Daily Briefing: 28 Sarasota-Manatee restaurants get high-priority violations

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 9 2023 [28 Sarasota-Manatee restaurants get high-priority violations]( [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]( [The Sarasota County Schools logo as seen from behind the School Board table.]( [Sarasota Schools will teach AP Psychology this year after controversy]( A spokesperson says curriculum teams at Sarasota Schools would work to ensure the course's content is age-appropriate and complies with state law [READ MORE]( [James Uthmeier, a Destin native currently serving as DeSantis' general counsel, will assume the duties of chief of staff when the resignation of current Chief of Staff Adrian Lukis becomes effective Oct. 1, 2021.]( [More turmoil for DeSantis campaign as top staffer replaced]( James Uthmeier is taking over as campaign manager from Generra Peck, who will stay on as chief strategist. Uthmeier has been DeSantis' chief of staff. [READ MORE]( [Cody Lockhart and his wife, Kerrigan Cook, receive food for the first time from the DeSoto Food and Resource Center in Arcadia. The family, with three boys, had to reapply for SNAP benefits and was still waiting for approval so the food was a huge help. ]( [At DeSoto resource center, residents can count on more than food]( In DeSoto County, All Faiths Food Bank focuses on food insecurity while also tackling a range of challenges for rural residents. [READ MORE]( [Drivers should remember that school zones will be active again beginning Thursday as students return to school. Motorists must stop behind a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and "Stop" arms extended.]( [Get ready, the first day of school in Sarasota-Manatee is Thursday]( Heading back to the classroom on Aug. 10? Here's some information on how to start the new school year off right in Sarasota-Manatee. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [New College professor and faculty unions sue board of trustees]( They say a new state law violates collective-bargaining rights and unconstitutionally "impairs" an existing union ... [READ MORE]( 2 [For subscribers] [New College ends New Music contemporary series before 25th anniversary]( New College, which is going through a major transformation, may launch a new weekly concert series after a one-year ... [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] [Relatives of Sarasota woman shocked by news of her death in cold case]( Authorities have identified the remains of a woman found in Sarasota County 16 years ago. Her names is Jeana Burrus. [READ MORE]( 4 [3 exciting new restaurant and bar openings in downtown Sarasota]( Eat, drink, and perhaps enjoy a premium cigar at one of these three new businesses that have recently opened in ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Tiki festival and more fun things to do in Sarasota area this weekend]( Top 5 things to do in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties this weekend: Aug. 4-6. [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](