Good morning, Sarasota.

Local leader Kari-Jo Koshes helped a friend during Hurricane Milton by riding her bike across closed roads to Siesta Key to check on damage and offer reassurance; SRQ Magazine honored her as a storm hero for this heartfelt act of community support.

Restaurateur Edward Zaki and partners transformed the former Adeline into Mimi Brasserie and Speakeasy, a 1920s Prohibition-themed venue offering a full restaurant and hidden speakeasy in Sarasota.

The renovated space now features French and Portuguese-influenced dishes + themed cocktails, inviting locals to experience its unique ambiance.

Maria Contreras, who started Miss Empanadas y Más in a gas station trailer, expanded into a storefront in December and now runs five food trucks serving Bradenton, Sarasota & Lakewood Ranch, offering popular shredded beef & chicken empanadas that keep local customers coming back.

Mariscos Azteca offers Mexican-inspired seafood dishes at Grand Slam Plaza on Tuttle Ave. Owners Mariela & Juan Pineda keep a loyal local following with a warm ambiance and bold flavors honed by years of culinary experience.

Keenan Perren from Bradenton turns broken skateboards into collage art by cutting pieces with a jigsaw and sanding them down like a puzzle — his work honors the board’s past using materials from local friends and shops.

Michael Stephen Brown's new composition, A Carnival of Endangered Wonders: A Zoological Fantasy, will have its world premiere in April at La Musica Chamber Music Festival.

The program will also feature works by Vivaldi+Saint-Saens+Golijov as Brown blends classical inspiration with a focus on endangered animals.

Ganges in The Meadows in Sarasota offers an inventive Indian fusion menu that blends traditional spices with creative twists like butter chicken pizza and biryani with puff pastry crust.

The artfully presented dishes, inspired by the Festival of Colors, deliver a vibrant dining experience that is both unique & memorable.

Architecture Sarasota and the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation released Modern Dwelling (a study on 60 manufactured housing communities) that shows these sites have deep local roots and identifies 10 potential candidates for the National Register of Historic Places.

Florida residents will see a total lunar eclipse on March 3 when the moon turns reddish as Earth’s shadow moves across it — however, as the moon sets near sunrise, full coverage is unlikely.

Booker High School Lady Tornadoes beat Desoto County Lady Bulldogs on Friday 56-45 to clinch the Class 4A Regional title.

The team, now the No. 4 seed, will face Bishop Moore Lady Hornets in the state tournament on March 10.

Mystical Visions Live

6-10 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Enjoy great tunes — A female fronted pop/rock cover band playing hits from the 60’s to today.

Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles Spring Training

8:05 AM – 2:05 PM — Ed Smith Stadium — Free trial available — Catch the Minnesota Twins take on the Baltimore Orioles live in spring training action.

The Mirror Crack'd

3:30-4:30 p.m. — Asolo Repertory Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling performance showcasing mystery and drama.

A Night with Janis Joplin

Mar 11-26 — Keating Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the explosive energy of Janis Joplin and the legendary artists who inspired her.

Scott Curts Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Enjoy a night of eclectic tunes from an accomplished singer-songwriter accompanied by his German Shepherd.

Sarasota Ukulele Festival & Concert

11:00 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. — Sarasota Orchestra — $35+ — Enjoy workshops, a champagne reception, and a lively concert featuring Them Uke Boyz and Uke 66.

Beginning Bird Photography Workshop

8:30-10:00 a.m. — Sarasota Audubon Nature Center — $10 – $20 — Enhance your bird photography skills in a beautiful natural setting with experienced guidance.

Bri Rivera Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy the captivating sounds of Bri Rivera, a talented Puerto Rican musician, as she lights up the local music scene.

Ryan Faraday Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening with the talented Ryan Faraday showcasing his musical talents.

Spring Training: Pirates vs. Orioles

2:05-7:05 p.m. — Ed Smith Stadium — Cost unknown — Enjoy a split squad matchup as the Pirates take on the Orioles in an exciting spring training game.