Daily Briefing: Sarasota School Board meets as Ziegler scandal continues to dominate

For a third-straight meeting, Bridget Ziegler dominated the atmosphere inside and outside of the chambers. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Feb 8 2024 [Sarasota School Board meets as Ziegler scandal continues to dominate]( [Sarasota County School Board member Bridget Ziegler recites the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the meeting Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, 2024.]( For a third-straight meeting, Bridget Ziegler dominated the atmosphere inside and outside of the chambers. [READ MORE]( [Allswell hopes to open by September in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place, said co-owner Tory Delaney, who described the restaurant and bar as "a pub setting that serves high-quality food and high-quality drinks, with the focus being on upscale comfort foods with a twist."]( [New gastropub restaurant to open in Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place]( The gastropub will feature ownership that's also operated multiple New York City restaurants. [READ MORE]( [Brooke Wyman, who grew up in Sarasota and now lives in St. Petersburg, is one of the contestants seeking a husband on the Fox series “Farmer Wants a Wife.” F]( [Sarasota High grad seeks a husband on ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’]( Brooke Wyman said she was single for three years when a friend suggested she try out for the Fox dating series. [READ MORE]( [The Manatee County administration building.]( [Manatee County to consider speed limit cameras in school zones]( The effort takes advantage of a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis last year that allows traffic cameras to be used in school zones. [READ MORE]( [Over 20 roundabouts have been constructed in Sarasota and Manatee counties and more are planned. Unfortunately, many drivers don't know how to navigate the circles safely. This roundabout is at 10th Street and South Tamiami Trail.]( [Letters: Dangerous drivers threaten everyone on Sarasota's roads]( Locally and statewide, many don't use their signal lights. They drive below the speed limit in the left lane and are befuddled by roundabouts. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [For subscribers] [Redevelopment planned for Sarasota waterfront property and restaurant]( Local real estate investor Chris Brown added to his Sarasota portfolio with the purchase of the 2-acre site. [READ MORE]( 2 [12 favorite restaurants for pizza in Sarasota and Bradenton]( Who makes the best pizza in Sarasota and Bradenton? Here are 12 of my favorite places. [READ MORE]( 3 [Ziegler's attorney says he is a crime victim, fights records release]( Christian and Bridget Ziegler retained an attorney to fight the release of cell phone records collected during a ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Developer, North Port end Warm Mineral Springs partnership talks]( A Warm Mineral Springs Development Group member cites high insurance and operational cost as the main reasons to ... [READ MORE]( 5 [1 dead, 1 arrested after Sarasota shooting, sheriff's deputies say]( Deputies responded to the area of North Lockwood Meadows Boulevard in Sarasota after reports of a shooting shortly ... [READ MORE]( Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( 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](