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Friday, February 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Former U.S. Navy explosives expert and NYPD bomb squad member John Scomillio now contributes his skills to Dogs Inc., helping train and care for dogs, including receiving an emotional support dog named Kelce. Observer
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The NTSB released images from its report on a near-miss incident involving two aircraft at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in 2023. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida, is hosting a special exhibition called 'Catch of the Day: Flying Fish from Modern Japan', featuring a variety of mediums that portray flying fish, until the beginning of April. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida Republicans, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, support renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, inspiring legislation for road renamings and educational material updates, amid legal challenges. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Sarasota Seniors secured a victory against the Amish All Stars with a 25-10 win in the seventh annual softball showdown, benefiting the Gator Wilderness Camp School. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ The Cardinal Mooney girls basketball team, with a history of success, is set to play in the Class 3A state semifinal game against the Sports Leadership and Management Academy, aiming for a state championship after a season of 15 consecutive wins. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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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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Start Me Up! A Tribute Concert to The Rolling Stones
This tribute concert celebrates the iconic hits and energy of The Rolling Stones, featuring a high-energy performance and an engaging light show.
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Life Celebration at Crescent Club
Time to celebrate life in the happiest of ways. We'll dance the night away, 3 hours non-stop, Vere Hill is bringing the music.
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
Bri Rivera is a talented musician and vocalist from Puerto Rico, now performing in Sarasota, showcasing her music at Marina Jack.
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