Daily
Sarasota
Monday, October 20th, 2025
Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders are urging Sarasota residents to help strengthen the Herald-Tribune as it marks 100 years of journalism—calling for ideas and partnerships to create a community dashboard that tracks local issues—and to support a trusted news source for future challenges. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ On October 19, the 25th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-off was held on Osprey Avenue between Hyde Park Street and Hillview Avenue—over a dozen firehouses from Sarasota, Cedar Hammock, Venice, Longboat Key, Englewood, North Port and the Sarasota Police Department competed for Best Firehouse Chili. The event featured live music, food, and beverages and raised funds for the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Sarasota hosted ROCKtoberfest from Oct. 17 to Oct. 19, which featured free live music and local vendors (family-friendly fun along the Bayfront). ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mater Academy filed notices this month to co-locate its charter schools in five local campuses under the new Schools of Hope law, sparking concern among parents and educators about shared resources. Lawmakers have not given clear comments yet and school districts have 20 days to respond — uncertainty over details like shared cafeterias and school safety remains. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Gators won 23-21 by stopping Mississippi State with a key interception from their 6-foot-5 defensive lineman while UCF ended its three-year October losing streak with a 45-13 win that saw 255 rushing yards on Friday. The Miami Hurricanes lost 24-21 to Louisville after their quarterback threw four interceptions, and Florida State fell 20-13 to Stanford. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Manatee High will hold its Athletic Hall of Honor Banquet Thursday at 6 p.m. at Bradenton Country Club to honor state champions and past stars including Coach Joe Kinnan and former all-state athletes. The banquet will celebrate local sports achievements and coincide with the Annual PKD Invitational Golf Tournament on Oct 27 at Lakewood National Golf Club — an event to raise funds for kidney disease research. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Art at Noon Gallery Talk with Christopher Wilson
12-1 p.m. — Sarasota Art Museum — Free entry — Engage in a discussion about the Art Deco exhibition with an architecture historian.
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Play
6-7:45 p.m. — Sarasota Polo Club — $15-$30 — Experience the spooky tale with a costume contest and encounter the Headless Horseman.
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Repticon Reptile and Exotic Animal Show
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Sarasota Sahib Shrine — Admission varies — Explore reptiles and exotic animals while connecting with suppliers and enthusiasts.
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Dovydas Concert
6-11 p.m. — Big Top Live — Tickets from $45 — Experience an unforgettable performance by Dovydas in Sarasota.
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Live Music with Bri Rivera
5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Free entry — Enjoy captivating performances from a rising star in the local music scene, inspired by her Puerto Rican roots.
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Ryan Faraday Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with professional guitarist Ryan Faraday and his eclectic band mix.
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Live Music with Scott Curts
5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of eclectic music and captivating performances by accomplished artist Scott Curts.
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
6-10 p.m. — Marina Jack — Cost Info Not Provided — Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Bri Rivera, a standout vocalist from Puerto Rico, in the heart of Sarasota.
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Live Music by Justin Layman
4-8 p.m. — Munchies 420 Cafe Tiki Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of Folk, Rock, and R&B with local talent Justin Layman.
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
5-9 p.m. — Marina Jack — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of Puerto Rican musician Bri Rivera in the heart of Sarasota.
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