Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
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🎭 Culture
The Hermitage Artist Retreat’s 'Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens' series returns this fall with outdoor shows by artists in residence and alumni at Selby Gardens’ downtown campus and at Historic Spanish Point in Osprey.
Each event costs $5 with advance registration and has start times set by sunset—more details will be shared before registration opens.
A Manatee County Utilities ground crew discovered a fossilized giant sloth claw last month in a new trench, leading the County Department of Natural Resources to call the Bishop Museum of Science and Nature for its display.
The museum will feature the fossil in a sloth exhibit—highlighting a rare connection to our area's ancient past.
📰 Real Estate
A new report shows that Suncoast renters must earn over $35 an hour to afford a modest two-bedroom when most workers now earn around $21.81, forcing many to take on extra jobs.
Local experts and community leaders call for policy changes and new affordable housing projects—such as revised zoning—to help ease the crisis.
A home on Casey Key on Casey Key Road topped the week’s real estate sales at $4 million—sold by Julie Tota to the Roth trustees—while other sales in Sarasota and nearby areas ranged from $510,000 to $1.65 million.
The featured home, built in 2018, had four bedrooms and five-and-a-half baths and was sold between July 21 and 25.
🎉 Sarasota Events
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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.
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.
Justin Layman Live Performance
1-5 p.m. — Siesta Key Oyster Bar — Free entry — Experience the unique blend of Folk, Rock, and R&B music from local Singer/Songwriter Justin Layman.
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