Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 77.
Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Live roaches found in latest Sarasota area restaurant inspections (heraldtribune.com) — Recent state inspections turned up live roaches and other high-priority violations at several Sarasota-Manatee restaurants, including Benny Bada Bing on South Tamiami Trail in Venice. A searchable database lets Venice diners see which local spots passed cleanly, which were warned or temporarily closed, and how to report dirty conditions to Florida regulators.
• PREP FOOTBALL: Charlotte, Lemon Bay, Wellen Park keep winning (yoursun.com) — Venice High's football team sits firmly atop the area power rankings at 2-0 after a 64-8 rout, and local rivals are struggling to keep pace. The roundup also tracks strong starts by Charlotte, Wellen Park, and Lemon Bay, while North Port, DeSoto County, and Babcock look to rebound from early-season setbacks.
Intro to Writing Life Stories Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US 1:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Forty Carrots: Partners in Play Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US 10:15 am
Cholesterol & Blood Pressure Screenings Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US 10:15 am
Play with Paint Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US 10:30 am
Thursday September 3
Adult Read with the Dogs Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US 10:30 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Sertoma Kids, Inc. to offer free hearing screenings for children on September 15 —Sharon H Kunkel Read on Patch
Be aware of the most current tax scams! https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-scams To be educated is to be protected!! (Nextdoor Venice Gardens & S Venice)
Air Conditioner Question. After I moved to Florida 6 years ago I have had problems with the drainage of air conditioners. Lived in different homes, but keeping the drains… (Nextdoor Waterside Village)
TJX posted a job opening for Merchandise Associate in Venice. Apply here.
Waste Pro USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Fleet Maintenance Clerk in Sarasota! in Venice. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Venice here.
🗞 Nearby News
Nokomis
Job ID:26031903 - Financial Solutions Advisor Registration Candidate- Nokomis Village Financial Center - Nokomis, Florida (bankofamerica.com)
Osprey
Restaurant closures and new openings reshape Sarasota dining scene (jacksonville.com)
'Oh, What a Night!' Englewood 'Mayor 4 a Day' Candidates Trade Ballots for Boogying at Annual Disco Ball (englewoodreview.com)
From Englewood to Public Service: Civil Engineer Michael Melton Runs on Homegrown Roots (englewoodreview.com)
COLUMN: Englewood Boys & Girls Club still a go (yoursun.com)
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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!