Daily Briefing: Plan to potentially demolish Sarasota Square Mall for development reaches milestone

Costco, JCPenney and AMC Theaters will remain amid the changes. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Tue Apr 16 2024 [Plan to potentially demolish Sarasota Square Mall for development reaches milestone]( [The Sarasota Square mall at U.S. 41 and Beneva Road was purchased for $19 million last fall by Torburn Partners of Northbrook, Illinois, Sarasota County records show.]( Costco, JCPenney and AMC Theaters will remain amid the changes. [READ MORE]( [Downtown Sarasota restaurant Bijou Garden Cafe, serving dishes such as rack of lamb, will temporarily close for renovations.]( [Downtown Sarasota restaurant to temporarily close for renovations]( Open for decades, the restaurant was sold in recent years to new owners, who also own another well-known downtown Sarasota restaurant. [READ MORE]( [Christian Ziegler is sworn in Tuesday as Sarasota County commissioner at the County Administration Complex. [Herald-Tribune staff photo / Dan Wagner]]( [Sarasota judge denies motion to release Christian Ziegler's records]( The seized records are from a closed investigation into his involvement in video voyeurism and sexual battery. [READ MORE]( [A heron in the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve at the Stump Pass area of Grove City in Englewood in 2019.]( [Waterfront development and restaurant approved in Sarasota County]( Creating a food destination on a bay is hoped to catalyze further revitalization of the area. [READ MORE]( [A rendering of the 75,300 square feet terminal will hold five new gates for passengers at Sarasota-Bradenton International airport.]( [Why federal authorities rejected New College and SRQ airport land swap]( The Federal Aviation Administration had concerns with the value of the deal, among other issues. [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 [Best beach bar in Sarasota area for food, drinks and waterfront views!]( What's the best beach bar in Sarasota and Bradenton? Check out this island spot for excellent food, drinks and ... [READ MORE]( 3 [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]( 4 [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]( 5 [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 ... [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](