Daily Briefing: FAA rejects New College and SRQ Airport land deal

The deal involves a land swap and sale that would have permanently conveyed 30.94 acres of airport land to New College of Florida for $11.5 million. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Apr 13 2024 [FAA rejects New College and SRQ Airport land deal]( [Sarasota Bradenton International Airport]( The deal involves a land swap and sale that would have permanently conveyed 30.94 acres of airport land to New College of Florida for $11.5 million. [READ MORE]( [New College President Richard Corcoran participated in the comedy class, performing right after David Rancourt, dean of students. Corcoran pointed out the number of jokes Rancourt told that targeted the LGBTQ+ community.]( [New College board approves $200,000 bonus for Corcoran, denies tenure to professor]( New College of Florida's board voted Thursday to approve tenure for six professors, deny tenure to one professor, and approve a $200k bonus for Corcoran. [READ MORE]( [This rendering was provided in the development application to city staff during it's review at the Development Review Committee. The rendering shows retail space along Fruitville Road in the proposed 10-story building.]( [First phase of downtown Sarasota Park District development approved]( Park District, a 331-unit apartment complex and mixed-use development near Fruitville Road and U.S. 301 approved by Sarasota staff Wednesday. [READ MORE]( [The Warm Mineral Springs Motel, which was designed by Victor Lundy, a leading figure of the Sarasota School of Architecture. The North Port City Commission approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex the historic structure.]( [Warm Mineral Springs Motel on U.S. 41 to be annexed by North Port]( The owners of the motel applied for annexation so they can connect the 28-room facility to city water and sewer utilities. [READ MORE]( [All-Area All-Stars logo]( [Meet the Herald-Tribune 2024 All-Area Girls Basketball Team]( Here are the girls basketball players who were named First Team, Honorable Mention and Coach of the Year as selected by the Herald-Tribune [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [For subscribers] [Roaches, rodent droppings, sewage temporarily close local restaurants]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Sarasota Players faces competition for Payne Park Auditorium plan]( The Sarasota Players wants to build a new theater and event space for many groups at the historic site. Another ... [READ MORE]( 3 [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 ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Double your donation during the 2024 Giving Challenge]( During the challenge, donations of $25-$100 to the nonprofit agencies participating will be matched — ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Steve Buscemi on new film, Coens and Tarantino before Sarasota visit]( Steve Buscemi will attend Sarasota Film Festival with closing night film "The Listener" and to introduce a free ... [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](