Daily Briefing: Opinion: There's a reason people don't come here anymore. It's too crowded

What's the point of selling something if the consumer can't access it? In what world is that good business? Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Sep 28 2023 [Opinion: There's a reason people don't come here anymore. It's too crowded]( [Traffic congestion at the I-75 exit at State Road 64 on July 11, 2023. The traffic volume on many road segments in Manatee and Sarasota counties rose from 2020 to 2022.]( What's the point of selling something if the consumer can't access it? In what world is that good business? [READ MORE]( [A bowl of tantanmen at Mitaka Japanese Ramen House in Bradenton photographed Sept. 1, 2023. Mitaka recently opened a new location in Ellenton.]( [Ticket Editor: Excellent local Asian restaurant opens second location]( Sarasota-Manatee ramen enthusiasts should be excited about this restaurant opening. [READ MORE]( [Lee Washington filed, then retracted, a whistleblower complaint against Manatee County Commissioner Mike Rahn and former county commissioner Vanessa Baugh.]( [Whistleblower complaint goes uninvestigated in Manatee County]( Former interim Manatee County Administrator Lee Washington said Sunshine Law violations went uninvestigated. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran at the Sept. 12 County Commission meeting.]( [Sarasota County Commission reverses cuts to Boys and Girls Clubs, others]( Sarasota commission cited confusion over its new citizen-led advisory council recommendation process and voted to restore funding to some programs. [READ MORE]( [A gorgeous evening in Manatee County overlooking the Hurricanes football stadium. Manatee Hurricanes stay undefeated with a 28-20 victory over the Braden River Pirates on Friday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Joe Kinnan Field at Hawkins Stadium in Bradenton.]( [High school football rankings: Which teams rank No. 1 after Week 5?]( The fifth week of the regular season is behind us. Here are our Top 5 large and small high school football teams heading into Week 6. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [3 Florida spots make NY Times list of 'restaurants that excite us most']( A waterfront restaurant in Florida that Jimmy Buffett would have liked made The New York Times list, along with ... [READ MORE]( 2 [3 local restaurants on Southern Living's Best Seafood Dives in Florida]( The local businesses featured in the Southern Living article are also among the best waterfront restaurants in ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Big impacts as Sarasota County Commission cuts funds for childcare, more]( The Sarasota County Commission ignored the recommendations of its advisory councils and slashed funding for a ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Sarasota County Commission cuts funding to dozens of nonprofits, against advice]( Following the recommendations of Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran, Sarasota County cuts funding to many ... [READ MORE]( 5 ['Take Care of Maya' trial: Jury hears 911 call, testimony from brother]( Kyle Kowalski, 16, took the stand Friday morning during the first part of his testimony before the jury. [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 ➔]( Advertisement You Asked. We Listened. The eNewspaper is now available in the breaking news app. [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( 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]( 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](