🌱 Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas & Clay! and 11 more events

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Coming up on the calendar:

• 2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show

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

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 88, low: 73.
• Friday: Less humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Samoset

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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

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Homeschool Wednesdays at Canvas & Clay!
  Canvas & Clay Art Studio, 839 8th Ave W, Palmetto
  1:00 pm
• Chamber Night
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce, 8799 Cortez Road W, Bradenton
  4:30 pm

Thursday May 14

• EXCEL - LEVEL 2 - HANDS ON CLASSES at SCF →
  SCF Lakewood Ranch (CIT), 7131 Professional Pkwy E, Sarasota
  9:00 am
• MYP Social with the Marauders - May 14, 2026 - LECOM Park →
  LECOM Park, 1611 9th Street West, Bradenton
  5:30 pm

Friday May 15

• TCT - In-Person Scheduled
  Manatee Literacy Council, 3501 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton
  1:00 pm
• Music in the Park
  Bradenton Riverwalk Pavilion, 452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton
  6:00 pm
• Manatee Music Series at GT Bray Park's Amphitheater →
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce, 2910 51st St W, Bradenton
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Bradenton Public Market →
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Old Main Street (12th St W), Bradenton
  9:00 am
• DutchCrafters Sip & Shop
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce, 3709 N. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota
  9:00 am
• 1st Annual Bruin Espy Awards 6pm May 16th →
  Bayshore High School, 5401 34th St W, Bradenton
  6:00 pm
• Woody’s River Roo Pub & Grill Eric Von Band →
  WOODY’S RIVER ROO PUB, GRILL & TIKI BAR, 5717 18th St E, Ellenton
  7:00 pm

Sunday May 17

• Mixon Farms Market
  Manatee Chamber of Commerce, 222 10th St W, Bradenton
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Bradenton

• A temporary city hall? Bradenton has new idea as move deadline approaches (bradenton.com)
• This Florida Nature Playground Features Treehouses, Trails, And Endless Exploration (everafterinthewoods.com)

Palmetto

• 17 graves vandalized at Palmetto cemetery known for ties to Black community (wfla.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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