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Hello Sarasota! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Upscale Nashville bistro BrickTop's plans Sarasota UTC opening in 2027
  • Police probe fatal drowning off Lido Key shoreline
  • What this new mental health accreditation means inside Sarasota's county jail

Also on today's calendar: 🌸💕FREE $1000 PERMANENT MAKEUP Raffle Grand opening CC STYLING STUDIOS 10 year re-grand opening🌸 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nashville-Based Upscale Restaurant Chain Coming To UTC Area (patch.com) — Sarasota food lovers can look forward to a new BrickTop's restaurant opening at University Town Center, bringing the Nashville-based upscale American bistro to 55 N. Cattlemen Road. While the company's website targets a spring debut, project managers now expect a mid-to-late summer 2027 opening, expanding the chain's growing Florida footprint.
   

2. Drowning Near Lido Beach Under Investigation: Sarasota Police (patch.com) — Sarasota police are investigating a man's drowning near Lido Key after bystanders pulled him from the water along the 400 block of Benjamin Franklin Drive Monday evening. Sarasota County Emergency Services pronounced him dead at the scene, and detectives currently say they do not suspect foul play in the incident.
   

3. Sarasota County Correctional Facility Earns National Accreditation for Mental Health Services (srqmagazine.com) — Sarasota County's jail has earned national accreditation for its mental health services, signaling that care for people in custody meets rigorous, nationally recognized standards. The recognition from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care reflects coordinated improvements in staff training, clinical practices, and operations. For residents, it means local correctional health care is being independently reviewed and held to higher quality benchmarks.
   

4. Sarasota County's potential Amendment 3 impact exceeds $87 million (yourobserver.com) — Sarasota County officials warn that statewide passage of Florida's Amendment 3 could cut more than $87 million a year from county property tax revenues once a higher homestead exemption fully phases in. That would mean about $1,000 in annual tax savings for a $350,000 home, but could force tough choices on funding for services like the Sheriff's Office, EMS, and Legacy Trail debt. Two public budget hearings are set for Sept. 9 and 23.
   

5. Sarasota open house on parking issues leaves residents frustrated (mysuncoast.com) — Residents packed Sarasota City Hall for an open house on downtown parking, only to find they could submit written questions but not speak, prompting many to walk out in frustration. The city has temporarily rolled back extended parking hours and higher fines while it searches for a long-term funding solution. Current enforcement hours for street parking, garages, and free time-restricted spots remain in effect, with increased citation amounts still applying.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Presents Homestead Property Tax Exemption Meeting on September 17 —Kelly Fores Read on Patch
  • Safe Children Coalition hosts first-of-its kind Fatherhood Initiative regional gathering —Sharon Kunkel Read on Patch
  • My husband found this little boy running in the street.
    About 2:30pm, on Lime in front of Park View. He has a collar but no tags. He has his testicles. He appears friendly and an indoor type of lovely 7-10… (Nextdoor Aspen Woods West)
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    Her name is Mittens and she has been missing for 7 days. She normally stays close by so this is unlike her to wander. She was last seen near Sarabay… (Nextdoor Whitfield)
  • Elwood Staffing posted a job opening for Bilingual Shipping & Receiving Associate in Sarasota. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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