Daily Briefing: Florida Republican Party looks to life after Ziegler sex scandal

Plans are in motion to remove Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler amid a rape allegation. Two longtime party activists are running to replace him. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Dec 21 2023 [Florida Republican Party looks to life after Ziegler sex scandal]( [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)]( Plans are in motion to remove Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler amid a rape allegation. Two longtime party activists are running to replace him. [READ MORE]( [A 44th Avenue extension currently dead-ends in Lakewood Ranch just east of the Indigo subdivision. [HERALD-TRIBUNE STAFF PHOTO / DALE WHITE]]( [Manatee breaks ground on project that includes new interstate overpass]( It's designed to help alleviate traffic congestion on other heavily traveled thoroughfares like State Road 64 and State Road 70. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is locked in negotiations with United Healthcare over terms for coverage under the insurance company's Medicare Advantage plan. The deadline for open enrollment, when people can easily change Medicare providers is Dec. 7.]( [SMH and UHC express optimism as Medicare Advantage deadline looms]( Retiree's attempt to contact insurer via online grievance portal prompts inaccurate response, as both Sarasota Memorial and insurer continue talks. [READ MORE]( [The PGT manufacturing facility in Venice on Nov. 16, 2023.]( [Sarasota business community embraces PGT deal even as headquarters expected to shift north]( About half of the $100 million in "cost-saving synergies" expected in PGT-Masonite deal to come from reduced expenses soon after the deal closes. [READ MORE]( [Florida Studio Theatre acting apprentices Lorelei Frank, left, and James Randolph perform Allison Gregory’s version of “Red Riding Hood” for students at Tatum Ridge Elementary School.]( [Florida Studio Theatre apprentices get challenged by student audiences]( Florida Studio Theatre acting apprentices spend a year working with and performing for young audiences who aren’t shy about what they like or don’t. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [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]( 2 [Bridget Ziegler refuses to leave Sarasota's School Board. Here's why.]( Don't hold your breath waiting for Bridget Ziegler to heed the calls for her to leave the Sarasota County School ... [READ MORE]( 3 [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]( 4 [Republican Party of Florida votes to strip Chair Ziegler of authority]( The Florida GOP's 40-member executive board held an emergency meeting in Orlando to discuss Christian Ziegler, the ... [READ MORE]( 5 [10 best new restaurants that opened this year in Sarasota]( What are the best new local restaurants of 2023? We rank the Top 10 that opened this year in Sarasota and Manatee ... [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](