Daily Briefing: Sarasota private school scores victory in debate over campus growth

The Sarasota County Commission ruled the modular buildings didn't violate the school's site plan after the zoning administration said the opposite. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu May 2 2024 [Sarasota private school scores victory in debate over campus growth]( [The Classical Academy of Sarasota at at 8000 Bee Ridge Road, has hired off-duty sheriff's deputies to assist with traffic during morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups. A group of homeowners has filed suit against Sarasota County and The Classical Academy Sarasota after county commissioners approved a special zoning exception for the private K-12 school.]( The Sarasota County Commission ruled the modular buildings didn't violate the school's site plan after the zoning administration said the opposite. [READ MORE]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( [30-plus small flying insects found in Sarasota restaurant]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first inspections due to high-priority violations. [READ MORE]( [Bradenton's DeSoto Bridge was built in 1957. It crosses the Manatee River to Palmetto. The aging 1.3 mile DeSoto Bridge will be soon replaced.]( [Price-tag for aging DeSoto Bridge replacement exceeds $170 million]( FDOT met with members of the community on Tuesday evening to present options for replacing the bridge. [READ MORE]( [The Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice campus earned an "A" grade from The Leapfrog Group in its first year of eligibility.]( [Leapfrog debuts metro area healthcare rankings; see how Sarasota fared]( The metro area ratings were based on the grades of four hospitals in Sarasota County and three in Manatee County. [READ MORE]( [The Town of Longboat is proposing a roadway that incorporates a 7 foot wide bike lane, a 12 foot multi-se trail, landscape and median treatments and resiliency improvements in addition to the roundabout project planned for the Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway Street.]( [Manatee County and Longboat Key: What to know from special meeting]( Manatee County and town of Longboat Key officials met Tuesday to discuss Jewfish Key, a new traffic roundabout and the Gulf Islands Ferry Service. [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 [Four large hotel projects have been submitted for Siesta Key]( An investigation into developer contacts with Sarasota County officials was sparked by records requests involving ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Parcels purchased by Sarasota County includes plan, wildlife habitat]( One parcel is a former home site that will provide some parking relief for Sleeping Turtles Preserve, the other is ... [READ MORE]( 4 [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]( 5 [10 best beach bars in Florida for drinks, food and waterfront views]( Craving a toes-in-the-sand experience with a cold drink in your hand? Check out our favorite Florida beach bars ... [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](