Daily Briefing: Colony ants found on shake machine, wall of Sarasota area restaurant

See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first inspections due to high-priority violations. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Nov 15 2023 [Colony ants found on shake machine, wall of Sarasota area restaurant]( [Each week we share the area restaurants that aced their inspections, while also rounding up those that racked up violations.]( See which Sarasota and Bradenton area restaurants passed with flying colors, and which didn't pass first inspections due to high-priority violations. [READ MORE]( [This is a rendering of Lux Car Club in the Rosemary District in downtown Sarasota. Timothy Ng, the property owner, plans to build a private club for car enthusiasts at 1374 5th Way. The architecture firm DSDG Architects created the rendering.]( [Downtown proposal could see club for car enthusiasts built in Sarasota]( A developer has plans for development of an exclusive venue for enthusiasts to "enjoy passion for fine cars and wine." [READ MORE]( [A person walks a dog while dressed in athletic clothes and shoes.]( [Letters: Garish colors, tacky designs are ruining Sarasota's Bayfront walkway]( Strolling the Bayfront walkway used to be a picturesque journey, but now there's an excess of fading graffiti and tacky, garish colors. [READ MORE]( [Several residents called for the Sarasota County Commission to defund the American Library Association and Florida Library Association. Pictured here, Selby Public Library, which recently celebrated its the 25th anniversary of the new facility at 1331 First St., Sarasota.]( [Sarasota County ends dues to state and national library groups]( County Commission decries 'book-banning' misinformation and cites concern over ALA president's Marxist philosophies. [READ MORE]( [Brown lawns like this one in front of a home in the Southgate neighborhood of Sarasota, are an indication of the dry conditions in Southwest Florida. ]( [Southwest Florida Water Management declares water shortage]( The governing board for the district has voted to declare a Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage Order because of dry conditions and water supply concerns. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [For subscribers] [UPDATED: 'Take Care of Maya' trial verdict is in, jury makes decision]( The six-person jury in the trial of a Venice family suing Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital for more than $220 ... [READ MORE]( 2 [For subscribers] ['Take Care of Maya' trial recap: 3 things to know about the verdict]( After five years of waiting to have their day in court, the Kowalski family was awarded a total of $261 million in ... [READ MORE]( 3 [One of best new local restaurants is opening more Sarasota locations]( The popular, locally owned restaurant opened this year and just announced plans for two more locations in the ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [New College seeks $400 million in state funding over next five years]( The college said it needs a "minimum" of $400 million over that span to become "a world-class classical liberal ... [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] ['Take Care of Maya' trial: Jury makes decision on punitive damages]( After awarding the Kowalski family approximately $211 million, a six-person jury decided on punitive damages ... [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 All of the headlines, none of the chaos. Learn daily with The Excerpt, 
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