Daily Briefing: 100-plus fun events in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte in January

The new year will bring a full lineup of festivals, concerts, stage productions and more to Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Jan 02 2023 [For subscribers] [100-plus fun events in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte in January]( [Downtown Sarasota's J.D. Hamel Park was host the Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival with thousands over the weekend attending the event that served-up some top-shelf local cuisine, live music and adult libations, music and fine art booths. For more information visit seafoodfestivals.com.]( The new year will bring a full lineup of festivals, concerts, stage productions and more to Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. [READ MORE]( [Kyle Lamb, the captain of the shrimp boat Babe, walks a plank to cross over the sunken shrimp boat Perseverance. The Perseverance sank in Hurricane Ian at the shrimp docks on Fort Myers Beach. The Babe was one of the boats that survived the storm and left several days later on a fishing trip. ]( [For subscribers] [Can it be saved? Fort Myers Beach shrimp industry fights for its life]( The "pink gold" industry faces extinction when the hurricane grounds the fleet [READ MORE]( [The downtown Sarasota skyline including Sarasota Bay.]( [For subscribers] [Top 10 most valuable properties in Sarasota County]( While there's plenty of pricy waterfront mansions located in Sarasota County, not a single one scratches the top 10 of the most valuable properties inside the county's boundaries. [READ MORE]( [Read Today's eNewspaper]( [Read Today's eNewspaper]( [PopStroke is a golf and outdoor dining venue that features two 18-hole putting courses designed by Tiger Woods. The Sarasota location, on the west side of University Town Center, will open to the public at noon on Thursday, Apr. 28th, 2022. ]( [For subscribers] [Biggest retail newcomers in Sarasota-Manatee of 2022]( Some big names in retail joined the Sarasota-Manatee lineup this year. Here are some of the biggest ones. [READ MORE]( [The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to decide whether to take up a case about a Florida law that would place restrictions on large social-media companies.]( [Florida legal battles to watch in 2023]( From abortion to Big Tech to guns, Florida heads into 2023 with courts weighing high-profile legal fights. Here are 10 issues to watch: [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 [Prep roundup (Dec. 26-31) Sarasota girls capture Tampa Bay Christmas Invitational]( Kennedy McClain of the Sailors wins MVP honors after Sarasota knocks off Cardinal Newman in title game [READ MORE]( [Gene Matthews Club in North Port receives $1 million commitment]( The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties plans to rebuild the facility that was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. [READ MORE]( [Here's a 2023 resolution, Florida: Do more to stop anti-LGBTQ rhetoric]( The recent spread of harmful anti-LGBTQ rhetoric across Florida is troubling, and we must do more to fight and end it. [READ MORE]( [A salute for the difference-makers at Manatee County Sheriff’s Office]( Deputies, crime scene technician and child protection specialist helped to make meaningful connections in the lives of others in 2022. [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](