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Monday, May 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On May 11, local residents gathered at the petting zoo to support an animal sanctuary that cares for rescued animals and raises funds for its programs. ABC 7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Venice Fire Department EMTs Rebecca Durham and Jessica Jones rescued a 9‑month‑old husky that was ejected from a rollover crash on I‑75 last week — reuniting the dog with owner Courtney Dean and her fiancé Brandon Clark at their fire station as the injured Poseidon ran to them. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chick-fil-A will open a new restaurant at 6010 14th St. W. in Bayshore Gardens on Thursday, May 15 with hours from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and a drive-thru until 10 p.m.; owner Nathan Anderson, a Florida native who once ran a Colorado location, said he plans to donate $25,000 to Feeding America + offer free entrees for 100 local heroes to mark the opening. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bayshore High’s Paw Print student journalists were honored by the Quill & Scroll Honor Society and Report for America Awards with five students recognized for their work under award-winning teacher Jean Faulk and mentor Gabriela Szymanowska. Vin’s People also highlighted local scholarship awards and staff retirements—updates that reflect ongoing community achievements. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientific experts in South Florida predict that Sarasota beaches will see up to 40% more smelly sargassum seaweed in the near future. The sticky seaweed may harm local health, environment and economy—prompting officials to boost monitoring efforts. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three Venice residents applied to fill Seat 1 on the Venice City Council after Joan Farrell resigned on April 11 when a citizens' appeal to reject a shopping center plan was dismissed. The council will choose and swear in the new member at Tuesday’s meeting + critics have questioned the appointment process, urging a special election instead. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota Memorial Hospital cardiologists performed a new less invasive valve replacement procedure using the Evoque system on high risk patients with tricuspid regurgitation, a condition where the valve does not close properly. The treatment, approved by the FDA in 2024 and reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid, lets patients return home quickly with improved symptoms — giving new hope to those who could not have open heart surgery. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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