Daily Briefing: What are those pyramids near the south Skyway fishing pier?

The state aims to protect the access road from erosion and promote seagrass growth, but environmentalists remain skeptical. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri Jun 9 2023 [What are those pyramids near the south Skyway fishing pier?]( [The Florida Department of Transportation is placing more than 800 wave attenuation devices along the south Skyway Fishing Pier access road to protect it from erosion.]( The state aims to protect the access road from erosion and promote seagrass growth, but environmentalists remain skeptical. [READ MORE]( [Tersit Asefa Dersu performs a bounce juggling act during the 2023 Summer Circus Spectacular at The Ringling.]( [For subscribers] [Top 5 things to do in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice area this weekend]( Check out these fun and free events in Sarasota, Lido Beach, Palmetto, Bradenton and North Port. [READ MORE]( [Jeffrey Wilson was a Freedom Elementary School teacher who passed Monday following a tragic vehicle accident on June 3.]( [Manatee teacher dies after being struck while walking in St. Pete]( Jeffrey and Ariane Wilson were struck by a driver while crossing the street in downtown St. Pete on June 3. Jeffrey Wilson later died of his injuries. [READ MORE]( [North Port City Hall will resume walk-up services for the building, planning, code enforcement and utility departments starting today. The North Port Police Department will also reopen to walk-up services today.]( [North Port Commission won't pursue investigation against city manager]( City Commissioner Debbie McDowell alleged that City Manager Jerome Fletcher overstepped his authority. Her fellow board members disagreed [READ MORE]( [Nominees for high school athlete of the year arrive with their family and friends for the 2023 Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte High School Sports Awards Wednesday evening, June 7th at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. ]( [Photos: 2023 Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte High School Sports Awards]( Student athletes arrive with family and friends for the 2023 Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte High School Sports Awards [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Low-grade applicants to replace superintendent]( Blame the current School Board, which forced out the previous leader, for the dearth of top-notch candidates. [READ MORE]( 2 [FHP: Wrong-way I-75 driver charged with DUI after crash in Sarasota]( A 21-year-old Spring Hill man was charged with DUI after an accident on I-75 in Sarasota early Sunday, the FHP said. [READ MORE]( 3 [Participant in New College takeover offered weak denials, reasoning]( Robert Allen, who played a role in the takeover of New College, wrote a recent column that did little to explain ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [State Street downtown Sarasota restaurant owners to open Beso]( The tapas restaurant has the same owners as a popular downtown Sarasota restaurant and craft cocktail bar. [READ MORE]( 5 [Two Sarasota men sentenced to 35 years, life in prison for 2019 murder]( Co-defendants Davion Lee, 20, and Sean Thomas, 24, were convicted of felony murder in September 2022 for the 2019 ... [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](