Gabby Petito's Death Confirmed + Ranked-Choice Voting + International Travel Expected

Good day, Sarasota neighbors! Here's everything you need to know today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain in the morning and afternoon. High: 87 Low: 75.

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Here are the top stories in Sarasota today:

• Search for Brian Laundrie continues in Sarasota County reserve after Gabby Petito's death confirmed. (Sarasota Patch)
• Sarasota residents approved ranked-choice voting in 2007, but the technology to make that happen wasn't available. Now, the city is partnering with the group Rank My Vote Florida to take legal action to remove any obstacles to making it happen. (YourObserver.com)
• With the U.S. lifting travel restrictions for fully vaccinated international travelers, it's expected the Sarasota-Manatee region will see an influx visitors from the United Kingdom, central Europe and other countries. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
• The Fabulous Independent Film Festival kicks off Thursday and runs through Oct. 2. The LGBTQ+ festival celebrates film, music, dance, visual arts and more. (Sarasota Patch)

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Today in Sarasota:

• 1/2 Day Early Release @ 12:15 - Sarasota Military Academy (12:00 AM)
• 32nd Annual Girls Inc. Celebration - Girl's Inc of Sarasota County (3:00 PM)
• Food Pantry - Wilkinson Elementary School (3:15 PM)
• Tennis-5:30 / Vball-6:15 vs. Pine View (5:30 PM)
• Resin Art Workshop at Mellow Mushroom Sarasota (6:30 PM)

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Sarasota Patch Notebook

• Sarasota Police Department: "Calvin Turner, 46, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges including sexual battery, trafficking in fentanyl, cocaine, and MDMA, and possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell within 1000 feet of a church." (Instagram)
• 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)
• Humane Society of Sarasota County: "Clear the Shelters adoption event was a great success this year! 30 of long-term animals like Marlin (photoed) who had been with us for over 220 days, went to loving furever homes." (Facebook)
• Sarasota Opera: "On this day in history... in 1926, Sarasota was cleaning up after a 'vicious' storm. From The Sarasota Herald-Tribune, 'Terrifying sounds of blown down buildings, broken plate glass windows.'" (Instagram)

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— Tiffany Razzano

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