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🌱 Brian Laundrie's Remains + Prescription Drug Takeback Event + Putterman House

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Sarasota police are partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to host a prescription drug takeback event Saturday.​
Sarasota police are partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to host a prescription drug takeback event Saturday.​ (Shutterstock )

Hello, neighbors! Here's a fresh edition of the Sarasota Daily.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Sarasota today:

  1. Sarasota police are partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to host a prescription drug takeback event Saturday. (WWSB)
  2. Michael Saunders & Company president has joined the board of directors of the Van Wezel Foundation. (Sarasota)
  3. Avelo Airlines will begin offering nonstop service between Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and New Haven, Connecticut in January. (Sarasota Patch)
  4. The Lido Shores home of Saul and Florence Putterman, which was designed by Carl Abbott of the Sarasota School of Architecture, sold for $4.5 million. (Sarasota)
  5. The FBI used dental records to confirm that human remains found at Sarasota County parks Wednesday belong to Brian Laundrie. (Sarasota Patch)

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Today in Sarasota:

  • Pink/Orange Day - Sarasota Military Academy (12:00 AM)
  • Garden Gong - Sarasota Audubon Society (9:30 AM)
  • Jazz at Two - Ocean's Eleven Band featuring vocalist John Rinell (2:00 PM)
  • October Wine Tastings (6:00 PM)
  • Hermitage Sunsets @ Selby Gardens: Memoir of a Mime (6:00 PM)
  • The Battle Men's Event - Forest Lake, MN (6:30 PM)

Sarasota Patch Notebook

  • Sarasota Police Department: "This morning we responded to a call where a man wanted to take his own life. He's alive and we're making sure he gets help. PLEASE reach out if you're thinking about suicide. There are people who care. We care. The National Suicide..." (Instagram)
  • Visit Sarasota County: "Spooky Season is here! Explore some of Sarasota's famous haunts 👻👀😱 #MySarasota 👉 https://bit.ly/2ZbCyZk" (Facebook)
  • City of Sarasota, Government: "A local filmmaking crew was shooting at City Hall this week for an upcoming documentary on our hometown Olympic skateboarder, Jake Ilardi! The film's concept was conceived by Jake's twin brother (and) videographer Nate and will focus on Jake..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections: "City of Venice & Town of Longboat Key voters: Vote-by-mail (absentee) ballots for the election may be returned now by mail or to our Venice (4000 Tamiami Trail S.) or Sarasota (2001 Adams Lane) offices. We must receive your ballot by 7 p..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota High Baseball: "Tuesdays in the fall means the Reading Mentor Program is full swing for Sarasota High Sailor baseball players with Mrs. Sobo and Mrs. Hall's kindergarten classes at Southside Elementary… and everyone couldn't be happier about it!!! 📚👏..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota County Play: "🎃 Join us this weekend for Howl-O-Ween Movie Night Spooktacular! Entry at the left field gate begins at 5 p.m. 🥫 Attendees are asked to bring one nonperishable food item to benefit All Faiths Food Bank for admission. 💉 OneBlood will b..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota County Government: "The 16th Annual Sustainable Communities Workshop on Nov. 10 is a full-day, online event that will showcase environmental, economic and social aspects of sustainability. Mark your calendar and join this impressive lineup for the latest st..." (Facebook)
  • Community Foundation of Sarasota County: "Capacity building efforts are budding anew at the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast 🌻 We are grateful to support the Conservation Foundation in rallying the resources necessary to protect Gulf Coast land and water for generation..." (Facebook)

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