September may be Sarasota’s slowest month for local events , but there are still plenty of reasons to get out — including the start of the 2025 NFL season .

While I’ll be at Raffurty’s in downtown this evening (Sept. 4) rooting for the Eagles — one of my picks for the best sports bars in Sarasota — The Bay will host a free screening of the football drama “The Blind Side” to coincide with kickoff.

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