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Friday, March 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ABC7 honored Sarasota resident Richard Charles Ladny, a Marine Corps veteran who served from 1958 to 1961 and earned a Good Conduct Award (for his work as a naval gun fighter and med crew trainer). His proud son said he lived a model Marine Life, and after his service he ran a motel on US 41 with his wife. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 14-year-old student at Lakewood Ranch High School was arrested Thursday after making online threats about a school shooting; a tip from Fortify FL and Snapchat posts (indicating a plan for March 14) led officers to detain him and charge him with written threats to kill and disrupting a school event. ABC 7
- ➤ A unity mural titled Unity in Sarasota’s Rosemary District was defaced with a swastika and the words Free Palestine—prompting police to canvass the area while community leaders urge residents to work together against hate. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ A North Port woman was charged with assault on law enforcement and two counts of child abuse after her children were found living in filthy conditions—neighbors said the children sought help when locked out and police reported she threatened officers by brandishing a gun. ABC 7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tonight, Sarasota residents can see a total lunar eclipse that starts just before midnight at 11:57 p.m. and the moon will turn red by 2:58 a.m.—if the sky stays mostly clear, weather may change the view. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local gardening expert Kaitlin Mitchell advises Sarasota gardeners to protect their plants from pests by using natural methods. She recommends mixing worm castings into soil, introducing ladybugs, and using netting * all to keep gardens healthy. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Downtown Sarasota Annual Fine Art and Craft Fair
This vibrant festival showcases a diverse array of life-size sculptures, paintings, jewelry, photography, and ceramics created by talented artists, along with craft and eco-friendly markets, all set to benefit the local community.
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Sundays at The Bay: Free Concert Featuring The Wandering Hours
Enjoy a free performance by The Wandering Hours, a band known for its unique blend of traditional string music, at The Bay Park.
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Music Bingo Night
Participate in an engaging game of Music Bingo where snippets of songs replace traditional numbers, and compete for prizes while enjoying dinner with friends.
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Live Performance by Bri Rivera
Bri Rivera, a talented musician and vocalist raised in Puerto Rico, showcases her musical journey and skills in Sarasota, Florida.
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Justin Layman Live at Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Justin Layman will perform live at Siesta Key Oyster Bar in Sarasota, Florida.
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March Networking Happy Hour at The Fat Rabbit Pub
This event offers networking opportunities for business growth and socializing at The Fat Rabbit Pub in Sarasota, encouraging attendees to meet new people while enjoying drinks and food.
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Tony Monaco & Eric Alexander Live at SRQ Jazz Fest
7-10 p.m. | Sarasota Municipal Auditorium | Cost info not provided | Experience a night of jazz with organist Tony Monaco and saxophonist Eric Alexander at the Sarasota Jazz Festival.
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Free Outdoor Pilates Class at UTC
Experience a high-intensity, low-impact Pilates workout led by local instructors at UTC FIT, suitable for all fitness levels.
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National Symphony Orchestra Concert
Concert time to be announced | Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall | Ticket prices vary | Experience Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 and Korngold's Violin Concerto performed by Hilary Hahn.
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Live Performance by Justin Layman
Justin Layman will be performing live at The Ugly Grouper in Holmes Beach.
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