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Sarasota
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ More than 150 floats will roll during the DeSoto Grand Parade today on Manatee Avenue as organizers expect 100,000 people to gather; one float from the Krewe of F-Troop Tampa will distribute beads & moon pies while the event celebrates local heritage. ABC 7
- ➤ Saturday's forecast for the farmers market was released at 5:45 a.m. and showed strong demand for fresh produce in the community. Vendors said the report helped them plan stall offerings — a sign of growing local interest. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pause Sarasota opened its wellness recovery studio in the Aster & Links building downtown on April 23, offering float therapy, infrared sauna, contrast therapy, and LED light therapy. Ember Pilates will open in late summer with a heated space for reformer and mat classes led by owner Kimm Kerr. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Aldi opened a new supermarket at 458 U.S. 41 Bypass in Venice on April 23, attracting around 150 shoppers—bringing a fresh grocery option to the local community. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Palmer Ranch East is set to build 5,700 homes and a new town center at the intersection of Lorraine Road and State Road 681 — officials clarified workforce housing rules and greenway plans at a recent planning meeting. Future road and interchange upgrades will support the project. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Puerto Rican musician Bri Rivera in an engaging evening of live music.
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Scott Curts Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Enjoy a delightful evening with the eclectic sounds of singer-songwriter Scott Curts.
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Fresh Fridays: Season 5 Finale
7-10 p.m. — Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association — Free entry — Experience a vibrant outdoor block party with live music and dining in downtown Sarasota.
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Sarasota Kentucky Derby
4-8 p.m. — ALEUR-Event Collective — Check website for prices — Celebrate Derby Day in style with mint juleps, live entertainment, and contests.
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Inside the Art World
11 AM - 12 PM — Sarasota Art Museum — Free entry — Explore the latest trends and gossip in contemporary art with expert Elana Rubinfeld.
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VELVET CORE Women's Pilates Retreat
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Suncoast Therapeutic Equine Partners — Cost not specified — Embrace horses, sound baths, and pilates in a scenic outdoor setting.
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Mother's Day Buffet Brunch
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Phillippi Estate Park — Cost varies — Celebrate moms with a delicious buffet featuring breakfast classics and fun activities for kids.
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Poetry Mic Featuring Georgia Court and Judith Rosner
12-1 p.m. — Bookstore1 — Free entry — Enjoy local poets share their original works and engage in discussion afterward.
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Jazz Thursday with Barbara King and The Spirit of Jazz
5:30-8 p.m. — Sarasota Art Museum — Check website for pricing — Experience lively jazz rhythms and delightful bites at this vibrant monthly gathering.
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Scott Curts Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Check venue for entry fees — Enjoy an eclectic musical experience with accomplished singer-songwriter Scott Curts and his loyal German Shepherd companion, Apollo.
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