Good morning, Sarasota.

This weekend, Sarasota hosts the inaugural Siesta 7s Beach Rugby Tournament at Siesta Beach on Saturday, following a Friday party at Daiquiri Deck in South Siesta Key and a Saturday bar crawl in Siesta Key Village.

Fireworks and ReptiCon at Sahib Shrine Center round out the lineup.

Sisterhood for Good hosted its annual Grant Expo on May 11 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, where 23 nonprofits out of 129 applicants showcased programs addressing local needs+community support, and will award $150,000 in grants on June 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the same venue.

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for the 36th annual Sarasota Business Awards on May 14; the event will take place on June 26 from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at The Ora (578 McIntosh Road) and honors local businesses across 10 award categories.

Wendy Lee Goldberg closed on a tract of land at the northwest corner of Fruitville Road and Briggs Court as she plans to move her longtime restaurant, The Breakfast House, into a new retail village east of downtown.

The owner called the property her dream location.

Bishop-elect Emilio Biosca Agüero will lead the Diocese of Venice with over 250,000 Catholics (including many Hispanics) after Bishop Frank J.

Dewane retires. He spoke Wednesday, May 13 at a joint press conference.

A proposal suggests transferring the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College to support local growth—while all current USF students can complete their programs and key workforce courses remain intact.

The change aims to better serve our region as it continues to evolve.

The City of Sarasota will present three conceptual design options for Main Street at a public meeting on May 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Selby Public Library - Jack J.

Geldbart Auditorium. Residents can share feedback to shape a walkable, safe downtown corridor.

Sarasota County launched a malaria surveillance program at its new 19,600 sqft Mosquito Management facility in Nokomis (designed to shift the approach from reactive measures to prevention against mosquito-borne illnesses).

On Thursday, May 14, the Lakewood Ranch Mustangs defeated the Bayshore Bruins 21-0 in a spring exhibition at Balvanz Stadium — quarterback Sebastian Engel threw three touchdown passes.

Coach Scott Paravicini noted a quarterback battle is expected as new offensive linemen step up.

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.

Bri Rivera Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of vibrant Puerto Rican-inspired music with local talent Bri Rivera.

Ryan Faraday Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Experience an evening of live music from a talented guitarist and vocalist hailing from Boston, now based in Sarasota.

Live Music with Scott Curts

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy eclectic performances from singer-songwriter Scott Curts as he captivates with his unique loop style.

Mystical Visions Concert

6-10 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Check venue for entry details — Enjoy the energetic vibes of a female fronted pop/rock cover band playing hits from the 60s to today.

2-Day Sound Healer Certification with Tuning Forks

9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Wild Ginger Apothecary — $895 — Explore the art and science of sound healing using tuning forks over two immersive days.

Sarasota Fine Art Show

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Sarasota Art Museum — Free admission — Discover a vibrant juried art show featuring diverse original works from talented artists.

Scott Curts Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Experience the unique loop stylings of singer-songwriter Scott Curts with his charming companion Apollo.

Asian Food Festival

2-11 p.m. — JD Hamel Park — Free entry — Experience Florida's largest Asian food festival with 80+ vendors, live entertainment, and cultural showcases.

A Day Out With Dad

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — The Mall at University Town Center — Free entry — Enjoy a fun-filled Father's Day event with activities for the whole family.