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🌱 'Strong Mayor' Considered + High Levels Of Red Tide Found

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The Charter Review Committee will discuss the possibility of changing Sarasota’s form of government. On the table is a “strong mayor” government structure.
The Charter Review Committee will discuss the possibility of changing Sarasota’s form of government. On the table is a “strong mayor” government structure. (Tiffany Razzano/Patch)

Good morning, neighbors! Here's the Friday issue of the Sarasota Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 91 Low: 71.

Here are the top stories today in Sarasota:

  1. Looking for a fun way to celebrate Halloween with the family? Check out these upcoming Sarasota County events. (Sarasota Patch)
  2. High levels of red tide were found in Sarasota and Manatee counties this week. Some dead fish were found at Nokomis Beach and Manasota Key Beach. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
  3. The Charter Review Committee will discuss the possibility of changing Sarasota's form of government. On the table is a "strong mayor" government structure. (YourObserver.com)
  4. The number of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Sarasota County and the state has dropped significantly and Sarasota Memorial Hospital is almost back to normal operations. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
  5. Sarasota County gets its first dual-language school, where students will learn English and Spanish. (WWSB)

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Today in Sarasota:

  • October 15-21 - Florida Birding and Nature Festival (12:00 AM)
  • The Art of Orchid Features - Orchid Show Workshop (10:00 AM)
  • Orchids in Black & White – Orchid Show Specialty Workshop (10:30 AM)
  • ESE - FDLRS Parent Webinar - Sarasota County Schools (11:30 AM)
  • Body Language: An Exploration of Movement and Poetry (6:00 PM)
  • Kinky Boundaries (7:00 PM)

Sarasota Patch Notebook

  • 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)
  • Humane Society of Sarasota County: "🚨Rocky Update🚨 Paw Patrol: Office Edition Rocky takes his office duties seriously. His job description includes: frolicking, sniffing other people's lunches, barking for attention during meetings, and melting the hearts of everyone he ..." (Facebook)
  • New College of Florida: "In recent news... Congratulations to Antonia Ginsberg-Klemmt, recently featured by the Tampa Bay Business Journal in their 25 entrepreneurs under age 25 list. Her patent-pending invention is called GismoPower—a collapsible mobile solar c..." (Instagram)
  • 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)
  • City of Sarasota, Government: "A special art collaboration between Sarasota School Of Arts/Sciences and Rosemary Art & Design District is now temporarily on exhibit at the site of the future Rosemary Park. Middle school students were asked to study the distinctive wor..." (Facebook)
  • Humane Society of Sarasota County: "⛔️CATS NEED YOUR HELP!⛔️ We are in desperate need of non-clumping cat litter and kitten food. Please visit our Amazon Wishlist to conveniently donate our most needed items: https://amzn.to/3j1PyHG. If you can't donate, please nominate us..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota County Schools: "When you complete a free/reduced-price meal application, it does more than determine your eligibility for free or reduced school meals. Each completed application helps provide or justify funding that will support ALL STUDENTS in Sarasot..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota County Government: "The Sarasota County Penny Sales tax, also known as the surtax or one-cent tax, shares revenues locally between the county, school district, Town of Longboat Key, and cities of North Port, Sarasota, and Venice, and provides funding for ro..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota County Play: "Why is it that some historic locations are stunning while others are scary? One thing for sure is that we wouldn't go creeping into this yard at night. Find even more #spooky #localhistory images in #SRQCountyHistory database: https://lo..." (Facebook)
  • Library Foundation for Sarasota County: "Here's an easy but important way to support our library system. Sarasota County wants our feedback about how to spend public funds collected as part of the penny sales tax (Surtax IV). 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐱 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐬..." (Facebook)
  • Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee: "Don't miss Tanner's Turkeys fundraiser event on October 28 at the Meadows Country Club, featuring live music, appetizers, a cash bar, silent auctions and a 50/50 raffle drawing! Your $49 ticket to the Annual Tanner's Turkeys Fundraiser e..." (Facebook)
  • Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections: "City of Venice & Town of LBK voters: Vote-by-mail (absentee) ballots for the 11/2 election may be returned now by mail or to our Venice (4000 Tamiami Trail S.) or Sarasota (2001 Adams Lane) offices. We must receive your ballot by 7 p.m. ..." (Facebook)


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