🌱 $11M In Grants + Microforest Planned + Airport Eyes Future

Sarasota FL

01 November, 2021

11:55 PM

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Welcome back, Sarasota! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 65. Here are the top stories in Sarasota today: Gulf Coast Community Foundation approved nearly $11 million in grants and scholarships. (Sarasota) Nathan Benderson Park will shift to its winter hours soon, closing daily at 6 p.m. (WWSB)Students, veterans and local civic organizations have partnered to plant a microforest at Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club. (SRQ Magazine)In a year of record passenger traffic, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport plans for the future. (Sarasota Herald-Tribune) For the second year in a row, the University of South Forida received $30,000 for its Florida Center for Partnerships in Arts-Integrated Teaching (Center for PAInT) to promote diversity, equity and inclusion. (Sarasota) Today's Sarasota Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Sarasota! Today in Sarasota: Siesta Key Shorebirds - Sarasota Audubon Society (8:00 AM) Intermediate & Advanced Watercolor – November (10:30 AM) Tuesday Zoom Meditation with Rev. Suzi (5:00 PM) School Board Meeting - Sarasota County Schools (6:00 PM) Sarasota Patch Notebook Sarasota County Schools: "Guess who is the Assistant Principal of the Year?! Ms. Michelle Miller from Glenallen Elementary!!!" (Facebook) Humane Society of Sarasota County: "November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Say "Hello"👋 to the seniors at the shelter! Senior pets are great because they stick to a routine and love to relax with their family! #cat #dog #cute #senior #beyondshelter #WeAreHSSC" (Facebook) Sarasota County Schools: "SUPERIOR score from the Florida Bandmasters Association for Venice High School!!!" (Facebook) Sarasota County Government: "Sarasota County Public Utilities learned that a county resident was approached by someone stating they were working with Sarasota County to inspect the resident's water. Sarasota County Public Utilities staff will never approach resident..." (Facebook) City of Sarasota, Government: "HEALTH HEROES - Mayor Hagen Brody on Monday presented Keys to the City and special citations to two individuals who have been at the forefront of battling COVID-19 in our community: Charles Henry, health officer for Florida Department of..." (Facebook) Sarasota County Play: "Last week, the Sarasota County Board of County Commissioners approved a contract to purchase approximately 228 acres of native habitat and pasture off of Myakka Road in the Old Miakka community. The property is being acquired from the Co..." (Facebook) City of Sarasota, Government: "Dr. Rachel Shelley, principal at Booker High School, was surprised with a Key to the City and special citation from Mayor Hagen Brody for her commitment to educating our youth and ensuring their academic and personal success. Take a bow,..." (Facebook) Sarasota Swap Meet & Farmers Market: "Happening This Friday, November 5th, 4pm - 9pm @ The Sarasota Swap Meet Don't Miss This One… Its Our First Friday Night Flea Market Of The Season! Vendor Set Up From 3pm Just Drive In - We Will Help You With A Space… Then, Stay Set Up Fo..." (Facebook) Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee: "RASM 2021 President Alex Krumm is back with the November update! Sign up for our Hybrid Contract Class: rb.gy/u2zcdp Donate to the RASM REALTORS Charitable Foundation using AmazonSmile: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/85... Volunteer wi..." (Facebook) Sarasota County Government: "One week left to submit feedback on how Sarasota County should use the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF) for the response and recovery from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Visit htt..." (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) Suncoast Renaissance Festival — Live The Fantasy This Year at The Sarasota Fairgrounds! (Visit Website) Add your business here Events: Free Dental Care For Military Veterans Saturday, Nov. 6 (November 6) Suncoast Renaissance Festival (November 6) Estate Planning Webinar (November 8) JOBLINK 2021 JOB FAIR - Fort Myers / SWFL - Hiring Hundreds! (November 9) Estate Planning Webinar (November 9) JOBLINK 2021 JOB FAIR Sarasota / Bradenton / Tampa Bay - Hundreds of Jobs Available! (November 10) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow for another update! If you're loving 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 Sarasota Patch? Reach out anytime to [email protected].