Good morning, Sarasota.

The Paradise Center is closing after Aug.22 to prepare for its move from 546 Bay Isles Road to Longboat Island Chapel at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

It will reopen Sept.29—programs will run until the center closes.

A new running club launched on Longboat Key for residents to get moving, meeting every Saturday at 7 a.m. at Sips coffee shop—participants follow a three-mile route designed to avoid sidewalk construction and enjoy a post-run coffee.

A vehicle fire closed I-275 & Sunshine Skyway Bridge on Aug.

13, causing delays for motorists as crews worked to control the incident.

Tropical Storm Erin is strengthening today and is forecast to become a hurricane by today or early Friday — it is expected to reach Category 3 on August 17 with 115 mph winds — as forecasters urge Florida residents to monitor weather updates.

The storm’s exact track remains uncertain, and officials advise vigilance for possible impacts along the coast.

Tropical Storm Erin began strengthening on August 13 and is forecast to become a hurricane by tonight or tomorrow before reaching Category 3 with 115-mph winds by August 17—residents are urged to monitor weather updates and prepare hurricane kits—while its impact on Florida remains uncertain.

A home in Harmony on Peaceable Way sold for $2.95 million to buyers from Pflugerville, Texas—topping residential real estate sales for the week from July 28 to August 1 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis.

The Hyatt Regency Sarasota is being torn down—its interior items are on sale now from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until sell-out.

The property will later host two condo towers of 18 stories, a Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel and retail space at 1000 Boulevard of the Arts.

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball team is mixing strong returning seniors with new players to prepare for the state tournament this season.

They will play district games and harder matches like Port Charlotte and Tampa Prep later this month—aiming to win a spot at states.

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.

Scott Curts Live Performance

5 p.m. — Marina Jack — Check venue for entry fees — Enjoy an evening of unique loop-style music from accomplished singer-songwriter Scott Curts.

Bri Rivera Concert

6-10 p.m. — Marina Jack — Visit Artist's Website — Experience the vibrant sounds of Bri Rivera, a talented musician rooted in Puerto Rican tradition, as she lights up the local music scene.

Discussion on Plato's Phaedo

10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. — Friends of the North Sarasota Public Library — Free entry — Engage in a thoughtful dialogue about the nature of the soul and Socrates' beliefs on immortality.