Daily Briefing: Much-anticipated Gulfstream Roundabout opens to motorist traffic

The roundabout opening brings the Florida Department of Transportation one step closer to completing the $8.6 million traffic project in the area. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Dec 24 2022 [Much-anticipated Gulfstream Roundabout opens to motorist traffic]( [Drivers navigate the new traffic circle at Gulfstream Ave. and U.S. 41 on Thursday. The roundabout opened to traffic overnight even though there is still a lot of work to be done. ]( The roundabout opening brings the Florida Department of Transportation one step closer to completing the $8.6 million traffic project in the area. [READ MORE]( [With Christmas being a busy time for package deliveries, thieves have more opportunities to steal items that have been left at homes. Police and delivery services offer tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of so-called "porch pirates."]( [No gift? No problem. Last-minute shopping tips in Sarasota-Manatee]( You may have procrastinated on your Christmas shopping until the very last minute, but there is hope. [READ MORE]( [Off the Wagon Brewery & Kitchen in Venice has its beer brewed in-house by 3 Bridges Brewing.]( [For subscribers] [Venice brewpub to close, partners to open new restaurants, brewery]( The brewpub will close Feb. 26, said its managing partner, who is pursuing new restaurant concepts while the brewer plans a new brewery location. [READ MORE]( [Read Today's eNewspaper]( [Read Today's eNewspaper]( [Pinecraft's 26th annual Christmas Day Parade had a couple of thousand spectators lining the streets of Sarasota's Amish and Mennonite community on Christmas afternoon, Saturday, December 25, 2021, with comfortable sunny temperatures in the low-70s.]( [For subscribers] [Top 5 things to do in Sarasota, Bradenton this Christmas weekend]( From a family-friendly parade to a pub crawl, best events taking place this Christmas weekend in Sarasota, Bradenton, Siesta Key, UTC, St. Armands. [READ MORE]( [More than 25 thousand people gathered downtown Sarasota for the annual New Year's Eve Block Party and Pineapple Drop on Sunday. The event started in the afternoon and featured amusement rides, live music, and food and beer venders before ending with the famous illuminated pineapple drop at midnight. December 31, 2017; Herald-Tribune photo/Carla Varisco]( [For subscribers] [The top New Year's events in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties]( Where to find fireworks displays, parties and other ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. [READ MORE]( A Better Daily Briefing We've redesigned your favorite newsletter to have a cleaner look and feel. Let us know what you think about it. [SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ➔]( [SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ➔]( IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Historic winter storm forces dozens of cancellations at SRQ]( 38 flights have been cancelled ahead of Christmas Day. [READ MORE]( [Once again, Sarasota Boxing Club looking for new home]( The long-time director of the Sarasota Boxing Club is finding rents prohibitive in his search for a new facility [READ MORE]( [Much-anticipated Gulfstream Roundabout opens to motorist traffic]( The roundabout opening brings the Florida Department of Transportation one step closer to completing the $8.6 million traffic project in the area. [READ MORE]( [No gift? No problem. Last-minute shopping tips in Sarasota-Manatee]( You may have procrastinated on your Christmas shopping until the very last minute, but there is hope. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( 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 e-Editon, 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. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [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](