Thursday, November 28th, 2024

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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Peace Presbyterian Church repurposes Hurricane Milton debris into festive decorations for their living nativity event, fostering community spirit. Observer
- ➤ Harbor58, a nonprofit, offers meaningful mentorship and essential resources to high school students and young adults transitioning out of the foster care system, ensuring they have the support and stability they need. Observer
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vacationing couple's night out in Sarasota concludes with unexpected swimming after their host's dinghy sinks, amidst claims of intentional sabotage and inappropriate contact. Observer
- ➤ Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that damaged a home in Sarasota, with one person treated and released, and no other injuries reported. FOX 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs, pivotal figures in transforming the Circus Arts Conservatory, have stepped down, leaving behind a legacy of elevating circus arts and positively impacting community and youth education. Observer
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Shore, a popular clothing retailer and restaurant in Sarasota, closes its original location due to hurricane damage and issues with city infrastructure. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Sarasota County School Board unanimously approved redistricting to relocate 1,187 students to Skye Ranch School, aiming to alleviate overcrowding at three existing schools. Observer
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Florida Department of Transportation's five-year work plan for Manatee and Sarasota County includes $7.6 million for Longboat Pass Bridge engineering and significant resurfacing of Gulf of Mexico Drive. Observer
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ A guide detailing the Black Friday 2024 opening hours for Sarasota-area stores, including which are open on Thanksgiving. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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European Holiday Market in Palmetto
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Wonderland: Illuminate at Nathan Benderson Park
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