Venice Photo Album for October 26, 2024 | Photo Galleries | yoursun.com

Shirley Yawn, trustee of the The Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks, Venice-Nokomis Lodge 1854, and Audrey Riggs, president of the The Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does, Venice-Nokomis Drove 141, each present a $500 donation to David Wing, Director of Bands at Venice High School. These donations are to help with funding for the band’s January 2025 trip to London, England and participation in the New Year’s Day parade there.

The City Council recognized the 70th anniversary of the Myakka Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution with a proclamation at a recent meeting.

Venice Deputy City Clerk Mercedes Barcia swears in firefighters/paramedics Saul Tapia, Michael Meiser and Maria Orozco with assistance from Mayor Nick Pachota.

The City Council proclaimed Sept. 17 as “IT Professionals Day” and recognized the city’s IT staff at a recent meeting.

Lisa Olson, administrative coordinator in the Venice city Planning and Zoning Department, received a five-year service award at a recent City Council meeting. Helping to recognize her were Mayor Nick Pachota, left, City Manager Ed Lavallee and Planning and Zoning Director Roger Clark.

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