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Sarasota
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents of Longboat Key attended a fire rescue open house on March 25 at Station 92 (first responders demonstrated equipment and offered free blood pressure screenings) as children met firefighters and learned safety tips. Observer
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The popular Sarasota restaurant has expanded its hours and now serves a long-awaited lunch option for local diners. The new schedule provides daily lunch service at its central location—an update that many in the community have eagerly anticipated. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ St. Boniface on Siesta Key named Steven Ball as its permanent music director. He plans to grow the church's music program with outdoor events and early American music — a move to unite its varied sacred offerings. Observer
- ➤ This week, concerts brought a vibrant mix of blues, country, reggae and indie rock across Sarasota, Bradenton and Englewood. Eden Brent performed Friday at Fogartyville while a free three-day Country Music and Food Festival runs through Sunday—others include Drake Milligan and The Applebutter Express. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, March 27, TSA wait times were under 15 minutes at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport despite federal shutdown delays that left officers unpaid—Tampa saw slightly longer lines during spring break peak travel. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Taggart Family Foundation hosted a free youth football coaching clinic on Friday, March 27 at the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa in Sarasota. Youth coaches gained lessons on leadership, communication, practice planning and character development from seasoned mentors. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Polo Match at Sarasota Polo Club
1-6 p.m. — Sarasota Polo Club — Check the event page for ticket prices — Enjoy a beautiful day of polo action and festivities at the Sarasota Polo Club.
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Cost info not provided — Experience the captivating sounds of Bri Rivera, a talented Puerto Rican musician making waves in the Sarasota music scene.
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Ringling Underground - April Showcase
8-11 p.m. — The Ringling Grillroom — $15 / Free for Members & Students w/ID — Experience captivating live music and a showcase of emerging student artists in a vibrant museum courtyard.
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Easter Brunch Buffet
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. — PIER 22 — $70 adults, $25 children under 10 — Delight in a festive brunch buffet featuring seasonal favorites and stunning waterfront views.
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Entry details not provided — Enjoy an evening of live music with local talent Bri Rivera, a standout in the Sarasota music scene.
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Ryan Faraday Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of Ryan Faraday, a talented guitarist and vocalist, as he showcases his musical prowess.
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Ally Venable Band Performance
7-11 p.m. — Encore Live — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the powerful soulful voice and rock'in blues guitar talents of Texas-born Ally Venable.
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Mystical Visions Concert
6-10 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a night of classic and contemporary hits from a talented female fronted pop/rock cover band.
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Sarasota Cars & Coffee
8-10 a.m. — The Mall at University Town Center — $10 for show cars, free for spectators — Check out unique cars while enjoying coffee and supporting a local charity during Earth Month.
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening with Bri Rivera, a talented musician from Puerto Rico, showcasing her musical journey through local tunes.
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