Daily Briefing: Neighbors cry foul over Sarasota elected official's upside-down flag

The upside-down American flag has become a popular symbol for people who contend the results of the 2020 election ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Jun 5 2024 [Neighbors cry foul over Sarasota elected official's upside-down flag]( [An American flag flies upside down June 1, outside the home of Sarasota County Public Hospital Board member Victor Rohe. Neighbors complained that the flag was raised upside down May 31, in response to the May 30 guilty verdict in the trial of former President Trump.]( The upside-down American flag has become a popular symbol for people who contend the results of the 2020 election [READ MORE]( [Big Top Brewing’s new facility at 3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd. in Sarasota will feature a restaurant, full bar and beer garden and serve food items such as these wood-fire pizzas.]( [Sarasota's biggest brewery, restaurant, and beer garden opens today]( Massive new Sarasota brewery, restaurant, full bar, and beer garden replete with lawn games opens today. [READ MORE]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( [Roach found at local restaurant; more Sarasota, Bradenton 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]( [A Sarasota County Sheriff's deputy and Ringling Bros. animal handlers lead elephants, horses and zebras over the Intracoastal Waterway in Venice, enroute to their winter quarters in 1989.]( [City of Venice will host 18 months of parties to mark centennial]( The 18-month celebration starts with holiday parade in 2025, features big July 4, 2026 event and close in May 2027 in Centennial Park. [READ MORE]( [Bartram Trail attacker Ryann Frechette (10) challenges for a ground ball as Ponte Vedra's Lily Mosser (5) and Lily Toole (18) pursue during the Rivalry on the River high school girls lacrosse tournament on March 23, 2024. [Clayton Freeman/Florida Times-Union]]( [FHSAA board approves high school NIL. Here's what to know]( Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals are coming to Florida high school sports, after Tuesday's vote from the FHSAA board of directors. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Allegiant announces new nonstop flights at Sarasota Bradenton airport]( The two new nonstop Allegiant flights from Sarasota Bradenton airport begin in June. [READ MORE]( 2 [6 Sarasota restaurants open, 3 close, beach bar named best in Florida]( Six new restaurants opened this month, while three closed in Sarasota and Bradenton. Plus, a local beach bar was ... [READ MORE]( 3 [New College leaders are targeting students to hide their incompetence]( It is appalling, unprecedented and dangerous that New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran is threatening ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Downtown Sarasota luxury condo sells for record price]( A 17th-floor condo in the Epoch in Sarasota has been sold for $11.35 million setting a new price benchmark for a ... [READ MORE]( 5 [New College graduation disruption proves need to scrap leftist past]( A dysfunctional subgroup of students showed a sickening lack of seriousness by disrupting New College of Florida's ... [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](