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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Barancik Foundation approved $8,154,945 in grants for nonprofits in Sarasota—this funding included $1 million for a new Boys & Girls Club in Newtown, improved access to prenatal care, and affordable housing for teachers. The awards brought the foundation’s total grantmaking to over $23 million, supporting projects in education, health, housing, arts, environment and climate adaption. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Claire’s filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and said it may close 1,119 stores if it cannot find a buyer soon, putting three Suncoast locations near Sarasota at risk. The company said low foot traffic, high rent and strong competition are behind its decision. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Local builders from Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch and Manatee County swept the Aurora Awards, with Watersound by Nautilus Homes winning Golden Aurora and three other awards—showing top work in custom home design and interiors. The awards, given at the Southeast Building Conference, also honored excellence in kitchen creativity, detailing and community spaces. Sarasota Magazine
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Florida Studio Theatre is presenting an English adaptation of Marc Camoletti’s farcical comedy 'Don't Dress for Dinner' at its Gompertz Theatre through Aug. 24. The fast-paced production—adapted by Robin Hawdon and featuring performances by Gil Brady, Lily Kren and Jack Berenholtz—uses mistaken identities and physical humor to bring a converted French farmhouse setting to life. Sarasota Magazine
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tropical Storm Erin has formed today with organized thunderstorms and gusts near 45 mph+ it is moving west at 20 mph. Forecast models say it could grow into a major hurricane later if it enters warmer waters, though its track remains uncertain. ABC 7
- ➤ The National Hurricane Center said Invest 97L is moving west across the Atlantic and is expected to develop into a tropical depression or storm by midweek — AccuWeather forecasts it may strengthen into a Category 3 hurricane by Aug. 16 while turning north. Officials say there is no current threat to Florida and advise residents to stay informed as hurricane season continues. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota Memorial is preparing to clear land for its first full-service hospital in North Port with a groundbreaking planned for November—while the South County campus expansion adds three floors of shell space to boost inpatient capacity from 100 to 208 beds, set to open in 2028. Sarasota Magazine
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The 777 South Palm Avenue Condos project on Mound Street received partial sign-off from the city’s Development Review Committee on its second submittal — with few staff comments remaining. The 66-unit mixed-use development will use the affordable housing bonus and Transfer of Development Rights historic preservation programs — featuring up to seven stories, 17,946 square feet of commercial space, and five affordable units. Observer
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