🌱 Baby Dolphins + Pedestrian Danger + Double Murder Conviction

Sarasota FL

10 December, 2021

11:09 PM

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Hey, Sarasota! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny. High: 84 Low: 64. Here are the top stories today in Sarasota: The Bradenton-Sarasota-North Port area is the sixth-most dangerous place in the U.S. for pedestrians, according to Smart Growth America. (WTSP.com) Despite red tide, there's a record number of baby dolphins in Sarasota Bay this year, the Chicago Zoological Society said. (ABC Action News) After his original conviction was overturned, a Sarasota man was found guilty of a 2015 double murder a second time. Ronald Howard was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences. (WWSB) A social studies and critical thinking teacher at Sarasota Middle School was named the 2022 Sarasota County Teacher of the Year. (Sarasota Patch) Charter Review Committee continues discussion of potential elected mayor for the city of Sarasota. (WWSB) Today in Sarasota: Advanced Silks Class - The Circus Arts Conservatory | Sarasota (9:00 AM) 2022 Hooters Calendar Tour in Sarasota (9:00 AM) Youth Circus Sampler - The Circus Arts Conservatory | Sarasota (9:30 AM) Porsches in the Park - City of Sarasota (10:00 AM) Sarasota Holiday Arts & Crafts Festival (10:00 AM) Wintergreen Weekend at the Point: A Victorian Family Holiday (10:00 AM) 2021 Showfolks of Sarasota Holiday Circus Festival (11:00 AM) Beginner Silks Class 1 - The Circus Arts Conservatory | Sarasota (11:30 AM) Beginner Silks Class 2 - The Circus Arts Conservatory | Sarasota (12:30 PM) Photo Keepsake Resin Workshop (1:00 PM) Acie - Selby Public Library (2:00 PM) Holiday Art Lab Class for 1-5th grade students at the Fab Lab! (2:00 PM) Christmas Tree Boards (4:00 PM) Holidaze Winter Wonderland (4:00 PM) "The Nutcracker" Ballet (5:00 PM) Holiday Boat Parade of Lights - City of Sarasota (6:00 PM) From my notebook: Sarasota Police Department: "On Thursday afternoon, our Crisis Negotiation Unit went to grab lunch at Longhorn and at the end of their meal they were presented with this note. 📝 💙 It's says, "Police Officers, my late husband was in law enforcement. He'd like nothi..." (Facebook) Humane Society of Sarasota County: "Jackson was found‼️Thank you everyone. Jackson is a VERY FRIENDLY senior medium mixed breed at 40lb. He has a distinctive eye deformity that he has had from birth. He has been with us for 2 months so he knows his name. His Foster lives i..." (Facebook) Visit Sarasota County: "Now boarding from 53 cities to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) ✈️ Allegiant announces new route from Appleton International Airport starting March 2022. 😎🧳🙌 #MySarasota" (Facebook) Sarasota Police Department: "2015 CASE UPDATE: Ronald Howard, who was found guilty of two counts of 2nd Degree Murder with a Firearm in connection to a 2015 case, was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences on December 3, 2021. Originally the case went to tria..." (Instagram) City of Sarasota, Government: "NOW OPEN - We're happy to report the newly refurbished restrooms at Lido Pavilion are complete! The work is the final phase of the Lido Pavilion renovation project, which also included a new shade structure, patio furniture, roof, irriga..." (Facebook) Sarasota County Government: "Congrats to Chase Lanum, a student at Garden Elementary whose art is featured on the cover of the 2022 NEST Calendar. #SRQCounty" (Facebook) Sarasota County Schools: "The Falcons over at Phillippi Shores are soaring to new heights! This week, Dr. Asplen visits Phillippi Shores Elementary, where students are practicing positive communication techniques and empowering social skills. #SuperintendentLife" (Facebook) Sarasota County Government: "🦟🔎 Mosquito Detective! 🔍 🦟 Our skilled field technicians at Mosquito Management Services are always closely monitoring potential mosquito habitats. Even in the cooler, drier weather there are certain mosquito species that can still b..." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Suncoast Renaissance Festival — (Visit website) Pro It Out Marketing — (Visit Website) Town Square Sarasota — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (December 20) Add your event Loving the Sarasota Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! — Tiffany Razzano