Sunday, March 16th, 2025

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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Sarasota County Fair will present show animals raised by local kids, giving community members a close look at youth animal training — an event that highlights local talent. ABC 7
- ➤ The Romanian Traditions Festival was held at J.D. Hamel Park on March 15, 2025 to support donations for orphanages and foster children. The festival featured live music—dance, food, and crafts—and the funds raised may offer better opportunities for these children. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Winter Miller’s play No One is Forgotten is a work of fiction based on true hostage experiences that shows Beng and Lali locked in a concrete cell—revealing how isolation can force unexpected bonds. Directed by Summer Dawn Wallace, the production runs at Urbanite Theatre from March 21 through April 29—its bare stage heightening emotional performances. Observer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Sarasota are urged to inspect attics, barns, and sheds for bats, as state law will make it illegal to remove them after April 15. Homeowners should use approved exclusion devices outside the April 16 to August 14 mating season and may need to hire experts for safe removal. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Savannah Bananas, a traveling exhibition baseball team, played at Raymond James Stadium on March 15 and said it was their first game in an NFL stadium — a new milestone for the team. ABC 7
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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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Justin Layman Live Performance
Experience a live performance by Justin Layman at Siesta Key Oyster Bar in Sarasota.
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Jim McCue Live Performance
3-11 p.m. — McCurdy's Comedy Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Jim McCue at this popular Sarasota venue.
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