Daily Briefing: Algal bloom causes funky taste in Manatee County drinking water

A blue-green algal bloom in Lake Manatee has caused local drinking water to taste and smell funky for the second year in a row. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Jun 22 2024 [Algal bloom causes funky taste in Manatee County drinking water]( [Courtesy photos of Lake Manatee.]( A blue-green algal bloom in Lake Manatee has caused local drinking water to taste and smell funky for the second year in a row. [READ MORE]( [The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club hosted the second candidate forum luncheon Thursday for the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board races, featuring candidates for At-large Seat 2 and Central Seat 1. Candidates from left, Kevin Cooper and Stephen Guffanti for At-Large Seat 2; Sarah Lodge and Tanya Parus for Central District Seat 1. Jennifer Vigne, far right, moderates the panel discussion.]( [Second Sarasota hospital board forum features two frequent critics]( Sarasota Memorial Hospital's handling of COVID-19 remains a defining issue for Sarasota Public Hospital Board candidates at Tiger Bay forum. [READ MORE]( [Karen Rose stands over her newly-minted nameplate following her election as chairwoman of the Sarasota School Board on Tuesday evening.]( [School Board chair seeks to steal spotlight for Sarasota success story]( School Board Chair Karen Rose credits her leadership for the Sarasota County district's successful year, but there's evidence to suggest otherwise. [READ MORE]( [The new Building Division at Venice City Hall, pictured here, was paid for, in part, with excess building fees.]( [Venice developer Pat Neal to receive settlement from city over fees]( Excess building fees were collected through a since-changed formula that helped pay for building division expansion. [READ MORE]( [Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer, a Tony Award nominee for her role as Lady of the Lake in the Broadway revival of “Spamalot,” will present a program of music and stories at the Hermitage Artist Retreat.]( [Tony Award nominee to share song and stories on Hermitage Beach]( Tony-nominated actress Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer returns to the Hermitage Artist Retreat to develop her own new projects and perform on the beach. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 ['Extremist' School Board chair portrays herself as visionary]( In her guest column, the chair twists board history. She and three others, who form a 4-1 majority, voted to force ... [READ MORE]( 2 [7 passenger boat crash in Sarasota Bay under FWC investigation]( Multiple passengers hospitalized and another dies after boating vessel crashes in Sarasota Bay Friday evening. [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] [Restaurant reviews: Best things to eat in Sarasota area, Part 1 of 5]( Hungry? Here are 10 of the best foods to order this summer at restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton. [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Rodent droppings, insects temporarily close Sarasota County restaurant]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Venice developer seeks to build 60 homes on land north of Fox Lea Farm]( Though this is the least intense development proposal for the land adjacent to Fox Lea Farms, compatibility and ... [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](