Daily Briefing: Sarasota restaurant with nearly 40 years of history closes

The restaurant, which had multiple Sarasota area locations over the decades, was known for its namesake chicken wings and hot dogs. [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Mar 13 2023 [For subscribers] [Sarasota restaurant with nearly 40 years of history closes]( [The garlic parmesan wings at Wings-N-Weenies in Sarasota.]( The restaurant, which had multiple Sarasota area locations over the decades, was known for its namesake chicken wings and hot dogs. [READ MORE]( [Story time with Momma Ashley Rose, a 44-year-old drag queen who stated, "Everyone is loved, accepted and wanted no matter who they are." "We really just want to spread love and kindness. And give the kids tools or how to deal with bullies and how to deal with sadness or anger, fear, just basic life skills and how to be kind."]( [Pride event draws hundreds to Bradenton Riverwalk]( More than 400 people gathered to celebrate Manatee Pride, an LGBTQ+ family event benefiting ALSO Youth. [READ MORE]( [The Sarasota Kennel Club in 2019.]( [For subscribers] [Apartment complex no longer planned for Sarasota Kennel Club]( The landowner is interested in keeping the site's zoning for high-intensity commercial development. [READ MORE]( [This large redfish washed up on Lido Beach in Aug. 2021 during a red tide outbreak.]( [Red tide: Sarasota County says not enough dead fish to start cleanup]( Sarasota County is monitoring public beaches to see whether there is enough dead fish and other red tide debris to start cleanup efforts. [READ MORE]( [New College students and supporters protested on campus before a board of trustees meeting on Tuesday Feb. 28, 2023. Donors also are upset about the college's direction under six new board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. At least $10 million in donations have been rescinded in recent weeks, according to an informal survey by former Trustee Charlie Lenger.]( [For subscribers] [$29 million in New College donations at risk over changes, alum says]( Charlie Lenger, a New College alum who served on the boards of the college and its foundation, knows of $10 million in canceled contributions. [READ MORE]( Can you survive the madness? Free to enter! 5K to win! Get in on the action with USA TODAY Sports' men's and women's NCAA tournament survivor pools. [MAKE YOUR PICKS ➔]( [MAKE YOUR PICKS ➔]( IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [Despite U.S. division, visitors to art exhibit a 'rainbow' of faces]( A group of elementary students were observing and getting the message of inclusiveness that was intended by "Embracing Our Differences." [READ MORE]( [Sarasota Opera gives a new life to Massenet’s rarely seen ‘Thérèse’]( Jules Massenet’s ‘Thérèse,’ which had its premiere in 1907, has not been produced or recorded often. It has bee eclipsed by his better known works. [READ MORE]( [Family deals with a church scandal in comical ‘Incident’ at Asolo Rep]( Katie Forgette looks back at a family in 1973 dealing with lessons in puberty that get misinterpreted and cause problems with a parish priest. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota Film Festival announces celebrity guests at this year's event]( The 25th annual film festival returns March 24-April 2 to Sarasota, featuring in-person screenings and events as well as a virtual platform. [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( 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. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( 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](