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Friday, November 29th, 2024
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 29th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota County officials urge the public to follow safety tips for frying turkeys to prevent accidents during the holiday season. ABC 7
- ➤ Rick Piccolo retires after transforming Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport from debt-ridden to financially robust over a 30-year tenure, having begun his aviation career as a janitor. Observer
- ➤ Over a thousand attendees joined the annual Thanksgiving Eve Siesta Key Village Turkey Trot pub crawl, enjoying entertainment and activities along Ocean Boulevard. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Nearly 4,000 participants joined the 6th annual Turkey Trot at Nathan Benderson Park to support The Big Bill Foundation, benefiting children with cancer and educational scholarships. ABC 7
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A vacant mobile home in Sarasota was completely destroyed by fire, with no injuries reported and an investigation into the cause is ongoing. ABC 7
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A condominium at Savoy on Palm was the top sale, fetching $3.2 million among Sarasota's residential real estate transactions from Nov 11-15. Observer
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The UF/IFAS Extension in Sarasota County and Mote Aquaculture Research Park collaborate on a unique program providing aspiring farmers with hands-on agricultural and business development training. Observer
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season brought three hurricanes to Florida, with Hurricane Helene causing significant flooding and damage, particularly in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Florida's laws allow alcohol sales after 7 a.m. but local regulations vary, with some restrictions on Thanksgiving Day and options like CVS and 24-hour Walgreens remaining open for beer and wine purchases. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ The article lists the 10 best restaurants near Sarasota's Mall at University Town Center, enhancing the shopping experience with diverse and quality dining options. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Wonderland: Illuminate at Nathan Benderson Park
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