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Sunday, August 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 10th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new two-generation strategy is set to support families in Sarasota County and across the Suncoast region by aligning services like prenatal care, early learning and family support. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is leading local efforts to build lasting change—improving opportunities for both children and their caregivers. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Venice police have been searching since last night for wanted felon Michael Rainey, 43, who was last seen wearing a white shirt and black shorts—K9 units were unable to locate him and residents are urged to call if they notice suspicious activity. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church in Longboat Key hosts a boutique summer art sale with about 30 items—including jewelry, decor, prints and painted works by George Morton Prout—and proceeds will help Turning Points support families facing homelessness in Manatee County through September. Observer
- ➤ Sarasota Players will present the full production of Happy Endings Wedding Chapel on Aug. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The funny play by local pastry chef and playwright Hannah Mitchell, which won the New Play Reading Festival, runs through Aug. 17 with an extra show at 2 p.m. at Sarasota Players Studio — 1400 Boulevard of the Arts. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Thirty Bear Defenders gathered along Sarasota Bayfront on August 9 to protest a potential planned black bear hunt in Florida, saying that changing from bear check stations to no check stations with packs of dogs and bow hunting may cause a long, painful death. They will attend a Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting on August 13th and 14th at 8:30 a.m.—held at the Public Safety Institute in Havana—to demand more transparency on the hunt plans. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Developers of the brownfield Marian Anderson property in Sarasota took a step before the Development Review Committee to rezone 9.2 acres for light industrial use and a health care clinic next. The Newtown Gateway group—led by Barron Channer and local partners—intends to purchase the site for $50,000 from the city and will begin environmental cleanup when the City Commission approves the rezoning. Observer
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rainbow Connections Summer Outing
4:45-7 p.m. — Art Center Sarasota — Free entry — Celebrate summer with an art exhibit opening and community connection.
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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.
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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.
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