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Also on today's calendar: League of Women Voters to Speak on Ballot Measures and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Sarasota homeowners could face new fee under county plan (miramarflnews.com) — Sarasota County homeowners in the Matheny Creek and Elligraw Bayou areas could see a new annual assessment of roughly $340 to $500 for 20 years to help buy the former Gulf Gate Executive Golf Course for stormwater improvements. County commissioners are exploring the purchase to reduce flooding and improve water quality, and will first survey affected residents before deciding whether to move forward.
2. Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jackson Irwin (yourobserver.com) — A standout Sarasota High swimmer, senior Jackson Irwin, has been named Sarasota's Athlete of the Week after earning another spot on the USA Swimming Junior National Team. He talks about Sarasota's chances in the state swim meet, how he's improved in the pool, and why the sport's tight-knit community keeps him motivated since moving to Florida.
3. Fire at Sarasota County assisted living facility sends one to hospital (mysuncoast.com) — A late-night fire at an assisted living facility on South Beneva Road in Sarasota County sent one resident to the hospital with significant injuries and briefly displaced others. Firefighters contained the blaze in about 20 minutes, and residents have since returned inside, with investigators now working to determine what sparked the fire.
4. The Harvest Sarasota Presents Diverse Fest 2026 (srqmagazine.com) — Sarasota residents are invited to Diverse Fest 2026, a free, family-friendly celebration of inclusion and connection hosted by The Harvest Sarasota on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 3650 17th Street. Expect live music, local nonprofits, LGBTQ+ groups, BIPOC-owned businesses, and community organizations creating a welcoming, empowering space for all ages.
5. Sarasota County's published in-state tuition and required fees were $6,916 in 2024-25 (sarasotareview.com) — New College of Florida in Sarasota County currently charges $6,916 in published in-state tuition and required fees for 2024-25, the highest among Florida counties with complete data. The article compares Sarasota's costs with statewide and national averages, highlighting how local tuition fits into broader trends of rising college expenses and growing student aid.
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