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Anna Maria Island Sun

Anna Maria Island Sun Announces New Ownership, New Editor and Website Launch

January 19, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

The Anna Maria Island Sun is entering a new era, marked by a change in ownership, the appointment of a new editor, and the launch of a newly redesigned website aimed at strengthening the paper’s digital presence and community connection. A longtime fixture in the Anna Maria Island community, The…

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Sarasota County Government offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 16, 2026 | SRQ Scoop

Most Sarasota County Government offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday honoring the life and legacy of the civil rights leader. While many government offices and facilities will be closed for the holiday, several essential servi…

Fruitville Library

Fruitville Library will temporarily close Dec. 18 for major renovation

December 16, 2025 | SRQ Scoop

The Fruitville Library will temporarily close Dec. 18 to begin an exciting transformation. The library is scheduled to reopen to the public in summer 2026. When it reopens, the upgraded Fruitville Library is expected to feature: A Creation Station with hands-on learning and makerspace activi…

Teddy Bear

Help Naples Hooters Collect Teddy Bears to Comfort Abused and Underprivileged Children

December 14, 2025 | SRQ Scoop

Naples Hooters is taking part in their annual teddy bear and book drive from November 28 until December 19 for the Children’s Advocacy Center of Collier County. The books and bears initiative was started nine years ago by…

Sangarita Showdown

Record $105K Raised at 2025 Sangarita Showdown as Event Doubles Its Impact in Manatee & Sarasota

December 11, 2025 | SRQ Scoop

The 9th Annual Sangarita Showdown, hosted by Parenting Matters, drew a record crowd and raised more than $105,000 after expenses, marking a dramatic increase and essentially doubling its impact compared to 2024. The Nov. 14 event brought nearly 400 guests together at the Manatee County Fairgrounds…

Veterans Day

Sarasota County Shares Veterans Day Closures and Service Updates

November 9, 2025 | SRQ Scoop

In honor of Veterans Day, Sarasota County government offices and several public facilities will be closed on Tuesday, November 11. County officials urge residents to plan accordingly and take note of which services will remain available during the holiday. County Offices and Facilities Closed…

Off to See The Wizard: Inside The Las Vegas Sphere’s Wizard of Oz Spectacular

November 5, 2025 | SRQ Scoop

I made the trek to Vegas to experience my favorite childhood movie, The Wizard of Oz! The 1939 movie that enthralled and frightened me as a child has become an American classic. The film made its television debut in 1956 when not many homes had color television or even a TV at all. From 1959-1991…

Giving Back

“Giving Back” Charity Event at the Swordfish Grill- Overwhelming Success!

October 23, 2025 | SRQ Scoop

To say that the “Giving Back” Event at the Swordfish Grill & Tiki was an overwhelming success would be an understatement. It was a magnificent love fest. The sold-out crowd witnessed an event that will be hard to duplicate. As you know, Charlee and Nova lost their mom last Novemb…

Robotics

Hands-On Learning Awaits: Fab Lab Unveils Fall Programs with Robotics, STEAM Classes & Homeschool Scholarships

October 19, 2025 | SRQ Scoop

The Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab is launching a dynamic lineup of fall programming that combines fun, innovation, and education for students in grades 1–8. From coding LEGO® robots to experimenting with AI, woodworking, and chemistry, kids across the Suncoast have an exciting opportuni…

Special Needs Sticker

Manatee Sheriff Launches Special Needs Sticker Program to Help First Responders

October 5, 2025 | SRQ Scoop

Displaying the Special Needs Occupant Sticker is a way to let first responders know about a special needs occupant in a home or vehicle. Individuals with a variety of special needs, such as sensory issues or cognitive differences, can display the sticker to help law enforcement, EMS, or fire person…

Sarasota Jewish Theatre

Sarasota Jewish Theatre Brings Laughs and Legacy to the Stage This October

October 4, 2025 | SRQ Scoop

Two Short Comedies and a Powerful Holocaust Drama Take Center Stage at The Sarasota Players Sarasota Jewish Theatre (SJT) invites audiences to experience a unique blend of laughter and history this October with two engaging theatrical offerings. The season includes “We’ve Got Short Shorts,” a pa…