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🌱 What’s planned for Venice’s 50th Holiday Parade and centennial celebration?

Venice, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Venice! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s planned for Venice’s 50th Holiday Parade and centennial celebration?
  • How does Venice really stack up against Englewood for retirees?
  • Which Venice volleyball standouts are up for Athlete of the Week?

Also on today's calendar: Jazz Night - Preview Big Band and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do they sing at a snowman's Birthday party? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Florida election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and windy, with a high of 85 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Windy; a p.m. shower or two, temps: high: 86, low: 73. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 85 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 10 biggest Sarasota area events taking place in November (miamiherald.com) — Venice residents can look forward to the 50th annual Venice Holiday Parade on November 28, celebrating Golden Traditions along with the city’s 100th birthday and America’s 250th, with festivities starting downtown by midafternoon. The guide also spotlights other major November happenings across Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties, from sand sculpting and medieval fairs to air shows, circuses, and holiday kickoffs.
   

2. The Towns On The Gulf Coast Where Retirees Are Actually Moving To (worldatlas.com) — Venice stands out as a top Gulf Coast retirement choice, with about 61 percent of residents over 65 and typical home values around $380,000. The piece compares Venice’s neighborhoods, housing costs, healthcare access, and transit with nearby Englewood and other regional towns, helping locals and would-be residents weigh beach proximity, insurance, and budgets when choosing where to live.
   

3. VOTE: CFBHN/Herald-Tribune Girls Athlete of the Week for Oct. 19-24 (heraldtribune.com) — Venice sports fans can support standout volleyball players Kinsey Judge and Ana Julia Villamajor in this week’s Herald-Tribune Girls Athlete of the Week poll after their strong performances in regional playoff wins. The ballot also highlights top cross-country runners and other volleyball stars from around Sarasota and Manatee counties, with online voting open through Friday morning.
   

4. This NYC Costco has been rated the 3rd worst in the United States — check the full list to see where your local store ranks (secretnyc.co) — Venice claims national bragging rights with the country’s top-rated Costco, earning 4.64 stars in a massive review analysis. While New York City locations struggle with crowds and low scores, Venice shoppers appear far happier with their warehouse experience, putting the local store on the map for value-minded residents and snowbirds alike.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Easterseals Southwest Florida presents Job Fair —Sharon H Kunkel Read on Patch
  • In-person events are open today in Fayette and Porter counties for Indiana disaster survivors to meet directly with assistance teams.
    Representatives at these centers will provide in-person assistance, answer questions and help homeowners and renters with programs like FEMA’s… (Nextdoor )
  • I have a PSA regarding the Northeast Venice Dog Park off of Laurel Park Rd.
    We have been bringing our 2yr old pittie, Wilson, to the park for a couple months now. This weekend, I have racked up over $1600 in Emergency Vet… (Nextdoor Venice Garden South)
  • Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in Venice. Apply here.
  • Arby's 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: "What do they sing at a snowman's Birthday party?" — Freeze a jolly good fellow (Thank you Terri P. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Venice

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Venice

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.