Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of June.
Good morning, Sarasota.
Michael Jordan's members-only club 1000 North will open a new location in downtown Sarasota in October.
The venue at 520 North Tamiami Trail features over 23,000 sqft and blends fine dining and legacy hospitality + private amenities.
Michelin-recommended Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza will open Tuesday, Jun.
23 at University Town Center, marking the chain's first local location. The Miami Beach restaurant serves specialty pizzas, calzones, salads, burrata and desserts.
Peculiar Pub has reopened on 8130 Lakewood Main St in an expanded space that now offers a full kitchen, elevated menu, and more craft beers while hosting Tuesday Music on Main.
Twisted Pit BBQ closed on Memorial Day, paving the way for a grand reopening with DJ Spaz.
Six concerts will light up the local scene this week with Dylan Cotrone headlining a free Fire Charity Festival at Bradenton Riverwalk on Saturday plus a masked rock show by The Bunny The Bear at Oscura while John Salaway, Damon Fowler, Joanna Connor and Biscuit Miller Band perform later in the week.
Sarasota jazz programmer and board member Carlos Pagán died on June 7 at 78.
He helped bring top musicians to local jazz events, and a memorial is set for Monday, June15 at 6 p.m. at Kadampa Meditation Center.
Architecture firm Overland Partners won the 2026 COTE Top Ten Award for its work on the first phase of the master plan at Selby Gardens in Sarasota.
The sustainable design project included a welcome center, research center and LEAF facility — features that helped protect the gardens from hurricanes.
Several art events are scheduled for this week in Sarasota including the two-day Juneteenth Arts Festival at Westcoast Black Theatre (1012 N.
Orange Ave.), Selby Gardens' summer exhibit featuring Lynn Goldsmith, aactWorldFest at Venice Theatre and concluding shows at Urbanite and Florida Studio Theatres.
A striking photo taken in the public parking lot in front of Lido Beach Pavilion shows sunset reflections after a heavy rain—highlighting the return of Florida's summer rainy season along the Suncoast.
The image offers a fresh look at nature's beauty in our community today.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital opened its new Milman-Kover Cancer Pavilion yesterday from 2 to 4 p.m. at 1941 Waldemere St. The event featured a brief ribbon-cutting at 2:30 p.m. and combined outpatient cancer services as part of the Brian D.
Jellison Cancer Institute.
Food truck lovers can explore top mobile kitchens across Florida, including a Sarasota favorite serving slow-cooked BBQ + a Tallahassee truck with authentic Thai flavors.
Visitors can sample Texas-style brisket, German döner, soul food and Thai street fare at local events and venues.
The Meadows Golf Club will reopen on June 19 as a 36-hole public course in The Meadows, operating under a long-term lease + new management by Arnold Palmer Golf Management.
Public tee times are available online or by phone.
The Sarasota Herald-Tribune named Parrish Community High’s Jayna Bowen Flag Football Player of the Year from its 2026 All-Area Team and invited fans to vote for their top choice until Wednesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. Winners will be announced on Instagram at heraldtribunesports.
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.
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