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Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of August.

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Ringling Museum of Art announced a new exhibit —Ancestral Edge: Abstraction and Symbolism in the Works of Nine Native American Women Artists— that will open on September 13 and run until April 12, 2026. Curated by Ola Wlusek, the show features works in various media and includes newly acquired screen-printed pieces by Dyani White Hawk that draw on Lakota art forms.  Sarasota Magazine

EVENTS

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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.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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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.

    Tue, 8/26/25

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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.

    Wed, 8/27/25

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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.

    Wed, 9/3/25

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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.

    Thu, 9/4/25

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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.

    Fri, 9/5/25

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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.

    Sat, 9/6/25

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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.

    Wed, 9/10/25

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  • Sarasota Bradenton Home Show

    10 AM - 7 PM — Robarts Arena — Free entry — Explore the latest in home improvement and renovation ideas from expert exhibitors.

    Fri, 9/12/25

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  • 3rd Bass Live Concert

    7 PM – 12 AM — Big Top Live — Tickets starting at $75 — Experience the unforgettable music of 3rd Bass in Sarasota.

    Fri, 9/19/25

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