2020 Venetian Isles Fishing Rodeo

Cleve and Nancy Bell met with the owner of the Yellow Store recently and the news is encouraging. The new owner has informed us that the Yellow Store's new name will be (drumbeat please) Jimmy C's Bar and Grill. Progress is steady and we were informed that the restaurant is almost physically ready to be opened. Unfortunately, there are some code issues that must be resolved with the City of New Orleans that may cause significant delays before any grand opening can occur. In the interim, the new owner wants to tailor the store, bar and restaurant to the needs and desires of our community. He is seeking input from residents of our area as to the type of cuisine to serve as well as any suggestions as to other types of services needed in our community. He currently has plans to offer fuel and also seeks community input on where to place the pumps. Out front for vehicles, or on the water in the back. There are already plans in place to add small boat docks on the back side of the business for visitors, as well as a private room for events. To comment with any suggestions for the new owner join the new VICIA Facebook Group to post in the comments and we will convey the information to him. This is all great news for Venetian Isles and our neighboring communities! Can't wait to hear from you.

• The 2017 Fishing Rodeo was a resounding success.  Fun was had by all.
• Credit and thanks goes out to all or our volunteers and Wish to Fish, Louisiana. A great big thank you to all of the sponsors who made this event possible. Please try to patronize these business and let them know that you are from Venetian Isles. Also included below are individuals that volunteered their time to this worthwhile and successful event. Be sure to offer your thanks when you run across them! 

Sponsors: The Blind Tiger, Raisinman Towing, RPB Construction, Lee and Brenda Ferraro, Domilise's Restaurant, Robin's Wharf Dockside, Absolute Concrete, Folgers, Textron, Bret and Brenda Praisewater, Paratech, Will & Lenny's Auto,St. Bernard Drugs, Alan and Diane Cacamo, Cindy Nguyen, Louisiana Fish Fry, Ray Garofalo, Diversified Foods, Roger and Bonnie Benischek, Command Construction, Henry's House, Castnet Seafood, Barnes Electric, Dave and Darlene Kennedy, Manning Lumber and Marine, Agape Pest Services, Johnny's Crab Traps, Safe Spot, Toyota of New Orleans, Dick's Sporting Goods, Hook 'n Line, Parkway Bakery, The Landing, Henry and Jeanette Martin, Gills Crane and Dozer, Ron Charles Construction, Lamarque Ford, Kona Ice, Southside Cafe,Tire Town, Original French Market Bar and Restaurant,Venezia's Restaurant, Vucinivich's Restaurant, Cafe Criollo Monteleone Hotel, Dean and Wendy Marullo, Wish to Fish, Bait, Inc, ADT Alarm Services (Larry Frilot),Ft. Pike Volunteer Fire Department, Kirk Jacobs, Lenny LaPuyade
Volunteers: Carol Wallace, Diana Riedel, Gabriel Black, Melissa Kennedy, Madeline Senac, Cheryl Kelly, and Bonnie Benischek. I sincerely apologize if I have left anyone out. We could not do what we do with these generous sponsors and volunteers.