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Some crash weddings. Beatriz just crashed the appreciation wall of fame.
🌟 First Up, Big Congrats To Beatriz
Beatriz Phelps of Lakewood Ranch is our latest Quarterly Appreciation Winner and just scored a $100 thank-you for being part of the Waves fam! 🐜💙
Great service deserves great feedback — and great customers deserve appreciation.
Thank you, Beatriz! Happy to help you with with our rodent control and pest control solutions.
She recently shared her genuine experience with our team in a review (which we seriously appreciate). As we never offer rewards for reviews — we do love spotlighting awesome customers like her. 🙌
👉 Had a service with us recently? Tell us how we did — we’re all ears.
Thanks again, Beatriz — you’re the real MVP!
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Whether you’re into beachy craft markets, live jams under the stars, or just need an excuse to sip something cold while pretending you know how to swing a golf club — this weekend has you covered.
From guitar expos and foodie fests to silent discos and shark tooth hunts, here’s your weekend lineup that’ll make you want to ditch the couch and get outside.
Let’s go exploring.👇
🎆 Laser Light Nights Are Back (And Yes, They Brought Bangers)
Planetarium + “Laaaasers” + legendary tracks = yes
Step inside the Bishop’s planetarium for a mind-blowing mix of music + lasers, all synced to your favorite artists. It’s like a concert for your eyes and ears.
🎆 Laser Light Nights at The Bishop
📅 Thurs–Sat | Now–Aug 30
📍 Bishop Museum, Bradenton
🎟️ $15 | Doors at 6PM
Epic laser shows synced to legendary tracks in a planetarium? Yes, please.
🎶 This Weekend (June 5–7):
- Thurs: Motown + Laser Bowie
- Fri: Green Day vs. The Offspring + Metallica
- Sat: Taylor Swift + Bruno Mars
🍿 Drinks + snacks on-site
⚠️ Bright lights + loud music = not ideal for sensitive folks
🎣 Bradenton’s Lil’ Anglers Are Back At It
Tiny anglers. Big catches. Major bragging rights.
Got a kiddo who loves the outdoors (or just wants a cool t-shirt and lunch)? The 14th Annual Fire Charity Kids Fishing Tournament is going down at Rossi Waterfront Park on Saturday, June 7 from 8AM–12PM — and it’s open to kids ages 5–12.
🎟️ $20 entry gets them:
– A tournament shirt
– Lunch
– A shot at trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in two age brackets (5–8 & 9–12)
🕗 Schedule:
– Check-in: 8:45–9:15 AM
– Fishing: 9:30–11:00 AM
– Lunch + awards: 11:30 AM
Perfect for first-timers and mini pros alike. Bring sunscreen, good vibes, and maybe a folding chair.
Spots go fast — don’t miss out! 🐟
🦸♂️ SRQCon 2025, And Deadpool, Have Entered The Chat
👏 Free to unleash your inner fandom goblin – Deadpool-approved
Sarasota’s ultimate free pop culture event is back, SRQCon — and packed with comics, cosplay, gaming, crafts, workshops, and more. All ages welcome, no tickets needed!
📅 Saturday, June 7 | 🕚 11AM–4PM
📍 Selby Public Library, Sarasota
🎟️ Free admission + free parking
🎭 Highlights:
– Cosplay Contest at 1PM
– Live shows: ShimmyBoom Dance + Shadow Puppets
– Hands-on fun: VR, crafts, video games, scavenger hunts
– Panels & workshops on drawing, comics, horror writing
– Vendors + food truck (hello boba & bulgogi!)
Perfect for families, fans, and anyone who loves to geek out.
🎉 Come for the cosplay, stay for the fandom vibes!
🎉 High Hair + Hot Dice = Ultimate Weekend
🎶 80s bangers, casino chips, and spandex swagger
Get ready to dance, drink, and channel your inner hair band legend.
Friday, June 6
🎶 80s Throwback Party @ Sarasota Sahib Shrine Center
– $1K in free casino chips
– Two drinks + bites
– Costume contest + DJ Chris Craze = full send
🎟️ $75 party ticket | $100 full weekend pass
Cruise by boat, car, or bike to 3 stops, roll some dice, and score big at the Tarpon Bay Grill finale.
Saturday, June 7
🎲 Dice Run starts @ Marina Jack
Boats, bikes, cars — all welcome. Hit 3 stops, roll dice, and wrap it up with food + prizes at Tarpon Bay Grill.
🎟️ $30 entry (free shirt if you registered early!)
Proceeds = good vibes for Suncoast Charities for Children 💛
🎬 Summer Movie Nights Are Back — And So Are The Trolls
Trolls + movie night = guaranteed serotonin
Get ready to sing, dance, and snack under the stars — Summer Movie Nights are officially back, and they’re kicking things off with a Trolls takeover! 🎤🌈
📅 Saturday, June 8 | 🕔 5:00PM
📍 CoolToday Park
🎟️ Tickets: $0–$7
Trolls: Band Together hits the big screen at CoolToday Park on June 8 at 5PM, and it’s the perfect way to wrap up the weekend with the fam (or just relive your boy band dreams — no judgment).
✨ Ticket prices? Still totally chill.
Ages 3 & under: FREE
Ages 4–9: $3
Ages 10+: $7
🎟️ Let’s get this glitter party started!
⛳️ Swing For A Cause, Putt For A Purpose
Shotgun start, custom shirts, and a whole lot of heart
Calling all golfers (and do-gooders with a decent backswing): The North Port Police Department is hosting a golf tournament fundraiser benefiting the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Florida — and it’s shaping up to be a great day on and off the green.
📅 Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 🕖 7:00AM (Breakfast + Sign-in)
📍 Heron Creek Golf & Country Club
🎯 Shotgun start at 8:00AM
🎽 $150/person – includes food, drinks, & a custom shirt or polo
You’ll get a full morning of golf, plus breakfast, drinks, and some slick event swag — all while supporting athletes across Florida. Win-win.
🔗 Register here: Spots will fill up fast, so get your crew together and sign up early!
Let’s tee it up for something that matters. 🏌️♂️💙
🎶 Hall & Oates Tribute = Pure Maneater Energy
‘Rich Girl’? ‘Sarah Smile’? This night is out of touch in the best way possible.
Ready for a blast of pure retro magic? 🎤 O2H is bringing the iconic hits of Hall & Oates to life — from 80s bops like "Kiss On My List" and "Out of Touch" to 70s slow jams like "Sarah Smile" and "Rich Girl."
📅 Saturday, June 7 | 🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Troll Music – 628 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL
🎸 Featuring Troll Music’s own Billy Day & Cliff Randi
🎟️ Tickets available now — don’t miss it!
Come for the nostalgia, stay for the vibes.
🎹 Elton & Billy, One Stage, One Night, Two Legends
B-B-B-Bennie’s back — and she’s LIVE in Venice
If “Piano Man” and “Bennie and the Jets” live rent-free in your head, clear your calendar — because PIANO MEN: GENERATIONS is bringing the legends to life in the ultimate tribute concert.
📍 Venice Community Center
📅 Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 @ 7:00PM
🎟️ Tickets: $39–$89 | Buy Tickets Here
This isn’t just another cover band situation. It’s a father-son duo (Terry & Nick Davies) with killer piano skills, powerhouse vocals, and a live band that goes off. They’ll take you on a journey through the biggest hits of Billy Joel and Elton John, from “Uptown Girl” to “I’m Still Standing” and everything in between.
🎤 Bonus? There’s a shout-out section during the show that makes every performance a little different — which means your “WE LOVE YOU ELTON” moment could make the cut.
💥 Don’t miss your chance to clap, sing, and maybe cry a little (in a good way).
⛳️ 4th Annual Wicked Awesome Golf Tournament
Golf, good vibes, and a shot at a golf cart? That’s what we call wicked awesome.
Round up your crew and tee it up — it’s the 4th Annual Wicked Awesome Golf Tournament, hosted by the Sertoma Club of Venice! All proceeds benefit the Sertoma Speech Clinic, helping local kids with communication challenges. 💛
📅 June 7, 2025
📍 Waterford Golf Club – 1454 Gleneagles Dr, Venice
🕖 Check-in: 7:00AM | Shotgun Start: 8:30AM
💸 $125/player or $500/foursome
🔥 Here’s the scoop:
– 4-person non-handicap scramble
– Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd… and 8th place?! 👀
– Only 300 raffle tickets sold for a chance to win a golf cart (yes, really)
– Held at the stunning Waterford Golf Club 🏌️♀️🌴
Spots (and raffle tickets) are limited — don’t miss your shot.
Sign up, show up, and swing for something that matters. ⛳
🎯 That’s a Wrap – Now Go Make It Count!
That’s the scoop! 🎉 Whether you’re grooving under string lights, casting lines with the kiddos, or channeling your inner Bob Ross (wine in hand, obviously), this weekend’s serving up sunshine and serotonin.
So grab your sunnies, rally the crew, and dive into the fun.
And hey — don’t forget to tag us in your adventures. We live for your weekend stories. 😎✌️
Catch you out there!
— The Waves Pest Control Team 🌊