Good morning, Sarasota.

Sarasota County Fire Department crews contained a structure fire at the 300 block of Pine Run Drive in Osprey today using 14 units to control the blaze in 15 minutes, and no evacuations or injuries were reported.

Sarasota Magazine earned 15 awards at the Florida Magazine Association's annual ceremony this past weekend.

The magazine received five first-place Charlie Awards and honors in writing, design, photography and digital categories, reinforcing its role in local storytelling.

Residents attended the first Turtle Walk on June 6 along Gulf of Mexico Drive — experts from Mote Marine taught tracking techniques for turtle nest protection.

The free walk will continue every Saturday until the end of July.

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake off Cuba shook much of Florida on June 8, with residents feeling tremors from the peninsula to the Panhandle while the US Geological Survey forecast a chance of minor aftershocks.

Florida officials have enacted emergency rules to stop the spread of the New World screwworm after cases were reported in Texas and a New Mexico dog earlier this week.

Veterinarians & animal owners are urged to check animals for painful, weepy wounds as the outbreak threatens an already fragile livestock industry.

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune announced Ronin Dangler of Manatee High as Boys Weightlifter of the Year, and fans can vote through Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m. to share their view on his selection.

Sarasota High rising junior Annabella Cicilioni ran her first steeplechase at the Under Armour Track and Field Nationals May 29-31 at IMG Academy (her debut event) and finished fifth in the 2,000-meter race with a time of 7:44.33.

She earned recognition as Sarasota Athlete of the Week.

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.

Ryan Faraday Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Cost info not provided — Experience the musical talents of guitarist and vocalist Ryan Faraday as he performs a mix of Roots, Blues, Rock, and Soul.