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Sarasota
Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Florida insurers use AI to decide home repair claims and Medicare authorizations amid no state rules; a failed proposal for mandatory human review contrasts with a pilot program in six states testing combined AI and human oversight — as noted by a Sarasota-based industry leader. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Final Four voting in the local best pizza contest is open online through 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2, with favorites including Tralia, Capo Pazzo, Shaner's and Solorzano's competing for a spot in the championship vote scheduled for April 6-9 and the winner announced on Monday, April 13. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Sarasota offers a vibrant arts season with Capron’s textile exhibit running April 19 to Sept. 27 at the Art Museum, Shakespeare’s play showing April 7 to 26 at Asolo Conservatory, a quartet premiere on April 12 at First Presbyterian Church, plus gallery and garden shows by Art Venti and Calder. Observer
- ➤ Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on March 29 and runs through Holy Thursday on April 2, Good Friday on April 3 and Easter Sunday on April 5. Local churches will host special services & processions to honor the season's traditions. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Temple Emanu-El in Sarasota, older students lead a Passover seder that includes interactive skits, meals and songs — helping younger peers learn the tradition. The celebration runs from Wednesday, April 1 to Thursday, April 9. ABC 7
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ One Park Sarasota is a boutique luxury condominium under construction in The Quay waterfront district that blends indoor and outdoor wellness amenities with a fitness studio overlooking Sarasota Bay, a spa inspired by Turkish bathing traditions, and an elevated pool deck – offering both relaxation and connection. Observer
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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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Ryan Faraday Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Details TBA — Experience live music from guitarist and songwriter Ryan Faraday, an engaging performer from Sarasota.
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