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Monday, December 30th, 2024
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Good morning, Sarasota. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Suncoast Veteran Heidi Mondon receives a car from SRQ Vets, marking the organization's tenth vehicle donation, enhancing her mobility and life in Florida. ABC 7
- ➤ Dozens of volunteers at the Salvation Army in Sarasota host holiday parties, offering meals, music, and support to individuals in recovery programs aiming for a new start. ABC 7
- ➤ Sarasota County offers residents a choice among three sizes of free garbage carts until Dec. 31, with new waste collection services starting in 2025. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ Sarasota gears up for its 25th annual New Year's Eve Pineapple Drop, expecting around 40,000 attendees with activities including music and a multi-street carnival highlighted by an 83-foot-tall carnival wheel. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Sarasota-Manatee area welcomes a bustling arts season in early 2025 with a variety of plays, concerts, ballets, and art exhibits. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- ➤ The Sailor Circus Academy in Sarasota marks its 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee with performances showcasing its evolution from a high school gymnastics class in 1949 to a premier U.S. circus training program. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In 2024, ABC7 honored numerous Suncoast teachers for their dedication with $500 checks in the Chalkboard Champions program. ABC 7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota County enacts a burn ban due to drought conditions to prevent fire hazards, with limited exceptions for certain types of outdoor cooking. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sarasota raises the parking citation appeal fee from $7.50 to $25 to offset costs, despite not fully covering the expenses of hiring a special magistrate for appeals. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Legacy Trail offers a twenty-mile route linking Sarasota and Venice for cyclists, runners, and pedestrians. Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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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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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen
Experience the music of Queen performed by the Listeso String Quartet at St. Boniface Episcopal Church under candlelight.
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Bobby Jo Valentine's Concert in Sarasota
Bobby Jo Valentine returns to Sarasota with new songs and stories, offering a heartfelt musical experience that supports ALSO Youth.
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Florida Bee Gees Tribute Show at Riverview Performing Arts Center
Experience the National Premiere of Bee Gees Now!, a highly acclaimed tribute band that brings the music and essence of the Gibb Brothers to life through an impressive theatrical performance.
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Bri Rivera Live Performance
Bri Rivera, a talented musician from Puerto Rico, showcases her vocal and instrumental skills at Marina Jack in Sarasota, Florida.
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Scott Curts Live Performance
Scott Curts, an accomplished singer and songwriter from Sarasota, performs his unique 'loop' styled music accompanied by his dog, Apollo, at Marina Jack.
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