Daily Briefing: Beached sperm whale in Venice confirmed dead, necropsy to be done

Officials confirmed a beached sperm whale died overnight after it was spotted on Venice Beach Sunday. The specific cause of death is still unknown. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Tue Mar 12 2024 [Beached sperm whale in Venice confirmed dead, necropsy to be done]( [Biologists begin a necropsy on an adult, male sperm whale that beached itself in Venice, Florida on Sunday. The whale died overnight and scientists began taking measurements and tissue samples as soon as they pulled it up onto the beach Monday, Mar. 11, 2024.]( Officials confirmed a beached sperm whale died overnight after it was spotted on Venice Beach Sunday. The specific cause of death is still unknown. [READ MORE]( 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]( [A man and a woman eating pizza]( [Vote for best pizza restaurant Elite 8 winners in Sarasota, Manatee]( Winners from last week must now compete for the Elite 8. Vote for the best pizza restaurant in Sarasota and Bradenton before the polls close. [READ MORE]( [Tracey Washington's son, Breonte Johnson-Davis, died after being tased by a Palmetto Police Department officer.]( ['It hurts': Mom speaks out after FDLE clears officers in tasing death]( Tracey Washington speaks out about her son's tasing death, the Palmetto Police chief's handling of the investigation, and her grief over loss of son. [READ MORE]( [The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Anna Maria Island starts March 12 at 4 p.m. at Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Drive.]( [Top St. Patrick's Day events in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte counties]( Irish pubs and other venues in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with festivities this weekend. [READ MORE]( [The South Venice Beach Ferry takes two passengers over to the beach Monday afternoon.]( [Sarasota County settles 2021 suit over South Venice Beach ferry fees]( While the litigation was ongoing, state regulations changed to allow two-tiered fee system [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Sarasota waters had a 10-foot visitor Tuesday]( A 10-foot OCEARCH great white shark pinged off Sarasota, Florida Tuesday after surfacing off Cape Coral Sunday. ... [READ MORE]( 2 [This restaurant was voted Florida's best Cuban sandwich]( Which restaurant makes the best Cuban sandwich? This one was voted No. 1 in all of Florida. [READ MORE]( 3 [Sarasota restaurant voted Florida's best Cuban sandwich]( Which Sarasota restaurant makes the best Cuban sandwich? This one was voted No. 1 in all of Florida. [READ MORE]( 4 [Sarasota restaurant on 'One Bite Pizza Reviews' with Dave Portnoy]( Dave "El Presidente" Portnoy reviews one of the best pizzerias in Sarasota for his hit internet show. [READ MORE]( 5 [Top 5 fun things to do in Sarasota-Manatee this weekend]( Free outdoor festivals and more fun things to do in Sarasota-Manatee this weekend. [READ MORE]( Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( Advertisement [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](