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Venice, Florida Patch AM: a 5 min readWhat's up Venice! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What did Venice Council decide while honoring a 35-year police veteran?
- How understaffed is Venice police, and what happens next?
- Which Venice restaurants just aced — or struggled on — health inspections?
Also on today's calendar: Summer Fest ☀️ and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid; a stray a.m. t-shower, with a high of 90 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 77.
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. VPD officer Paul Joyce lauded for 'incredible dedication' (yoursun.com) — Venice’s City Council honored Master Police Officer Paul Joyce for 35 years of service, highlighting his hands-on work with programs like Blue Santa and the Special Athletes fishing tournament. Council members also tackled key city business, from Venice Municipal Airport planning and floodplain rules to arts management at the Venice Community Center and purchasing the Venice Train Depot lift station from Sarasota County. 
2. VPD report shows need for more officers, now and later (yoursun.com) — Venice’s police force is so stretched that one major incident could leave no officers free for routine calls, according to a new staffing study presented to City Council. Consultants say the city needs at least nine more sworn officers now, with special concern about slower response times in fast-growing North Venice. Council plans a dedicated workshop within 60 days to dig into the 120-page report and possible fixes.
3. Sarasota County restaurants receive high-priority violations (heraldtribune.com) — Venice diners can see how local spots like Bright Bar and Luna Ristorante fared in recent state health inspections, including a few high-priority violations that were corrected on-site. The piece links to a searchable database covering Venice, Sarasota, and Bradenton restaurants, and explains how Florida’s inspection and complaint systems work so you can check any place you plan to visit.
4. SCF awards over 1,000 degrees, certificates at graduation ceremonies (heraldtribune.com) — State College of Florida recently celebrated more than 1,000 new graduates at ceremonies held at both its Venice and Bradenton campuses, drawing nearly 2,000 guests. With hundreds of associate and bachelor’s degrees awarded, plus recognition for standout students and faculty, the event underscores how SCF Venice continues to serve as a key pathway for local residents pursuing higher education and new careers.
📸 Around Venice
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Summer Fest ☀️ →
Meadows Farmers Market, 5041 Ringwood Meadow, Sarasota
5:30 pm
Thursday June 25
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Other local events
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Discovery Dome Days: Incredible Sun
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
10:30 am -
Genealogy Assistance
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
1:00 pm -
🔵ESHY Gentle Flow →
Endless Summer Hot Yoga, 744 E Venice Ave Unit b, Venice
5:30 pm -
Lego Afternoon
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
3:00 pm -
Friday Night Concert: Johnny D & The Rocket 88's →
Centennial Park, 200 W Venice Ave, Venice
7:00 pm -
Genealogy Assistance
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
10:00 am -
40 Carrots: Partners in Play
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
10:15 am -
Summer Trivia at the Library
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
3:00 pm -
Monday Movie Night
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
5:30 pm -
Fourth Of July Community Picnic & Centennial Parade →
Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S, Venice
11:00 am
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
Monday June 29
Saturday July 4
📣 Venice Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
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Discovery Dome Days: Expedition Reef →
William H. Jervey, Jr., Venice Library, 300 Nokomis Ave S, Venice
10:30 am -
Easy Native Plants for Pollinators and Birds (Lecture and Plant Sal
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
11:00 am -
Joey Damiano at Daiquiri Deck Venice →
Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice, 300 W Venice Ave, Venice
12:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Safe Children Coalition celebrates reunified families —Sharon H Kunkel Read on Patch
- What’s a pretty venue to get married at around Venice and Port Charlotte?
I wanted Sunseekers Resort but they said they require over 25 people. We will have 8-10 people including us bride and groom. Thank you! (Nextdoor Gran Paradiso) - I live in Circlewood’s.
I’m smelling smoke. Does anyone where is coming from? (Nextdoor Circlewoods)
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Crew Leader - Parks - R14366 in Venice. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Venice. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Venice here.
Ok Venice! 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: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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