Daily Briefing: Second Trader Joe's grocery store is coming to Sarasota-Manatee

The specialty retailer famous for its moderately priced wine, snacks and foods confirms it is expanding here. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat May 6 2023 [For subscribers] [Second Trader Joe's grocery store is coming to Sarasota-Manatee]( [Trader Joe's is opening its second grocery in Sarasota-Manatee.]( The specialty retailer famous for its moderately priced wine, snacks and foods confirms it is expanding here. [READ MORE]( [The Piney Point phosphogypsum stacks, looking to the east.]( [For subscribers] [Florida DEP set to renew Piney Point permit decades after it expired]( The move is part of the process of closing the troubled former fertilizer plant on Tampa Bay in Manatee County. [READ MORE]( [Gov. Ron DeSantis listens to Senate President Kathleen Passidomo speaks during a press conference in the cabinet room at the closet of the 2023 Florida legislative session Friday, May 5, 2023. ]( [Legislature delivers DeSantis' wish list. Will it help his campaign?]( DeSantis got most of his agenda through the Legislature, but many GOP voters have a personal connection to Trump. Can policy wins break that loyalty? [READ MORE]( [The traditional hanky drop that signifies the end of the legislative session took place in a packed rotunda Friday, May 5, 2023.]( [Lawmakers conclude session marked by deep cultural divides]( Florida lawmakers ended the two-month session filled with divisive policies powering Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential aspirations. [READ MORE]( [More than 500 people attended the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Awards on June 17 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.]( [Sarasota Chamber announces finalists for 2023 Small Business Awards]( Contenders in nine categories are judged on several criteria, including innovation of product or service, business growth, and contributions to community. [READ MORE]( Advertisement IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Good news story about Sarasota Orchestra buying land for new home]( Another worthwhile read lists Florida attorneys disbarred or disciplined for incompetence. [READ MORE]( [High school roundup (May 1-6): Mooney beach volleyball headed to state]( A roundup of high school sports played the week of May 1-6. If you don't see your results, have your coach email them to htincoming@gmail.com. [READ MORE]( [Saint Stephen's girls lacrosse loses to country's top team in state semis]( American Heritage jumps out to a big lead and rolls past the Falcons, 22-5, handing Saint Stephen's its first loss of the season [READ MORE]( [North Port officers arrest getaway driver in Facebook Marketplace scam]( Officers said that several victims met with the suspects over the past weekend. [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](