Sarasota gambling raids seize 69 machines as enforcement expands

Florida authorities say two suspected illegal gambling businesses in Sarasota County were shut down during a coordinated operation that resulted in dozens of gaming machines being confiscated along with more than $62,000 in cash. The May 27 action brought together the Florida Gaming Control Commission and the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. Search warrants were served at Bingo Palace on South Tamiami Trail in Venice and at another gambling location on Clark Road in Sarasota as part of Operatio