Daily Briefing: Siesta Key hotel plan critics score "monumental" win

The first legal battle has been temporarily won against a Sarasota County land development regulation that paved the way for hotel development on Siesta Key. [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Apr 5 2023 [Siesta Key hotel plan critics score "monumental" win]( [Siesta Key resident Lourdes Ramirez stands on Beach Road at the site of a proposed hotel.]( The first legal battle has been temporarily won against a Sarasota County land development regulation that paved the way for hotel development on Siesta Key. [READ MORE]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( [For subscribers] [Flying insects, mold-like growth on food at Sarasota area restaurants]( 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 long line forms to get into the Sarasota School Board meeting Tuesday afternoon, following a protest of the proposal to hire Vermillion Education, led by Support Our Schools. ]( [Sarasota School Board delays vote on Hillsdale-tied consulting firm]( The board will not vote Tuesday on a contract with a consulting firm whose founder worked at the conservative college. [READ MORE]( [The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting from early Saturday morning.]( [Sarasota Police investigate attempted kidnapping at Lido Beach]( While walking on the beach, the man put a towel over her head from behind, police officials said. She was able to escape with minor injuries. [READ MORE]( [Bradenton Christian School boys soccer player Owen Cunneen]( [For subscribers] [Meet the 2023 Herald-Tribune All-Area Boys Soccer team]( The first team and honorable mention list as well as the coach of the year as selected by the Herald-Tribune [READ MORE]( Advertisement IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [We're pushing back against the efforts to harm Florida's LGBTQ community]( Nicholas Machuca of Equality Florida says it's important to stand up now to protect the rights of the state's LGBTQ community. [READ MORE]( [No need for Midnight Pass-Beach Road roundabout]( The Sarasota County Commission has approved it, but full-time Siesta Key residents are opposed. Listen to the people who would be affected every day. [READ MORE]( [For subscribers] [Bealls Outlet and Burkes Outlet brands merge under new name]( Family owned and operated Bealls Inc. announced the merger of its two outlets, Bealls and Burkes on April 3. The company has rebranded to bealls. [READ MORE]( [‘So Fetch’: ‘Mean Girls’ musical brings high school drama to Van Wezel]( Tina Fey’s hit movie about the drama of high school life becomes a musical that stops in Sarasota for a week of performances at Van Wezel. [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](