Good morning, Sarasota.

Three Plymouth Harbor residents celebrated turning 99 with a joint party on June 1 in the Mayflower Dining Room, where family and community members enjoyed cake and shared advice.

The event highlighted long lives full of cherished memories.

The Barancik Foundation awarded nearly $7.1M in grants to local groups to help residents stay housed, healthy and connected, while the Community Foundation of Sarasota County gave over $2.1M in scholarships to 566 students.

Other local nonprofits received funds for recovery, mental health and education programs.

Canadian-based Printeez has leased a 34,020 sqft facility at 11125 Gatewood Drive in Lakewood Ranch to use as its new US headquarters and production hub for custom apparel manufacturing, bringing its operations closer to American customers & supporting local growth.

SRQCon brought a burst of pop culture to Selby Library on June 6 — visitors dressed as superheroes and anime icons and enjoyed panels, video games, and an escape room.

Organizers said the free event let fans of all ages connect over shared interests.

On June 8, Embracing Our Differences' outdoor exhibitions honored eighth-grader Minh Le with the People’s Choice quotation award for his remark on aging and recognized Elise Roundtree with the artwork award for 'Young Eyes.' The shows drew nearly 450,000 visitors.

Technical Sergeant Charles C.

Palmer Jr., a World War II Army gunner whose remains were identified through DNA and an archaeological dig, was laid to rest Monday at Sarasota National Cemetery 82 years after his plane crashed in Germany — a ceremony attended by family members who honored his service.

On June 3, the Sarasota City YMCA summer camp hosted a lasso demonstration led by local rancher Robbie Martin and his son.

Campers from under-resourced schools got a firsthand look at agriculture and learned that producing our food is challenging.

Social Security’s trust fund is predicted to run out by 2032, which could cut benefits by 24% and cost roughly $500 a month for 4.6 million Floridians.

A report warns these cuts might reduce Florida’s economy by about $26.6 billion (CRFB).

Longboat Key town clerk Trish Shinkle retired today after 20 years of recording meetings and keeping vital records + Celine Kidwell is set to start on July 20 as the new clerk.

Shinkle’s detailed work helped residents follow important community decisions.

Families returned to run as the annual Kids Summer Beach Runs kicked off on June 2 at Siesta Key Beach - the races continue every Tuesday until July 29 with an additional course at North Brohard Beach in Venice, and local organizers including Sarasota County Parks and New Balance groups promote active habits.

Daphne Quintal, a rising eighth grader from The Out-of-Door Academy, competed at IMG Academy on May 30-31, finishing sixth in the middle school pole vault and setting a new personal best.

She was honored as East County Athlete of the Week.

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.

Mystical Visions Performance

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

Lady Disdain: A Hilarious Fantasy Romance

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Asolo Repertory Theatre — $31.50 — Experience a witty romantic comedy with a battle of wits and voices between rival audiobook narrators.

Tasting the City - Sarasota Food Tasting Event

5:30-8 p.m. — BMW of Sarasota — $100 — Discover culinary delights from local restaurants while enjoying live entertainment and giveaways.

Bri Rivera Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of tropical tunes from a rising star in the local music scene.

Ryan Faraday Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of eclectic tunes from a seasoned guitarist and vocalist originally from Boston.

Scott Curts Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Experience eclectic sounds from an accomplished singer-songwriter in a relaxed atmosphere.

Towles Court Artwalk

4-8 p.m. — Towles Court Artist Studios — Free entry — Explore local art and meet creators in a vibrant community setting with live music and refreshments.

Bri Rivera Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Cost info not provided — Experience the sounds of Bri Rivera, a talented musician from Puerto Rico, in an intimate live setting.