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida announced that the first Sip and Sample fundraising event held on February 23 at the Village on Venetian Bay was a vintage success. [Full Story]

February 23, 2011: Village Nights Village Nights is a great way to get your weekend started a bit early. Join us on Thursday, March 3 for an evening filled with live music by Lords of Cool; duo, Mixed Emotions; and songstress, Sabrina Williams. [Full Story]

February 23, 2011: Enjoy an early St. Patrick's Day celebration at the VillageThe Village will go Irish on Thursday, March 10 from 5-8pm in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Get an early start on all the favorites for this popular holiday with delicious Irish fare for sale, Irish-inspired live musical entertainment, traditional Irish Dance, and much more. [Full Story]

February 21, 2011: The Bay Lady Sets Sail With Sightseeing Tours
Ahoy Sightseers! The Park Shore Marina at the Village on Venetian Bay is launching a new sightseeing tour on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with reservations preferred. [Full Story]

February 16, 2011: The Village on Venetian Bay Welcomes Two New Merchants
Venez Boutique, located next to Miramare restaurant on the south side of The Village shopping center, caters to the sophisticated, contemporary woman with upscale clothing and lingerie. Romantica, located adjacent to The Village Pub, brings feminine clothing lines and accessories that appeal to a wide age range. [Full Story]

February 4, 2011: Passport Required - Sip and Sample at The Village
Purchase your $25 passport and sample international wines and an assortment of appetizers from Artichoke & Company, Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar, Cloyde's Steak & Lobster House, M Waterfront Grille, MiraMare Ristorante and The Village Pub. Stop in to merchants HT Chittum, Yvonnes House of Shoes and Horse of a Different Color for wine sampling and great shopping. Funds raised benefit Friends of Foster Children of Southwest Florida. [Full Story]

January 11, 2011: J. McLaughlin Opens New Store in The Village
NEW YORK, NY, December 14th, 2010 – The name J.McLaughlin is synonymous with classic clothing and accessories for women and men. On December 15th, this New York based recognized retail industry leader opened their second store in Naples, FL. [Full Story]

December 28, 2010: Village Nights
Start the New Year right and come to Village Nights, Thursday, January 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for great music and a good time for all. [Full Story]

December 22, 2010: Flatbreads And Friends Of Foster Children
The Friends of Foster Children (FCC) of Southwest Florida are teaming with M Waterfront Grille at the Village to benefit foster care children. On Saturdays, January 8, 15, 22 and 29... [Full Story]

December 17, 2010: Venetian Village Boat Parade Winners
The Village on Venetian Bay held its annual boat parade on December 9 with boats all decked out for the holidays illuminating the bay waters with a spectrum of color. [Full Story]

November 24, 2010: Village Boat Parade
A procession of boats, trimmed with lights, and holiday décor, motor through the waters of Venetian Bay creating a spectacular moving light show. [Full Story]

November 22, 2010: Grand Illuminations at The Village
Experience the spirit of the holidays at the Village on Venetian Bay for the annual holiday event, Grand Illuminations, on Thursday, December 2 from 6-9pm. [Full Story]

October 25, 2010: Cool Tunes At November Village Nights
Dynamic singing duos and a solo artist are on the musical lineup for Village Nights on Thursday, November 4 from 6-9pm at The Village on Venetian Bay. [Full Story]

October 7, 2010: Shy Wolf Sanctuary comes to the Village
On Saturday, October 16 from 11am-3 pm, at Venetian Village, meet wolf pups and find out about adorable wolf dogs for adoption. Have your photo taken with a wolf, make a donation, sign up for raffles, listen to live music, get your face painted, and be amazed by the strolling magician. [Full Story]

October 7, 2010: Celebrate Oktoberfest Naples Style
Willkommen! It's Oktoberfest at The Village on Venetian Bay. Join us Thursday, October 21 from 5-9pm and celebrate all the festivities with rousing German music, dancing, pumpkin painting, and authentic German fare for purchase. [Full Story]

August 23, 2010: Semi-Annual Sidewalk Sale At The Village
Mark your calendar for September 2 through September 4 for summer savings, live music, and as always, great shopping and dining at The Village on Venetian Bay. [Full Story]

July 26, 2010: Village Nights At The Village
Beat those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer and get down to The Village for an evening of cool, live entertainment, fun, and food. [Full Story]

June 16, 2010: It’s Thursday night—what’s to do?
Find fun, food, and live musical entertainment at the Village on Venetian Bay, July 1 from 6-9pm. [Full Story]

May 26, 2010: Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Major Renovation
On the occasion of its 20th anniversary, Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar will close for the first time in its history to undergo a top-to-bottom renovation of its 6,500 square feet of interior space. [Full Story]

May 14, 2010: Village Night
Get on board with entertainment by Night Train on Village Nights at the Village on Venetian Bay, Thursday, June 4th from 6-9pm. [Full Story]

April 29, 2010: Make it a Village Night on May 6!
The Village on Venetian Bay will host Village Nights with live musical entertainment, waterfront dining, cookouts and of course, fabulous shopping. [Full Story]

April 29, 2010: Picasso Leather has opened at The Village
Located on the north side of the Village on Venetian Bay, adjacent to the “dancing waters” fountain, Picasso has a full line of distinctive leather goods from soft side luggage to portfolios to wallets and handbags. There are also money belts, eye shades, and locks for luggage to aid the traveler. [Full Story]

April 7, 2010: Sidewalk Sale At The Village On Venetian Bay
The great shopping experience at the Village on Venetian Bay, just got better! Starting Friday, April 23rd through Sunday April 25th merchants at The Village will offer exceptional savings on top-quality merchandise [Full Story]

March 4, 2010: St. Patricks’ Day Celebration At The Village
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a wee bit early on Thursday, March 11 from 5:30 to 9 pm at the Village on Venetian Bay. Students from The Tír na nÓg Dance Studio, an established Irish Dance academy in Naples, will perform traditional Irish dance. [Full Story]

February 20, 2010: February 27 Duck Race to Benefit C’mon
Plans are going swimmingly for the 2010 Great Venetian Duck Race at The Village on Venetian Bay. On Feb. 27, 10,000 small yellow “adopted” rubber ducks will be dropped into Venetian Bay to race to the finish line. [Full Story]

December 14, 2009: Boat Parade Honors The Mental Health Association
With $1,000 Prize
This year’s Village on Venetian Bay Boat Parade was a twinkling success as boaters floated past a table of judges and a slew of merry onlookers clustered throughout the shops. [Full Story]

December 12, 2009: Rabbi, Catholic Welder Team Up To Create 25-foot Menorah
Chabad Jewish Center of Naples is taking Hanukkah to new heights. Specifically, 25 feet in the air. That’s the height of a menorah the group is working to erect for Chabad’s Hanukkah extravaganza, to be held Sunday at the Village on Venetian Bay. [Full Story]

November 18, 2009: Boat Parade Honors Local Charities With $1,000 Prize
Boaters will show their support for local charities this year in The Village on Venetian Bay Boat Parade, Thursday, December 10. They can enter on behalf of a Collier County charity and win a $1,000 cash donation. [Full Story]

October 1, 2009: Leading Yoga-Inspired Athletic Apparel Company Opens A New Showroom at The Village
Lululemon athletica introduces Naples to its yoga-inspired athletic apparel with the arrival of a new retail showroom location that opened October 1, 2009 at 4320 Gulf Shore Boulevard, North, Suite 208. [Full Story]

July 9, 2009: July 20th Venetian Day Features Children’s Play And Sundaes
Keep the kids cool at The Village on Monday, July 20 with 20 percent off of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream sundaes, a free KidzAct performance inside an air conditioned store and a chance to play in The Village’s new interactive water fountain. The July 20 Venetian Day celebration includes The Naples Players’ performance of “Little Red Riding Hood Meets the Three Little Pigs”. [Full Story]

June 2, 2009: Children’s Play and Pet Adoptions
Now that school is out, The Village on Venetian Bay has added children’s activities to the June 20 Venetian Day celebration. Adult performers from The Naples Players’ outreach program called KidZAct will perform “Jack and Jill and the Beanstalk,” one of a series of fun follies at 1:00 p.m. and again at 2:00 p.m. The program will involve child audience participation. [Full Story]

May 26, 2009: Venetian Day at The Village Saturday, June 20
The Village on Venetian Bay is hosting Venetian Days the twentieth of each month to celebrate more than 20 years of art and enterprise at 50 storefronts owned by local Naples residents. The Village has invited Collier County Domestic Animal Services (DAS) to bring dogs for adoption to the shopping center during the June 20th Venetian Day event. [Full Story]

April 17, 2009: Free Celebration Recreates Centuries-Old Festival to
Mark New Beginnings
Celebrating more than 20 years of shopping and dining, the Village on Venetian Bay will stage an authentic Venetian Carnivale on Saturday, April 25. Festive pageantry for the whole family during Carnivale honors the "Venetian Spirit of Art & Enterprise" embodied by Venetian Village's 50 shops and restaurants, many of which are locally-owned, independent businesses. There is no charge for admission. [Full Story]

April 3, 2009: Share Memories Of The Village On Venetian Bay For 20-Year Anniversary
The Village on Venetian Bay launches its 20th anniversary celebration on Friday, April 10th with an online contest inviting the public to share personal memories of experiences in the " The Village ," one of Naples premier waterfront shopping and dining destinations for visitors and locals. [Full Story]

February 16, 2009: Fabec Young Hosts Founders Of Vietri Dinnerware At Venetian Village Store
Fabec Young at The Village on Venetian Bay, one of few exclusive retailers of Vietri, has invited the founders of the handcrafted Italian products to sign purchases and share their stories on Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Italian wines and hors d’oeuvres will be served in a tent adjacent to the waterfront store. The event is free and open to the public. [Full Story]

January 22, 2009: 5th Annual CAN Bicycle Ride & Walk
Local cancer patients will be the beneficiary of the 5th Annual Ride/Walk to be held Sunday February 8, 2009 at Venetian Village in Naples to benefit Cancer Alliance of Naples. The bicycle ride will consist of 100, 62, 25 or 10 mile rides through Naples and Marco Island and the walk is a 5K walk thtrough the lovely Gulshores area around Venetian Village. [Full Story]

January 21, 2009: A “Crush” on the American Red Cross
The Village on Venetian Bay Supports Local Chapter
The Village on Venetian Bay will help to raise funds during the month of February for the annual American Red Cross 2009 Heroes Campaign. The fundraising effort will begin on Thursday, February 5, 2009 from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M., at The Village on Venetian Bay and will feature three live bands. [Full Story]

January 19, 2009: Miramare Ristorante Opens At Village On Venetian Bay
If you miss Marie-Michelle’s kisses at The Village on Venetian Bay, take comfort in knowing Sal Sinzieri greets guests of his new Miramare Ristorante with a traditional Italian welcome that includes a customary kiss on both cheeks, along with a hearty “Buongiorno!” [Full Story]

November 11, 2008: AnaVlad, European Collections at The Village
Founded in 2001, AnaVlad specializes in hand knits, natural fabrics, silks and other women’s clothing imported directly from Europe, particularly Italy and France. The boutique, owned by Iren and Toni Mayers, was designed around a European street theme. [Full Story]

August 26, 2008: The Lutgert Companies Commences Major Renovation Of The Village On Venetian Bay
The project will represent the most extensive work performed on The Village in its 20-year history. The Village will remain open throughout the renovation with most of the extensive work being performed during off hours so as to not be disruptive to shoppers. [Full Story]

April 14, 2008: Major Renovation Of The Village On Venetian Bay; Work To Begin In Summer 2008
“The Village on Venetian Bay is more than 20 years old and while it remains one of Naples’ most popular shopping destinations, it is time to bring the center up to the current tastes of customers,” said Howard Gutman, President of The Lutgert Companies. [Full Story]