Friday, November 22nd, 2024

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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ All Faiths Food Bank conducted a large-scale turkey distribution for the third consecutive year in Sarasota, aiding thousands with their ThankFULL Tummies and Hearts campaign. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Evan Keats from Sarasota County highlights the importance of being vigilant about elderly scams. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 2024-2025 arts season in Sarasota is highly anticipated despite recent hurricanes and funding cuts, offering a wide variety of entertainment including music, dance, and visual arts. Sarasota Magazine
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The hospitality sector in Southwest Florida is rallying to recover from severe damages caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, despite the significant impact on tourism and local businesses. Sarasota Magazine
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Sarasota School Board welcomed new members, elected leadership positions, and voted to hold monthly meetings in 2025 amidst discussions on collaboration and community input. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mote Aquarium reopens after hurricane closures, introducing a new resident manatee named Lou to the public. Sarasota Magazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota County Government offices and various services will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving, with adjustments to transit routes and solid waste collection schedules. Observer
- ➤ Gov. DeSantis vetoed $32 million in arts funding over content concerns, impacting Florida's economy and affecting community arts organizations. Sarasota Magazine
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Grimmway Farms recalls carrots sold at grocery chains in Sarasota and Manatee counties due to possible E. coli contamination, affecting several brands with no reported cases in Florida. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Greg Campbell, executive chef at Grove and Pier 22, attributes his cooking philosophy to lessons from his French grandmother, emphasizing fresh ingredients, scratch-made dishes, and personal connections with suppliers. Observer
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Lord Of The Dance Performance
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze Performance
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Scott Curts Live Performance
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
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European Holiday Market in Palmetto
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