Daily Briefing: Records shed light on felony charges made against Scott Hopes

New records made public on Friday show that Hopes is charged with the grand theft of $12,778.52 in pay during three emergency response situations. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Feb 10 2024 [Records shed light on felony charges made against Scott Hopes]( [Manatee County Administrator Scott Hopes attends a commission meeting Wednesday in Bradenton.]( New records made public on Friday show that Hopes is charged with the grand theft of $12,778.52 in pay during three emergency response situations. [READ MORE]( [The Classical Academy of Sarasota at at 8000 Bee Ridge Road, has hired off-duty sheriff's deputies to assist with traffic during morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups. A group of homeowners has filed suit against Sarasota County and The Classical Academy Sarasota after county commissioners approved a special zoning exception for the private K-12 school.]( [Private school faces code violation amid continuing legal battle]( The Sarasota County Special Magistrate found The Classical Academy in violation of the county code for the modular classrooms on its new campus. [READ MORE]( [The 95-room Hotel Indigo Sarasota opened in fall 2006 at 1223 Boulevard of the Arts. HERALD-TRIBUNE ARCHIVE / 2011]( [Hotel Indigo in downtown Sarasota given new name by IHG Hotels]( Sarasota's Hotel Indigo — a 95-room hotel that first opened in 2006 — has been rebranded to voco Sarasota. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson, in her office i March, 2006. Patterson, who served four terms on the county commission and two in the Sarsota City Commission, died Thursday night at age 79.]( [Nora Patterson, who served 20 years on Sarasota county and city commissions, dies at 79]( She was hailed by colleagues as a commissioner who based her decisions on facts and value to the community. [READ MORE]( [Protesters chant and hold signs calling for the ouster of School Board member Bridget Ziegler before the Feb. 6 board meeting.]( [Letters: Bridget Ziegler has made our schools a national 'punch line.' She must go.]( Her support of right-wing causes such as book bans and the 'Don't Say Gay' bill amplified the sex scandal. Other School Board members want her out. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [For subscribers] [Roaches temporarily close multiple Sarasota and Bradenton restaurants]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first ... [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] [Battie doubles down on false claims, commission agrees to pay legal expenses]( As the Sarasota City Commission voted to begin to covering his legal expense, Commissioner Kyle Battie doubles down ... [READ MORE]( 5 [DeSantis wants to combat public homelessness through legislation]( DeSantis said he wants camping on city streets, sidewalks and parks banned. But he also supports funding to help ... [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](