Daily Briefing: SRQ airport inks major deals with New College and Manatee County

SRQ airport officials inked a major land deal with New College of Florida, and moves forward with an observation deck leveraging Manatee County funds. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Mar 27 2024 [SRQ airport inks major deals with New College and Manatee County]( [A concept rendering of an observation area slated for construction on the north side of the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.]( SRQ airport officials inked a major land deal with New College of Florida, and moves forward with an observation deck leveraging Manatee County funds. [READ MORE]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( [Roaches, rodent droppings temporarily close Sarasota area restaurants]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first inspections due to high-priority violations. [READ MORE]( [The former American Beryllium Co. site in the Tallevast area of Manatee County is dismantled in 2011.]( [Decades of contamination continues to plague Tallevast community]( The Tallevast community continues to struggle with industrial contamination and a lack of infrastructure despite years of advocating for services. [READ MORE]( [A photo of crews working on the site of a deep injection well built by Manatee County to inject wastewater from Piney Point underground.]( [Untreated wastewater spills at Piney Point injection well in Manatee]( An environmental group said the spill is a cautionary tale and Florida should prohibit deep-well injection of phosphate-related wastewater. [READ MORE]( [Cardinal Mooney's head coach Chad Davis celebrates a point with his team over Out-of-Door Academy. Cardinal Mooney Catholic volleyball team made quick work of Out-of-Door Academy to capture the Class 3A-District 7 title with a 3-0 victory 25-8, 25-5, 25-13 over the Thunder in 54 minutes Wednesday night at Patterson Pavilion in Sarasota.]( [Booker High hires former Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach]( Chad Davis looks to rebuild a Tornadoes' program that has not played a regional match since 2004 [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Popular Sarasota restaurant and brewery owners partner for new opening]( Popular Sarasota restaurant and brewery owners have partnered for a major new opening expected to welcome guests in ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Great white shark off Sarasota encounters boaters near whale carcass]( A great white shark's encounter with boaters off the Sarasota, Florida coast near a sperm whale carcass was caught ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Real estate pro: Don't believe myths around Realtors settlement]( The deal will not render transacting real estate almost free, protect consumers or make homeownership affordable ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Trump's Sarasota-based media company could make him billions]( With a merger on the table that could bring Donald Trump $4 billion, former president files lawsuit in Sarasota ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Sarasota commissioner didn't disclose potential conflict of interest]( The elected official is the registered agent of a company he presented to the city to make over the waterfront ... [READ MORE]( Advertisement Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](