Daily Briefing: Prominent downtown Sarasota properties sell for $32 million

More than three acres of downtown property has been sold for $32 million to a Virginia-based development company. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat May 27 2023 [For subscribers] [Prominent downtown Sarasota properties sell for $32 million]( [About 3.1 acres of downtown Sarasota property has been sold for $32 million, according . The buyer, Orange Pineapple LLC, has not yet disclosed plans, but the property is zoned downtown core, meaning any redevelopment has development rights to build 10 stories and 50 acres per unit.]( More than three acres of downtown property has been sold for $32 million to a Virginia-based development company. [READ MORE]( [Design of the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles was overseen by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, one of the firms invited to submit a proposal for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.]( [Meet 3 architecture firms hoping to replace Sarasota's Van Wezel]( The city has invited the finalists to make public presentations and answer questions. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota County School superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen, in center, listens intently to public comment during the Sarasota County School Board meeting on Friday, May, 13, 2022.]( [What we know about 20 candidates who applied to be Sarasota Schools superintendent]( The applicants represent current and former superintendents, charter school executives and high-level administrators from across the country. [READ MORE]( [A letter written by Roberta Laundrie to her son was admitted as evidence in court. It includes proclamations of love, and indicated that "If you need to dispose of a body, I will show up with a shovel and garbage bags."]( [Gabby Petito case: 'Burn after reading' letter admitted in court]( Roberta Laundrie wrote her son "if you need to dispose of a body, I will show up with a shovel and garbage bags." [READ MORE]( [Former President Donald Trump stands behind Ron DeSantis, then a candidate for governor of Florida, at a 2018 rally in Pensacola, Fla. The former allies could find themselves competing against each other for the presidency in 2024.]( [For subscribers] [DeSantis' big question: How to grapple with Trump's constant attacks?]( Trump defeated a string of GOP opponents, from Jeb Bush to Marco Rubio and Liz Cheney, with constant attacks. Can DeSantis figure out how to respond? [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Investigators target Cyber Ninjas CEO Doug Logan of Sarasota]( Doug Logan of Sarasota County is known for leading the 2021 election audit in Arizona. His footprint is much deeper ... [READ MORE]( 2 [For subscribers] [Sarasota Bradenton restaurant Jo-To Japanese Steak House closing date]( The restaurant near Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport previously revealed in March that it planned to close ... [READ MORE]( 3 [New College of Florida faculty votes to censure board of trustees]( The letter, from Faculty Chair Amy Reid and addressed to the board of trustees, argues that it was failing its ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Rodent droppings cause Sarasota area restaurant's temporary closure]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Florida should prepare for backlash to culture war]( In response to Ron DeSantis' bullying, Disney has canceled a nearly $1 billion investment and 2,000 new jobs. [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](