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Sarasota
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tony Potenzo, a Sarasota single dad who faced housing, childcare and transportation challenges, secured stable two-bedroom housing for him and his daughter with help from Season of Sharing and local nonprofits — critical funds covered rent and deposit costs. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ St. Regis partners with Tropic Ocean Airways to offer a luxury seaplane drop-off that lets guests fly over Longboat Key and land in Sarasota Bay near Ken Thompson Park. The service will launch when flights are sold, with guests enjoying a boat transfer + Bentley ride to the resort. Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new video spotlights 10 hidden gem restaurants that locals love and shows fresh eateries along with a tribute to a longtime steakhouse icon. The video also remembers a beloved restaurant that recently closed, connecting viewers with Sarasota’s evolving food scene. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gulf Coast Community Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for the 2026-27 school year until March 2; the foundation has awarded over $12 million since 1997 (585 scholarships were given last year). Awards will be announced in late spring. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local residents have experienced a warm winter as La Niña pushes the jet stream north and cuts cold fronts, while NOAA warns drier conditions and warmer temperatures will likely persist into spring. ABC 7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Herald-Tribune named Venice High's Asharri Charles as the 2025 Football Defensive Player of the Year on Jan. 9 + fans may vote until Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. to confirm the final pick. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Blue Man Group: North American Tour
7 PM — Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall — Cost TBD — Dive into a thrilling blend of captivating music and interactive art with the Blue Man Group.
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Visit Artist's Website — Experience the vibrant sounds of Bri Rivera, a talented musician with roots in Puerto Rico.
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Justin Layman: Open Mic Night
5:30-9:30 p.m. — 3 Bridges Brewing — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of original music blending Folk, Rock, and R&B by local talent Justin Layman.
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Mystical Visions Concert
6-10 p.m. — Marina Jack — Free entry — Enjoy a night of captivating pop/rock hits from a talented female fronted band.
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Birdwatching Guide at Celery Fields
3:30-5:00 p.m. — Sarasota Audubon Nature Center — Registration required — Discover essential birdwatching skills while enjoying the natural beauty of the Celery Fields.
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of Bri Rivera as she brings her Puerto Rican roots to the local music scene.
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Ryan Faraday Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Entry details unavailable — Experience the vibrant sounds of professional guitarist and songwriter Ryan Faraday as he performs live.
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Château Lafon-Rochet Winemaker Dinner
6:30 p.m. — Mimi Brasserie and Speakeasy — $139 per person — Indulge in a stunning winemaker dinner featuring exquisite Bordeaux wines and a multi-course culinary experience.
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Florida Native Plant Gardening Workshop
10 AM – 12 PM — Sarasota Audubon Nature Center — Free entry — Discover the importance of native plant gardening and learn to incorporate them into your home landscape.
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Music by Justin Layman
1-5 p.m. — Fiorelli Winery — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of live music at the beautiful Fiorelli Winery.
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