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Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A 5-year-old girl playing near a culvert on Bahia Vista Street was swept into a storm drain after a water main break caused a strong current — she died on Aug 28 after being taken from Sarasota Memorial Hospital to All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jefferson Fit, a downtown Sarasota gym, is moving to a bigger 12,000 sq ft location near Sprouts that will open early October — the move comes after Mira Mar Plaza redevelopment and will add recovery amenities, an outdoor fitness space, and pickleball courts; the gym will keep operating at its current site until the new facility is ready. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Nokomis business owner Todd A. Hoch was arrested on 27 felony counts for construction fraud after taking payments from over 30 victims for window and door fix-ups that were never completed or later led to liens—he is held at the Sarasota County Correctional Facility. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota is marking its 50th season by expanding its schedule with extra weekend concerts and special tribute events that will feature rock, country and pop music. Conductor Robyn L. Bell, now working full-time for the group, said the new lineup will include a Veterans’ Day salute and a holiday program at Manatee High School—drawing more local audiences. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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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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Sarasota Bradenton Home Show
10 AM - 7 PM — Robarts Arena — Free entry — Explore the latest in home improvement and renovation ideas from expert exhibitors.
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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.
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