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🌱 How a $1.69M land deal could reshape Nokomis Community Park
Nokomis, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readWhat's up Nokomis! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $1.69M land deal could reshape Nokomis Community Park
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
- Thursday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 83, low: 71.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Sarasota County to buy $1.4M Nokomis property for park expansion (businessobserverfl.com) — Sarasota County is spending about $1.69 million to buy and develop a one‑acre waterfront parcel next to Nokomis Community Park, aiming to add paths, picnic spots, and better access to Curry Creek and Roberts Bay. The expansion could also grow the existing community garden, with funding coming from the county’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands programs rather than new local taxes. 
📸 Around Nokomis
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show →
3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
10:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Other local events
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Joey Damiano at Paradise Grill →
Paradise Grill, 1097 N Tamiami Trl, Nokomis
5:30 pm -
Free Art Exhibit - Dinner, Drinks & Auction Open to Public →
Lockwood Ridge Road, Lockwood Ridge Rd
5:00 pm -
The NewKollections →
Pop's Sunset Grill, 112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis
6:00 pm
Monday June 8
Wednesday June 10
Saturday June 20
📣 Nokomis Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Forty Carrots: Partners in Play
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
10:15 am -
Play with Paint
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
10:30 am -
Genealogy Assistance
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
11:00 am -
Adult Read with the Dogs
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
10:30 am -
Body Mass Index & Blood Pressure Screening
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
10:30 am -
Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
1:30 pm -
Stretch and Movement
Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
3:00 pm -
Justin Layman →
3 Bridges Brewing, 1765 S Tamiami Trl, Venice
5:30 pm -
Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County - ESOL Class
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Small tan dog with purple harness traveling down Da Vinci.
Tag on harness where leash would attach. Seems friendly but won’t let you get close. (Nextdoor Sorrento East) - What age is acceptable to drive a golf cart?
I keep seeing underage kids in my neighborhood. (Nextdoor Sorrento Cay)
- Equity Lifestyle Properties, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper/Porter in Nokomis. Apply here.
- Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Landfill Spotter at GFL Industries in Nokomis, Florida in Nokomis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Nokomis here.
🗞 Nearby News
Venice
- ‘No Hype, Just the Facts' at Venice Hurricane and Home Expo as Meteorologist, Matt Devitt, Discusses the 2026 Hurricane Season (englewoodreview.com)
- 17630 Opal Sand Dr #404, Venice, FL 34293 (zillow.com)
- Florida slot revenue rises in April (focusgn.com)
Osprey
- Big Waters Land Trust Hosts Annual Community Art Show Celebrating Florida's Wild Beauty in Osprey (englewoodreview.com)
Sarasota
- Sarasota Teen Arrested For Burglarizing Vehicle: Police (patch.com)
- Bobcat Kitten Rescued From FL Brush Fire (patch.com)
Ok Nokomis! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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