Daily Briefing: Critics have their say at Sarasota hospital board meeting

Sarasota Memorial Hospital board members got an earful from critics of the hospital's response to COVID at its most recent board meeting on Monday. [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Mar 22 2023 [Critics have their say at Sarasota hospital board meeting]( [A small crowd listens to speakers at a United for Transparency rally Monday morning in Venice. The rally featured speakers who promoted the use of ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine or vitamins and supplements to battle COVID-19 instead of vaccines and drugs recommended by the Centers for Disease Control.]( Sarasota Memorial Hospital board members got an earful from critics of the hospital's response to COVID at its most recent board meeting on Monday. [READ MORE]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( [For subscribers] [13 local restaurants get high-priority violations, 5 ace inspections]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first inspections due to high-priority violations. [READ MORE]( [A rendering of where the Sarasota Performing Arts Center will be located within the Bay Park, which is creating green space on what is now the parking lot for the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center]( [For subscribers] [Sarasota City Commission OKs changes for Bay Park development]( Local boaters and other community members had concerns about plans for the Bay Park, leading the Bay Park Conservancy to change its plans. [READ MORE]( [A rendering of what the new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey “Greatest Show on Earth” will look like when it begins performances in September.]( [Ringling Bros. reinventing touring spectacular with fall debut]( Circus is no longer part of the title but the Greatest Show on Earth will be back on the road starting in September with Tampa shows in January. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota Best Beach Challenge | March Madness 2023]( [Final Four: Vote now for best beach in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice area]( Help decide which is the greatest beach in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. Polls close at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 23. [READ MORE]( Advertisement IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Neuro Challenge to host 6th annual Parkinson’s Expo with top specialists]( The Expo, which runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is "a one-of-a-kind educational forum" that unites the top medical specialists and experts in their fields. [READ MORE]( [As banks fail, investors brace for other cracks in financial markets]( The failure of SVB and Signature Bank, the second and third largest bank failures in U.S. history, heightened investor concern about the health of our banking industry. [READ MORE]( [High school roundup (March 20-25): Mustangs outlast Sailors in 12 innings]( Scores from high school tennis, lacrosse, baseball, softball, track & field in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. [READ MORE]( [Video shows Sarasota police officer hit by car]( Officers placed their patrol cars at the entrance and exit of a neighborhood to stop a white S-Series Mercedes. [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](