🌱 How one contractor is rebuilding Nokomis homeowners’ trust after Hurricane Ian

Hello Nokomis! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How one contractor is rebuilding Nokomis homeowners’ trust after Hurricane Ian

Also on today's calendar: Joey Damiano at Paradise Grill and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Humid; heavy p.m. t-storms, temps: high: 91, low: 76.
• Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• FIERCE: Reconstructing our community's trust (yoursun.com) — Nokomis residents still wary after Hurricane Ian’s remodeling scams are turning to a North Port-based contractor who’s working to rebuild trust one project at a time. The story follows owner Yumelvys Trudell’s faith-driven approach, long days on job sites, and focus on protecting especially older residents from shady operators while growing her award-winning remodeling business through word of mouth.
   

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📸 Around Nokomis

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Nokomis

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 7

• SUMMER CAMP AT LIGHTFOOT FARMS 2026 →
  Lightfoot Farms, 8323 Lightfoot Dr, Nokomis
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday August 10

• Joey Damiano at Paradise Grill →
  Paradise Grill, 1097 N Tamiami Trl, Nokomis
  5:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Bohoo/ Yahoo Breakfast
  Laurel Nokomis School Nokomis, FL 34275
  8:30 am

Saturday August 15

• Trey Wanvig Band Live @Pop's Sunset Grill →
  Pop's Sunset Grill, 112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis
  6:00 pm

Saturday August 22

• The NewKollections →
  Pop's Sunset Grill, 112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis
  6:00 pm

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📣 Nokomis Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Glucose & A1C Screenings
  Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
  10:15 am
• Adult Read with the Dogs
  Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
  10:30 am
• Genealogy Assistance
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
  1:00 pm

Friday August 7

• Intern Final Presentations
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
• Bits 'N Pieces Puppet Theater Presents: Rumpelstiltskin
  Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
  10:30 am
• Hydroponic Gardening
  Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
  1:00 pm
• Lego Afternoon
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Venice. Apply here.
• RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager - (RT646) in Venice. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nokomis here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Venice

• FOOTBALL: Venice sits ahead of schedule as season approaches (yoursun.com)
• Don't know how to vote? Attend an midterms elections fair (yoursun.com)
• Venice wants resident comment on Floodplain Management Plan (baynews9.com)

Osprey

• Cops: Keep a U-Haul vehicle, you go to jail (yoursun.com)

Englewood

• Education Expansion: Wellen Park High and Imagine School at North Port Unveil Brand-New Campuses (englewoodreview.com)

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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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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