🌱 The NewKollections and 11 more events

Hi Laurel! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

Coming up on the calendar:

• 2026 Suncoast Small Business Conference at WBTT
• The NewKollections
• STEVIE NICKS TRIBUTE - GYPSY EDGE debuts at Tuscany Nokomis Ballroom at Tuscany Nokomis

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

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 77.
• Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Laurel

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 13

• 2026 Suncoast Small Business Conference →
  WBTT, 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday June 20

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

Saturday June 27

• STEVIE NICKS TRIBUTE - GYPSY EDGE debuts at Tuscany Nokomis Ballroom →
  Tuscany Nokomis, 2300 N Tamiami Trl, Nokomis
  7:00 pm

Friday July 10

• The NewKollections →
  Tuscany Nokomis, 2300 N Tamiami Trl, Nokomis
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 12

• Summer Learning: DIY Seed Paper Bookmarks
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
  2:00 pm
• Lego Afternoon
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
  3:00 pm

Saturday June 13

• How to Make a Container Garden for Pollinators
  Osprey Public Library 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, US
  10:30 am

Monday June 15

• Genealogy Assistance
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
  10:00 am
• 40 Carrots: Partners in Play
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
  10:15 am
• One- Pot Vegetarian Meals with Chef Warren
  Osprey Public Library 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, US
  2:00 pm
• Monday Movie Night
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
  5:30 pm

Tuesday June 16

• aactWorldFest 2026 at Venice Theatre →
  Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice
  9:00 am
• Summer Learning: Mad Science: What do we know about H2O
  William H. Jervey, Jr. Venice Public Library 300 Nokomis Avenue South, Venice, FL, 34285, US
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Goodwill Manasota posted a job opening for Dock Worker- FT in Venice. Apply here.
• Home Depot posted a job opening for Pro Customer Service/Sales in Venice. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Laurel here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Nokomis

• Berkadia Arranges $82.1M Refinancing for Crescent Communities' Render Legacy Trail in Sarasota County (multifamilyaffordablehousing.com)

Osprey

• Sarasota County to hold public meeting on future of historic Blackburn Point Bridge (mysuncoast.com)
• District 4 Sarasota County Commission race: Joe Neunder - WSLR+Fogartyville (wslr.org)
• Top residential real estate sales for May 25-29 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis (yourobserver.com)

Venice

• Senior Friendship Centers hosts free hurricane preparedness events across Southwest Florida (mysuncoast.com)
• Venice Theatre hosts global theater showcase WorldFest (yourobserver.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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