Daily Briefing: Sarasota City Commission passes affordable housing density bonus

The amendment allows developers to build more homes per acre. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Apr 3 2024 [Sarasota City Commission passes affordable housing density bonus]( [The Sarasota Housing Authority is nearing completion on Cypress Square, a three-building, an affordable housing project consisting of 84 units and a clubhouse in the 1600 block of 21st in Sarasota.]( The amendment allows developers to build more homes per acre. [READ MORE]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( [16 local restaurants get high-priority violations, 9 ace inspections]( 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]( [Lance Oliver, attorney for the estate of Patricia Matthey, makes his opening remarks Monday in Sarasota during a civil lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson. The plaintiff's allege that Matthey's use of Johnson & Johnson Baby Power caused the ovarian cancer that lead to her death in August 2016.]( [Wrongful death trial underway in Sarasota against Johnson & Johnson]( The family of Patricia Matthey is suing the pharmaceutical and medical technology company Johnson & Johnson for product liability and wrongful death. [READ MORE]( [Daniel Elahi Galan won the 2022 Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open and finished second last year, losing in the finals to Daniel Altmeier.]( [Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open returns to Payne Park April 7-14]( This year's field will include two players ranked in the top 100 in the world, Ohio State University's JJ Wolf and Juan Pablo Varillas [READ MORE]( [The cast performs a scene in "Hamilton" at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.]( [Letters: Longtime Van Wezel director a gift to the arts community]( Only the director could draw Lin-Manuel Miranda's acclaimed musical to our hall. She has turned Van Wezel from red to black during her tenure. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [17 best waterfront restaurants in Florida that we love to recommend]( Where is the best place to eat and drink on the water in Florida? Check out these 17 amazing places including ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Sarasota County School Board should shun divisive former member]( Former Sarasota County School Board Member Eric Robinson is serving on board committees while actively backing ... [READ MORE]( 3 [4 Sarasota, Bradenton waterfront restaurants make best Florida list]( What's the best waterfront restaurant in Sarasota and Bradenton? Four favorites for food, drinks and fun! [READ MORE]( 4 [Festivals, parade and more things to do Easter weekend in Sarasota]( Looking for fun things to do this Easter holiday weekend? Top 5 events in Sarasota and Bradenton. [READ MORE]( 5 [Three candidates for SMH board run as a 'medical freedom' slate]( Mary Flynn O'Neill, sister of former President Trump's National Security advisor Michael Flynn, is a candidate for ... [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](