Thanksgiving Reservations + Longboat Key's Future + Hispanic Cultural Center

Hey, neighbors! Tiffany Razzano here with a fresh copy of theSarasota Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Heavy rain and a thunderstorm. High: 79 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Sarasota:

1. Sarasota Audubon Society president Jeanne Dubi won a prestigious national award from the National Audubon Society. (Sarasota)
2. A state report laid out the challenges of the Longboat Key's existence split between two counties and possibilities for the future. (YourObserver.com)
3. CreArte Latino, a center for Hispanic culture and arts, has moved into a larger footprint — about 4,500 square feet — in Airport Mall Plaza in Sarasota. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
4. If you're skipping the big gathering and home-cooked meal on Thanksgiving, make your reservations now at these restaurants in the Sarasota area. (Sarasota Patch)

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Today in Sarasota:

• Arts Advocates Luncheon: Sarasota Opera's Historic Costumes (11:00 AM)
• "Jesus Maria" (11:00 AM)
• Glam Glass Resin Class (3:00 PM)
• Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock 'N' Roll Part IV (5:00 PM)
• Hermitage at The Bay: Sound and Color (5:00 PM)
• Wine, Women & Shoes VIP Reception - The Circus Arts Conservatory | Sarasota (5:30 PM)
• Bentley's House Pet Loss In-Person Support Group (7:00 PM)
• Game Night with Beneva Fruitville (7:00 PM)
• Beneva Fruitville's GAME NIGHT at Mellow Mushroom Sarasota (7:00 PM)
• Beneva's Game Night at Mellow Mushroom Sarasota (7:00 PM)
• Hair - Asolo Rep Robert and Beverly Koski Production Center (8:00 PM)

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Sarasota Patch Notebook

• Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office: "We are sharing a GoFundMe page created on behalf of Patrol Deputy Robert Brinton whose wife, Samantha, unexpectedly passed away yesterday at the age of 33. Samantha was a teacher and leaves behind two young children. Please join us in se..." (Facebook)
• Sarasota Police Department: "Messages like this are why we're honored to serve 24/7 💙 "Officer J. Gonzalez arrived at my house. I think I must have been in a state of shock but he took charge of the situation, was a good listener, paid attention to detail, and exp..." (Instagram)
• Sarasota County Schools: "Congratulations to our STATE SWIM CHAMPS! Riverview High School - Sarasota, Florida girls and Sarasota High School boys brought home state champion trophies from the big meet. Riverview sophomore, Addison Sauickie, earned the state title..." (Facebook)
• Sarasota County Government: "Here's today's #SRQCounty COVID-19 map that includes the total number of cases reported during the past 14 days, shown by zip code and by per capita percentage within each zip code. To view the latest report, visit: https://loom.ly/a4JJc..." (Facebook)
• City of Sarasota, Government: "GRAND OPENING - Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo, Vice Mayor Kyle Scott Battie, Commissioner Jen Ahearn-Koch and Commissioner Hagen Brody celebrated the opening of the All Star Children's Foundation Center today. The new 5-acre campus on 17th ..." (Facebook)
• City of Sarasota, Government: "KEY TO THE CITY 🗝 - Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody was presented with a Key to the City and a special citation from Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo during a brief visit to City Hall on Wednesday. The Mayor recognized her efforts battl..." (Facebook)
• City of Sarasota, Government: "With Vice Mayor Kyle Scott Battie's support and vision, beach volleyball is coming to Lido Beach this weekend! 🏐😎⛱🌊☀️🏐 The Thanksgiving Stuffer pro-am will be held Nov. 20 & 21 with over 100 AVP America teams already registered to co..." (Facebook)
• Humane Society of Sarasota County: "🎉The moment you've all been waiting for: Our Faux Paws on the Catwalk event raised over $37,000 during our "Raise Your Paw" fundraising portion. Thank you to everyone who participated. This money helps us care for and save thousands of ..." (Facebook)

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— Tiffany Razzano

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