SEAWALL LUMINARY LIGHTING

Enjoying the Christmas Eve light display and its beautiful reflection on our waterways is a special part of Venetian Isles holiday celebration.
 
We encourage all residents to participate in this tradition by placing luminaria along their seawalls and lighting them at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24th.  ​

Candles and luminary bags are available from the Hospitality Committee. for $12. This price includes 10 candles plus 10 luminary bags.  To purchase, please contact the Candle Seller assigned to your street or call Linda Testa (727-543-6970) or Terri Boyle (727-430-3456)

​FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
 
How many candles do I need?
For most homes, 10-20 candles should be sufficient to line your entire seawall and dock. 
 
What if my home is on the  open water?
Residents who live on Mermaid Point, along open water side of Carolina Avenue and on the Carolina Circle island have been lining their streets & driveways with luminaria instead of placing them on the seawalls.  This allows the candles to be more visible and less likely to blow out.  
 
What if it is raining on Christmas Eve?
We will light the candles at 6pm on Christmas Day in the event of heavy rain on Christmas Eve. 
 
What if I won't be home at 6pm on Christmas Eve?
We encourage all members of the Venetian Isles community to participate so that the continuity of the luminary display is not broken.  If you aren’t going to be home at the time of the candle lighting, please ask a neighbor or your candle seller to light the candles along your seawall or street.
 
Text Reminder
If you’d like to receive a text message reminder to light your candles, please opt in by texting VIHA to 77948
 
Volunteer for the Candle Committee
The Candle Committee is a great way to meet your neighbors in VI. If you are interested in joining us next year, please contact Linda Testa (727-525-6120) or Terri Boyle (727-430-3456).  ​