This event has been CANCELED due to expected inclement weather.
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The Annual Venice Area Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 28 at Patriots Park. This year's observances and activities will be hosted by American Legion NO-VEL Post 159. Along with the traditional laying of the wreaths by area veterans organizations and auxiliaries, guest speakers will include: Venice Vice Mayor Bob Daniels, Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines, U.S. Army Master Sgt. (Ret.) Gordon Sherven. Featured speaker will be Florida State Rep. Dr. Julio Gonzalez. Patriotic music will be provided by the Suncoast Wind Ensemble. The public is invited; please bring your own chairs.
