Daily Briefing: Moran spent more than $30k of government funds on restaurants, hotels

While running Florida PACE Funding Agency, Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran spent agency money on lavish dinners and expensive hotels. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Jul 31 2024 [Moran spent more than $30k of government funds on restaurants, hotels]( [Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran, who is also executive director of the Florida PACE Funding Agency.]( While running Florida PACE Funding Agency, Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran spent agency money on lavish dinners and expensive hotels. [READ MORE]( [Restaurant inspections]( [Live roaches found at Sarasota restaurant; others fail inspections]( Going out to eat? See which Sarasota County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test. [READ MORE]( [The National Hurricane Center is tracking a "large tropical wave" that could develop into Tropical Storm Debby later this week.]( [Does latest tropical wave pose threat to Sarasota, Manatee area?]( National Weather Service forecasters said that it’s too early to determine how the system might impact Sarasota and Manatee counties. [READ MORE]( [Terry Connor, superintendent for Sarasota County Schools. Photographed Tuesday May 21, 2024.]( [Sarasota Schools budget projects spike in private school voucher use]( The state of Florida projects Sarasota County's Family Empowerment Scholarships to increase from 2,944 in 2023-24 to 4,688 this year — a 59% increase. [READ MORE]( [Aerial photo showing Sarasota's most popular beaches: Foreground, Siesta Public Beach on Siesta Key in Sarasota. In the background is Lido Key, separated from Siesta Key by Big Pass. Longboat Key is visible in the upper left corner.]( [Sarasota encourages vacation rental owners to register by Oct. 31]( Sarasota encouraged those who own short-term vacation properties to register with the city by Oct. 31 to avoid a potential late fee. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Sarasota destination picked for Time's 'World's Greatest Places']( This Sarasota destination is one of eight on the list from the U.S. Time's annual list features places to stay and ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Waterfront restaurants, rooftop bar opening at Sarasota beach resort]( New restaurants and rooftop lounge opening at Sarasota beach resort will offer views of the Gulf of Mexico. [READ MORE]( 3 [Boar's Head liverwurst, ham, bologna are part of the recall]( Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., of Jarratt, Virginia, is recalling all liverwurst products, along with other deli ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Going school shopping? Save money during tax-free holiday]( Almost all Florida schools will start Aug. 12, and the state's back-to-school sales-tax holiday can help save on ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Why do people call Ashley Benefield case the 'Black Swan murder trial'?]( Ashley Benefield, a former ballerina, has been charged with the second-degree murder of her estranged husband. Why ... [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](