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'Endangered' Manatees + Selby's Orchid Show + St. Armands Parking

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With 15 percent of the manatee population dying in the past year, Congressman Vern Buchanan wants to change their classification to “endangered.”
With 15 percent of the manatee population dying in the past year, Congressman Vern Buchanan wants to change their classification to “endangered.” (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Morning, Sarasota! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 92 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories today in Sarasota:

  1. With 15 percent of the manatee population dying in the past year, Congressman Vern Buchanan wants to change their classification to "endangered." (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
  2. New paid parking rates in the St. Armands Parking District start Monday. (Sarasota)
  3. Selby Gardens is partnering with The Ringling for a new take on its annual orchid show. (Sarasota)
  4. About half the Sarasota Square Mall — the portion including Costco and AMC Theatres —— is for sale by real estate firm JLL. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
  5. Inside Collage on 5th, a new five-unit luxury condo building, is being planned for the Rosemary District. (Sarasota)

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Today in Sarasota:

  • Florida Inclusion Network "Myths and Facts about Inclusion" (12:00 AM)
  • "Mini" Job Fair - Sarasota County Schools (9:30 AM)
  • A Course in Miracles Group - Unity of Sarasota (10:00 AM)
  • Arts Advocates Gallery Docent Tour (11:00 AM)
  • SCTA Negotiation - Sarasota County Schools (2:00 PM)
  • Wednesday Music and Inspiration - Unity of Sarasota (3:00 PM)
  • AA Friends Group - Monday & Wednesday - 7-8pm (7:00 PM)

Sarasota Patch Notebook

  • Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office: "We'll just leave this right here. SCSO 2nd Annual Halloween Drive-Thru" (Facebook)
  • Visit Sarasota County: "Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill and Sharky's On The Pier made the list of USA TODAY's favorite #Florida beach bars! ❤🍴⛱ #MySarasota 👉 https://bit.ly/3FfIW21" (Facebook)
  • Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office: "Partnering with Master Gardeners from the UF IFAS Extension, inmates at the Sarasota County Correctional Facility recently learned about growing and caring for a variety of plants." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota Police Department: "BRAVO👏🏼🎉 Traffic Unit Officer Jason Frank was awarded the Alert Today Florida Outstanding Individual of the Year for the State of Florida from the Florida Department of Transportation!" (Instagram)
  • Sarasota County Emergency Services: "🚒Please join us in congratulating Sarasota County Fire Department's Patricia Wacha, who was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Great job Lt. Wacha! 🙌 Thank you for all your hard work keeping our community safe. 🚑 #SRQCountyES" (Facebook)
  • Sarasota Police Department: "Interested in getting your hands on our brand new K9 playing cards and stickers? 🐶 🐾 You'll have your chance ONE WEEK FROM TODAY to get your very own! Join us at National Night Out 2021 🚔 📌Tuesday, October 12th ⏰5:30p-7:30p 🗺️" (Instagram)
  • Sarasota Police Department: "🚨PLEASE SLOW DOWN🚨Our Traffic Unit is seeing an increase in speeding, especially near the area of Cocoanut and Central. Our officers are in the area. Please keep in mind this is a residential area with children." (Instagram)
  • Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee: "Congratulations to our 2021 Leadership Institute! We are so proud of everything our graduates have accomplished during the year and look forward to the bright future of our association!" (Facebook)

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