Daily Briefing: The story of the woman who's bringing a diverging diamond interchange to Clark Road

Marlena Gore oversaw construction of the University Parkway/I-75 diverging diamond, and now takes on a bigger challenge. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Jun 1 2023 [For subscribers] [The story of the woman who's bringing a diverging diamond interchange to Clark Road]( [Marlena Gore is an interstate construction manager with the Florida Department of Transportation. She has helped oversee the construction of the new diverging diamond interchange at I-75 and Clark Rd.]( Marlena Gore oversaw construction of the University Parkway/I-75 diverging diamond, and now takes on a bigger challenge. [READ MORE]( [The Banyan House will be at 19725 Wellen Park Blvd., overlooking Downtown Wellen's 80-acre Grand Lake.]( [For subscribers] [16 biggest restaurant openings in Sarasota-Manatee so far in 2023]( From debut concepts to new locations, the most notable restaurants to open in Sarasota and Manatee counties thus far this year. [READ MORE]( [Judge Diana Moreland is set to take over the helm of the 12th Judicial Circuit Courts this summer as Chief Judge Charles E. Roberts finishes his final few months at the chief judge before.]( [For subscribers] [Meet the judge set to become chief judge of the 12th Judicial Circuit Court]( She is set to take over as chief of the 12th Judicial Circuit in July as Judge Charles E. Roberts finishes his final months before retiring. [READ MORE]( [Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event in Clive, Tuesday, May 30, 2023. ]( [Florida businesses to strike in protest of DeSantis immigration law]( Businesses across Florida will close in solidarity with Latino workers who say they are being targeted by Governor Ron DeSantis' new immigration law. [READ MORE]( [A detail of Lorna Bieber’s “Ordinary Day” featured in the exhibit “Lorna Bieber: Natural World” at The Ringling.]( [Ringling Museum presents Lorna Bieber’s fractured fairy tales]( In a new show at The Ringling, artist Lorna Bieber creates Eden-like gardens by turning trash into treasures. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Melange restaurant in Sarasota sold to St. Pete Chef Jeremy Duclut]( Sad news, no doubt, but I believe there is a silver lining thanks to the impressive résumé of the new owner who is ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Did Ron DeSantis aides use leverage to get presidential endorsements?]( Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been endorsed by 99 members of the state Legislature, but one member says the ... [READ MORE]( 3 [City building a new children's play area at Bayfront Park]( The City of Sarasota is replacing the old playground and children's fountain at Bayfront Park with a completely ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Meet the candidates to be next Sarasota County schools superintendent]( The applicants represent current and former superintendents, charter school executives and high-level ... [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] [Sarasota properties sell for $32 million at Orange and Ringling]( More than three acres of downtown property has been sold for $32 million to a Virginia-based development company. [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](