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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Douglas Elliman has named former 'Million Dollar Listing' star Andrew Greenwell as managing broker at its Sarasota office at 1350 Main St and he will lead local experts including Nikki Taylor, Kelly Mooney, and Betsy Sublette. A new HCA Florida Wellen Park Emergency facility in Venice now offers tours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.—Neal Land’s food drive collected 2,438 pounds of food to help over 740 families, Forty Carrots Family Center received a Barancik grant, and local home watch firms earned NHWA accreditations. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Visit Sarasota County is running seasonal campaigns that promote tourism and support local businesses and residents by tailoring messages to match weather and community needs. Its efforts—including campaigns that reached millions and now featuring a fall promotion focused on relaxed travel with golf and shopping—aim to sustain the county's top industry throughout the year. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sea turtle hatchlings are emerging from nests on Anna Maria Island as over 500 nests have been recorded and officials install silt screens to guide them away from construction zones and beach access paths. The Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch urges people to avoid flash photography and touching nests — these measures help protect hatchlings from disorientation on their journey to the ocean. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota County plans to build a 100,000 square foot, two-story indoor athletic facility and boathouse at Nathan Benderson Park to expand its use for sports like basketball and pickleball. The $60 to $70 million project has received a $20 million county commitment + is set to boost local rowing events and community programming. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Longboat Key Fire-Rescue is teaching local residents a simple CPR method that uses chest compressions timed to the beat of Stayin’ Alive—this training helps people act fast in heart emergencies. The course has already helped save lives and will offer more sessions in mid-August. Observer
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Herald-Tribune reviewed nine FHSAA state champion volleyball teams from Sarasota and Manatee & residents can vote for the best all-time team in a poll that closes Monday, July 28 at 10 a.m. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Sarasota Herald-Tribune sports writer Doug Fernandes retired on July 1 after a 37-year career covering major events including 13 Super Bowls and local sports highlights (he may freelance for the paper). Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Bri Rivera Performance
6-10 p.m. — Marina Jack — Check artist's website for details — Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Bri Rivera, a standout musician from Sarasota with Puerto Rican roots.
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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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Bri Rivera Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Check the website for ticket info — Enjoy the uplifting sounds of Bri Rivera, a talented vocalist from Puerto Rico, as she lights up the local music scene.
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Juli Treffen
6-8 p.m. — Fin & Tonic — No cover — A casual gathering for 'regulars' and newcomers to connect and enjoy the evening.
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Back to School: Fuel the Future
10 AM – 2 PM — Florida Blue Center - Sarasota — Free school supplies — Prepare for the school year with fun activities and valuable resources for students.
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Sarasota Speed Dating for Singles 40s/50s
7-9 p.m. — Bahi Hut Tiki Cocktail Lounge — Ticket price varies — Meet potential matches in a fun, fast-paced environment designed for sparkling connections.
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Open Studio Art Event
2-5 p.m. — First Congregational Church UCC — Donations accepted — Engage in creative art making and relax in a supportive artistic community.
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Newish Jewish Play Reading: 'A Black and White Cookie'
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Players Centre for Performing Arts — $20 — Experience a moving story of friendship and resilience as two lonely seniors unite against adversity.
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
5-9 PM — Marina Jack — Cost info not specified — Enjoy the music of Bri Rivera, a local talent from Puerto Rico, bringing her vibrant sounds to Sarasota.
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Scott Curts Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Cost info not provided — Experience the unique 'loop' stylings of accomplished singer-songwriter Scott Curts by the waterfront.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.
~ Heraclitus
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