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Monday, November 18th, 2024
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ December in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, and Punta Gorda is packed with over 100 events including festivals, Christmas and New Year's celebrations, and various cultural activities. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ The Sarasota Children’s Museum marks its one-year anniversary with a 'First Rotation Celebration' featuring STEAM activities, reveals its new logo and previews its solar-powered mobile museum, the STEAM Machine. ABC 7
- ➤ North Jetty Park in Florida remains closed due to damage from Hurricane Milton, with calls for community contributions of stories and pictures of the beloved trolley for a future exhibit. ABC 7
- ➤ More than 700 Thanksgiving turkeys and holiday meals were distributed for free at Booker Middle School in Sarasota, brightening the season for the community after Hurricane Milton caused a venue change. ABC 7
- ➤ Longboat Key Fire Chief Paul Dezzi and his son, Ryan, were awarded the Phoenix Award for saving their neighbor's life from cardiac arrest on Thanksgiving, exemplifying the constant readiness of firefighters. Observer
- ➤ Sarasota and Bradenton Farmer's Markets to enjoy sunny and dry weather this Saturday with educational activities about manatees at the Bradenton Market. ABC 7
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested at Mar-a-Lago for attempting to speak with President-elect Donald Trump in a vehicle reported stolen. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Siesta Key's Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival offers attendees a final chance to see elaborate sand sculptures before they are cleared away on Tuesday, open until Monday 10-5 p.m., Nov. 18, 2024. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Over 1,100 Sarasota-Manatee residents participated in Walk to End Alzheimer's, raising over $270,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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2024 ICF Stand Up Paddleboard World Championship
Experience thrilling competitions at the ICF Stand Up Paddleboard World Championship featuring various races for all ages and skill levels at Nathan Benderson Park.
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Scott Curts Live Performance
Experience the unique musical stylings of accomplished singer-songwriter Scott Curts, accompanied by his companion Apollo, at Marina Jack in Sarasota.
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Off the Page: John Fowler - A Forest in the Clouds
Experience the captivating first-person account of life at the Karisoke Research Center with John Fowler, as he shares the challenges and adventures of studying mountain gorillas amidst the beauty of Central Africa's cloud forest.
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Live Performance by Bri Rivera
Experience the vibrant sounds of Bri Rivera, a talented musician and vocalist from Puerto Rico, performing live in Sarasota.
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The Wildflowers: A Tribute to Tom Petty
Experience an authentic tribute to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers by The Wildflowers, renowned for their impressive replication of Petty's music over countless performances.
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MTC Legacy Trail Run
Experience an exciting trail running event in Sarasota, Florida, offering participants a chance to enjoy the beautiful outdoors and engage with the community.
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Lord Of The Dance Performance
Experience a captivating evening of dance at the renowned Lord Of The Dance event held at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota.
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze Performance
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