What's up Sarasota! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
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Also on today's calendar: 2026 Sarasota Guitar and Amp Show and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: The top potato won what? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Sarasota County gambling crackdown results in seizure of cash and slot machines (wftv.com) — Law enforcement shut down two suspected illegal gambling spots in Sarasota County this week, seizing dozens of slot machines and more than $62,000 in cash. One location was on Clark Road in Sarasota, and the investigation by the Sheriff’s Office is still ongoing.
2. Death, closures and big moves rock Sarasota dining scene (heraldtribune.com) — Sarasota’s dining scene saw major changes in May, from a beloved restaurateur’s death and a Five-O Donut Co. closure to new spots like Carvel, Amalfi Bakehouse, and expanded downtown locations. Local favorites such as The Breakfast House are planning big moves, while The Bay park readies future waterfront restaurants and Alpine Steakhouse earns national burger recognition.
3. Amid measles resurgence, Sarasota's child vaccination rates are among the lowest - WSLR+Fogartyville (wslr.org) — Sarasota currently has the lowest childhood measles vaccination rate in Florida, worrying health experts as cases climb statewide and globally. Local voices, including a Bradenton parent and Sarasota school board candidates, debate vaccine choice versus public health just as massive World Cup crowds are expected in nearby Miami, raising concerns about highly contagious diseases spreading back into our community.
4. Siesta Key Health and Rehabilitation Center ownership and CMS rating in Sarasota County, Florida, for Q1 (sarasotareview.com) — If you have loved ones in Sarasota County nursing homes, new federal data show Siesta Key Health and Rehabilitation Center holds an average three-star rating and has recently incurred significant fines. The report also compares ratings, ownership, and resident counts across 22 local facilities, giving families a clearer picture of long-term care options in our area.
5. WWII airman to be laid to rest at Sarasota National Cemetery (mysuncoast.com) — A long-missing World War II airman will finally be laid to rest with full military honors at Sarasota National Cemetery on June 8, and the public is invited to attend. After decades listed as missing in action, Tech. Sgt. Charles C. Palmer Jr. was identified through an archaeological dig and DNA, giving his Sarasota-area family long-awaited closure.
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