Daily editionFriday, September 11th, 2026
Good morning, North Port.
The 5AM North Port Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of September.
Community
Firefighters will lead a free memorial stair climb today at Nathan Benderson Park to mark 25 years since 9/11 from 8 a.m. to noon, with over 300 registered participants.
The event at Finish Tower includes an honor guard, ceremonial bell, and a recovered World Trade Center steel piece.
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Fall for Sarasota is a two-day volunteer event that will soon support local nonprofits in North Port, offering residents the chance to help community organizations strengthen their services.
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Culture
North Port residents can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with special Lotería games, collectible Barbie items and a unique Target collection running from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.
Metro by T-Mobile will offer a Tajín giveaway at select locations (check local details for availability).
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Education
Sarasota County’s Adult & Community Enrichment (ACE) program will offer over 400 fall classes for adults, including 100 new options (in culinary arts, ceramics, pickleball, and tech) that begin Sept. 28 at Suncoast Technical College.
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Environment
A powerful El Niño is forecast to exceed historic records from October through December as warmer Pacific waters limit Atlantic tropical storms and may bring stormier, wetter winters that could affect local conditions in North Port.
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