Daily Briefing: Christian Ziegler denies requesting buyout to resign as Florida GOP chair

The Florida GOP executive board is scheduled to meet Sunday to discuss removing Christian Ziegler as party chair. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri Dec 15 2023 [Christian Ziegler denies requesting buyout to resign as Florida 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)]( The Florida GOP executive board is scheduled to meet Sunday to discuss removing Christian Ziegler as party chair. [READ MORE]( [Tropical Storm Emily knocked around boats, thrashed the keys with big waves, and caused flooding on Sarasota and Manatee county roads today, July 31, 2017. [HERALD-TRIBUNE STAFF PHOTO / CARLOS R. MUNOZ]]( [Florida to see strong winds and flooding. Here's what Sarasota-Bradenton can expect]( There’s still some variation in how the storm will track across the state, but strong winds and heavy rain can be expected across the peninsula. [READ MORE]( [Clayton Taylor, right, thanks the Charlotte County Commission Tuesday during public comment for its administrative decision to not renew its membership in the American Library Association.]( [Charlotte County to drop membership in American Library Association]( Sarasota County Republican Assembly and Charlotte County Republican Assembly chapter members thank the commission; push to cut more association ties [READ MORE]( [The 20th annual Lights in Bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus in Sarasota will have holiday photo opportunities, activities, entertainment, with food and drinks available for purchase from the Michael's on East grill and a cash bar. 6:30-9 p.m. (5:30 p.m. early entry) through -Jan. 3, 2024, on select nights; Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota; $30-$40 adults, $25-$35 members, $15-$20 ages 5-17, free ages 4 and younger; 941-366-5731; visit selby.org more details and all of the Selby happenings.]( [Top 5 fun things to do in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice this weekend]( Ready for the weekend? We have an amazing light display, free outdoor movie showing and more fun things to do in Sarasota and Bradenton. [READ MORE]( [FPL crews leave a Jupiter substation headed to North Florida to help restore power after Category 4 Hurricane Michael makes landfall. The 10 two- to three-person crews will join crews from across Florida staging in Lake City, Daytona Beach and Sarasota.]( [Nearly 9,000 street lights to be added across Manatee County]( The project aims to provide adequate street lighting in several neighborhoods throughout the county. [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] [Locally based breakfast, lunch restaurant opens new Bradenton location]( It is one of four new restaurants on Florida's Suncoast planned for the locally based chain, which also includes an ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Myakka Park canopy draws ecotourists]( The county plans to acquire access to almost 100,000 acres of preserves, reserves, state parks and other natural ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Decision that blocked One Park Sarasota development headed to appeal]( An attorney for the developer of the reported $600 million condo project One Park Sarasota filed an appeal of the ... [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] [Experts debate 'Take Care of Maya' verdict's impact on child abuse]( Experts agree the 'Take Care of Maya' verdict could lead to needed changes within hospitals. [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](