Week of September 21
September 21 – September 26, 2026
📰 Local Buzz
- 🎉 New Business
Five Nine Grill & Tavern expanding to Osprey
The Bradenton restaurant favorite is opening a second location in Blackburn Point Plaza, bringing its brunch-lunch-dinner menu south into Sarasota County.
Read more → - 📣 Local News
Emma E. Booker Elementary earns its first-ever 'A' grade
After 37 years — and once being placed under state monitoring — the Sarasota school, where President Bush was famously visiting on 9/11, has completed a remarkable academic turnaround.
Read more → - 📣 Local News
Fall for Sarasota kicks off with a 500-hour volunteer goal
This community-wide effort, running Sept. 17–18, pairs local businesses with nonprofits like Meals on Wheels and The Bay for two days of hands-on giving back.
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💼 Local Spotlight
Walt's Fish Market
A Sarasota institution since 1941, still family-run by the Wallins — one of the only spots anywhere selling fish caught that very same day. Some of the freshest fish and the freshest merch south of Tampa. Don't leave without trying the smoked mullet spread.
📍 4144 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231Visit their site →🐾 Pet of the Week
Jenna
Dog
A sweet 10-year-old girl waiting for her second chapter. Senior pets like Jenna are often overlooked, but they tend to be the calmest, most grateful companions. She'd qualify for the shelter's Seniors for Seniors program — a reduced $10 adoption fee for adopters 55+.
Available at Manatee County Animal Services
Meet Jenna →🧠 Weekly Trivia
Which future 'King of Rock and Roll' played an early, little-known gig right here in Sarasota back in 1956?
Elvis Presley! On February 21, 1956 — before he was famous — he performed at the Edwards Theater in Sarasota, the same building now known as the Sarasota Opera House.
Monday, September 21
Mat Pilates at The Bay
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
Get Directions →Join a free hour of mat pilates at the Sarasota Garden Club! Get a great workout with BodyBar Pilates Sarasota.
Mat Pilates at The Bay
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
Get Directions →Join a free hour of mat pilates at the Sarasota Garden Club with BodyBar Pilates. Great for all levels—just bring yourself and a mat!
Tuesday, September 22
The Y: Primetime+
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
Get Directions →Get your heart pumping with this low-impact cardio and resistance class designed for active seniors and beginners alike. A great way to stay fit and have fun!
Wednesday, September 23
Tai Chi | Qigong
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Get Directions →Join Gail at the Sarasota Garden Club to learn and practice Tai Chi and Qigong—two peaceful, ancient exercises perfect for relaxing your body and mind.
Thursday, September 24
The Y: Primetime+
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
Get Directions →A gentle, low-impact cardio class mixed with resistance training—perfect for active seniors and anyone just starting their fitness journey.
Namaste at The Bay Yoga
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Get Directions →Join us for a peaceful hour of yoga at The Bay Park in beautiful Sarasota—perfect for clearing your mind and finding your flow.
Friday, September 25
Cinema at The Bay: 9 to 5
7:00 PM – 8:40 PM
Get Directions →Celebrate Dolly Parton Day with an outdoor screening of the classic comedy 9 to 5 under the stars at The Oval at The Bay.
Saturday, September 26
Pura Vida Weekend at The Bay
12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Get Directions →Head to The Bay this weekend for Pura Vida Weekend—a laid-back celebration of Costa Rican vibes, food, and good times along the Boulevard of the Arts.
Fin de semana Pura Vida
12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Get Directions →Celebrate Costa Rican culture this September 26–27 at The Bay with music, food, and good vibes. ¡Pura Vida!
Bootcamp
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Get Directions →Get fit in 45 minutes with this energizing bootcamp combining body-weight exercises and intervals. Perfect for building strength and conditioning!
Namaste at The Bay Yoga
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Get Directions →Join us for a peaceful hour of yoga at The Bay Park—perfect for stretching, breathing, and finding your zen by the water.
Wellness Walk with Yely Rivas (Presented in Spanish)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Get Directions →Join Yely Rivas for a refreshing wellness walk at the beautiful Sarasota Garden Club—presented entirely in Spanish. It's part of Pura Vida Weekend, so come move, connect, and enjoy!
Caminata Consciente con Yely Rivas (Presentado en Espanol)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Get Directions →Join Yely Rivas for a mindful walk through the beautiful Butterfly Garden at Sarasota Garden Club. This guided experience is presented in Spanish and perfect for anyone looking to connect with nature and inner peace.
Kayak Mangrove Discovery Tour with Armando Ubeda, UF/IFAS (Presented in Spanish)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Get Directions →Paddle through the mangroves with expert guide Armando Ubeda and discover the incredible plants and wildlife that call this ecosystem home. Tour presented in Spanish at The Bay Park.
Excursion en kayak por los manglares con Armando Ubeda, UF/IFAS (Presentado en Espanol)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Get Directions →Paddle through beautiful mangrove forests with expert guide Armando Ubeda from UF/IFAS in this Spanish-language kayak adventure at The Bay Park.
Van Wezel Family Fest
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Get Directions →Join us at Van Wezel's Family Fest on the back lawn for a day of fun activities, live entertainment, and community celebration—perfect for the whole family!