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Nursing Shortage Addressed By USF, Hospital + Sarasota County Preserves Old Miakka Land

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USF’s Health’s College of Nursing is teaming up with Sarasota Memorial Hospital to address a national nursing shortage.​
USF’s Health’s College of Nursing is teaming up with Sarasota Memorial Hospital to address a national nursing shortage.​ (Shutterstock)

Happy Thursday, people of Sarasota! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

A few t-storms, some severe. High: 87 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Sarasota:

  1. The Safe Children Coalition is collecting holiday gift donations for foster children in the region through Dec. 17. (Sarasota)
  2. USF's Health's College of Nursing is teaming up with Sarasota Memorial Hospital to address a national nursing shortage. (ABC Action News)
  3. Residents push to simplify the new Gulfstream roundabout, altering plans after construction has already begun. (YourObserver.com)
  4. Those calling the 941 area code will now need to dial 10 digits because of a new three-digit number to call the National Suicide Prevention Line. (WWSB)
  5. Sarasota County will purchase 228 acres to more than double the size of the Old Miakka Preserve. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

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Today in Sarasota:

  • Spirit Week - Character Day - Suncoast Polytechnical High School (12:00 AM)
  • ESE Access Points: What Parents/Families Need to Know (10:00 AM)
  • Landscape Photography Workshop at Historic Spanish Point (10:30 AM)
  • Glam Glass Pumpkin Class (Resin) (3:00 PM)
  • Glam Glass Resin Class (6:30 PM)
  • Spooky Stories and Ghost Tours at The Point (7:30 PM)

Sarasota Patch Notebook

  • Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office: "As we continue to mourn the loss of Deputy Joshua Welge, we appreciate all the messages of support his family and our agency has received over the past several days. Deputy Welge leaves behind his wife and three children, one of whom is ..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota Police Department: "A weather alert from our partners at the US National Weather Service Tampa Bay Florida ⛈️🌬️🌪️A strong cold front is approaching our area and could bring severe weather conditions into the area Thursday/Friday! Here's what you should pr..." (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)
  • Humane Society of Sarasota County: "GET IN THE SPOOKY SPIRIT! Wear your Halloween costume to the shelter when you come to adopt this FRIDAY & SATURDAY and you will get $25 OFF your adoption fee!!🧛‍♂️ #dogs #cats #WeAreHSSC #beyondshelter" (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. For more information, please visit the CDC's website: h..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota County Schools: "Please help us congratulate Pine View School for the Gifted teacher, Mr. Roberto Lamela, on being presented The University of Chicago's Outstanding Educator Award! This distinguished award has existed for more than three decades. Student..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota Opera: "Join us for an exciting new dining experience for opera lovers! This year we welcome our community into the Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard for our Moonlight & Melodies dinner series, which highlights composers from the season! Join..." (Instagram)
  • Sarasota County Emergency Services: "On Tuesday, Sarasota County's Emergency Operations Center hosted a meeting of the Manasota Medical Reserve Corps, which marked the organization's 20th anniversary and featured guest speaker Kenneth Moritsugu MD, MPH, Rear Admiral U.S. Pu..." (Facebook)
  • City of Sarasota, Government: "FRIGHT NIGHT ON ST. ARMANDS - Ready for some spooktacular family fun on St. Armands Circle? Details about this annual Halloween event 🎃⬇" (Facebook)

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