Daily Briefing: Hiking to an alligator haven at Myakka's Deep Hole

Deep Hole is neither deep nor much of a hole these days, but that hasn’t deterred tourists from making the trek. It shouldn’t turn you away either. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Mar 9 2024 [Hiking to an alligator haven at Myakka's Deep Hole]( [A large alligator rests along the shore at Deep Hole, a 131-foot sink hole at the south end of Lower Myakka Lake at Myakka River State Park. The area is designated as a wilderness preserve and is limited to just 30 visitors per day.]( Deep Hole is neither deep nor much of a hole these days, but that hasn’t deterred tourists from making the trek. It shouldn’t turn you away either. [READ MORE]( [Breonte Johnson-Davis]( [EXCLUSIVE: Documents reveal new details of Breonte Johnson's death]( Weeks after the Florida Department of Law Enforcement concluded its investigation, the Bradenton PD is investigating Breonte Johnson-Davis' death. [READ MORE]( [New College President Richard Corcoran participated in the comedy class, performing right after David Rancourt, dean of students. Corcoran pointed out the number of jokes Rancourt told that targeted the LGBTQ+ community.]( [Your voice: New College owes us answers on Richard Corcoran's contract incentives]( New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran can earn up to $200,000 in incentive pay, but the college hasn't said whether he will receive it. [READ MORE]( [AC/DC singer and Sarasota resident Brian Johnson, pictured here, appears on a cover of "Killing Floor" with fellow rock stars Slash and Steven Tyler. A music video for the song features footage of Johnson performing at Burnt Orange Sound Studio in Sarasota.]( [AC/DC's Brian Johnson records in Sarasota for Slash, Steven Tyler song]( AC/DC singer Brian Johnson records vocals in Sarasota for lead single "Killing Floor" off Slash's new album. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota's Riverview High discus thrower Luis Castaneda.]( [Here are top 2024 boys track & field athletes in Sarasota/Manatee counties]( Plenty of sprinters to watch along with discus thrower Luis Castaneda of Riverview High. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [For subscribers] [New restaurant at one of Sarasota's biggest attractions, now open]( The restaurant will be solar-powered, incorporate electric and induction cooking techniques, and use produce from a ... [READ MORE]( 2 [UPDATED: Vote now for best pizza restaurant in Sarasota-Manatee]( Where can you find the best pizza in Sarasota and Bradenton? Vote now for your favorite restaurant. [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] [Major Sarasota-Manatee developer talks future expansion]( As Lakewood Ranch looks to expand into the new year, it's keeping lifestyle at the forefront. [READ MORE]( 4 [North Sarasota affordable housing development nears completion]( An 84-unit affordable housing development project is nearing completion in north Sarasota. [READ MORE]( 5 [Bobby Jones Golf Course makes Sarasota golfers yell, 'Bore!']( The Bobby Jones Golf Course should have been redesigned in a better manner. [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]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( 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](