🌱 Adult Coloring Group and 11 more events

Good morning South Sarasota! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

Coming up on the calendar:

• 50% Off Haircuts, Manicures, Express Facials, Chair Massages
• Adult Coloring Group at Gulf Gate Public Library
• Closet Remix Thrift Exchange at Gulf Gate Public Library

... and check out 6 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: A man rode into Fenton on Friday. He stayed three days and left on Friday. How did he do that? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: A couple of t-storms; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A morning thunderstorm or two, temps: high: 87, low: 78.
• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 79 degrees.

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📸 Around South Sarasota

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Sarasota

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 4

• 50% Off Haircuts, Manicures, Express Facials, Chair Massages →
  3611 1st St E, Bradenton
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday August 3

• Adult Coloring Group
  Gulf Gate Public Library 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US
  10:30 am
• Closet Remix Thrift Exchange
  Gulf Gate Public Library 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US
  3:00 pm

Tuesday August 4

• Stories & Fun
  Gulf Gate Public Library 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US
  10:30 am
• Tabletop Game Club
  Gulf Gate Public Library 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US
  1:00 pm
• Adult Arts & Crafts: Painted Rock Cactus
  Gulf Gate Public Library 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US
  2:00 pm

Wednesday August 5

• Creation Station Appointments
  Gulf Gate Public Library 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US
  10:00 am
• Tarot Literacy
  Gulf Gate Public Library 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US
  4:30 pm
• Teen Journal Club
  Gulf Gate Public Library 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US
  5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday July 31

• Summer Learning: Forever Fit
  Betty Johnson North Sarasota Library 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota, FL, 34234, US
  10:15 am
• Newtown Farmers Market →
  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 2523 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota
  12:00 pm
• Chair Yoga With Manching
  Selby Public Library 1331 First St., Sarasota, FL, 34236, US
  2:00 pm
• End of Summer Finale: "Up, Up, and Away" Science Show & Workshop
  Gulf Gate Public Library 7112 Curtiss Avenue, Sarasota, FL, 34231, US
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Siesta Key

• Artificial Turf Drainage Needs Bring GreenTech Landscape Management Update (chestercounty.com)
• SRQ Daily Jul 29, 2026 (srqmagazine.com)
• The Best 'Old Florida' Seafood Restaurants Still Standing in 2026 (suncoastpost.com)

Sarasota

• Sarasota's Pacific Rim Restaurant receives more than $120K in recovery donations (mysuncoast.com)
• Coming Soon Sarasota: Avocado's Cocina Mexicana & Bar Opening 3rd Location (businessdebut.com)

Bradenton

• FL Congressional Candidate Arrested During Welfare Check On Children (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: His horse's name was Friday (Thank you Coco S. for sending it in!)
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