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Thursday, September 4th, 2025
Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Newtown residents in Sarasota are piloting a trauma-informed community model via the Neighborhood Resilience Project—led by Father Paul Abernathy and local experts—to help heal neighborhoods that have long faced structural challenges. The pilot will begin this fall and will track wellness data with a new assessment tool to empower residents to shape their own future. Sarasota Magazine
- ➤ Today, The Patterson Foundation donated $500,000 to the Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund operated by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to support long-term recovery in Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties. The gift now brings the fund’s total to more than $10.2 million and will help rebuild homes and provide vital services as hurricane season nears. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Bay Park in Sarasota will mark its third anniversary this October with more than 80 free events—live music, family activities, and concerts—while Brian Kelley of Florida-Georgia Line will perform on November 1. Observer
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Bean Point now has no swimming signs after three drownings reported by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office occurred last month, and strong rip currents have put visitors at risk—city commissioners will meet next Thursday to consider extra safety measures. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sarasota Music Festival will be shortened to two weeks in 2026 after music director Jeffrey Kahane left on Aug. 25—starting a search for his successor. The festival will be curated by faculty and fellows will stay at the Art Ovation Hotel downtown. Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota County’s new CAD system went live on May 20 to replace a 20-year-old platform and help dispatchers send real-time alerts—shortening emergency response times and easing work for first responders. The $5 million upgrade will soon share data with nearby counties for smoother service. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Darwin Tepe at Senior Friendship Centers uses data to show that programs for seniors keep them healthy and save taxpayers money—he analyzed fall prevention savings and reduced long-term care costs while inspiring new talks with legislators. He started working full-time in August 2024 and now plans to share his comprehensive economic report to guide future senior care services. Sarasota Magazine
- ➤ Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced plans to repeal vaccine mandates and will work with the Legislature while UF Health and pediatric experts warn that vaccines are safe—meant to prevent serious disease outbreaks. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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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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