Daily Briefing: Public schools advocates 'fear the worst' as voucher bill speeds ahead

The House sponsor said the state would not regulate what private schools that accept state funds can teach. [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Mar 20 2023 [Public schools advocates 'fear the worst' as voucher bill speeds ahead]( [Florida District 3 Senator Corey Simon takes the oath of office in the Florida Senate on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022 in Tallahassee, Fla. ]( The House sponsor said the state would not regulate what private schools that accept state funds can teach. [READ MORE]( [Allegiant has unveiled a "one-of-a-kind" design for its newest plane that will be based at Punta Gorda Airport. The company is also developing Sunseeker Charlotte Harbor as its first resort hotel.]( [Allegiant honors Punta Gorda airport employees with unique plane design]( The Punta Gorda airport has a new "one-of-a-kind" Airbus A320 that features a unique design on the fuselage and tail. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota Jazz Festival will return March 13-18, featuring performers including pianist and Venice resident Dick Hyman, on right, pictured here in 2017.]( [Top 10 concert picks this week in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte]( The top concerts taking place in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties this week. [READ MORE]( [Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves to the crowd as he attends an event Friday, March 10, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa.]( [Unions that fought DeSantis last year, now facing payback]( Teachers unions and those for health care workers face new hurdles organizing and keeping members under proposed legislation. [READ MORE]( [The Yard House black truffle burger is a medley of housemade truffle cheese and tomato-bacon onion jam, served with fries.]( [For subscribers] [National sports bar, restaurant chain announces Sarasota opening date]( This will be the first Sarasota-Manatee location for the chain, which is known for its extensive draft beer selection and casual dining dishes. [READ MORE]( Advertisement IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Art Center Sarasota focus on mental healthcare in Hispanic community]( Photos by local visual journalist Karen Arango tell stories about individuals dealing with mental health care challenges in Art Center Sarasota show. [READ MORE]( [Virtual reality treats veteran’s PTSD in Urbanite Theatre premiere]( Jacqueline Goldfinger's new one-man play explores how virtual reality is used to treat post traumatic stress disorder among military veterans. [READ MORE]( [RASM celebrates women in real estate for Women’s History Month]( As president of RASM, it is my goal to foster inclusivity through the diversity of our 9,000 members, ensuring our association is a “home for all.” [READ MORE]( [Bird Key Yacht Club celebrates young leaders for Women's History Month]( Five women who share a strong vision for community are "a huge reason for our reputation of friendliness and our welcoming environment." [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 ➔]( Advertisement 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. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( 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](