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Sarasota
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash is blocking one southbound lane of I-75 near Exit 207 — Highway Patrol advised drivers to take alternate routes. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rick Piccolo will retire as CEO on November 30 after a 55-year aviation career that transformed SRQ Airport from financial debt to record passenger growth since he took the helm in 1995. His leadership spurred rapid expansion and increased services during a period of dramatic growth — his retirement marks the end of an era at the airport. SRQ Magazine
- ➤ Publix stores in Florida are open today for Labor Day—operating from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and serving customers as usual while the chain is closed only on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota police are investigating a homicide reported on Aug. 31—officials have not released more details yet. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Church of the Redeemer in downtown Sarasota established the Elizabeth Girvin Lindsay Music Endowment Fund after receiving a $500,000 gift from the late Liz Lindsay. The fund will support its music program—providing youth training and diverse choral services—to build on its long-standing community offerings. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Secondhand bookstores in Sarasota have become popular because they let readers hunt for affordable books — with A. Parker’s Books, Shelf Indulgence, and The Book Worm drawing locals and offering rare finds — showing a growing trend in sustainable reading. SRQ Magazine
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota Memorial Hospital is starting a clinical trial today for women with ovarian, peritoneal or fallopian tube cancer that no longer responds to platinum drugs, testing the drug Mirvetuximab Soravtansine (which targets FR-alpha) to treat cancer cells and spare healthy ones. Led by Dr. Beverly Long and Dr. Toni Kilts, the trial will test different doses (for patients with high FR-alpha) to find the best treatment plan. 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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