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🌱 COVID Cases Increase + Whale Calves + FL Studio Theatre Grant

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With COVID-19 cases more than doubling in Florida over a week, Sarasota and Manatee counties saw only a slight increase.
With COVID-19 cases more than doubling in Florida over a week, Sarasota and Manatee counties saw only a slight increase. (Shutterstock)

Happy Tuesday, Sarasota! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Windy with heavy t-storms. High: 75 Low: 59.

Here are the top stories in Sarasota today:

  1. Florida Studio Theatre received a year-end gift of $200,000 from Jack and Priscilla Schlegel's fund at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. (Sarasota)
  2. Here's where you can find a COVID-19 booster shot in the Sarasota area. (Sarasota Patch)
  3. With COVID-19 cases more than doubling in Florida over a week, Sarasota and Manatee counties saw only a slight increase. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
  4. Two right whales catalogued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission have given birth in Southwest Florida. (WWSB)
  5. Sarasota County was given a loan from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for upgrades to the Bee Ridge Water Reclamation Facility. (WFLA)

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Today in Sarasota:

  • Hooping for Preschoolers - Gulf Gate Public Library (10:15 AM)
  • Winter Tales with Nan Colton - Gulf Gate Public Library (2:00 PM)
  • Gulf Gate Library Teen Advisory Board (5:00 PM)
  • Holiday Sip & Shop (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office: "Today we share devastating and unexpected news. Earlier this morning as members of our Mounted Patrol Unit were gearing up to begin their shift, Mounted Patrol horse Navigator passed away. There were four deputies with him when it occurr..." (Facebook)
  • Humane Society of Sarasota County: "Meet Cheetos, one of the lesser known reindeers in Santa's bunch. This 5 year old festive boy is sweet and dashing. We would love to see him find a home for the holidays🥰 #adopt #happyholidays #beyondshelter #hssc #homefortheholidays" (Facebook)
  • New College of Florida: "Whether you need a last minute gift idea or are adding to your own To Read list, Sarasota Herald-Tribune invited NCF faculty, administrators and staff to recommend books they thought had a particular impact during the year 📖 👀 🌟 https..." (Facebook)
  • The Women's Resource Center: "It all began last year, when the Office Manager at Fyzical Health discovered the Women's Resource Center and called to see if they could help one of our families with Christmas. This year, the team at Fyzical Health has sponsored two of ..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota Police Department: "🚨🚔BEGINNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT🚨🚔Registration is still open for an after-hours youth activity program in the @cityofsarasota at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex (RLTCC)! KOPS - Kids & Officers Promoting Solidarity - is for ages 12-..." (Instagram)
  • Library Foundation for Sarasota County: "𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐂. 𝐎'𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 ..." (Facebook)
  • Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee: "The Commercial Real Estate Alliance (CREA) announced Joe C. Hembree as 2021 Commercial REALTOR® of the Year and installed the 2022 Officers at their Installation Breakfast on Friday, December 17! Congratulations to: President Ben Bakker,..." (Facebook)
  • Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County: "50 years is a milestone by any measure, which is why we applaud the Sarasota – Manatee Area Manufacturers Association (SAMA). We had the privilege of participating in their celebration, which included a holiday gathering and toy drive." (Facebook)

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