Kids explore poultry husbandry: Sarasota County 4-H teamed up with the Agricultural Fair and schools at The Farm’s Phase 2 facility for a live seminar led by Cindy Kinard, giving youth hands-on training in bird care and showmanship — check out how they’re gearing up.
Asolo Rep’s 25/26 season: A bold lineup of musicals, comedies, thrillers, classics and world premieres brings hope, heart and rock ’n’ roll to Sarasota through fresh initiatives and community partnerships — find out what’s in store.
Mangrove Rangers monitor bay health: Volunteer teams and FAA-licensed drone pilots are mapping Sarasota Bay’s mangrove canopies to assess damage from 2024 hurricanes and support water-quality gains — find out how you can help.
Cuddle breaks and cat adoptions: Katy’s Cat Café pairs a drink-and-ice-cream counter with a separate cat lounge where, for $20 a visit or a $128 monthly membership, you can snuggle adoptable cats and submit applications on-site through Satchel’s Last Resort— find out how to bring home a furry friend.
Local food bank strained: All Faiths Food Bank supports more than 80,000 people annually, but soaring living expenses—a Sarasota family of four now needs $104,000 to cover basics—and an 18 percent jump in demand this year have stretched its resources, while federal funding cuts could wipe out hundreds of meals each day — learn what’s at stake.
Other Sarasota headlines this week
- Early September anglers reel in catches
- Sarasota’s soaring wealth transforms Gulf Coast living
- Florida’s mosquitoes are intensifying as summers lengthen
- Newtown elders lead grassroots trauma-informed community change
- Sarasota’s Bay Park plans free anniversary events
- Rebuilding Together fortifies Newtown home against hurricanes
