What's Up Sarasota

08/31/2026

So, my handsome friend,
Mike said I could share his info with you:

Its a proper, safe ride 🏁

📲use my private code: “whatsup”

It’s our code 🙌
Mike will give you $10 off your rides 🙌

It’s a Thank You for being apart of What’s Up

I love you 😘
and
I want you to be safe 🧷
This is a good, fun way to help ensure that.
🏎️..see you out there!💨

Mike’s Executive Transport
📍Lakewood Ranch
owned and operated

📞(941) 350-8283
CODE: whatsup

Kirsten Sponseller
What's Up Sarasota

08/29/2026

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Lucas Lagoons custom pool builder in Sarasota, lagoons pools and luxury outdoor living spaces serving Central and South Florida.

08/24/2026

State Your (flower’s) Name
💐State Flowers

from the United States Botanic Garden
https://www.usbg.gov

Check it out !
A little “STEM” research 😉:
In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Botanic Garden is blooming with the flowers each U.S. state and territory has chosen as their official flower.

Each state flower is listed
🗺️📍There is also an interactive map to find where each state flower is showcased in the Garden in Washington🪏
🔗 https://www.usbg.gov/visit/exhibits/americas-state-flowers-america250-celebration

Have a bloomin g’day, mates! 🍊

What’s 🆙 Sarasota
What's Up
Kirsten Sponseller

08/17/2026

🍏Head of the Class🍏
Here are some Tips for your brain’s health.
-Mayo Clinic
protect & nurture your awesome brain

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/brain-health-tips/art-20555198

Some suggestions include:
☑️make a salad
☑️meet up with friends
☑️play games
☑️play music
☑️protect your head
☑️volunteer
☑️read a book
☑️sleep

Think of it as Adult Education🍎
Give yourself a gold star for every healthy choice you make. ⭐️
I’m doin it!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Lol love you!!
What's Up Sarasota
Kirsten Sponseller
it’s cool
to be back,
to school🍎

08/08/2026

Cat Depot games, puzzles, art and cuddles all help with mental health and creating a good day. 🐾♟️🧩
Thank you Cat Depot for all you do-for all of us
Love

Today's the day! Celebrate International Cat Day with Cat Depot and Bricks & Minifigs Sarasota 🐱🧱

Stop by today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for a fun-filled day of LEGO® creations, feline fun, and giving back to local cats in need.

🐾 Browse photos and stories of adoptable Cat Depot cats displayed throughout the store—you might just meet your future best friend!

Even better, a portion of today's sales will benefit Cat Depot, helping provide shelter, medical care, and second chances to cats and kittens throughout our community.

📍 Bricks & Minifigs Sarasota
4047 Clark Road
Sarasota, FL 34233

Whether you're a LEGO enthusiast, a cat lover, or both, we'd love to see you! Come build, shop, and celebrate International Cat Day while making a difference for cats in need.

08/07/2026

The August full moon, the Sturgeon Moon, 🌕 coincides with a deep partial lunar eclipse visible across the Americas and parts of Europe and Africa.

space.com

Key Details and Events
* Peak Time: August 28, 2026, at 12:18 a.m. ET (9:18 p.m. PT on August 27).
* Lunar Eclipse: A partial lunar eclipse begins on the night of August 27 at 9:23 p.m. ET, reaching its maximum coverage near midnight (12:12 a.m. ET on August 28).
* Visibility: Entirely visible across North and South America, as well as parts of Europe and Africa.
* Traditional Name: Named the Sturgeon Moon because large lake sturgeon in North American lakes were most easily caught during this time of year.

What’s a Sturgeon?🐟
These prehistoric-looking fish have been traced back to around 136 million years ago, and many people call them “living fossils.”
* Females require around 20 years to start reproducing, and they can reproduce only every 4 years. However, they can live up to 150 years!
* Today, there are about 29 species worldwide, including the lake sturgeon found in the Great Lakes. They have evolved in size from the size of a bass to a monster sturgeon as big as a Volkswagen.
* The lake sturgeon is quite rare today, due to intense overfishing in the 19th century, pollution, and damage to their habitat.
-Old Farmers Almanac
https://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-august

The Sturgeon Full Moon
🌕 🐟
“Stargazers in the U.S. will see the Sturgeon Moon rise over the eastern horizon at sunset on Aug. 27. You may notice the moon adopt a yellow-orange hue in the hour following moonrise, as the blue wavelengths of its light are scattered by Earth's atmosphere by an effect called Rayleigh scattering.”
More ℹ️
When, Where and How to gaze, according to
space.com
https://www.space.com/stargazing/august-full-moon-2026-when-where-and-how-to-see-the-sturgeon-moon

Look 🆙:
“A deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026, will be visible in North America and will be the best lunar eclipse anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028.”
-https://www.space.com/stargazing/lunar-eclipses/august-2026-lunar-eclipse-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-96-percent-blood-moon

Thank you space.com and the The Old Farmers Almanac for all your good information. Reminding us where we come from.
Have a wonderful day, everyone! 🤍🌎

What's Up Sarasota
Kirsten Sponseller

07/27/2026

July 2026 Full Buck Moon:
Meaning, Peak Time, and July Moon Traditions & Info from the The Old Farmers

🔗 https://www.almanac.com/content/full-moon-july

Look 🆙 🙃

🌕🦌July’s Full Buck Moon will rise on Wednesday, July 29, reaching peak illumination at 10:36 A.M. Eastern Time.

“It will be below the horizon at that time, so plan to look towards the southeast after sunset to watch it rise into the sky.”

Why is it called the Buck Moon?

“The Full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because the antlers of male deer (bucks) are in full-growth mode at this time. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, producing a larger and more impressive set as the years go by.“

👉”The Full Moon names used by The Old Farmer’s Almanac come from a number of places, including Native American, colonial American, and European sources. Traditionally, each Full Moon name was applied to the entire lunar month in which it occurred, not solely to the full Moon.”👈

Thank You, to the Old Famers Almanac
⏳⌛️
Quick Details:
* Peak Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
* Peak Time: 10:36 a.m. EDT (too early to see, as it is below the horizon)
* Best Time to Watch: Wednesday evening, July 29, during dusk and just after sunset as it rises in the southeast
* Appearance: Looks large, full, and golden to the naked eye the night before, the night of, and the night after.

What's Up Sarasota
Kirsten Sponseller

07/10/2026

Come watch the Quarterfinals at The Bay! ALL FOUR games are being shown!
Comfortably watch on stadium-quality screens from a massive shaded tent in the park. The Nest Café will be serving food and drinks.

Remember to bring your own lawn chair to get the best seat in the house.

🌟Thurs, July 9
France vs. Morocco | 4:00pm
🌟Fri, July 10
Spain vs. Belgium | 3:00pm
🌟Sat, July 11
Norway vs. England | | 5:00pm
Argentina vs. Switzerland | 9:00pm

PS: Construction fences are up, but so is World Cup excitement! The Bay remains open to enjoy for every World Cup match.

07/10/2026