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After a contractor hit a force main, more than 2,000 gallons of sewage spilled at Rolling Green Golf Course Wednesday.​
After a contractor hit a force main, more than 2,000 gallons of sewage spilled at Rolling Green Golf Course Wednesday.​ (Shutterstock)

Hey, neighbors! Here's today's issue of the Sarasota Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, warm and humid. High: 92 Low: 74.

Here are the top stories in Sarasota today:

  1. After a contractor hit a force main, more than 2,000 gallons of sewage spilled at Rolling Green Golf Course Wednesday. (WWSB)
  2. Sarasota Music Conservatory moves to its new downtown Sarasota location in the Rosemary District. (Sarasota)
  3. Sarasota County residents will have to start dialing their area code to make local phone calls starting Oct. 24. (WTSP.com)
  4. Authorities are still searching for Brian Laundrie, a person of interest in the death of his fiancee Gabby Petito who fled his North Port home one month ago Wednesday. (Sarasota Patch)
  5. 3Natives, a Florida-based chain that sells wraps, salads, smoothies and juices, will open a second location in the area at University Town Center. (Sarasota)

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Today in Sarasota:

  • CAC Legacy Society Luncheon - The Circus Arts Conservatory | Sarasota (11:30 AM)
  • Virtual College Night | University of South Florida (USF) (6:00 PM)
  • Glam Glass Pumpkin Class (Resin) (6:30 PM)
  • Law of Attraction Class - Back to Basics - on Zoom (7:00 PM)

Sarasota Patch Notebook

  • Sarasota Police Department: "To the more than 250 people who joined us for National Night Out 2021, THANK YOU! 💙🚔 Thank you to the hundreds of people and our incredible community partners who helped us make this National Night Out such a success!" (Instagram)
  • Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office: "The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is sharing news of an in-custody death. On Tuesday evening just before 10:00 p.m., the sheriff's office was notified by Sarasota Memorial Hospital of the death of an inmate." (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)
  • Sarasota High Baseball: "🥳🏆🎉 Sailor Alum Doug Million is being inducted into the Sarasota High Hall of Fame at the 4th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021 from 6-9p at Michael's On East. Tickets for this special night can be purchased ..." (Facebook)
  • Florida Department of Health (DOH): "Time to #GetVaxed! Our mobile vaccination clinics make it quick and convenient to get vaccinated. No appointment needed! Look at the schedule today to find a location near you!" (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: "FAUX PAWS ON THE CATWALK TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW! Visit https://e.givesmart.com/events... to buy your ticket or to learn more information about this gala event. Fran and Sawyer are ready, are you? #wearehssc #beyondshelter #dogmodels" (Facebook)
  • New College of Florida: "Watch a video about the restoration of Tidy Island! Recently environmentalists from NCF and the local community contributed "real talent, valuable time and some serious sweat" planting over 1,700 perennial plants as part of a revegetatio..." (Facebook)
  • Florida Department of Health (DOH): "Help spread the word about #SafeSleep with other parents & caregivers during #SIDSAwarenessMonth! Learn more at http://bit.ly/2WDRkk0" (Facebook)

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— Tiffany Razzano

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