Daily Briefing: Manatee County's waterfront land donation gives New College a lifeline

A ticking timer on the 99-year lease between the school and SRQ left New College grasping for answers. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Oct 11 2023 [Manatee County's waterfront land donation gives New College a lifeline]( [A view of Sarasota Bay from the Crosley Estate.]( A ticking timer on the 99-year lease between the school and SRQ left New College grasping for answers. [READ MORE]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( [Live roaches, rodent droppings temporarily close Sarasota restaurants]( 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]( [Maya Kowalski now, 17, took the stand for better part of the day as it was a emotional roller coaster to talk about her mother's death during court on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 at the South County Courthouse in Venice, Florida. The Kowalski family is suing the hospital on several counts, including false imprisonment, negligent infliction of emotional distress, medical negligence, and battery, among other claims. The family initially sued the hospital, social worker Catherine Bedy and others in October 2018, more than a year after Beata Kowalski took her life after being separated from her daughter due to child abuse allegations. Pool photo/Thomas Bender/Sarasota Herald-Tribune Pool Photo/Thomas Bender]( [Maya Kowalski, 17, testifies in 'Take Care of Maya' trial]( The 17-year-old took the stand to talk about her experience at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, detailing her isolation. [READ MORE]( [The "pumpkin pathway." "Lights at Spooky Point" is an all-new, family-friendly, Halloween light show running nightly from Oct. 14 to 31, 2022, featuring an array of fantastic creatures and cute creations of multicolored lights along an eerie path through the woods at the preserve and outdoor museum. Ticket prices are $20 for Selby Gardens members, $25 for nonmembers, $15 for ages 5 to 17, and free for children 4 and under. Food, beverages and other items will be sold separately on site. For more information visit selby.org.]( [Top Halloween events in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties]( From family-friendly events such as trick-or-treating, to 21-and-up parties, the top Halloween happenings in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. [READ MORE]( [Lee Gundersheimer, left, as Mark Rothko, and Alex Teicheira as his assistant, Ken, work on a commission in a scene from "Red" by John Logan at Tree Fort Productions Projects.]( [Tree Fort Productions creates a playground for new theater company]( Actress, director and teacher Katherine Michelle Tanner launches her latest venture, a new professional theater company in Sarasota. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Ticket Editor: Best restaurants from Sarasota to Punta Gorda]( From waterfront restaurants to a biker bar, best and worst things I ate while traveling on Highway 41 from Sarasota ... [READ MORE]( 2 [New College: Education officials react to critical report]( An unidentified professor said the Sarasota school's business plan was not financially viable. [READ MORE]( 3 [The end of an era nears for an iconic downtown Sarasota business]( Once there were 13 gas stations; now there is one. [READ MORE]( 4 [Top 6 concerts this week in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte counties]( The top concerts taking place in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties this week. [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] [Manatee County strips local wetland protections]( Commissioners are rolling back local protections for wetlands that have long been opposed by politically connected ... [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](