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Sarasota
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Soft Square, Sarasota's longtime European furniture showroom, is closing its showroom floor with 40% off furniture, lighting, and accessories (including B&B Italia, Ligne Roset, and Cassina) through May. All floor samples are sold as-is with a 3% processing fee for credit card purchases. Sarasota Magazine
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Longboat Key will have a busy Easter weekend with Thursday and Friday church services at several local venues, an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday at St. Armands Key Lutheran, and Sunday Masses led by local churches with brunch at Links at the Resort. Observer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Florida's regular gasoline price rose 17 cents overnight to $4.12 per gallon on March 31 as the Iran war disrupts oil supplies and pushes many metro areas above the $4 mark (diesel prices climbed to $5.73 statewide). Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Florida gas prices hit a four-year high at $4.12 per gallon on Tuesday, March 31 as rising crude oil costs pushed prices upward. Drivers can save money by using apps and loyalty programs to find lower prices and by driving less — measures aimed at easing fuel expenses. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Two Sarasota County students received STRIVE Awards for overcoming significant challenges. Senior Ruth Pierre (from Sarasota Military Academy and Suncoast Technical College) and Max Dertouzos of Suncoast Polytechnical are gaining mentoring and scholarship support as they pursue nursing and automotive engineering. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Suncoast welcomes April with near-record highs and scattered showers following Monday’s light rain at SRQ. Thursday will bring increasing afternoon showers while Boating conditions remain calm at Siesta Key amid a very high UV index. ABC 7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Between March 23 and 29, health inspectors found rodent droppings in several Sarasota-area restaurants, including Fat Daddio's Pizza and T.J. Carney's, leading to temporary closures plus follow-up checks and corrective actions. Some establishments later met the required standards. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Between March 16 — 20, a Country Club home in Lakewood Ranch sold for $4.55 million topped the week’s sales when Gregory Shepard sold 7028 Portmarnock Place to CHRONICWHIRL LLC. Observer
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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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Scott Curts Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an eclectic mix of music from accomplished singer-songwriter Scott Curts alongside his canine companion, Apollo.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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