Good morning, Sarasota.

Sarasota has a busy June with Fresh Fridays on June 5 at North Palm Avenue, a Guitar & Amp Show on June 6-7 at Robarts Arena, and Dad's Day Block Party on June 6, plus events at the Ringling and a Vince Gill show at Van Wezel on June 26.

USF Sarasota-Manatee will be transferred to New College pending state budget approval on Friday, May 29.

New College will assume existing liabilities and leases while community leaders call for a transparent plan to maintain classroom access for current students.

Six Sarasota teachers were honored as spring winners of the Charles & Margery Barancik Foundation's Ripple Effect Teacher Award, each earning $5,000 for their strong impact on students.

Superintendent Terry Connor praised their dedication as a boost to the local education community.

The city completed a $12M Lido Beach renourishment project that restored 1.2 miles of eroded shoreline by placing 300,000 cubic yards of sand through a partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers + residents attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday at Lido Beach Pavilion.

The National Hurricane Center warned that although El Niño may lower storm counts, warm Gulf waters could fuel dangerous hurricanes.

Sarasota residents should verify evacuation zones (updated forecast maps now show inland warnings) and stay alert as early-season storms may develop along warm Gulf fronts.

A Sarasota sports landmark is set for a comeback as Bath and Racquet Residences and Club redevelops on the site of the former Bath and Racquet Club.

The project broke ground last spring and will open its phase one with condos, tennis courts + a wellness center in mid summer.

The Artscape project, a new workforce housing initiative for artists, will create 75 apartments with rents from $1,100 to $1,450 in downtown Sarasota at 2309-2329 N.

Tamiami Trail. The project is a collaboration between One Stop Housing & the Arts & Cultural Alliance and will break ground next year.

At The Herald-Tribune High School Sports Awards held May 26 at The Ora Ballroom, Sarasota swimmer Bogdan Zverev was named Boys' Athlete of the Year and Venice's Atarah Robinson won Girls' Athlete of the Year among 34 honors for top local athletes.

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.

Bri Rivera Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Cost info unavailable — Experience the vibrant sounds of Puerto Rican music with local talent Bri Rivera.

Ryan Faraday Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of eclectic blues and rock with professional musician Ryan Faraday.

2026 USRowing Youth National Championships

Four days of elite racing — Nathan Benderson Park — General Admission 4-Day Pass: $94 — Watch the nation’s top young rowers compete for national titles in a vibrant atmosphere.