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🌱 Political Holiday Lights + Manatee Habitat Restoration

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Two groups, the National Wildlife Federation and Gulf Coast Community Foundation, are collaborating to connect locals with manatee habitat restoration projects at Warm Mineral Springs Creek and Salt Creek.​
Two groups, the National Wildlife Federation and Gulf Coast Community Foundation, are collaborating to connect locals with manatee habitat restoration projects at Warm Mineral Springs Creek and Salt Creek.​ (Skyla Luckey/Patch)

Up and at 'em, Sarasota! Let's get you all caught up to start this Wednesday, December 22 off on an informed note. Here's what's happening today in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 67 Low: 44.

Here are the top stories in Sarasota today:

  1. A political candidate from Sarasota, Martin Hyde, shared a profane message about the president in his holiday lights display this year. (Sarasota Patch)
  2. Two groups, the National Wildlife Federation and Gulf Coast Community Foundation, are collaborating to connect locals with manatee habitat restoration projects at Warm Mineral Springs Creek and Salt Creek. (Sarasota)
  3. A trial run of a narrated boat tour, "Selby Gardens by Boat," will launch in January. It will take guests between the gardens' downtown Sarasota campus and its Historic Spanish Point location near Osprey. (YourObserver.com)
  4. Only 10.8 percent of kids ages 5 to 11 in Sarasota County are vaccinated against COVID-19. That number is far behind the national pace of 20.5 percent. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
  5. Sailor Circus Academy, which has been around for 70 years, presents its annual holiday student showcase, "Let It Snow." (YourObserver.com)

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Today in Sarasota:

  • Holiday Offerings - Come Join Us All Are Welcome (9:00 AM)
  • St. Joseph's Handbell Choir Featuring Holiday Music (7:00 PM)
  • Getting ready for the HOLY-DAZE with the World of Chucko (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Sarasota Police Department: "Geno T. Jackson, 21, of Tampa, has been arrested by Sarasota Police officers and is facing charges of Attempted Murder and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon after a shooting that happened Sunday morning. On Sunday, December 19..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota County Schools: "Venice High School Cheerleaders had the opportunity to visit Hawaii to be part of the Pearl Harbor parade! These talented young ladies were named "All American" cheerleaders for their knowledge and execution of the sport. With this came ..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota Police Department: "CONGRATULATIONS🎉🚔Daniel Engram, Supervisor of our Records Unit, was recently recognized with a Commendation. He was honored with the recognition for his leadership & outstanding customer service inside our agency & with our community. ..." (Facebook)
  • Visit Sarasota County: "Mermaids and palm trees for the #firstdayofwinter! 🌴🧜‍♀️❄️ #MySarasota 📷 @kolby_cheese124 📍 Venice MainStreet, Inc." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota Police Department: "🥺💙All the feels with a special visitor we had this morning. You may remember, Edward joined Interim Chief Troche in the Holiday Parade a few weeks ago. Today, he & his grandmother stopped by HQs to deliver a note that said "I ❤️ You Gu..." (Facebook)
  • Humane Society of Sarasota County: "Company Critter Tuesday! Jones & Company Meet Burley, Stein and Annie! All are eligible for our Home for the Holidays adoption promotion! $25 and they can join your family for festive fun! #adoptdontshop #beyondshelter #HSSC #dog #cat" (Facebook)
  • Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office: "#TrafficTipTuesday: Now through #NewYears, our deputies are participating in the nationwide #DriveSoberOrGetPulledOver campaign. Plan ahead, and designate a sober driver or use a rideshare service. No matter the occasion, NEVER drive imp..." (Facebook)
  • Jenn Sams Scott, Neighbor: "Good morning all. I work for a nonprofit organization that is working to gather some info about Sarasota County K-12 students to enhance its fun and educational programs! If you complete the under 5-min survey at http://bit.ly/fabfamsurv..." (Patch)
  • Michael Finn, Local Business: "Town Square Sarasota is open NOW for tours and membership meetings! Come check out the most INNOVATIVE and UNIQUE adult day center in Florida! Contact us today at (941)336-5061 or stop by for a tour of our 1950's themed center at 3882 Ce..." (Patch)

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That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update.

— Tiffany Razzano

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