Daily Briefing: One of Sarasota County's largest employers targeted for acquisition by Tampa-based company

The transaction could create the largest door and window manufacturer in the United States. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Tue Dec 19 2023 [One of Sarasota County's largest employers targeted for acquisition by Tampa-based company]( [PGT employees assemble custom windows on the production floor of the manufacturing facility in Venice on Nov. 16, 2023.]( The transaction could create the largest door and window manufacturer in the United States. [READ MORE]( [One man and four pets died in a Saturday house fire in North Port.]( [Saturday house fire claims life of one man and four pets]( The fire had already been extinguished when firefighters arrived; no working smoke detectors were present in thehouse [READ MORE]( [Sarasota County operates 14 fixed routes with traditional buses, including one that links downtown Sarasota’s transit center with Bradenton and makes stops along Tamiami Trail, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, and several college campuses.]( [Sarasota County’s on-demand transit service gains thousands of riders]( Breeze on Demand service connects communities following 2021 cutback on county bus routes. [READ MORE]( [This map shows the location of the new 20-acre protection area at Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park. It is located at the mouth of Tippecanoe Bay on Sam Knight Creek, a tributary to Charlotte Harbor.]( [Tippecanoe Bay land on Charlotte Harbor bought for preservation]( The Charlotte Harbor estuary is one of the most productive in the state of Florida; breeding ground for tarpon, snook and redfish. [READ MORE]( [The Quay near downtown Sarasota, under construction in September 2023.]( [Letters: Developers, politicians don't care about citizens in Sarasota County]( Builders must be held accountable for their actions. We also need traffic control and more law enforcement. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Buyout floated amid effort to force out Florida GOP Chair Ziegler]( The Florida GOP executive board is scheduled to meet Sunday to discuss removing Christian Ziegler as party chair. [READ MORE]( 2 [What we know: The latest on Christian and Bridget Ziegler]( Catch up on the latest about sexual assault allegations against Florida GOP chair Christian Ziegler, calls for him ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Country star Luke Combs helps out Florida woman sued by... Luke Combs]( A Pinellas Park woman being sued for $250,000 for selling 18 Luke Combs-themed tumblers on Amazon is getting a ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] ['The Beach Guy' loses contract at Englewood Beach after Facebook video]( Charlotte County had been seeking a more lucrative contract to allow a vendor to rent chairs and umbrellas at ... [READ MORE]( 5 [No, Siesta Key should not 'belong to everyone']( Private property on Siesta Key shouldn't be viewed as an open playground for the public's enjoyment. [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](