Good morning, Sarasota.

Six endangered lemur infants were born this season at the Lemur Conservation Foundation reserve in Myakka City; collared brown lemur twins arrived in April, red ruffed triplets were born in May, and an endangered ring-tail lemur was born in June.

The foundation works with conservation programs to shield lemurs from extinction—more than 98% of species face this threat.

The Venice Planning Commission will review two northeast Venice development plans on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.—one for the 60-home Cassata Oaks development with conditions to protect the Fox Lea Farm Equestrian Center and one for Phase 2 of Vistera that adds 190 single-family homes.

A public hearing on a self-storage facility near Interstate 75 and Jacaranda Boulevard is also set to follow.

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune unveiled its The Fab 15 list of top high school volleyball players for 2025—15 standout athletes from Sarasota-Manatee counties following a season with eight teams in the playoffs.

Readers will vote for their top pick in a poll that will close at 10 a.m. on Aug 22.

Today, 155 Special Olympics athletes gathered at Nathan Benderson Park for the Stand Up Paddle Competition, including competitors from Manatee County.

Coach Mark Flanagan praised the athletes' dedication, courage and joy—an inspiring display of their competitive spirit.

USA TODAY Florida Network updated its Top 100 list of senior football recruits based on August 17 data, with IMG leading the group as many top prospects come from Miami-Dade and Broward — teams will prepare for regular season openers this week.

The ranking reports players’ positions and verbal commitments — underscoring Florida’s deep talent pool.

Three local high school football teams in Class 7A District 8 are set to start their 2025 season as Riverview introduces new coach Mark Cristiani—Sarasota pursues improvement under its second year coach Anthony Campbell, and reigning state champion Venice readies for a challenging schedule.

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.

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.