Daily Briefing: Vern Buchanan calls on Christian Ziegler, his former staffer, to resign as state GOP chair

Christian Ziegler worked on Vern Buchanan's first congressional campaign and as a staffer in his Washington D.C. office. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Dec 14 2023 [Vern Buchanan calls on Christian Ziegler, his former staffer, to resign as state GOP chair]( [Florida Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler addresses attendees at the Republican Party of Florida Freedom Summit, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)]( Christian Ziegler worked on Vern Buchanan's first congressional campaign and as a staffer in his Washington D.C. office. [READ MORE]( [Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe is at Manatee Public Beach.]( [Best restaurants open Christmas Day in Sarasota and Bradenton]( Skip cooking and enjoy the holidays with these top restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton open on Christmas Day. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler listens to public comments Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, 2023, after her fellow school board members approved a resolution calling on her to resign.]( [Opinion: Ziegler's sex life is not the only thing that makes her a hypocrite]( Bridget Ziegler has chased out two superintendents, one for his "lack of accountability." Funny how things work out. [READ MORE]( [The Manatee County administration building.]( [What to know in Manatee: County attorney resigns, new county leaders]( Longtime Manatee County Attorney Bill Clague announced plans to resign from his post early next year. [READ MORE]( [Anthony Ramirez, 68, of Englewood. SAUNDRA AMRHEIN/SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE]( [Season of Sharing helps retired Sarasota couple hit by rising costs]( Due to rising costs and Sarasota's housing crisis, Anthony Ramirez is back to work at the age of 68, two years after retiring. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [For subscribers] [Opinion: The number's up on Zieglers' MAGA money meal ticket]( Christian and Bridget Ziegler have turned conservatism into a small fortune that's now in jeopardy. [READ MORE]( 2 [For subscribers] [10 best restaurants in Sarasota area to impress out-of-town guests]( Impress your visiting friends and relatives by treating them to the best of Sarasota-Manatee's restaurants, ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Bridget Ziegler's critics want to control School Board]( She has consistently stood for appropriate age-level curriculum and phonics training for teachers and students, and ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Rooting for the Zieglers' downfall feels just as mean as they've been]( If Christian and Bridget Ziegler need to show contrition, we should grant them the space and grace necessary to do ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Sex scandal only the latest outrage involving Sarasota's School Board]( The meetings are often raucous. Board members have forced out two superintendents since 2019, one deserved and one ... [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](