Daily Briefing: Double your donation during the 2024 Giving Challenge

During the challenge, donations of $25-$100 to the nonprofit agencies participating will be matched – dollar-for-dollar – by The Patterson Foundation. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Tue Apr 9 2024 [Double your donation during the 2024 Giving Challenge]( [Sarasota-based philanthropists Joe and Mary Kay Henson have pledged to donate $100 to every nonprofit that will take part in the Giving Challenge 2024.]( During the challenge, donations of $25-$100 to the nonprofit agencies participating will be matched – dollar-for-dollar – by The Patterson Foundation. [READ MORE]( [A mural of Louis and Irene Colson has been installed on the Planned Parenthood building at 736 Central Ave. in Sarasota.]( [First hotel for Black workers, travelers in talks for demolition]( Both architectural and historically significant, the Colson Hotel for Negroes could be demolished if new owners plan is approved by City leaders. [READ MORE]( [Dennis Maffezzoli is retiring from sports journalism after 48 years, including 35 years in Sarasota, Port Charlotte and Naples.]( [A sincere thank you and goodbye from sports reporter Dennis Maffezzoli]( Dennis Maffezzoli retires after 48 years in the business, the past 35 in Southwest Florida in Sarasota, Port Charlotte and Naples [READ MORE]( [Kara Kohler and family after winning the women's single scull on Sunday during the final day of the 2024 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials at Nathan Benderson Park.]( [Paris Bound: 5 American rowers qualified for Olympics in Sarasota Sunday]( The women's single scull, and men's and women's pairs advance directly to Paris. Other rowers must go to regatta next month in Switzerland to qualify. [READ MORE]( [Laquishia Ferguson of Williston, Fla. and boyfriend Easy Ash, of Gainesville, Fla. view their first solar eclipse Monday, April 8, 2024 at Jacksonville Beach. According to Univision.com Jacksonville Beach experienced 63.8% totality. Ash said he came for “spiritual reasons.” Ferguson said, “I’m wowed.”]( [Eclipse day in Florida. Here's what happened]( A wide band of the country was dazzled when the moon moved past and covered the sun in North America. Here's how Florida's eclipse scene unfolded. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Spring Break party animals ran wild on Siesta Key Beach]( A volunteer filed a huge bag in one day without leaving the parking lot. Alcohol containers were spread all over ... [READ MORE]( 2 [As snakes slither north, Charlotte County may have loose pythons]( State officials are asking the public to report sightings of Burmese pythons, as they worry there may be a growing ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Top 5 fun things to do in Sarasota-Manatee this weekend: April 5-7]( Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Top 5 events in Sarasota and Manatee counties. [READ MORE]( 4 [10 best seafood restaurants in Sarasota area for a grouper sandwich]( Craving a fresh and delicious grouper sandwich? Check out these Top 10 seafood restaurants in Sarasota and ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Sarasota City Commission reaches impasse on fate of historic House]( The new owner wants to remove the home to clear the way for a mixed-use development. [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](