Good morning, Sarasota.

Christ Church of Longboat Key and Bring on the Ministry join forces to support the homeless and underserved, with Pastor Julia Wharriff Piermont introducing the new charity partner after a Sunday service.

The partnership offers hands-on help with appointments and applications for those in need.

Southwest Airlines announced that it will add four seasonal routes from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) starting in January 2027, linking the city with Albany, Kansas City, Milwaukee and Providence.

Allegiant Air will return five seasonal routes in the fall, expanding flight options for Sarasota travelers.

The Ringling now presents Evocative Lens, an exhibit showcasing early black-and-white photography experiments by Steichen, Stieglitz and White, which explores the rise of Pictorialism and its unique approach to art in photography.

On July 16, a 40-piece orchestra from Strings Con Brio performed at Temple Beth Israel on Longboat Key, drawing 150 music lovers.

Maestro Kenneth Bowermeister led the ensemble through Americana and Broadway tunes from Fiddler on the Roof (with humorous remarks about its composers).

USF Sarasota-Manatee, which transferred to New College on July 1, named Jean Kabongo as campus leader to manage the teach-out period—students on the 32-acre campus near the airport will complete their studies over the coming years.

Longboat Key's living seawall at Bayfront Park earned the Environmental Stewardship Award from the Florida League of Cities after months of installation.

The $500,000 project was funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds (via the National Estuary Program) to support coastal biodiversity in Sarasota Bay.

Tropical Storm Bertha formed on July 20 and will bring periodic rainbands along Florida’s Central and Eastern Gulf Coast before slowly weakening later this week.

Tropical storm watches are in effect, and the National Weather Service warns beachgoers to stay alert for dangerous rip currents.

Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring heavy rainfall, storm surge, and dangerous surf to Florida this week as officials use spaghetti models (which include a select group of forecast tools) to track its path.

Updates will follow daily as conditions evolve.

Several luxury homes sold in Sarasota’s market from July 6-10, with a Bird Key property on West Royal Flamingo Drive topping the week at $6.55 million.

Other sales ranged from $465,000 to $5.15 million in Longboat, Lido and St. Armands.

Rising freshman Natalia Lesniewska, competing for the Sarasota Sharks, won 10 golds and one bronze at the Florida Summer Age Group Championships held from July 9-12 at Florida Aquatics Swimming and Training in Ocala (she will attend Cardinal Mooney this fall).

Scott Curts Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Experience the unique loop styling of accomplished singer-songwriter Scott Curts in a relaxed setting.

Mystical Visions Live

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

Trey Wanvig Band Live @Pop's Sunset Grill

6-10 p.m. — Pop's Sunset Grill — Free entry — Enjoy live music from the Trey Wanvig Band while lounging by the water.

Nike Basketball Camp at Sarasota High School

9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Sarasota High School — $399 — Enhance your basketball skills and build camaraderie at this complete skills camp.

Bri Rivera Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy live music from Bri Rivera, a talented musician with Puerto Rican roots.

Sunset Yoga on The Green

6:30-7:30 p.m. — The Green at UTC — Free entry — Enjoy relaxing sunset yoga with sweet treats from Raining Berries.

Scott Curts Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Cost info not provided — Experience the unique loop stylings of an accomplished singer-songwriter in sunny Sarasota.

Mystical Visions Live Performance

6-10 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Check website for admission — Enjoy a lively performance by a female fronted pop/rock cover band playing hits from the 60’s to today.

Caleb Wayne Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Check artist's website — Enjoy a dynamic mix of country, rock, and original songs from aspiring Sarasota musician Caleb Wayne.

Bri Rivera Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill — Check out musical talent from Puerto Rico bringing her sound to Sarasota.