Daily Briefing: Downtown Sarasota boom: $780 million of construction projects

The sites under construction or planned for the near future could add more residents to downtown Sarasota than at any other point in 40 years. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Mar 16 2024 [Downtown Sarasota boom: $780 million of construction projects]( [Quay, blocks 2 and 3 are located along N. Tamiami Trail at the Fruitville Rd. traffic circle in Sarasota.]( The sites under construction or planned for the near future could add more residents to downtown Sarasota than at any other point in 40 years. [READ MORE]( [Vehicles drive bumper to bumper at the Interstate 75 exit off State Road 64 in July 2023. Traffic on Sarasota and Manatee roads has risen steadily since 2020, state transportation data shows.]( [Letters: Is Sarasota an overrated city? Is Florida an overhyped state?]( A resident of 28 years writes that it's just a matter of time before she leaves Florida - and she offers a "Good riddance" to Sarasota, too. [READ MORE]( [Over a thousand people came out for Bradenton's St. Patrick's Day on Old Main Street annual block party under a canopy of lighted trees lined by food, green beer, arts and clothing vendors.]( [Top 5 things to do in Sarasota area this St. Patrick's Day weekend]( Free music festival, parade, block parties and more this St. Patrick's Day weekend in Sarasota and Bradenton. [READ MORE]( [Venice Police Department Officer Kenite Webb, center, in a photo posted on VPD’s Facebook page in September 2018.]( [Appellate court upholds jury's verdict in Venice discrimination case]( The lawsuit by Officer Kenite Webb filed in 2019 stated there were several discriminatory actions taken against him by officers and superiors. [READ MORE]( [The Florida Department of Transportation seeks public input on plans for replacement of the bridge between Longboat Key and Anna Maria Island.]( [FDOT studies replacement of the bridge from Longboat Key to AMI]( All three alternatives include plans for a 12-foot lane in each direction, and a 12-foot shared use path for pedestrians and cyclists. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [AC/DC singer Brian Johnson and Slash visit Sarasota restaurant]( Brian Johnson was recording vocals for a song with Slash and Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, with Slash present at ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Mote, local law enforcement respond to beached whale off of Venice]( Mote Marine Laboratory scientists and law enforcement were examining a 50-foot sperm whale beached on a sandbar ... [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] [Two popular Sarasota restaurants announce new owners]( The two restaurants, both open since 2002, announced their new ownership in social media posts last week. [READ MORE]( 4 [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 ... [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] [15 local restaurants get high-priority violations, 8 ace inspections]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first ... [READ MORE]( Advertisement Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( 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](