Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, Sarasota.
🏘️ Community
Palmetto High colleagues remember athletic director Bryan Wilkes, who died Aug.
11 after a brief illness, and honor his impact on local wrestling and mentoring. A Celebration of Life will be held at the school auditorium on Sept. 26 at 2 p.m.
Sarasota area events this September feature a Labor Day regatta on Sept.
5-6, an orchestra concert on Sept. 10, and Kevin Nealon’s comedy show on Sept. 17-19, with additional festivals including a Venice Beach Party on Sept. 26 and Oktoberfest from Sept. 25 to Oct. 25.
🚧 Accidents
A fire destroyed a home on Knight Island yesterday (Aug.
23) and killed a cat; firefighters worked to control the blaze.
💼 Business
Sugar Champagne Bar in downtown Sarasota eliminated its $150 minimum for reservations as it expands its upscale dinner menu—a change announced on Aug.
23. The lounge, located at 127 S. Pineapple Ave., had opened in March 2025 and continues to serve a variety of diners.
🌲 Environment
Sarasota residents can watch a partial lunar eclipse as the Earth’s shadow covers nearly 94% of the moon beginning 10:33 p.m. on Aug.
27, with the peak's rusty tint at 12:12 a.m. on Aug. 28 — no special glasses are needed.
📰 Lifestyle
Local families shop for back-to-school sneakers at Kids Foot Locker, with popular styles from adidas, Jordan and New Balance trending for daily school comfort.
Savings last until Monday, Sept. 7 to help ease budgets for the upcoming school year.
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