Good morning, Sarasota.

Publix at Northchase Center (15,701 sqft) opened on Friday, June 11 at the corner of State Road 64 and Uihlein Road in Lakewood Ranch, drawing early shoppers who lined up before 7 a.m. and enjoyed festive samples and greetings from staff.

Michael Jordan’s private club 1000 North will expand its downtown Sarasota space by adding adjacent property ahead of its opening.

The upscale venue is set to offer exclusive amenities for members in a larger setting.

Starting this summer, newborns at Tampa General Hospital can get free genome screening for nearly 900 rare conditions through Florida’s new Sunshine Genetics Newborn Screening Program — which will expand to hospitals in Orlando and Miami later this year.

At Nathan Benderson Park, 4,000 rowers gathered for the USRowing Youth National Championships as lightning delayed Thursday’s races.

Sarasota Crew’s Gabrielle DeLeo qualified for Friday’s semifinal in the Women’s Youth 1x race while the event continues through Sunday.

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.

Scott Curts Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Visit Artist's Website — Experience the eclectic musical stylings of accomplished singer-songwriter Scott Curts accompanied by his loyal companion, Apollo.

Mystical Visions Concert

6-10 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a night of energetic pop/rock hits from the 60’s to today with a female-fronted band.