SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – A months-long investigation into illegal gambling in Sarasota County came to a head on Wednesday. Deputies raided a business in Venice, seizing dozens of slot machines and arresting a 28-year-old woman.
The bust happened at the “41 Social Club” on South Tamiami Trail. According to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, multiple units teamed up with the Florida Gaming Control Commission to execute a search warrant at the property.
Inside, they found and confiscated 66 slot machines and an undisclosed amount of cash.
Authorities arrested Taylor Swim at the scene on January 28, 2026. She was booked into the Sarasota County Correctional Facility and is now facing charges for keeping a gambling house and possession of slot machines.
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Investigators say this wasn’t a surprise visit. The business had already been on law enforcement’s radar for some time. In fact, deputies found a cease-and-desist letter inside the club during the search. The Sheriff’s Office had originally sent that warning to the business back in April 2025, telling them to stop operations.
“We will continue our partnership with FGCC focusing on the same goal of shutting down these illegal gambling businesses in our community. To our citizens, we hear you, and we will continue to hold them accountable,” said Sheriff Hoffman. The investigation remains ongoing.
Officials say the investigation is still active.
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