🌱 Kevin McCaffrey and 10 more events

Good morning North Sarasota! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• Paul Ollinger at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
• Early Voting for 2026 Primary Election at Betty Johnson North Sarasota Library
• 2026 Back-to-School Jam! at Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 89, low: 76.
• Saturday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.

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📸 Around North Sarasota

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Sarasota

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★ Featured events ★

Friday August 14

• Paul Ollinger →
  McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
  8:50 pm

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Other local events

Saturday August 8

• Early Voting for 2026 Primary Election
  Betty Johnson North Sarasota Library 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota, FL, 34234, US
  8:30 am
• 2026 Back-to-School Jam!
  Marjorie G. Kinnan Elementary School Sarasota, FL 34243
  5:00 pm

Sunday August 9

• Early Voting for 2026 Primary Election
  Betty Johnson North Sarasota Library 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota, FL, 34234, US
  8:30 am

Saturday August 15

• Early Voting for 2026 Primary Election
  Betty Johnson North Sarasota Library 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota, FL, 34234, US
  8:30 am

Monday August 17

• Hydroponics Workshop
  Betty Johnson North Sarasota Library 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota, FL, 34234, US
  11:00 am

Saturday August 22

• Kevin McCaffrey →
  McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
  8:50 pm

Saturday August 29

• The Chosen Ones →
  Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Creation Station: Adult Beginner Sewing - Tissue Pouch
  Selby Public Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US
  1:00 pm
• Alta Vista School Meet the Teacher
  Alta Vista Elementary School Sarasota, FL 34237
  4:00 pm
• Meet the Teacher 2026
  Brentwood Elementary School 2500 Vinson Ave, Sarasota, FL 34232, USA
  4:00 pm
• McIntosh Middle School Open House
  McIntosh Middle School 701 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232, USA
  4:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Sarasota

• New Sarasota nonprofit aims to put school supplies directly in classrooms (mysuncoast.com)

Siesta Key

• Rise Above Performing Arts finds a new home (yourobserver.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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