Daily Briefing: Allman Brothers singer, guitarist Dickey Betts dies at Sarasota home

Dickey Betts, who wrote and sang the Allman Brothers Band’s No. 1 hit "Ramblin' Man," died at his home in south Sarasota County on April 18, 2024. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri Apr 19 2024 [Allman Brothers singer, guitarist Dickey Betts dies at Sarasota home]( [Dickey Betts performs with his Great Southern band during a charity concert at Robarts Arena near his Sarasota County home on Nov. 1, 2014. Proceeds from the concert benefited disadvantaged children in Sarasota and Manatee counties.]( Dickey Betts, who wrote and sang the Allman Brothers Band’s No. 1 hit "Ramblin' Man," died at his home in south Sarasota County on April 18, 2024. [READ MORE]( [James Hoel, president of the America First Southwest Florida Caucus, speaks at the club’s April 10 meeting at the Venice Community Center.]( [Sarasota Republican club sues America First group for 'civil theft']( The America First SWFL Caucus is being sued by the Republican Club of South Sarasota County. [READ MORE]( [Celebrity chef Fabio Viviani to open Italian restaurant Taverna Toscana in downtown Bradenton in May.]( [Celebrity chef’s first Sarasota area restaurant to open next month]( The celebrity chef plans to make his Sarasota-Manatee debut with a modern Italian kitchen and steakhouse opening in May. [READ MORE]( [The Manatee County administration building.]( [How much is illegal immigration affecting us? Manatee County asks]( Authorities gathered Tuesday for a special meeting to discuss the controversial subject's local economic impact. [READ MORE]( [The upper deck of a 2023 Riviera Belize 66' Daybridge, offered by SYS Yacht Sales for $3.95 million, provides an overhead view of the 41st Suncoast Boat Show at Bayfront Park in Sarasota on Friday.]( [Waterfront festivities among fun things to do this weekend in Sarasota]( Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Top 5 events in Sarasota-Manatee including boat show hosted by popular waterfront restaurant and marina. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [For subscribers] [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 ... [READ MORE]( 2 [For subscribers] [Potential demolition of Sarasota Square Mall moves forward]( Costco, JCPenney and AMC Theaters will remain amid the changes. [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] [Sarasota County OKs development with restaurant, villas on Lemon Bay]( Creating a food destination on a bay is hoped to catalyze further revitalization of the area. [READ MORE]( 4 [Sarasota family testifies in Johnson & Johnson baby powder lawsuit]( "Since the day I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, my life has been a nightmare," Pat Matthey testified in 2018. ... [READ MORE]( 5 [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]( 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](