Daily Briefing: Sarasota restaurant temporarily closed after 50 rodent droppings found

See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first inspections due to high-priority violations. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Aug 2 2023 [Sarasota restaurant temporarily closed after 50 rodent droppings found]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( 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]( [Bridget Ziegler, Sarasota County School Board Chair, listens as new Sarasota County Schools Superintendent Terry Connor, speaks following his swearing-in ceremony Monday. Ziegler voted against approving his contract earlier in the day. ]( [Sarasota School Board approves budget despite far-right opposition]( Social-emotional learning is a concept conservatives have criticized, along with opposition to critical race theory and LGBTQ+ topics in schools. [READ MORE]( [A promotional photo of Paul Reubens as his character Pee-wee Herman after a performance of "The Pee-wee Herman Show" on Broadway.]( [Sarasota’s Paul Reubens, who became icon as Pee-wee Herman, dies at 70]( Paul Reubens grew up in Sarasota and found fame as the beloved comic character Pee-wee Herman he played for more than 30 years. [READ MORE]( [Osteria 500, which also features a patio and outdoor bar fashioned out of a vintage truck, is at 1580 Lakefront Drive.]( [New Italian restaurant, with bar truck, open in Sarasota-Bradenton]( The new restaurant's owners include the owner of another Sarasota Italian eatery. [READ MORE]( [Venice's head coach John Peacock celebrates his quarterback Brooks Bentley touchdown late in the fourth quarter against the Buchholz Bobcats during the Class 4 Suburban state semifinal, Friday night, Dec. 2, 2022, at the Powell-Davis Stadium in Venice, Florida.]( [Who are the longest-tenured high school football coaches in the area?]( 5 high school football coaches have been with the same school for six or more seasons [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [New Sarasota restaurant opens for lunch with N.Y. Jewish deli faves]( The most popular dishes at the new downtown Sarasota restaurant are classic deli sandwiches such as corned beef or ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Top 5 concerts this week in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte counties]( The top concerts taking place in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties this week. [READ MORE]( 3 [Top 5 things to do in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice this weekend]( Fun outdoor and indoor events happening Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday in Sarasota, Bradenton and North Port. [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Trustee Rufo seeks retribution against New College student]( Christopher Rufo overreacts and presses charges after a student allegedly spits on him at a protest. She could end ... [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] [Mote's legacy is tarnished by Hugh's horrible death]( Mote Marine has failed Hugh the manatee on all fronts. [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. [Unlock news for $1]( [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](