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Good morning Sarasota! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What will Sarasota's $25,000 car club mean for downtown?
  • Which Sarasota vets, groomers and parks best fit your pet's routine?
  • How a Ringling Bridge walk is connecting Sarasota families to addiction help

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!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 75.
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • What Baby Boomers' Travel Habits Can Teach Us About Real Estate —Forest Balderson Read on Patch
  • Hi everyone, our cat, Kali, got out last night.
    We live off Hawthorne St in Arlington park. We haven't lived here long so we aren't sure we know if he knows where we are at. He is super sweet and… (Nextdoor Arlington Park)
  • Hello neighbors my cat escaped last night near Hawthorne and Shade.
    His name is Kali, he is super super friendly he likes whistling! Please call 941-786-7551 or 941-527-9810 if you see or catch him (Nextdoor Arlington Park)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Administrative Specialist II - Court Administration - R15823 in Sarasota. Apply here.
  • Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay posted a job opening for Housekeeper- Part Time in Sarasota. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sarasota here.

Ok Sarasota! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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