Daily Briefing: Florida fringe festivals pushing forward after DeSantis vetoes funds

Gov. Ron DeSantis blamed “sexual’ content at fringe festivals for his arts funding veto. Fringe leaders say he has it wrong ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Jul 8 2024 [Florida fringe festivals pushing forward after DeSantis vetoes funds]( [A scene from “Tea and Armaggedon,” a satircal piece inspired by Lewis Carroll that was featured in the second Squeaky Wheel Fringe festival in Sarasota in June 2024.]( Gov. Ron DeSantis blamed “sexual’ content at fringe festivals for his arts funding veto. Fringe leaders say he has it wrong [READ MORE]( [A new restaurant, Lenny'z Pizza & Island Bar, has opened on Siesta Key in the former City Pizza/Pizza N' Brew space.]( [New pizza restaurant opens on Siesta Key]( The restaurant is in the former longtime home of another Siesta Key pizzeria. [READ MORE]( [Bay Plaza looms over the lot, just over a quarter acre, where the Obsidian condo tower would be built in downtown Sarasota.]( [Report lists Sarasota-Bradenton among most expensive areas for renters]( A report from Lawn Love ranked the Sarasota-Bradenton as the 17th-most expensive metro area for renters in the country. [READ MORE]( [Magnanimous Brewing, at 803 17th Ave. W. in Bradenton in the former taproom of Darwin Brewing Company, is known for beers such as its Juice Lord IPA, pictured here.]( [Downtown Bradenton brewery closing, new brewery opening in its place]( The Bradenton taproom was the second location for a brewery from Tampa, while a Miami-based brewery will be taking its place. [READ MORE]( [A new performing arts center is proposed to be built on what is now the north end of parking lot to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The rest of the area will become part of the Bay Park project.]( [Sarasota performing arts center is moving forward, despite challenges]( With many elements still to be decided Tania Moskalenko, the new leader of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation, provides updates on the project [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Report lists Sarasota-Bradenton among most expensive areas for renters]( A report from Lawn Love ranked the Sarasota-Bradenton as the 17th-most expensive metro area for renters in the ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Florida theme parks for July 4th: Where the fireworks are]( Who wouldn't want to grab a patriotic treat while in the "happiest place on earth," or see a themed fireworks ... [READ MORE]( 3 [New list: North Port next to last in U.S. ranking of naked bicycling]( Touted as the second-fastest growing city in the country, North Port is still shy when it comes to bicycling in the ... [READ MORE]( 4 [10 of the best restaurants in the Sarasota area to visit right now!]( Check out 10 of the best restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton to visit right now! [READ MORE]( 5 [Don't miss out! Top 5 events in Sarasota area: July 4 through July 7]( Don't miss out on the best events happening this July Fourth weekend in our Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice area. [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](