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Sarasota
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Costco expanded its shopping hours for Executive Members nationwide after Labor Day. Stores now open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.—all members also get an extra hour on Saturday evenings. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Diana Stevens, the former owner of a Sarasota pet grooming shop on Tamiami Trail, pleaded no contest to five misdemeanor animal cruelty charges and was sentenced to five years probation—she is banned from owning dogs or grooming pets and must complete 250 hours of community service while undergoing a mental health evaluation and anger management course. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lillian Blades’ exhibition 'Through The Veil' is featured at the Sarasota Art Museum where colorful, mosaic plastic veils fill the gallery space—inviting visitors to experience layered reflections with the natural light. The display honors her bond with her late mother and will continue until Oct. 26th. FOX 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A forensic art workshop at Ringling College—led by veteran forensic artist Joe Mullins—is helping solve cold cases as student Noah Shadowens used 3D-printed remains and clay to reconstruct a face that allowed law enforcement to identify Shane Michael Williams, whose case has been closed as an accidental death. Sarasota Magazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Florida officials are reviewing a proposal to name a portion of U.S. Highway 41 after Dickey Betts—the Allman Brothers Band co-founder who died in April 2024 and had deep ties to the area; Sarasota County commissioners will submit a formal request to the Florida Department of Transportation, and the segment near Osprey is seen as a likely choice. Z105
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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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