Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Sarasota County Fire Department offers essential holiday fire safety tips to ensure a safer festive season. ABC 7
- ➤ Florida Highway Patrol emphasizes the importance of planning safe rides home during holidays to prevent DUI incidents, highlighting the availability of AAA's free tow service. ABC 7
- ➤ Post office workers in Sarasota, Florida, surprised the entire kindergarten class at Tuttle Elementary with Christmas gifts, fulfilling their wish lists and expanding a heartwarming tradition that began with just 12 children four years ago. ABC 7
- ➤ Sarasota officials presented concept designs for the Main Street improvement project focused on enhancing dining and shopping experiences, informed by community input. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 'Embracing Our Differences' art exhibition, featuring 50 billboard-sized artworks and quotes from global submissions, opens Jan. 19 at Bayfront Park in Sarasota, showcasing the transformative power of art and literature. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Floridians affected by Hurricanes Milton and/or Helene have until Jan. 7, 2025, to apply for federal relief through FEMA, with multiple application methods available. ABC 7
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ AAA's 'Tow to Go' service, operational from Christmas Eve to January 2, offers a confidential ride ensuring holiday revelers and their vehicles reach home safely within a 10-mile radius. ABC 7
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Live Performance by Scott Curts
Scott Curts, an accomplished singer and songwriter, will perform live at Marina Jack, showcasing his unique 'loop' music style accompanied by his German Shepherd, Apollo.
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
Bri Rivera, a talented musician and vocalist from Puerto Rico, showcases her musical skills at Marina Jack in Sarasota.
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Klez Fest Celebration
Experience an evening of lively Eastern European Jewish and Yiddish music, featuring performances by Sarasota’s own Yiddish Cowboys, along with dining and artisan marketplaces.
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Holiday Bird Walk for Young Birders at The Celery Fields
The Florida Young Birders Club hosts a guided bird walk and song workshop for kids and teens, focusing on local bird species and nature exploration at The Celery Fields.
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Scott Curts Live Performance
Accomplished singer-songwriter Scott Curts performs his unique loop-style music at Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida.
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New Year's Eve Celebration at Pier 22
A New Year's Eve event featuring a special holiday menu, live DJ entertainment, and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.
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Scott Curts Live Performance
Scott Curts, an accomplished singer and songwriter, showcases his unique 'loop' styling at Marina Jack in Sarasota.
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Dog Training Workshop at The Bay
A monthly dog training session conducted by certified expert trainer Terry Cook, designed to improve your dog's behavior while enjoying time outdoors with fellow dog owners.
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Forever Elvis '73 featuring Dwight Icenhower
This event showcases a tribute to Elvis Presley by acclaimed Five Time World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist Dwight Icenhower, celebrated for his remarkable voice and performances.
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Jean-Yves Thibaudet: Concert Series Debut
Acclaimed French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet performs Debussy's Preludes in his debut concert for the Sarasota Concert Association.
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