Deputy's Family Escapes Taliban + Red Tide Clears Sarasota County

Happy Sunday, people of Sarasota! Here's everything you need to know today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 88 Low: 77.

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Here are the top stories today in Sarasota:

1. A Sarasota County sheriff's deputy who worked in his native Afghanistan with the U.S. military for eight years recently helped get his family out of the country as the Taliban took over. (WFLA)
2. Red tide blooms have cleared away from Sarasota County's coastline. (WUSF News)
3. Ashton Elementary School was in lockdown Tuesday morning after a father angry about the district's mask mandate came to the school. (Sarasota Patch)
4. A developer is seeking approval for a 17-story hotel and residential tower in downtown Sarasota, which is above the standard height and density limits for the area. (YourObserver.com)
5. The Sarasota County property appraiser lost a Florida Supreme Court case and was told they can't seek back taxes after making a mistake on a waterfront homeowner's 2014 tax bill. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

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Today in Sarasota:

• SunCoast Blood Drive at Unity of Sarasota (9:00 AM)

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Sarasota Patch Notebook

• Humane Society of Sarasota County: "Our sweet senior Trixie is one of our owner surrenders, where the family was unable to take her with their move. She is part of our...adoption event and is just looking for the right fit. Help us find her a loving home." (Facebook)
• Florida Department of Health (DOH): "We continue to operate State of Florida monoclonal antibody sites to expand access to this lifesaving treatment for COVID-19. You can make an appointment here: http://patientportalfl.com" (Facebook)
• Florida Department of Health (DOH): "We continue to operate State of Florida monoclonal antibody sites to expand access to this lifesaving treatment for COVID-19. An updated list of sites is below. You can make an appointment here: http://patientportalfl.com" (Facebook)
• Sarasota Police Department: "The 20th year Sarasota Commemoration of September 11 is being held on Saturday, September 11, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Patriot Plaza at the Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL, 34241." (Instagram)
• Florida Department of Health (DOH): "Time to #GetVaxed! Our mobile vaccination clinics make it quick and convenient to get vaccinated. No appointment needed! Look at the schedule today to find a location near you!" (Facebook)
• Sarasota County Government: "Collection services for garbage, recycling and yard waste will be delayed by one day next week due to the holiday. #SRQCountySolidWaste" (Facebook)
• Sarasota County Government: " GROUND BREAKING: The West Dearborn Street plaza band shell project is underway! This project will provide pervious walkways, a permanent restroom, an outdoor band shell and a future community space." (Facebook)
• Sarasota County Play: "The Florida Recreation and Park Association, Inc. has awarded Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources as the 2021 recipient of two awards!" (Facebook)
• Sarasota County Government: "Most #SRQCounty Government offices will be closed Monday, September 6, in observance of Labor Day." (Facebook)
• Sarasota County Emergency Services: "Houses, mobile homes, apartments, and high-rise buildings have different evacuation considerations. Make a plan specific to your needs and where you live. Learn your evacuation level here." (Facebook)

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— Tiffany Razzano

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