🌱 Gun Found In Kindergartener's Backpack + New Art Gallery Opens

Sarasota FL

12 October, 2021

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Hello, people of Sarasota! Here's a fresh issue of the Sarasota Daily. First, today's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 91 Low: 73. Here are the top stories in Sarasota today: The Sarasota City Commission has changed its regular meeting times to 9 a.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month starting Oct. 18. (Sarasota) Joe Bonamassa show at the Van Wezel won't require a COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune) The nonprofit organization Streets of Paradise will host the grand opening of its new Love~Art~Repeat Gallery in the Rosemary District Saturday. (Sarasota) The mother of a Venice kindergartner was arrested after a loaded gun was found in her son's backpack when he got to Taylor Ranch School on May 4. (WWSB) The Florida Department of Transportation will reconstruct the I-75 interchange at Clark Road, changing it to a diverging diamond configuration. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune) Today's Sarasota Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Sarasota: Bullying Prevention Banner Contest Deadline (12:00 AM) Sailor Circus Academy Performance at Selby's Lunch in the Gardens (11:00 AM) Fall Lunch in the Gardens (11:00 AM) Sail On: The Beach Boys Tribute (7:00 PM) Sarasota Patch Notebook Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office: "After hosting our first-ever *epic* trick-or-treat event last year, we are officially bringing it BACK! Get your costumes ready, because you are invited to attend the SCSO 2nd Annual Halloween Drive-Thru on Saturday, October 30." (Facebook) Humane Society of Sarasota County: "Juniper (nicknamed Juni) has been available for 182 days😥 She is a blast at playtime, has the quickest butt to floor time when you ask her to 'sit' and she is stunning." (Facebook) Sarasota Police Department: "We're honored to partner with Alert Today Florida, Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center, National Coalition for Safer Roads, and Melissa Wandall, Speaker, Advocate Consultant, Spokesperson for #WhiteCaneAwarenessDay happening Friday, ..." (Instagram) Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office: "We are sponsoring candidates for the upcoming Corrections Academy! Applicants must be at least 19 years old and have a valid high school diploma or G.E.D." (Facebook) Sarasota Police Department: "A behind-the-scenes look at Investigation Discovery's visit to our Headquarters today. The crew spent time with Detective Harris and Acting Captain Armstrong discussing a 2013 murder-for-hire case they investigated that resulted in the ..." (Instagram) Sarasota County Government: "TESTING SITE UPDATE: The COVID-19 testing site located at the RL Taylor Community Complex will be closed this Saturday, Oct. 16 to accommodate the 5th Annual Big Mama's Collard Green Festival. COVID 19 testing will resume Monday, Oct. 18." (Facebook) Visit Sarasota County: "The Orchid Show 2021: Aerialists from the Tree Top to the Big Top! has arrived at Selby Gardens - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 🎪🎟️🌸 See the show thru November 28th. #MySarasota 📷 Courtesy of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens" (Facebook) Sarasota County Schools: "The HR team is virtually hosting a Teacher Job Fair to fill immediate classroom openings. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with members of the HR team, learn about the wide variety of teaching positions available." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Town Square Sarasota — 1950's-Themed Senior Day Care coming to Sarasota! (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Greektoberfest! Fort Myers - Friday, Saturday, Sunday! Greek Food, Drink, Music! (October 17) Candy Carnival (October 31) Add your event You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Tiffany Razzano Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Sarasota Daily? Email me at [email protected].