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1. FL Asian Street Food Chain Coming To UTC (patch.com) — Sarasota food lovers can look forward to Hawkers Asian Street Food opening a new location at University Town Center along Cattlemen Road, though the exact date is still pending. The Orlando-based chain will debut its first-ever street food sweet shop at this Sarasota spot, alongside a menu of Asian-inspired small plates, noodles, dim sum and craft cocktails. UTC continues expanding its mix of more than 80 restaurants near the I-75 and University Parkway corridor.
2. Sarasota County Elections 2026 Guide: Candidates, How To Vote (patch.com) — Sarasota County voters get a detailed guide to casting ballots in the Nov. 3, 2026 general election, including how to register, vote by mail, vote early, or vote in person on Election Day. The piece highlights Sarasota-specific early voting sites from downtown to North Sarasota and Gulf Gate, explains ID requirements, and lists key federal, state, county and city races plus statewide constitutional amendments.
3. $12M Lido Beach dune restoration project gets underway (dredgewire.com) — Lido Beach is getting a $12 million dune restoration that will rebuild 1.2 miles of storm-battered shoreline and better protect Ben Franklin Drive and nearby properties. Funded federally and led by the city of Sarasota, Sarasota County, and the U.S. Army Corps, the 60‑day project uses leftover New Pass sand and will add native plants while keeping most beach amenities open.
4. Buying a Used Car From a Neighbor in Sarasota (sarasotamagazine.com) — If you are eyeing a neighbor's car in a Sarasota community, this guide explains how to protect both your wallet and the relationship. It walks through title checks, flood and recall searches, Sarasota County tax rates, and the exact paperwork each side must complete, plus why a bill of sale and mechanic's inspection are smart safeguards for local buyers.
5. Sarasota Paradise to Host "Pink in Paradise" Breast Cancer Awareness Night on October 10 (srqmagazine.com) — Sarasota Paradise is hosting a Pink in Paradise Breast Cancer Awareness Night on Saturday, October 10, with ticket proceeds supporting programs in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The Premier Sports Campus match against the Richmond Kickers will honor survivors and those currently in treatment while raising funds for the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation.
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