Good morning, Sarasota.

Suncoast Veteran Heidi Mondon receives a car from SRQ Vets, marking the organization's tenth vehicle donation, enhancing her mobility and life in Florida.

Dozens of volunteers at the Salvation Army in Sarasota host holiday parties, offering meals, music, and support to individuals in recovery programs aiming for a new start.

Sarasota County offers residents a choice among three sizes of free garbage carts until Dec.

31, with new waste collection services starting in 2025.

Sarasota gears up for its 25th annual New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop, expecting around 40,000 attendees with activities including music and a multi-street carnival highlighted by an 83-foot-tall carnival wheel.

The Sarasota-Manatee area welcomes a bustling arts season in early 2025 with a variety of plays, concerts, ballets, and art exhibits.

The Sailor Circus Academy in Sarasota marks its 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee with performances showcasing its evolution from a high school gymnastics class in 1949 to a premier U.S. circus training program.

In 2024, ABC7 honored numerous Suncoast teachers for their dedication with $500 checks in the Chalkboard Champions program.

Sarasota County enacts a burn ban due to drought conditions to prevent fire hazards, with limited exceptions for certain types of outdoor cooking.

Sarasota raises the parking citation appeal fee from $7.50 to $25 to offset costs, despite not fully covering the expenses of hiring a special magistrate for appeals.

The Legacy Trail offers a twenty-mile route linking Sarasota and Venice for cyclists, runners, and pedestrians.

New Year's Eve Celebration at Pier 22

A New Year's Eve event featuring a special holiday menu, live DJ entertainment, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

Scott Curts Live Performance

Scott Curts, an accomplished singer and songwriter, showcases his unique 'loop' styling at Marina Jack in Sarasota.

Dog Training Workshop at The Bay

A monthly dog training session conducted by certified expert trainer Terry Cook, designed to improve your dog's behavior while enjoying time outdoors with fellow dog owners.

Forever Elvis '73 featuring Dwight Icenhower

This event showcases a tribute to Elvis Presley by acclaimed Five Time World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist Dwight Icenhower, celebrated for his remarkable voice and performances.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet: Concert Series Debut

Acclaimed French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet performs Debussy's Preludes in his debut concert for the Sarasota Concert Association.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen

Experience the music of Queen performed by the Listeso String Quartet at St. Boniface Episcopal Church under candlelight.

Bobby Jo Valentine's Concert in Sarasota

Bobby Jo Valentine returns to Sarasota with new songs and stories, offering a heartfelt musical experience that supports ALSO Youth.

Florida Bee Gees Tribute Show at Riverview Performing Arts Center

Experience the National Premiere of Bee Gees Now!, a highly acclaimed tribute band that brings the music and essence of the Gibb Brothers to life through an impressive theatrical performance.

Bri Rivera Live Performance

Bri Rivera, a talented musician from Puerto Rico, showcases her vocal and instrumental skills at Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida.

Scott Curts Live Performance

Scott Curts, an accomplished singer and songwriter from Sarasota, performs his unique 'loop' styled music accompanied by his dog, Apollo, at Marina Jack.