Daily Briefing: Three felony charges filed against former Manatee County administrator

Former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has been charged with three third degree felony charges. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri Feb 9 2024 [Three felony charges filed against former Manatee County administrator]( [Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes attends a commission meeting Wednesday in Bradenton.]( Former Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes has been charged with three third degree felony charges. [READ MORE]( [Big Top Brewing Company is at 975 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota.]( [Festivals and more fun things to do in Sarasota area this weekend]( What are the best things to do in Sarasota and Bradenton this weekend? Top 5 events including outdoor music festivals and a special Super Bowl party. [READ MORE]( [Fine-dining restaurant Michael's on East, located in the Midtown Plaza just south of downtown Sarasota, offers indoor seating with a 1940s supper club atmosphere, as well as outdoor tables in the atrium under a canopy of twinkling lights]( [Sarasota dining spot named among Top 100 most romantic restaurants in U.S. by OpenTable]( What are the most romantic restaurants near you? These seven Florida dining spots made OpenTable's Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America list. [READ MORE]( [Aerial photo showing Sarasota's most popular beaches: Foreground, Siesta Public Beach on Siesta Key in Sarasota. In the background is Lido Key, separated from Siesta Key by Big Pass. Longboat Key is visible in the upper left corner.]( [City officials eye proposed state policies governing vacation rentals]( The fate of local ordinances governing vacation rentals are up in the air as Florida legislature considers expanded preemptions once again this year. [READ MORE]( [About 100 students at University of Florida, in Gainesville, protest in February 2023 as part of a statewide walkout against Gov. Ron DeSantis' education-related efforts targeting LGBTQ communities and banning DEI, sociology and more.]( [Column gives false impression of Florida's university system]( State University System of Florida Board Chair Brian Lamb glossed over the major problems facing higher education in the state. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [North Port woman killed Saturday in I-75 crash in Sarasota County: FHP]( She was a passenger in a vehicle a 72-year-old North Port woman was driving just south of the Laurel Road exit. [READ MORE]( 2 [For subscribers] [County plans for Legacy Trail connector at Nathan Benderson Park]( The estimated cost for the project is about $3.5 million. [READ MORE]( 3 [Virginia-based poke bowl restaurant opens Sarasota County location]( The restaurant features signature and build-your-own poke bowls. [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Sarasota surgical tech went from a mini-stroke to marathons]( "If I don't walk I start getting headaches, and if I don't drink enough water I start getting seizures." [READ MORE]( 5 [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]( 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](