Daily Briefing: New College President Corcoran: media 'misconstrued' book disposal

New College of Florida President Corcoran said news reports of the book disposals incorrectly reported the reasoning behind removing books. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Tue Aug 20 2024 [New College President Corcoran: media 'misconstrued' book disposal]( [New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran addresses a crowd at the school's Thursday announcement of a partnership with Ricketts Great Books College for an online classical liberal arts program.]( New College of Florida President Corcoran said news reports of the book disposals incorrectly reported the reasoning behind removing books. [READ MORE]( [The 39th annual Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix offshore championship races were held Sunday, July 2, 2023, that featured some 65 powerboat racing teams from Europe, Australia, Canada, and the U.S., drawing a sea of spectators. For more information about upcoming races and Sunday's results visit, p1offshore.com/sarasota.]( [50-plus things to do in September in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte]( Powerboat races, a parade and other things to do this September in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. [READ MORE]( [Riverview running back Isaiah Belt (#23) breaks into the Sarasota High secondary. The Riverview Rams hosted the Sarasota Sailors Friday night on the newly named John Sprague field at the Ram Bowl - in honor of the long-time Riverview coach.]( [2024 Football Previews: Riverview, Sarasota, Venice high schools]( Football previews for Sarasota and Manatee county teams competing in FHSAA Class 7A in 2024: Riverview, Sarasota, Venice high schools. [READ MORE]( [Each side in the Republican primary for the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board has claimed that their opponents want to privatize the 99-year-old public hospital.]( [Opinion: Hospital Board races offer clear choices. Here are the right ones.]( The Republican primary features four moderate candidates against four conservatives who may seek radical changes to how Sarasota Memorial operates. [READ MORE]( [Cardinal Mooney football team and its fans celebrate its 2023 state title.]( [Vote for best high school football team in Sarasota, Manatee area for 2024]( Which high school football team is the best in the Sarasota and Manatee area entering the 2024 season? Vote in our fan poll to decide! [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [New College throws out library books, gender diversity materials]( A dumpster in the parking lot of Jane Bancroft Cook Library on the campus of New College overflowed with books from ... [READ MORE]( 2 [These Winn-Dixie stores are becoming Aldi stores]( No list has been released of which Winn-Dixie grocery stores are about to become Aldi stores, but news is getting ... [READ MORE]( 3 [New Target to officially open this weekend in Sarasota-Bradenton area]( The newest Target store in the Sarasota-Manatee area will celebrate its grand opening this weekend. [READ MORE]( 4 [New College faculty chair, head of gender studies departing]( Reid, who served as a dissenting voice on the college's board of trustees amid a Gov. Ron DeSantis makeover, leaves ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Greg Steube's call for Sarasota business boycott makes no sense]( U.S. Rep. Greg Steube has called for a boycott against Stottlemyer's Smokehouse in Sarasota because it posted signs ... [READ MORE]( 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]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](