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Thursday, November 21st, 2024
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Charles and Margery Barancik Foundation has allocated $3.2 million in grants to support early learning, women on the edge of poverty, healthcare education, security upgrades at a Child Advocacy Center, environmental improvements, and a driving simulator for emergency responders in the Suncoast region. ABC 7
- ➤ A retired mechanic in Manatee County, Florida, leads a nonprofit called Beds For Kids, providing over 500 free beds to children in need in 2023, showcasing the community's effort to ensure every child has a proper place to sleep. Observer
- ➤ Following the devastating impacts of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, local communities and business owners on barrier islands are focused on rebuilding and recovering, demonstrating resilience amid significant emotional and financial challenges. Sarasota Magazine
- ➤ Save Our Seabirds, an avian rescue and rehabilitation center, reopened on Nov. 18 after extensive repairs from hurricanes Helene and Milton, with plans for future improvements including new aviaries. Observer
- ➤ Rick Piccolo will retire as President and CEO of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport by the end of 2025, marking 30 years of leadership, with a search firm hired to find his successor. Observer
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sarasota and Manatee counties feature a dynamic lineup of arts and entertainment events ranging from musicals, theater performances, and a ballet production, to an orchid show, a circus, and various festive gatherings, running through various dates up to 2025. Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Sarasota Planning Board supports a development rights transfer program for historic properties to maintain city character, with additional recommendations for single-family homes and potential height adjustments. Observer
- ➤ The Sarasota City Commission approved a deadline extension for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center's implementation agreement to March 31, 2025, accommodating further discussions and project refinements. Observer
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At the Climate Adaptation Center's annual Florida conference, experts highlighted the physical and mental health challenges posed by climate change and stressed the importance of adaptation and education. Observer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Longboat Key restaurants offer special Thanksgiving dinners with traditional and unique dishes, emphasizing community support and resilience post-storm. Observer
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