Daily Briefing: Sarasota elected officials reject County Commission rules on United Way donations

Despite a Sarasota County Commission decision, some departments headed by elected officials will continue their United Way payroll deduction program. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed May 8 2024 [Sarasota elected officials reject County Commission rules on United Way donations]( [The Sarasota County Terrace Building at 101 S. Washington Blvd, includes offices of Property Appraiser, Supervisor of Elections and Tax Collector.]( Despite a Sarasota County Commission decision, some departments headed by elected officials will continue their United Way payroll deduction program. [READ MORE]( [First Watch, the national restaurant chain based in Sarasota-Manatee that serves breakfast and lunch dishes such as the lemon ricotta pancakes pictured here, has opened a new Lakewood Ranch area location.]( [Locally based restaurant chain opens new Lakewood Ranch location]( The Bradenton-headquartered restaurant chain also announced plans to open a Parrish location by the end of 2024. [READ MORE]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( [9 area restaurants receive high-priority violations, 9 ace inspections]( 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]( [The 39th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix offshore championship races were held Sunday, July 2, 2023, that featured some 65 powerboat racing teams from Europe, Australia, Canada, and the U.S., drawing a sea of spectators. For more information about upcoming races and Sunday's results visit, p1offshore.com/sarasota.]( [Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix changes dates for this year's event]( Reasons cited for the date change include driving more business during the off-season and moving away from peak bird and turtle nesting season. [READ MORE]( [U.S. Rep. Greg Steube, Republican from Sarasota, gives an acceptance speech at Robarts Arena after winning re-election to his District 17 seat in November 2022. His wife, Jennifer Steube, was by his side. He is running for another term in 2024.]( [Letters: Congressman Greg Steube stands ready to assist residents of his district]( No issue is too big or too small for his team of caseworkers to investigate. He also welcomes your opinions about the work of Congress. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [10 best Sarasota restaurants to visit now that tourist season is over]( Now is the perfect time to visit our favorite iconic restaurants in Sarasota for quality food and drinks in ... [READ MORE]( 2 [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]( 3 [Snakes discovered in passenger's pants at Miami airport]( It was not immediately known if the snakes were the passengers pets. TSA turned them over to the Florida Fish and ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Aviation firm building $40 million complex at Sarasota-Bradenton Airport]( The development by Sheltair, a privately owned aviation company, will provide prime space for various aviation ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Sarasota County may raise fees for garbage collection]( The county's 20-year partnership with its previous provider, Waste Management, will end. [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](