Plan. Make plans now to view the city of Venice fireworks display in celebration of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4, shortly after sunset.

Where. The fireworks will be shot from the South Jetty.

Parking. The jetty parking lot west side of Anita's Sand Castle will be closed early July 3 in preparation for the event. The rest of the area will be closed to the public by mid-morning on July 4.

Road closures. Tarpon Center Road will be closed at The Esplanade, except for local traffic, around 1 p.m. on July 4. The waterway alongside the jetties will be closed to marine traffic around 8:45 p.m. and will reopen after the fireworks, as soon as the area is deemed safe by authorities.

City closures. Venice City Hall will be closed July 4 in observance of the holiday.

County closures. Sarasota County government offices, including libraries, will be closed July 4.

No SCAT. Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) bus service will not operate July 4.

Trash talk. In the city of Venice, garbage, recycling and yard waste will not be collected on July 4. In the county, for the week of July 4, collection for trash, recyclables and yard waste will be affected as follows: residential customers who normally receive pick up on Wednesday, July 4, will have their items picked up on Thursday, July 5. Those who normally receive pick up on Thursday of that week will have their items picked up on Friday. Items normally collected on Friday will be collected Saturday.

U.S. 41 Nokomis update. South of Bird Bay Drive to north of State Road 681 (Venice Connector) -- No construction activities requiring lane closures are scheduled during the abbreviated work week starting on Sunday, July 1. All work will be suspended July 4 so construction workers can enjoy the holiday.