🌱 The NewKollections and 11 more events

Cheers Laurel! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• 2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show
• The NewKollections at Tuscany Nokomis
• The Kollections at Tuscan Ballroom at Tuscany Nokomis

... and check out 1 more event on the calendar!

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
• Friday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 72 degrees.

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📸 Around Laurel

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laurel

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 6

• 2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show →
  3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday May 23

• The NewKollections →
  Tuscany Nokomis, 2300 N Tamiami Trl, Nokomis
  7:00 pm
• The Kollections at Tuscan Ballroom →
  Tuscany Nokomis, 2300 N Tamiami Trl, Nokomis
  7:00 pm

Saturday May 30

• The NewKollections →
  Pop's Sunset Grill, 112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Fun to be Fit: littles
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library, 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice
  10:15 am
• Genealogy Assistance
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library, 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice
  11:00 am
• Off the Shelf Book Club - Venice
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library, 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice
  11:45 am
• Sarasota in the 1930s: Sun, Sand, and the Sunset of the Mediterra
  Osprey Public Library, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey
  2:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Baby Storytime
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library, 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice
  10:15 am
• Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County - ESOL Class
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library, 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice
  6:00 pm
• VHS Band Spring Concert
  Venice Performing Arts Center, 1 Indian Avenue, Venice
  7:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Art Club for Kids
  Osprey Public Library, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey
  10:15 am
• Read with the Dogs
  Osprey Public Library, 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• RaceTrac Petroleum, Inc. posted a job opening for Store Associate in Nokomis. Apply here.
• Exalt Health LLC posted a job opening for Admission Coordinator in Venice. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Nokomis

• Jessica O. Prentice, 76, formerly of the North Country (northcountrynow.com)
• Drivers in Sarasota County see lowest diesel gas at $4.92 in week ending May 2 (sarasotareview.com)
• See who attended the Be Fabulous Music & Arts Pride Fest in Sarasota (heraldtribune.com)

Osprey

• Woman sues IRS to claim Labrador as a tax dependent (heraldtribune.com)

Venice

• Salty Neighbor Bar & Grill Opening in Venice Village Shops (businessdebut.com)
• The Honey Baked Ham Company Opens in Venice, Florida (qsrmagazine.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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