Good morning, Sarasota.

One person died when a fire broke out in a camper trailer in the 200 block of Tamiami Trail at 1:10 a.m. Tuesday morning in Nokomis—officials said the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

Volunteers from Mote Marine and Longboat Key Turtle Watch excavated an already‐hatched loggerhead nest on Longboat Key on July 21 and counted 87 shells while experts recorded a record 1,460 nests as of August 3—promising signs point to a potentially record‐breaking season.

A living wall project at Bayfront Park on Longboat Key is nearly complete and has started to attract small sea stars and crabs to its printed concrete panels—designed to mimic red mangrove roots—to filter water and boost quality.

Film students from Ringling College of Art and Design are documenting the progress while Kearns Construction Company will add the final panels soon.

Sarasota City Commission voted down a plan to build a 275-unit apartment building on Temple Beth Shalom land on Monday — the proposal would have enabled a $12.5M property sale that needed a supermajority change to the growth plan.

The developer said it will keep trying to rezone using Florida’s Live Local Act — while local groups worry about more traffic and loss of green space.

Lakewood Ranch author Arelis Calkins released her first book, Rising Above Adversity: Healing and Nurturing Your Inner Child, which tells her story of growing up poor and facing abuse in La Romana before finding hope through writing.

She now works with her husband David on a new book about relationships—another step to help others heal.

East County high school football teams faced changes after several key players transferred this offseason.

Lakewood Ranch lost players including quarterback Liam Fernandez to Southeast and running back Colton Dempsey to Sarasota—while Braden River and Out-of-Door Academy added new talent ahead of the preseason Kickoff Classic games on Aug. 15.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bri Rivera Live Performance

10 PM – 2 AM — 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota, FL — Free entry — Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Bri Rivera, a talented musician from Puerto Rico, as she captivates the local music scene.

Bri Rivera Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Visit Artist's Website — Experience the local talent of Bri Rivera, a rising star in the Sarasota music scene.

Scott Curts Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Free entry — Experience the unique loop styling of accomplished singer-songwriter Scott Curts while enjoying the scenic views of Sarasota.

Rainbow Connections Summer Outing

4:45-7 p.m. — Art Center Sarasota — Free entry — Celebrate summer with an art exhibit opening and community connection.

PMP Certification Training in Sarasota, FL

9 AM – 5 PM — Regus - Sarasota Courthouse — Contact for pricing — Gain essential project management skills and knowledge through an interactive 4-day training course.

Scott Curts Live Performance

5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Free entry — Enjoy an eclectic evening of music with accomplished singer-songwriter Scott Curts and his canine companion, Apollo.