Daily Briefing: Manatee County strips local wetland protections

Commissioners are rolling back local protections for wetlands that have long been opposed by politically connected developers. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Oct 7 2023 [Manatee County strips local wetland protections]( [A view of the Braden River from the Riva Trace neighborhood in south Manatee County in 2017.]( Commissioners are rolling back local protections for wetlands that have long been opposed by politically connected developers. [READ MORE]( [Utah’s Noelia Voigt reacts after being crowned Miss USA 2023 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno on Sept. 29, 2023.]( [New Miss USA has strong ties to Sarasota]( While she represented Utah in the pageant, she was born in Sarasota and attended Pine View School. [READ MORE]( [Felicia, a manatee under rehabilitation, swims at The Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat in Bradenton on Saturday.]( [Sarasota production company to make manatee horror film]( The movie is about a mutated manatee that stalks and terrorizes Tampa Bay. [READ MORE]( [Sunday morning low temperatures expected in the Panhandle.]( [Get ready; cold front coming to Florida!]( Florida residents "brace" for approaching cold front. Temperatures could drop to 48 in Tallahassee. West Palm Beach, Naples, not so much. [READ MORE]( [Jim Furyk hits off the third tee during the first round of the Champions Tour Principal Charity Classic golf tournament, Friday, June 2, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)]( [Goosen, Montgomerie, Toms added to World Champions Cup golf field]( It will join the Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, and LPGA's Solheim Cup as professional golf's global team majors; event to be broadcast on ESPN and ABC [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [New College overhaul isn't financially viable, UF professor says]( Two UF faculty members analyzed the Sarasota college's strategic vision. [READ MORE]( 2 [For subscribers] [Live roach found at Sarasota restaurant, other area inspections]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first ... [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] [In Sarasota County, replacing a roof means a higher tax bill]( Other counties' property appraisers classify roof replacements as maintenance, but in Sarasota County it's rated an ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Downtown Sarasota property sells for $37 million]( A luxury condominium is planned for the site, but there is litigation to resolve first. [READ MORE]( 5 [Required course in 'The Odyssey' at classical liberal arts college]( The once-progressive school is now committed to the classical education model of a private religious school, ... [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 Love where you work? Get your organization awarded as an employer of choice by USA TODAY. Participation is easy. [NOMINATE NOW]( [NOMINATE NOW]( 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](