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Friday, April 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Deb Kehoe and Kathi Skelton led the Rosedale Golf Classic on April 2 to raise $430,008 in 2024, making East County the top fundraising group for Homes for Our Troops—tallying over $1.5 million since 2013. The event also honored Army Sergeant First Class Aaron Cornelius—whose adaptive home will be built in Lithia to help him gain more independence. Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Fundraising for Selby Gardens’ phase two expansion passed the three-quarter mark with donations now over $114 million—tied to a nearly $61 million project whose groundbreaking is expected late this year and work will begin in late 2025 with completion by 2027. Observer
- ➤ Kelly Addington has been named chief development officer at the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation — she will lead its capital campaign for the proposed performing arts center and advance arts education. Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jessica Myers, a teacher at Gocio Elementary, was named this month's Chalkboard Champion for Sarasota County. She has 11 years of teaching experience and calls teaching advanced kindergarten in the town she grew up in a full circle moment—she brings her local roots to every class. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida’s House advanced two bills that will require employers to use E-Verify to check new hires' legal status and let 16- and 17-year-olds work longer hours—both measures still need further committee review. Z105
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ After being closed for five months from hurricane damage last year, Sarasota's waterfront restaurant The Old Salty Dog on City Island reopened today to serve fresh seafood, burgers and its famous deep-fried hot dogs on a wooden deck overlooking Sarasota Bay. The restaurant blends a British pub charm with a Florida beach vibe for a unique dining experience. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
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Venice Sharks Tooth Festival
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Centennial Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music, food trucks, and fossil vendors at this community celebration.
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Sarasota Polo Club Popup
10 AM – 4 PM — Sarasota Polo Club — Tickets available online — Enjoy a vibrant day of polo and art with live entertainment and delicious refreshments.
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Elton John Tribute Concert in Sarasota
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a detailed re-creation of Elton John's iconic '70s performances with Rus Anderson.
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Rainbow Full of Sound Concert
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