Daily Briefing: Development bid for Sarasota's Ken Thompson Park pulled from review

The proposal for private development at Ken Thompson Park has been shelved, according to the deputy city manager. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Apr 15 2024 [Development bid for Sarasota's Ken Thompson Park pulled from review]( [Ken Thompson Park, on City Island, overlooking the boat ramp, canoe and kayak launch and Save Our Seabirds, upper right.]( The proposal for private development at Ken Thompson Park has been shelved, according to the deputy city manager. [READ MORE]( [James Satcher is a candidate for Manatee County Commission District 6 At-Large in the 2018 Republican Primary. [PHOTO PROVIDED] (July 30, 2018)]( [DeSantis appoints James Satcher as Manatee's Supervisor of Elections]( Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed District 1 County Commissioner James Satcher as Manatee County Supervisor of Elections. [READ MORE]( [Broadway veteran Capathia Jenkins performs hits by Adele, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston and more in the Sarasota Orchestra Pops concert “She’s Got Soul.”]( [Singer brings sounds of soul to Sarasota Orchestra Pops]( Capathia Jenkins, who starred in five Broadway shows, shifts her focus to orchestral concerts like her ‘She’s Got Soul’ program in Sarasota [READ MORE]( [All-Area All-Stars logo]( [Meet the Herald-Tribune 2024 All-Area Boys Soccer Team]( Here are the boys soccer players who were named First Team, Honorable Mention and Coach of the Year as selected by the Herald-Tribune [READ MORE]( [Bathroom renovation before and after series.]( [Bathroom renovations are a top project for home value, experts say]( So what's the best way to go about turning a ho-hum shower, sink and toilet room into an attractive space? Experts recommend sticking to five guidelines. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Popular downtown Sarasota restaurant is permanently closing]( A beloved downtown Sarasota restaurant with 10 years of history is permanently closing this month after hosting a ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Festivals and more fun things to do this weekend in Sarasota area]( Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Top 5 events in Sarasota-Manatee including free movie screening with an ... [READ MORE]( 3 [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]( 4 [For subscribers] [Residents seeking to contract North Port boundaries suffer 2nd setback]( Residents will appeal this ruling but first the Second District Court of Appeal must hear oral arguments April 23 ... [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] [New College approves $200k bonus for Corcoran, denies tenure]( New College of Florida's board voted Thursday to approve tenure for six professors, deny tenure to one professor, ... [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](