Daily Briefing: Reproductive healthcare just got harder to access in Florida

Medical providers can no longer provide abortions after six weeks in the Sunshine State. The ban creates a 'desert' for abortions in Southeast U.S. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon May 6 2024 [Reproductive healthcare just got harder to access in Florida]( [Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida's Sarasota affiliate office.]( Medical providers can no longer provide abortions after six weeks in the Sunshine State. The ban creates a 'desert' for abortions in Southeast U.S. [READ MORE]( [Mark J. Rochester will lead the Sarasota Herald-Tribune newsroom as the paper's executive editor. He has more than 35 years of experience in the news industry mostly in senior management positions.]( [Herald-Tribune launches investigations webpage for its watchdog stories]( Newspaper launches investigations page to host its watchdog journalism; earns national attention for its accountability reporting. [READ MORE]( [Cows graze on a patch of grass within the future 3H Ranch site. The development will consist of 2,700 acres that currently consist of pasture and open space.]( [What to know about massive 2,700-acre 3H Ranch development near Clark]( What we know about 3H Ranch: A development consisting of more than 6,500 homes and 370,000 square feet of commercial space set for Sarasota County. [READ MORE]( [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.]( [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. [READ MORE]( [The Patio Dining Room, a grand space with a balcony that wraps around a double-height space, putting diners on two levels at the original Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. That part of the building was constructed in 1937 under the direction of Casimiro Hernandez Jr., who became the owner when his father died in 1930. He worked with architect Iv de Minicis of Rimini, Italy.]( [5 best restaurants for brunch in Florida, according to OpenTable]( Five popular Florida dining spots made OpenTable's list of Top 100 Brunch Restaurants. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [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]( 2 [Sarasota County may raise fees for garbage collection]( The county's 20-year partnership with its previous provider, Waste Management, will end. [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] [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 ... [READ MORE]( 4 [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. [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] [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 ... [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](