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🌱 Nokomis man faces domestic violence charges, December arraignment
Nokomis, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Nokomis! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Nokomis man faces domestic violence charges, December arraignment
- Laurel Nokomis School earns state recognition for sustained achievement
Also on today's calendar: Lakeside Lutheran Church Invites the Community to a Free Early Access Screening of The Chosen Season and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
- Thursday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
- Friday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Cops: She poured water on him; he kicked her (yoursun.com) — A Nokomis man faces domestic violence charges after police say he assaulted a woman and drove with her against her will during an Oct. 29 dispute. Bryan Emory Bruce, 29, is free on $57,500 bond, with orders to avoid contact with the woman ahead of his Dec. 4 arraignment. 
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Names CareerEdge Best Education and Workforce Program (sarasotamagazine.com) — Laurel Nokomis School is among 17 Sarasota County district-managed schools earning Florida’s School of Excellence designation, which recognizes sustained student achievement rather than a single year’s results. The recognition comes as Sarasota County Schools received the state’s Academically High-Performing School District designation for 2025–2026.
📸 Around Nokomis
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Lakeside Lutheran Church Invites the Community to a Free Early Access Screening of The Chosen Season →
2401 S Tamiami Trl, Venice
6:30 pm -
Holiday Brass Sarasota →
Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, 6116 Crestwood Ave, Sarasota
7:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Saturday December 5
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Other local events
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Pop's Sunset Grill / Sonoma Nights - Selby Winery Wine Dinner →
Pop’s Sunset Grill, 112 Circuit Road, Nokomis
6:00 pm -
MACCA Nokomis: 2026 Turkey Shoot Gun Raffle Fundraiser →
Sarasota Trap Skeet and Sporting Clays, Inc., 7730 Target Trl, Nokomis -
MACCA Nokomis: Turkey Shoot →
Sarasota Trap Skeet & Clays/Knights Trail Park, 3445 Rustic Road, Nokomis
8:00 am -
Same Community - Two Open Houses →
The Ridge At Crossing Creek, 4727 Creekridge Ct, Bradenton
1:00 pm -
Clay Shooting Tournament →
Sarasota Trap Skeet and sporting clays, 7730 Target Trail, Nokomis
9:00 am -
Johnny Bauer Solo at Nokomo's Sunset Hut →
Nokomo's Sunset Hut, 690 Tamiami Trail S, Nokomis
12:00 pm -
The NewKollections →
Tuscany Nokomis, 2300 N Tamiami Trl, Nokomis
7:00 pm -
Johnny Bauer Solo at Nokomo's Sunset Hut →
Nokomo's Sunset Hut, 690 Tamiami Trail S, Nokomis
12:00 pm
Thursday November 12
Saturday November 14
Sunday November 15
Friday November 20
Monday November 23
Friday November 27
Thursday December 3
📣 Nokomis Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Veteran's Day Ceremony and Parade
Laurel Nokomis School Nokomis, FL 34275
8:00 am -
VHS Veteran’s Day Concert →
Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Avenue, Venice
6:00 pm -
Birding 101
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library, 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice
10:15 am -
Library Movie Event at SCF Venice →
Cloud Lounge, Bldg. 300 – Dr. Bill Jervey, Jr. Library at SCF Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
12:00 pm
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Had the Saturday lunch special.
Beef biriani. So delicious, fresh and so much flavor. (Nextdoor Mission Valley Estates)
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Overnight Shift Leader in Venice. Apply here.
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Venice. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nokomis here.
🗞 Nearby News
Venice
- Snook Haven Park in Venice Reopens After Rebuild: What Opens Now and What Waits? (deeparrival.com)
- NEW STORE: The Olympic Jump Rope moves to Venice (yoursun.com)
- 🎅 2026 Santa Sightings, Christmas and Holiday Festivals (macaronikid.com)
Osprey
- 17 Sarasota area restaurants hit with high-priority violations (heraldtribune.com)
Sarasota
- IKEA Sets Opening Date For Sarasota Store: Here's What Shoppers Can Expect (patch.com)
Ok Nokomis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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