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Also on today's calendar: Fun Bunco Event - Play, Eat, Enjoy -Open to the Public and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Exclusive car club with $25,000 memberships coming to downtown Sarasota (miramarflnews.com) — A high-end Sarasota Motor Club is under construction in downtown's Gillespie Park, offering $25,000 memberships, car storage, and a social club slated to open in 2027. The project is reshaping a former warehouse site, tying into broader luxury development and helping relocate a historic bungalow that will house The Breakfast House in the emerging Sarasota Bungalow Village.
2. Caring for Pets in Sarasota (sarasotamagazine.com subscription) — Caring for pets in Sarasota means planning around heat, wildlife, and real local costs, from vet visits to grooming and training. This guide walks you through choosing everyday and emergency veterinarians, budgeting with sample Sarasota prices, and finding food and supplies at area pet stores. It also spotlights local trainers, groomers, and dog parks so you can build a routine that fits Sarasota life.
3. Sarasota Fights Fentanyl walk draws hundreds across Ringling Bridge (mysuncoast.com) — Hundreds of residents crossed Sarasota's Ringling Bridge for the Sarasota Fights Fentanyl walk, honoring loved ones lost to opioids and supporting those in recovery. Local organizers highlighted how the event connects people with detox, treatment, sober living, and counseling options. Several participants shared powerful recovery stories, underscoring that help is available and that life after addiction is possible.
4. How Sarasota's Cocktail Culture Is Creating New Opportunities for Aspiring Bartenders (sarasotamagazine.com) — Sarasota's growing cocktail scene—from downtown to the Keys—is creating more paths into bartending, especially in hotels, restaurants, and private events. With tourism driving demand for skilled hospitality workers and even zero-proof drinks, locals who build strong technical and people skills can turn bar work into a long-term career in the area's busy dining and nightlife market.
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