Daily
Sarasota
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Marie Selby Botanical Gardens received final approval from the Sarasota Planning Board on Aug. 7 to move ahead with building its new conservatory and learning pavilion—this step follows severe damage from last year's hurricanes Helene and Milton. The conservatory will include five rooms with different climates and state-of-the-art greenhouse technology to protect the garden's collection and boost research. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ This fall, New College of Florida will welcome new faculty from top universities to guide students with one-on-one mentoring and detailed assessments instead of letter grades. The college will require a senior thesis to help students master critical thinking skills—key steps in its plan to become America’s No. 1 liberal arts college. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified to a Category 5 storm on Saturday with winds of 160 mph and is now 175 miles northeast of San Juan moving west at 15 mph. Forecasters say it will hold strength until Monday before gradually weakening while dangerous rip currents and rough surf impact Florida’s East Coast this week. ABC 7
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Scott Curts Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Free entry — Experience the eclectic sounds of singer-songwriter Scott Curts with his unique loop styling accompanied by his beloved dog, Apollo.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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