Daily Briefing: After Lake Manatee dam water releases, will next storm bring floods?

County officials said Lake Manatee water releases could be inevitable during heavy rain, and flood control is not really in the works despite concern. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Sep 9 2024 [After Lake Manatee dam water releases, will next storm bring floods?]( [Lake Manatee Dam is a 4,700-foot-long, 27-foot-high zoned earth embankment with a pervious outer shell and a central clayey core.]( County officials said Lake Manatee water releases could be inevitable during heavy rain, and flood control is not really in the works despite concern. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota-Bradenton sees wettest summer and August on record., according to a climate summary from the National Weather Service.]( [Sarasota-Bradenton, Venice have wettest month of August on record]( While irregular weather events like Tropical Storm Debby skewed numbers, it has still been a wet summer overall, National Weather Service says. [READ MORE]( [Cardinal Mooney running back Connail Jackson scores in the Cougars' Fall Classic game against Booker.]( [With Carson Beach gone, Connail Jackson has become primary Mooney RB]( The 5-foot-10, 170-pounder played two varsity games last season as a freshman but after just two games this year he's dominated the Cougars backfield. [READ MORE]( [In creating the music for “Waitress,” lyricist and songwriter Sara Bareilles said it was important to her that all of the characters be very realistic and that she avoided stereotyping or going for the easy choices with any of them.]( [Hit Broadway musicals and new plays make up FST season]( Music by familiar stars will be featured in Florida Studio Theatre's mainstage and cabaret series, with two new plays getting local premieres. [READ MORE]( [An Italian-styled villa next to the Field Club has been listed for $28.35 million, representing the most expensive residential property currently for sale in Sarasota County. The property at 1310 South Lake Shore Dr. recently underwent a "multi-year renovation" from Italian architect Andrea Gallo, the listing agent Steve Wexler of Premier Sotheby's International Realty said.]( [Most expensive property in Sarasota hits market at $28.35 million]( An Italian-styled villa by Little Sarasota Bay is listed for $28.35 million, the most expensive residential property for sale in Sarasota County. [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [Richard Corcoran's arrogance on display at New College town hall]( A planned 90-minute town hall featuring New College President Richard Corcoran taking alumni questions turned into ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Sarasota gives swanky condo developer special treatment]( Despite growing anti-development fervor in Sarasota and denial by the Planning Board, the Obsidian proposal is ... [READ MORE]( 3 [For subscribers] [Most expensive property in Sarasota hits market at $28.35 million]( An Italian-styled villa by Little Sarasota Bay is listed for $28.35 million, the most expensive residential ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Boar's Head Virginia plant: 'Worst inspection reports' ever seen]( The first Boar's Head wrongful death lawsuit was filed in Sarasota County in Florida. [READ MORE]( 5 [15 best sports bars in Sarasota area for food, drinks and fun!]( Check out the top 15 sports bars in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, and Lakewood Ranch for the best food and drinks ... [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](