Daily Briefing: Florida state parks could be developed under DeSantis plan

Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection has unveiled the 'Great Outdoors Initiative', a proposal to add pickle ball courts, lodging to state parks. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Aug 26 2024 [Florida state parks could be developed under DeSantis plan]( [Meadows with wildflowers might be replaced with pickleball courts and other recreation amenities at Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine.]( Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection has unveiled the 'Great Outdoors Initiative', a proposal to add pickle ball courts, lodging to state parks. [READ MORE]( [Christian Douglas, left, and Gabrielle McClinton play would-be lovers in the North American tour of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”]( [A variety of legends, comedy, Broadway hits for new Van Wezel season]( Van Wezel’s 2024-25 season ranges from Herb Alpert, the Temptations and Arsenio Hall to Debbie Gibson, Leslie Jones, ‘Les Miz’ and ‘Moulin Rouge.’ [READ MORE]( [Gavel & Handcuffs on wood table.]( [Manatee County jury finds man guilty of stabbing estranged girlfriend]( In September 2020, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of Orestes Figueredo-Ortega after he fled to Miami following the stabbing. [READ MORE]( [Ashley Brown]( [New Sarasota initiative seeks to elevate women's voices in civic arena]( The Women’s Resource Center has launched a new initiative to promote the civic engagement of women. [READ MORE]( [Pier 22 restaurant in downtown Bradenton debuted its newly renovated waterfront patio and bar overlooking the Manatee River, as well as a new happy hour menu available from 3 to 6 p.m. daily, on Aug. 16, 2024.]( [One of our best local waterfront restaurants is now even better]( One of the most popular waterfront restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton debuts newly renovated patio, bar and happy hour deals on food and drinks. [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [Craving Dunkin' Donuts' fall drinks? Here's when you could get them]( What came first — fall or its signature flavors? According to insiders, Dunkin' Donuts popular autumn spread is ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Voting results for Sarasota and Manatee counties]( See voting results as they come in and read stories about the most contested elections in Sarasota and Manatee ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Sarasota School Board: Edwards wins, Barker defeats Karen Rose]( Tom Edwards, an incumbent, and Liz Barker, a newcomer, won their elections to the Sarasota County School Board [READ MORE]( 4 [One of our best local waterfront restaurants is now even better]( One of the most popular waterfront restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton debuts newly renovated patio, bar and ... [READ MORE]( 5 [SRQ Airport withdraws land sale to New College from FAA consideration]( A land sale between the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and New College has been withdrawn from FAA ... [READ MORE]( 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]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](