Daily Briefing: Sarasota senator is trying to start insurance company after making it harder to sue them

The Sarasota Republican says there is no conflict of interest. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Nov 1 2023 [Sarasota senator is trying to start insurance company after making it harder to sue them]( [The Sarasota legislative delegation met Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 in the Sarasota County Commission chambers, to hear input from residents and local organizations. Sen. Joe Gruters represents District 22. ]( The Sarasota Republican says there is no conflict of interest. [READ MORE]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( [Inspections: Live roach found at Sarasota area restaurant]( 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]( [Former Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital social worker Catherine Bedy reads over a document given to her by the Kowalski family's attorney, Greg Anderson, (left to right) in the Venice courthouse on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Bedy was assigned as Maya Kowalski's social worker while she was in the PICU, later following Maya to the seventh floor. The Kowalski family is suing Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital for false imprisonment, negligent infliction of emotional distress, medical negligence, battery, and other claims more than a year after the family matriarch, Beata Kowalski, took her life following allegations she was abusing her daughter, Maya Kowalski.]( [Former social worker finally testifies in 'Take Care of Maya' trial]( Catherine Bedy, a former social worker with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, testified as one of the final witnesses in the defense's case. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s Sarasota Campus was recently recertified as a Level II Trauma Center. The trauma center opened in May, 2015. In its first year, the trauma team cared for more than 1,000 patients. Today, it treats about 4,800 patients a year.]( [See how Sarasota-Manatee hospitals ranked on a national list of specialty services]( Sarasota Memorial Hospital, HCA Blake, Sarasota Doctors and Englewood hospitals all received scores. [READ MORE]( [Cardinal Mooney hosts Lakewood Ranch in Friday night football.]( [Class-by-class breakdown of latest FHSAA football playoff rankings]( Lakewood Ranch High rises, Palmetto High falls in Class 4 Suburban-Region 4, Booker High hanging on in 2S-4 [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Popular Sarasota restaurant closed for months is opening this week]( A beloved downtown Sarasota restaurant, famous for its burgers, has been closed for nearly three months but will ... [READ MORE]( 2 [10 best restaurants and delis for an awesome sandwich near Sarasota]( Eat crave-worthy sandwiches at these restaurants and delis in Sarasota and Bradenton in celebration of National ... [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] ['Take Care of Maya' trial: Dr. Sally Smith testifies]( "When we suspect child abuse, we report it," said Ethen Shapiro, one of the hospital's attorneys. [READ MORE]( 4 [Sarasota County book banners should mind their own business]( A movement has been launched to push Sarasota County to end its ties with two library associations. [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] [New 173-room hotel approved for downtown Sarasota]( The project will be built on less than half an acre near the Embassy Suites, Westin and Ritz-Carlton. [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](