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Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Walk to End Summer Hunger event on March 30 at Nathan Benderson Park initiates a crucial campaign by All Faiths Food Bank to provide summer meals for over 40,000 children in Sarasota and DeSoto counties amidst funding challenges. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota Police are investigating a Monday morning shooting at Bahia Vista Street and South Tuttle Avenue, with all parties accounted for and no public threat. ABC 7
- ➤ Sarasota Police are meticulously compiling evidence for a fatal hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of two children and critically injured their mother, with ongoing cooperation from the identified driver. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 4th annual Longboat Key Festival of the Arts in Sarasota County attracted art enthusiasts with its relaxed atmosphere, offering a diverse range of art mediums and direct interaction with artists. Observer
- ➤ 'Anna in the Tropics' at Asolo Rep delivers an engaging performance with excellent production values, though it faces criticism for unclear character motivations. Sarasota Magazine
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Oasis Cafe and Bakery in Sarasota now spends $1500 on eggs weekly due to national price increases, impacting menu prices and business operations. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Children First received a $900,000 grant from the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation to open three new classrooms enhancing early childhood education and family support services. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Jesus Morales, 28, from Bradenton, Florida, won a $2 million prize from a lottery scratch-off, choosing a lump sum payment of $1.28 million after taxes. ABC Action News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Orioles-Braves game at Ed Smith Stadium was canceled due to rain, with ticket exchange options for other games available. ABC 7
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Scott Curts Live Performance
Scott Curts, an accomplished singer and songwriter from Sarasota, showcases his unique loop styling at Marina Jack with his loyal companion, Apollo.
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Live Performance by Bri Rivera
Bri Rivera, a talented musician and vocalist originally from Puerto Rico, performs at Marina Jack in Sarasota, showcasing her musical journey that began in childhood.
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Scott Curts Live Performance
Scott Curts, an accomplished singer-songwriter from Sarasota, showcases his unique loop styling in an engaging live performance at Marina Jack.
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Grace Leer Concert
Grace Leer will perform live at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.
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Bri Rivera Concert at Marina Jack
Bri Rivera, a talented musician and vocalist from Puerto Rico, will perform live at Marina Jack in Sarasota, showcasing her musical journey and local prominence.
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9th Annual Abilities Shining Luncheon
The Abilities Shining Luncheon celebrates Easterseals Southwest Florida's 80-year history of providing access, inclusion, and hope to individuals with disabilities and their families.
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Scott Curts Live Performance
Scott Curts, an accomplished singer and songwriter known for his unique 'loop' styling, performs live at Marina Jack in Sarasota.
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Justin Layman Live at British Open Pub
Experience a live performance by Justin Layman at the British Open Pub in Venice, Florida.
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Sarasota Suncoast Half Marathon and 5K
Participants can register online for the Sarasota Suncoast Half Marathon and 5K, which will take place at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida.
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