Daily Briefing: Judge imposes fine against HRK Holdings over 2021 Piney Point incident

A federal judge ruled against HRK Holdings over the emergency 215 million gallon wastewater release from Piney Point in 2021. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Sep 23 2024 [Judge imposes fine against HRK Holdings over 2021 Piney Point incident]( [This structure was a part of the old Piney Point Phosphate plant built, directly east of Port Manatee just off of U.S. 41, by the Borden Chemical Company circa 1964, now stores some 40,000 tons of salt. It's among the last few remaining structures that HRK Holdings, LLC, left standing after taking over the facility in 2006. Now named Eastport Terminal they (HRK Holdings, LLC) will focus on creating new jobs and attracting new customers to and from Port Manatee. Photographed Wednesday afternoon November 10, 2010.]( A federal judge ruled against HRK Holdings over the emergency 215 million gallon wastewater release from Piney Point in 2021. [READ MORE]( [The Stiletto Brass, made up of brass players from around the country, performs in a concert presented by the Pops Orchestra.]( [Pops Orchestra adds Sarasota performances for 2024-25 season]( The Pops Orchestra has been selling out in recent years and adds a third concert performance for its four weekend programs in the 2024-25 season. [READ MORE]( [Houston-based restaurant The Toasted Yolk Cafe, serving brunch dishes such as the avocado toast topped with eggs pictured here, plans to open Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch locations.]( [National brunch restaurant opening second Sarasota area location]( National brunch restaurant that started in Texas is opening a second Sarasota area location. [READ MORE]( [Percussionist George Nickson, left, and violinist Samantha Bennett, are the founders and co-artistic directors of the contemporary classical music group ensembleNEWSRQ.]( [Two world premieres commissioned by enSRQ to debut in 2024-25 season]( ensembleNEWSRQ prepares for its ninth season of contemporary classical music with more programs and a focus on small chamber ensembles [READ MORE]( [Daniel Paris, Ph.D, Head of Research and Development at the Roskamp Institute, analyzes slides of skin, looking for signs of inflamation on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at the Roskamp Institute in Manatee County.]( [Research by Sarasota's Roskamp founders led to 2 new Alzheimer's drugs]( Two new drug treatments prove effective in forestalling the start of early onset Alzheimer's; Roskamp will eventually offer infusion treatments [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [One of best local restaurants for wings, burgers opens new location]( New local restaurant serves hand-formed burgers, hand-cut fries, and some of the best chicken wings in Sarasota and ... [READ MORE]( 2 [New College's overhaul plan approved by Florida Board of Governors]( The plan puts the small liberal-arts college on pace to request more than $200 million over the next five years. [READ MORE]( 3 [Longboat Key man to compete on ABC dating show alongside 23 other men]( Gregg Lassen, 64, will be competing on the first season of ABC's "Golden Bachelorette, a spin-off of the "Golden ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Biggest concerts, comedians coming to Tampa, Sarasota, Oct. to Dec.]( The biggest names in pop, rap, rock, country and stand-up comedy set to visit the greater Tampa Bay area in ... [READ MORE]( 5 [New Sarasota Performing Arts Center: Architects unveil initial designs]( In two public gatherings, Renzo Piano Building Workshop architects revealed initial concepts for four buildings ... [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](