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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On June 19, Whitney Plaza hosted the Summer Night Out event as local businesses stayed open late while residents shopped, enjoyed prosecco, and ate pizza; local artist owners like Heather Rippy expressed joy and encouraged shoppers. The next event is scheduled for July 17 (community support continues to be a key focus). Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ From June 16-20, 22 children attended the Crazy Cooks camp at the Out-of-Door Academy where Pure Imagination Studio and Sarasota County Parks and Recreation taught them to prepare 10 meals and desserts while learning food safety. A follow-up camp is scheduled for July 7-11 to continue expanding the kids' cooking skills. Observer
- ➤ Janet Kahn, founding CEO of the Early Learning Coalition, will retire at the end of June after over 20 years of service that transformed early education in the community. Her leadership introduced innovative programs like the Look for the Stars rating system — a search committee is now seeking her successor. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ New College of Florida has built a reputation for free speech by hosting controversial speakers such as Alan Dershowitz and Judith Butler. Critics have raised concerns over the college’s decisions while its partnership with FIRE continues to support open dialogue — a stance that shapes its academic environment. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Africanized honey bees, known as killer bees, are spreading across Florida as warming temperatures let them move to new areas—past attacks have raised concerns about risks to people, livestock, and pets. The state has set up detection programs at key spots and is educating the public on how to avoid dangerous encounters. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 913 yesterday to extend the condo inspection deadline to December 31 and to let associations finance reserve requirements — giving unit owners more time to pay new assessments for maintenance and repairs. The law also increases transparency in association finances and permits electronic voting for condo unit owners. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Police Chief Rex Troche honored Sarasota Police Department personnel by awarding detectives Maria Llovio and Jessica Sullivan for lifesaving CPR during an attempted murder case, crime scene investigator Marissa Zacarolli for her swift forensic work, and sergeants Jeffrey Ball, Travis Forrister, and Charles Riffe for leadership in evidence recovery — the awards were presented privately to recognize critical contributions to public safety. Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On June 20, Brasfield and Gorrie completed the structural framework for the new $120 million tower at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center; the project is ahead of schedule thanks to improved material storage and will add 60 patient beds while expanding emergency and critical care services. CEO Robert Anderson expects the tower to receive a certificate of occupancy by next April—bringing over 100 new jobs—while the hospital prepares for further expansion. Observer
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Piano Friends Performance
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Art Ovation Hotel, Autograph Collection — Paid venue parking — Experience sequential performances by talented local pianists in a celebration of music.
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Sarasota Fireworks and Candle Painting Party
7-9 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$47 per person — Create a scented candle and enjoy a fun painting night with friends.
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