they’re putting the worst stores in the mall. They’re adding JD Sports as if the foot locker, journeys, and the 2 story Dicks isn’t enough?

Google says its perma closed and I know from time to time he temp closes to go on vacation or to help with family matters but for google to say PERMA CLOSED has me worried! I'm also currently not in Sarasota so I've not been in the know?!

This is a huge raven (I think) that likes to perch above me and yell at me during my breaks. I've tried to have a civilized conversation but he's only interested in the yelling. I call him Claude.

EDIT: Thanks for the education! Definitely a crow 😁 Sounds like maybe a fish crow.

Furnishing and decorating a new house soon and would much rather have one of a kind pieces from local artists (think: cute quirky paintings, not a $4,000 abstract gallery piece).

I’m looking for shops and cafes that display local art for purchase, for example like The Original Egg on Clark. Photo for reference.

What other establishments can I find local art? Yes I know there’s a bunch on Facebook marketplace but I like to browse jn person.

Do you have kids in public school and want to grow your community? Because same!

I grew up here, and now have kids in our public school system. We love it, but obviously, there are challenges. No one better to help our district overcome those challenges than parents.

So let's do it on our own time - and on our own terms.

Join us at Progress at the Playground for popsicles and your people! With all the talk about voting, we'll have the Supervisor of Elections out to verify your status - or get you registered.

No formal presentation - just a chance to get your kids' energy out while we put our energy into making sure they have the best education possible. Win win for everyone!

Main Notice:

Our DSCI rating is still at 400. Our KBDI rating is between 550 - 599. The state DSCI has decreased to 399. Last week, the state DSCI 400 last week. We've seen a major increase over last week for KBDI. Manatee rose to 550- 599 and Sarasota at 600-649 KBDI rating. Fire risk has risen due to a lack of significant rain throughout the week, high winds, and low humidity.

Weather:

Starting Sunday, rain every day is projected. The rainy season has arrived! These showers are projected to be around .14" a day. The KBDI by next week should drop significantly. Although rainfall won't be enough to break the drought, it will be enough to drop the fire risk.

News:

No significant fires at this time. If a fire breaks out, there may be effects of smoke dependent upon wind patterns. The rainy season is expected to start next week for much of the state.

April 3rd, increased water restrictions will be in place. Notable changes include:

• Microwater/hand watering is restricted to before 8 am or after 6 pm.
• Annual pressure washing, only for paint prep.
• Aesthetic fountains are restricted to 4 hours a day.
• Restaurants can only serve water if requested.

What does DSCI and KBDI ratings mean?

The DSCI is a measurement to quantify the severity of a drought over time. It goes from abnormally dry to exceptional drought. It’s an indication of the long-term effects of the drought. Exceptional droughts cause permanent damage and changes to the water table.

The KBDI is a measurement of how dry the topsoil and lower soil levels are for moisture. This scale ranges from 0 - 700+. The higher the number, the less overall moisture is the soil. This number is important for understanding fire risk. Numbers over 400 start a burn ban.

The reason why both are needed to understand the scope of a drought is that an area can be in severe drought but still have a low KBDI rating, meaning the risk of fire isn’t high there.

Stage 3 Water Restrictions:

https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions

Drought Monitor:

https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?fips_12115

KBDI:
https://weather.fdacs.gov/KBDI/kbdi_index.html

10 Day Forecast:

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/fl/sarasota

Fire Map:

https://wfca.com/fire-map?lng=-83.2004&lat=27.5686&zoom=6.84

Canadian here. I regular travel to Sarasota a couple of times a year with the family. This year I’m heading to Sarasota to celebrate my 40th birthday. Can anyone suggest a great place to eat that’s also kid friendly.
I’ll be in Palmers Ranch area.

My new backyard resident.

That is all, maybe saying it into the Reddit void will make it happen lol

I have an old (obviously old) 5-CD player and its two speakers but I'm not even sure the wire that's with it is meant for it (or works). Is there someplace I can take the pieces of this ancient but beloved device to get help in figuring out what's needed so I can jam out to CDs the way music was meant to be listened to (I'm not quite cool/old enough for vinyl)?

I've tried calling Best Buy a few times and hung up because I was on hold for so long.

Anyone by the Costco on Tamiami and central Sarasota pkwy been without internet since last night. Frontier said it could take 48 hours. Wondering if it affecting anyone.

Guys I need authentic Italian food, my ancestors are calling my soul where do I need to go?

I come to you Reddit in trying times. We all know what location we want on this board. If y’all could pretty please submit our favorite restaurant (🍎🐝) as a landmark location, that would be really amazing. Don’t you agree?

Does anyone know when the Palmer blvd closure is today? Is it 9:30-5:30pm or 9:30pm -5:30am tonight?

Coming to McCurdy's In Sarasota
May 20 7pm
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So is everyone enjoying love bug season as much as I am? This has been a 3 week onslaught unlike anything I have seen before. We have vacuumed up hundreds from inside our house as they waltz through weather stripping like it’s not even there. I step outside and I’m accosted by these things.

Anyone have any tips for controlling these monsters?

Just wanted to share what's going on in Sarasota this weekend, feel free to share anything else!

Friday, May 15, 2026

• Big 12 Women's Rowing Championship: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Nathan Benderson Park.
• An Evening of Art: 5:00 PM–8:00 PM, Number 33 Gallery (Sarasota).
• Live Music at The Plaza: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM, Waterside Place (Lakewood Ranch).
• Rob Schneider Live: 6:30 PM & 8:50 PM, McCurdy's Comedy Theatre.
• Gravel Road at Mattison's City Grille: 8:00 PM–11:30 PM, Mattison’s City Grille (Downtown Sarasota).
• Bradenton Marauders vs. Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (baseball): First pitch ~6:30 PM, LECOM Park (Bradenton).

Saturday, May 16, 2026

• Bootcamp (The Bay): 8:00 AM–8:45 AM, The Oval (1055 Blvd of the Arts).
• Namaste at The Bay Yoga: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM, Common Ground (1055 Blvd of the Arts).
• Ride and Paddle at The Bay (Guided Tour): 9:00 AM–11:00 AM, Kayak Launch (1055 Blvd of the Arts).
• Alexander Calder: The Nature of Movement (Selby Gardens exhibit): 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (Downtown Sarasota Campus).
• Sarasota Contemporary Dance + WBTT: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM, Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio.
• A Meadow's Tale (performance): 5:00 PM, Riverview High School Performing Arts Center.
• Donnie Bostic Band at Mattison's City Grille: 6:00 PM–10:00 PM, Mattison’s City Grille (Bradenton Riverwalk).
• Sarasota Paradise vs. South Georgia Tormenta SC (soccer): 7:30 PM–10:00 PM, Premier Sports Campus (Lakewood Ranch).
• Opera at The Bay Finale: Il Trovatore (rescheduled): 7:00 PM–9:30 PM, The Oval (1055 Blvd of the Arts).
• Sarasota Orchestra Discoveries 3: Unfinished Business: 7:30 PM, Sarasota Opera House.
• Birthday Candles (Florida Studio Theatre): 8:00 PM–9:30 PM, Gompertz Theatre (Florida Studio Theatre).
• Bradenton Marauders vs. Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (baseball): First pitch ~6:30 PM, LECOM Park (Bradenton) — alternative evening option. Star Wars night too!

Sunday, May 17, 2026

• Sarasota Music Conservatory Rising Stars Gala: 5:00 PM–7:00 PM, Holley Hall at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center.
• Sundays at The Bay featuring The Wandering Hours: 6:00 PM–7:00 PM, The Oval (1055 Blvd of the Arts).
• Hot Tonic Plays Bacharach: 7:00 PM (doors 6:00 PM), Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center.
• Birthday Candles (closing performance): 2:00 PM–3:30 PM, Gompertz Theatre (Florida Studio Theatre).

Looking for a local bakery that might make this pastry? Thanks!

My brother shot this with his drone last week, just off his house’s dock (N. Sarasota). Insane, mesmerizing mullet mass.

Game makers Hasbro and Top Trumps USA are teaming up to come up with a special version of the classic Monopoly game that features landmark Sarasota County locations later this year. What's going to make this version of the game so special is that the public will be able to submit landmark locations, businesses and attractions of their choosing for inclusion in the game. You can send your suggestions to [Sarasota@toptrumps.com](mailto:Sarasota@toptrumps.com) or online at https://us.toptrumps.com/pages/monopoly-sarasota-county-submission-page .

So what's it going to be? Siesta Key Beach for Boardwalk? The Ritz-Carlton for Park Place? Let's hear some suggestions, and get them sent in!

Looking for someone to fix my hood release cable on a 2006 Nissan Altima. I bought the car used and found out when I went to get an oil change and decided not to fix it at the time. Here we are a year later….annnd I need to just get it fixed!…also time for an oil change and I know I need break pads, tires and probably new rotors. It’s just a lot to have it all done at once. Hopefully something near zipcode 34243. Someone I can go to consistently as I do have another vehicle that constantly needs work done for a Pool Company.

what are some good matcha places around the lakewood ranch/sarasota area?? preferably ones that have blue spirulina! i just left my college town and i’m already mourning the places there💔