🌱 Justin Layman and 13 more events

Good morning Venice Gardens! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• 2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show
• Adult Read with the Dogs at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library
• Body Mass Index & Blood Pressure Screening at Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library

... and check out 8 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• 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!

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Venice Gardens

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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

Thursday June 4

• 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

Friday June 5

• Summer Kick-Off Party: DJ Music & Photo Booth with DJ Jamaal
  Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
  10:30 am
• Summer Kickoff Party: Sub Zero Ice Cream Demonstration
  Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
  1:00 pm

Monday June 8

• Doodle Club
  Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
  4:30 pm

Wednesday June 10

• Free Art Exhibit - Dinner, Drinks & Auction Open to Public →
  Lockwood Ridge Road, Lockwood Ridge Rd
  5:00 pm

Saturday June 20

• 33rd Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival - Sat & Sun →
  Downtown Venice, 101 W Venice Ave, Venice
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 3

• 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

Thursday June 4

• Adult Read with the Dogs
  Frances T. Bourne Jacaranda Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd., Venice, FL, 34293, US
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Venice. Apply here.
• Bealls, Inc. - Burkes Outlet posted a job opening for Bealls Florida Store Associate in Venice. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Venice Gardens here.

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🗞 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)
• 'This Is Not a Pizza Box' headlines 28 shows on view at area art centers in June (wgcu.org)

Nokomis

• Sarasota County to buy $1.4M Nokomis property for park expansion (businessobserverfl.com)

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Ok Venice Gardens! 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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