Daily Briefing: Once eyed for conservation, Manatee County island for sale for $75M

For decades, Florida planned to buy the key and conserve it, but that has fallen through. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed May 1 2024 [Once eyed for conservation, Manatee County island for sale for $75M]( [Rattlesnake Key is up for sale to private enterprise after the State of Florida pulled back on plans to purchase the lush Manatee County island to build a state park.]( For decades, Florida planned to buy the key and conserve it, but that has fallen through. [READ MORE]( [DiPiazza Village is a proposed 64-unit multifamily complex on the north side of East Venice AVenue that would be east of a new Sarasota County fire station and west of Unity of Venice church.]( [64-unit apartment complex planned for fast-growing East Venice Ave.]( Development, likely be market-rate apartments, would be next door to land approved for new Sarasota County fire station. [READ MORE]( [Siesta Key Village, photographed from above using a drone, is the main commercial area of Siesta Key. Four hotels are currently proposed on Siesta, two of them in Village.]( [Letters: Investigate who is bankrolling candidates for Sarasota city and county commission]( Determine contributions, identify donors and publish findings to give readers insight. [READ MORE]( [Cardinal Mooney players take to the field for the first day of spring football practice on Monday.]( [SS, Manatee LAX region finalists; 6 baseball, 4 softball in district finals]( A roundup of high school sports played the week of April 20-May 4. If you don't see your results, have your coach email them to htincoming@gmail.com. [READ MORE]( [Lighting up marijuana cannabis joint]( [DEA moves to reclassify marijuana as less harmful drug]( Marijuana may lose its Schedule I status that lumps it in with heroin and LSD if the DEA's proposal goes through, according to AP sources. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Restaurant review: Is Sarasota's new Mexican food spot worth the wait?]( The new Sarasota County waterfront restaurant that opened in March serves popular Mexican cuisine as well as some ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Investigation: Developers have close contact with Sarasota County officials]( Business leaders behind much of the development in Sarasota enjoy a cozy, unmonitored relationship with local ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Top 8 concerts this week in Sarasota, Manatee counties]( The top concerts taking place in Sarasota and Manatee counties this week. [READ MORE]( 4 [5 best things to do in Sarasota area this weekend: April 26-28]( Free parade and street party, car show and more fun things to do this weekend in Sarasota and Bradenton. [READ MORE]( 5 [Friday is Confederate Memorial Day. Why does Florida celebrate it?]( On Friday Florida honors Floridians who fought for the Confederacy against the United States in the Civil War. [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](