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Venice, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Venice! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Venice beach volleyball rose to state semifinal and top rankings
- Easton master gardener brings her pollinator haven plans to Venice
- What investigators found during a gambling raid at Venice’s Bingo Palace
Also on today's calendar: 2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 85, low: 74.
- Thursday: Partly sunny with a shower, with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 2026 Herald-Tribune All-Area Beach Volleyball Team, Players of the Year (heraldtribune.com) — Venice High’s beach volleyball program is in the spotlight, with Kinsey Judge and Ana Julia Villamajor sharing Players of the Year honors and Coach John Richards named Coach of the Year. Several Venice pairs helped power the team to a 14-5 season, a Class 3A state semifinal run, and top-20 state and top-30 national rankings. 
2. Leaving a Garden Behind: Easton Woman Prepares for Move, One Plant at a Time (eastoncourier.news) — A longtime Massachusetts gardener is relocating her family to Venice bringing her passion for pollinator-friendly plants to a smaller property here. After years cultivating a wildlife haven in Easton, she’s planning raised beds and milkweed in Venice while escaping the worst summer heat at a second home in Rhode Island.
3. Florida slot revenue rises in April (focusgn.com) — State regulators recently helped Sarasota County deputies seize dozens of illegal slot machines, including at a venue called Bingo Palace in Venice, during a broader crackdown on unlicensed gambling. The same report shows Florida’s legal non-tribal casinos brought in higher slot revenues in April, generating significant tax dollars for the state.
4. Tommy Morris, 64, of Christian County (wkdzradio.com) — An obituary honors Tommy Morris, who was born in Venice before serving in the U.S. Army and later settling in Kentucky. The 64-year-old church elder and avid gardener leaves family across Florida, including several siblings in nearby Sarasota, with services set for June 4 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
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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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Genealogy Assistance
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
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Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County - ESOL Class
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
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Lego Afternoon
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
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Genealogy Assistance
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
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40 Carrots: Partners in Play
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
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Monday Movie Night
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
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Genealogy Assistance
William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
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Free Art Exhibit - Dinner, Drinks & Auction Open to Public →
Lockwood Ridge Road, Lockwood Ridge Rd
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Friday Night Concert: Joe Lawhorne →
Centennial Park, 200 W Venice Ave, Venice
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2026 Suncoast Small Business Conference →
WBTT, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota
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33rd Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival - Sat & Sun →
Downtown Venice, 101 W Venice Ave, Venice
10:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This turtle hasbeen wandering in my yard.
It’s pretty safe behind some trees that I have in my backyard. I don’t know if he belongs to somebody but let me know if someone is missing a turtle… (Nextdoor South Venice) - Serious post, are there any dog lovers looking to add an addition to their family?!
There are some loveable dogs at the Sarasota county animal services that need a home! (Nextdoor Venice East)
- Impact Fire posted a job opening for Fire Sprinkler Technician in Venice. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Venice. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Venice here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was just ground this morning (Thank you Robin C. for sending it in!)
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