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Snowbirds Love Sarasota, Gun-Detection Device At Van Wezel, Student Threatens 'Shoot Up'

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The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will get a security upgrade, including gun-detecting devices at the entrance. The Sarasota City Commission approved about $217,000 in funding for the new system.
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will get a security upgrade, including gun-detecting devices at the entrance. The Sarasota City Commission approved about $217,000 in funding for the new system. (Shutterstock)

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right. Here are the most important things going on today in Sarasota.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 80 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Sarasota:

  1. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will get a security upgrade, including gun-detecting devices at the entrance. The Sarasota City Commission approved about $217,000 in funding for the new system. (WWSB)
  2. A 15-year-old Sarasota High School student threatened to "shoot up" the school in a Snapchat conversation with friends. (Sarasota Patch)
  3. The fight for Siesta Key's independence continues as residents work towards incorporation in their fight against high-density hotel projects on the barrier island. (WFLA)
  4. Sarasota came in at No. 4 on a list of top places for snowbirds in the U.S., according to a study from ProMoveReviews. (SRQ Magazine)

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Today in Sarasota:

  • School Board Work Session - Sarasota County Schools (10:00 AM)
  • Forty Carrots: Partners in Play - Betty Johnson North Sarasota Library (10:15 AM)
  • Intermediate & Advanced Watercolor – December (10:30 AM)
  • Hear for the Holidays! (11:30 AM)
  • Ayuda Tecnol贸gica con una Bibliotecaria (1:00 PM)
  • Asolo Play Readers Present- " A Nice Family Christmas" (2:00 PM)
  • School Board Meeting - Sarasota County Schools (3:00 PM)
  • Gaming - Selby Public Library (4:00 PM)
  • Tinker Tuesday - Betty Johnson North Sarasota Library (4:00 PM)
  • Hair - Asolo Rep Robert and Beverly Koski Production Center (7:00 PM)
  • Holiday Cookie Concert - Sarasota County Schools (7:00 PM)
  • Joint Music Concert - Sarasota County Schools (7:00 PM)
  • NPHS Winter Orchestra Concert - Sarasota County Schools (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Sarasota Police Department: "If you weren't able to join us for the Sarasota Holiday Parade, not to worry🎄🚔🚨✨Here's video of the beginning of the parade featuring our Traffic Unit, Honor Guard, Interm Chief Troche & Acting Deputy Chief Mayforth along with @cityof..." (Instagram)
  • Humane Society of Sarasota County: "Darla loves when it's time for daily enrichment! Bubbles don't stand a chance against her prowess🤾‍♀️ Stop by the shelter and meet her! #adopt #beyondshelter #dog #bubbles" (Facebook)
  • Florida Department of Health (DOH): "Confused about COVID-19 booster shots vs. additional doses? We got you! Both COVID-19 booster shots and additional doses increase your immune response. Learn more about: ▶️ Booster shots at https://bit.ly/FDOH-BoosterShots. ▶️ Additional..." (Facebook)
  • Visit Sarasota County: "Lots of holiday cheer in Sarasota this season 🙌✨🎄 #MySarasota 👉 bit.ly/3IhAzo7" (Facebook)
  • Sarasota County Government: "Something people don't typically associate with a surtax is habitat restoration. Sarasota County's one-cent #surtax restored 25 acres of native habitat on three dredge spoil islands in Roberts Bay that had been aggressively colonized by ..." (Facebook)
  • ELIZABETH MURPHY, Neighbor: "Hi I'm looking for someone who would like to play tennis on a weekly basis. My playing level is 3.0 and I have not been able to play consistently due to a foot injury. I would love to get together with another player who is at the same l..." (Patch)
  • Jr Ree, Neighbor: "I'm looking for a cleaning service or individual to clean my apartment. Does anyone have a recommendation? Thank you" (Patch)
  • Barbara OReilly, Neighbor: "We live in The Isles on Palmer Ranch, and would like recommendations for rescreening our Lanai. Its a small Lanai and only has screens along the back and one side. Thank You" (Patch)

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