Daily Briefing: Sarasota School Board Title IX stance could risk federal funding

The board vote comes as the Biden Administration expanded federal Title IX regulations in April to include gender identity discrimination. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu May 9 2024 [Sarasota School Board Title IX stance could risk federal funding]( [Sarasota County School Board members Bridget Ziegler and Tom Edwards listen to a speaker during the public comment portion of the meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, 2024.]( The board vote comes as the Biden Administration expanded federal Title IX regulations in April to include gender identity discrimination. [READ MORE]( [A developer is asking the city of Sarasota for permission to demolish the McAlpin House to clear the way for a mixed-use development.]( [Sarasota OKs demolition of historic house after lengthy debate]( The developer maintained it wouldn’t demolish the structure until the site plan is fully approved. [READ MORE]( [Rich Knowles is the chef and owner of EnRich Bistro, which is expected to open this spring in Bradenton. He's also the owner of the Innovative Dining catering company and co-owner of the Bradentrucky Grub Truck.]( [One of Sarasota and Bradenton's top restaurant openings is this week]( The grand opening dinner is already sold out for one of Sarasota and Bradenton's most exciting restaurant openings of 2024. [READ MORE]( [Nelly Korda hits out of a fairway bunker on the 17th hole at January's LPGA Drive On Championship at the Bradenton Country Club.]( [Bradenton's Nelly Korda going for LPGA record sixth straight win this week]( If Korda can win her sixth straight, at the Cognizant Founders Cup, she will pass Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez, both of whom won five in a row. [READ MORE]( [Retired pro wrestler Ric Flair (right) and former WCW manager Wendy Barlow walk the red carpet prior to the 2017 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 28, 2017.]( [Ric Flair responds, says he tipped $1,000 at Florida restaurant that booted him]( Ric Flair told The Gainesville Sun he is considering filing suit. "I have the money to buy the restaurant. It'll be called Ric Flair's Italian Bistro" [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 [Sarasota County's commissioners are wannabe morality police officers]( Sarasota County's commissioners are acting like self-appointed morality police officers whose decisions are driven ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Ziegler to ask schools to reject Title IX gender identity protections]( Her resolution states that sex "is an immutable characteristic that cannot be changed, fluid, or altered." [READ MORE]( 5 [Appeal on Venice shopping center to be decided without more arguments]( Circuit Judge Danielle Brewer indicates she has enough information to rule on shopping center challenge filed by ... [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](