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10/05/2026 · Venice
SCF Bradenton hosts Grad Fair Wednesday
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will host its annual Grad Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Bradenton campus. The event offers resources for graduating students and information for those exploring future pathways.
Englewood Gambling Operations Shut Down; 164 Slot Machines Seized
Authorities in Englewood seized 164 illegal slot machines and shut down three gambling operations Tuesday. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Gaming Control Commission executed search warrants on Indiana Avenue.
10/02/2026
Venice community mourns passing of Dorris Ann Wasson
Venice mourns the passing of Dorris Ann Wasson, née Smith, who died peacefully at her home at Village on the Isle on September 22, 2026.
10/02/2026
Venice man dies in Sarasota traffic circle motorcycle crash
A 51-year-old Venice man died after a three-vehicle motorcycle crash near a downtown Sarasota traffic circle on September 28.
10/02/2026
Venice police warn e-bike riders about motorcycle classification
Venice police are informing e-bike riders that some electric bicycles may legally be considered motorcycles under Florida law, requiring special endorsements and registration.
10/02/2026
Sarasota County Offers Free Property Fraud Alerts
Sarasota County now offers a free Fraud Alert system to notify residents via email about documents recorded in their name, helping to prevent property fraud.
10/01/2026
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Spooky Sights Await at the Haunted Arboretum • Deerfield Beach The City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Department will host the Haunted Arboretum on Friday, Oct. 23, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Constitution Park and Arboretum, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd. The evening event invites residents and visitors to explore an eerie landscape filled with fog, roaming graveyard creatures, and unexpected scares throughout the park grounds. Capacity is limited, and advance purchase is required. Early admission tickets are $5 each and will increase to $10 on Oct. 23 until 12 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Attendees are strongly encouraged to secure passes early before the event sells out. For registration and more information, visit www.dfb.city/registration or call 954-250-4162.
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