Daily Briefing: Zieglers accused of 'hypocrisy' after conservative culture war stances

Christian Ziegler was accused of sexual battery by a woman who allegedly had a long-term sexual relationship with him and his wife. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Dec 4 2023 [Zieglers accused of 'hypocrisy' after conservative culture war stances]( [Sarasota County Commissioner Christian Ziegler and his wife, Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler arrive at the first Moms for Liberty National Summit on Thursday, July 15, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. ]( Christian Ziegler was accused of sexual battery by a woman who allegedly had a long-term sexual relationship with him and his wife. [READ MORE]( [Brooklyn Ables with Ezra, 5, and Alayna, 10, of North Port. Celestial events like the full moon behind them, is one of Brooklyn's favorite things to follow. THOMAS BENDER/HERALD-TRIBUNE]( [Season of Sharing helps North Port mom through health battle]( A lifetime of misdiagnosis left this North Port mother of two dejected. Season of Sharing helps her family find stable housing. [READ MORE]( [Arteayia Howard, mother of LeÕQuavious Claridy, points to her son's killer, Darioin Lee during Lee's sentencing hearing Friday afternoon in Sarasota. Lee was found guilty in July 2023 for murder in the second degree with a firearm and attempted murder in the first degree in connection to the 2019 shooting that killed LeÕQuavious Claridy and wounded then 17-year old Sas Young]( [Mother seeks answer from man guilty of murder as sentencing delayed]( Darion Lee's sentencing will conclude at a later date with the state presenting witnesses, including mother of slain 21-year-old taking stand Friday. [READ MORE]( [Residents in the Colonial Gables in Sarasota have been luring visitors to their neighborhood with their over-the-top holiday decorations for the past several years - and the tradition continues this year. On some streets, the homeowners have collaborated and created lighted arches down the entire street. On other streets, it looks like residents are trying to one-up each other with their elaborate displays. Either way, the result is impressive and one of the most decorated neighborhoods in the area. To find the Colonial Gables neighborhood, take Woodmont Dr. off Bee Ridge Rd. or take Brookmeade Dr. to the east off Honore Ave. in Sarasota.]( [8 places to look at Christmas lights in Sarasota-Manatee]( It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Here's eight light displays that'll get you in the holiday spirit. [READ MORE]( [Author Tim Dorsey, who wrote many stories about the fictional serial killer Serge A. Storms, poses at the Derby Lane Greyhound Track in St. Petersburg, Fla. in 2007. The author of 26 published novels died Nov. 26 at age 62.]( [Author Don Bruns remembers his friend and colleague Tim Dorsey]( Tim Dorsey, who published 26 novels and introduced serial killer Serge A. Storms to readers, died Nov. 26 at age 62. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Sarasota police probing Fla. GOP chair sexual battery allegation]( The Florida Center for Government Accountability, citing anonymous sources, says police are investigating Ziegler ... [READ MORE]( 2 [For subscribers] [Legislators consider consolidating Anna Maria Island and Bradenton]( The effort began last year when the Legislature OK'd letting Manatee County build a parking garage without a city ... [READ MORE]( 3 [New restaurant in downtown Sarasota replacing Pizza N' Brew]( A once-popular pizzeria has permanently closed but its downtown Sarasota location on Main Street will soon be home ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Airline scraps nonstop flight from SRQ to Raleigh-Durham]( SRQ's chief of staff says a number of factors kept the flight from catching on. [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] [Sarasota County to pursue growth plan changes for Benderson hotel plan]( A controversial proposal that would rewrite growth plan rules affecting hotels on Siesta Key gains Sarasota County ... [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 ➔]( 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](