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Saturday, September 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ TeamUp Volunteer & Partnership Council is seeking Rockin’ Readers to volunteer 30 minutes weekly reading to kindergarten and first-grade students at Sarasota County public schools, with training sessions scheduled this fall at nine elementary schools. Music Compound will host a free parent & caretaker workshop at 6 p.m. on Sept. 9 to address family issues, and the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center will hold its SPARCCle Sunset Soirée fundraiser on Nov. 7 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to support survivors. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Long-time ceramic sculptor Dorothea Calvert opened her first solo exhibition, Praxis, at Art Center Sarasota, where 27 pieces—ranging from playful works like Pear-a-normal to a tribute honoring the yard's lone surviving plant from Hurricane Milton—are on view until September 27th. She said her work aims to spark thoughtful reactions and invite viewers to explore the subtle stories in each piece. FOX 13
- ➤ Thunder by the Bay Music and Motors Festival will take place Feb. 13-15, 2026 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds and features headlining bands Night Ranger, 38 Special, and Montgomery Gentry—celebrity guest Paul Teutul Jr. will attend to help raise funds for Suncoast Charities for Children. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Invest 91L is a tropical wave in the Atlantic expected to become a tropical depression today and may strengthen into Tropical Storm Gabrielle by mid next week—Florida officials say it is too early to predict any local impact, so residents should monitor weather updates closely. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Invest 91L is expected to become a tropical depression today as it moves west toward the Lesser Antilles – forecasters warn it could strengthen into Tropical Storm Gabrielle and a hurricane by mid next week – so Florida residents should closely monitor local weather updates. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bags of frozen peas and carrots and mixed vegetables sold under the Endico brand are being recalled after tests found listeria in samples distributed in Florida, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington DC — consumers are asked not to eat the products and to return them for a full refund while officials investigate the contamination. No illnesses have been reported so far. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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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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Bri Rivera Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Check the artist's website for details — Enjoy an evening with talented Puerto Rican musician Bri Rivera in the heart of Sarasota.
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Scott Curts Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Check local listings — Experience the unique loop styling of accomplished singer-songwriter Scott Curts in a scenic Sarasota venue.
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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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Garden In Bloom Fundraiser Gala
5-11 p.m. — Meadows Farmers Market — Ticketed event — Enjoy a magical evening of live music, food, art, and community at this inaugural gala.
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Free entry — Enjoy the captivating sounds of musician Bri Rivera, a standout talent from Puerto Rico, as she performs live on the waterfront.
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