Daily Briefing: Who to know. 15 residents with big impact in Sarasota and Manatee

Lourdes Ramirez sued to stop mega hotels on Siesta Key and won. She headlines this list of influential people in Sarasota and Manatee in 2024. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri Jan 12 2024 [Who to know. 15 residents with big impact in Sarasota and Manatee]( [Lourdes Ramirez stands along Beach Rd. at the site of a proposed hotel on Siesta Key. Depositions from a lawsuit filed by Ramirez have revealed how Sarasota County staff changed their mind about the hotel after conversations with hotel developers.]( Lourdes Ramirez sued to stop mega hotels on Siesta Key and won. She headlines this list of influential people in Sarasota and Manatee in 2024. [READ MORE]( [Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi Grill is set to open to the public in Lakewood Ranch on Jan. 19. It will be the second location for the restaurant, with its original location in downtown Sarasota.]( [Downtown Sarasota restaurant opening new Lakewood Ranch location]( The new location will feature a largely similar menu, but with an expanded bar presence and two floors of seating. [READ MORE]( [New York Giants defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale during an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz) ORG XMIT: NYOTK]( [Giants DC Wink Martindale out, leaves New York for his $3 million Sarasota area home]( After agreeing to "mutually part ways" with the Giants after a falling out with Brian Daboll, Wink Martindale moved to his Bradenton, Florida home. [READ MORE]( [Kratom is a naturally occurring herbal extract that comes from leaves of an evergreen grown in Southeast Asia. It can be chewed as well as swallowed in gel cap form, or brewed as a tea or mixed in another liquid.]( [Sarasota remains as the lone Florida county to have banned kratom]( It's been nearly 10 years since the Sarasota County Commission placed a ban on kratom, a Southeast Asian tea leaf. [READ MORE]( [The Manatee County Fair has been one of the area's biggest attractions for over a century, with this year's event featuring another family-friendly lineup of fun activities including thrill rides, shows and everyone's favorite decadent foods. Also, new fair manager and Manatee County native Danny Alfonso says modifications have been made in all areas to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. The Manatee County Fairgrounds is located at 1402 14th Avenue W. in Palmetto and runs through January 24, 2021. Ticket prices Daily are $10 for an adult, $6 for Active military, $6 for children 6-12. Kids 5 and under are free. Parking is $10. For a complete list of guidelines and events, visit manateecountyfair.com.]( [Top 5 things to do this MLK holiday weekend in Sarasota and Manatee]( Fairs, festivals and more fun and free things to do this MLK holiday weekend in Sarasota and Manatee counties. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Florida lawmakers preparing to consider multiple bills regulating HOAs]( More than a dozen bills in 2024 are in response to homeowner complaints and would increase accountability of ... [READ MORE]( 2 [For subscribers] [See where LWR, Wellen and Babcock ranked on list of top US communities]( The three were among the best-selling master-planned communities in the country in 2023. [READ MORE]( 3 [New restaurant inspired by coastal Italy opens in Sarasota County]( The new restaurant in Downtown Wellen Park features the same owners as several other eateries throughout Sarasota ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Rape allegation prompts Florida GOP to oust Christian Ziegler as chair]( Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Florida GOP leaders called on Chair Christian Ziegler to resign following rape ... [READ MORE]( 5 [FHP: 2 injured, 1 killed in Sarasota County crash]( A 29-year-old Nokomis man was killed in a Sarasota County crash Friday night. [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](