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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Bradentucky Bombers will hold an open house on July 24 at Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex for those interested in joining the roller derby team, while the Women’s Resource Center received an $85,000 grant to expand services and the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe secured a $150,000 three-year grant to support local theater programs. Temple Emanu-El named two new board members and other local groups announced updates on upcoming events + trainings. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Aldi will soon open 21 new stores in Florida — including one in Sarasota and others converted from former Winn-Dixie and Harvey's locations — while offering a simplified shopping model that limits brand names and requires customers to bag their own groceries. Z105
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Manatee County prosecutors charged Damien Jarmard Garvin with first-degree premeditated murder in the 2017 killing of a hotel clerk and security guard at Zota Beach Resort on Longboat Key—he was arrested in Palmetto on July 10 and was already serving time for a 2020 murder conviction. Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sarasota Jewish Theatre will launch a new play reading series this summer to showcase three new works with Jewish themes at 7:30 p.m. on July 21, August 4 and August 11 at the Sarasota Players theatre at 3501 S. Tamiami Trail. The series includes 'Observant,' which follows a family coping after a temple shooting, 'Time Will Tell,' inspired by a Yiddish story about imperfect love, and 'A Black and White Cookie,' which follows an unlikely friendship between a newsstand owner and a longtime customer — all set to bring fresh artistic voices to the community. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Downtown Wellen is hosting the Solis Hall Summer Series every Monday and Tuesday through September with creative events like music bingo, hands-on acting and writing classes, self defense sessions, and monthly storytime for kids—along with Friday night jazz cabarets in July and August. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists discovered a new type of cell in Burmese pythons' intestines that helps the invasive snakes digest entire skeletons of large prey—this mechanism controls calcium absorption from bones. The research, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, sheds new light on how these snakes safely process high-calcium meals. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Florida homeowners are urged to review their insurance policies and document their home’s condition—by taking photos, videos, and backing up documents digitally—to ensure a better claim process if a hurricane causes damage. This advice comes as the hurricane season continues through Nov. 30, and taking these steps can help avoid unexpected costs. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Bri Rivera Performance
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Brunch at The Bay with Live Music
8 a.m. - 2 p.m. — The Nest at The Bay — Check menu for prices — Delight in a tasty brunch while enjoying live music by Taylor Opie from 12-1 PM.
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Newish Jewish Play Reading: 'A Black and White Cookie'
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