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Sarasota
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stephenie Whitfield has been named president of Bank of America Sarasota-Manatee as she succeeds Erik Vatter and will lead local business banking efforts; local honors include Williams Parker lawyers being named in Best Lawyers 2026, SPARCC’s Melissa Ferlazzo earning the CFRE designation, and two home watch services receiving accreditation, with Leadership Sarasota set to celebrate on Oct. 9 — marking a busy period for the business community. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Spartina 449 opened a boutique at 331 John Ringling Boulevard in St. Armands Circle this month and hopes to boost the local recovery from last October's hurricanes. The company plans to open its 20th store in Naples later this year—adding a mix of flowery linens and sleek leather goods that fit the coastal style. Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Selby Gardens will host its fourth annual Halloween-themed event, Lights at Spooky Point, from Oct 3 through Nov 1 at the Historic Spanish Point campus in Osprey. The event features a lighted trail with displays like ghost, Dracula and spider orchids — guests can choose entry times of 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. and pay $34 for adults, $19 for children ages 5 to 17, with free admission for children 4 and under. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ LWR Art Club is hosting an exhibit at ComCenter At Lakewood Ranch that features about 60 paintings by four artists and honors the late Elayne Molbreak, who died in April—proceeds from her paintings will be donated to PEO International. The show will run until Oct. 17 and offers works priced from $50 to $1,200 for sale. Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sarasota County School Board voted to shift its meeting times for October, November, and December from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. citing safety concerns and a desire to align with other government bodies—while some teachers, parents and students worry the change will limit participation in key school issues. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Today in Tallahassee, lawmakers review proposals to end the property tax and replace it with a higher sales tax—local officials warn that changes may risk funding for schools and emergency services. The House Property Tax Select Committee will consider presentations and audits as proposals are set to appear on the November ballot. ABC 7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota Memorial Hospital is enrolling patients over 45 in a national clinical trial to test whether the investigational drug dalcetrapib—targeting those with the ADCY9 AA genotype—can reduce heart attacks and mortality following a recent cardiac event. Led locally by cardiologist Jeffrey Rossi, the study will assign half of the participants to receive the drug and half to a placebo. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Inspectors reviewed Sarasota and Manatee County restaurants during Sept. 15—21 and found 11 establishments received high-priority violations while others earned perfect inspection scores. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation updated its digital database with details and corrective actions—warnings, administrative complaints, and on-site corrections—for the restaurants flagged. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Herald-Tribune invited local readers to vote in its online poll for Boys Athlete of the Week nominees for Sept. 15-20, sponsored by Central Florida Behavioral Health Network—coaches in Sarasota and Manatee counties emailed scores to select nominees from local football and cross-country teams. Voting ended at 10 a.m. Friday. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Marina Jack — Check event page for details — Enjoy the soulful sounds of Bri Rivera, a talented musician from Puerto Rico making waves in Sarasota's music scene.
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Weekend Psychic & Holistic Expo
9 AM – 6 PM — Sarasota Sahib Shrine Event Center — Admission varies — Explore the realms of spirituality with psychics, mediums, and holistic products.
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~ Ryan Holiday
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