🌱 Daughter's Kidney Donation + 'Andy Griffith Show' Collection

Sarasota FL

22 December, 2021

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Get on up, Sarasota! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Sarasota today. First, today's weather: Sunny and pleasant. High: 69 Low: 49. Here are the top stories today in Sarasota: Sarasota man killed in an early-morning, three-vehicle crash in Parrish. (WWSB) Lakewood Ranch woman's kidney donation the perfect Christmas gift for her mom, whose organs were failing her. (YourObserver.com) Enander's Winter Wonderland, a walk-through holiday lights display in Nokomis, reopens to the public after taking a break last year because of COVID-19. (Sarasota Patch) Check out the impressive "The Andy Griffith Show" memorabilia collection of a former Sarasota County commissioner. (Sarasota) The pastor at Majestic Ministries of Christ Church in Sarasota said homeless people are causing troubles at the church and keeping away churchgoers. (WWSB) Today's Sarasota Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) From my notebook: Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office: "🚨 ATTEMPT TO IDENTIFY: Help us catch a real-life Grinch! Detectives are looking for the pictured suspect in connection with at least four thefts of holiday decorations. On December 19, a white female with dark hair wearing a black tank ..." (Facebook) Sarasota Police Department: "We had a wonderful morning handing out stockings full of candy & treats for students @bookermiddle on December 22, 2021, before they start their holiday break. 🚔🚨🎄🎅🏽 This is an annual event for our agency as we partner each year wi..." (Instagram) Sarasota Police Department: "DID YOU KNOW? Since January 1, 2021, in the City of Sarasota, Government 10 guns have been stolen from unlocked cars. In 2020, 21 guns were stolen from unlocked cars. A car is not a gun safe. Please help us keep our community safe & keep..." (Facebook) Humane Society of Sarasota County: "Zelda received a special gift from The FUNKY Biscuit - cool dog treats! They donated specialty decorated milk bones to all of our shelter dogs so they could have a holiday present!🥰 #adopt #beyondshelter #hssc #homefortheholidays #dog" (Facebook) Sarasota County Government: "The 2021 Citizen Seagrass Survey was a great success! Teams of volunteers assessed the health of seagrass meadows throughout the many bays in Sarasota County. These citizen scientists recorded many observations such as seagrass abundance..." (Facebook) Community Foundation of Sarasota County: "Last Saturday, a little soap, suds, and service 🧼 went a long way at the Suncoast Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Pop Up Neighbor through Laundry event at SuperMatt Laundromat on Colleton Road in Sarasota. Thanks to the generosity of T..." (Facebook) More 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: Save 15 Percent On FTD's Christmas Collection (December 25) Kwanza Service and Traditional Cultural Celebration (December 26) NYE Masquerade 2022 (December 31) Social Security Seminar (January 4) 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] That's it for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update. — Tiffany Razzano