Art funding, closure of La Villa and death of a cannabis activist
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Here are the stories from today’s “News in 90 Seconds”:
Sarasota County Commission rejects arts funding for three popular organizations
After earlier rejections of a citizen panel’s recommendations on social services and mental health funding, the Sarasota County Commission approved spending $2.1 million of the city’s tourist tax on 35 arts and cultural programs, but only after cutting funds for the popular “Embracing Our Differences” outdoor exhibit and chalk festival, as well as local radio station WSLR/Fogartyville Community Arts and Media Center.
And another artistic decision is still to come.
Click here to read our full story
One of the best Mexican restaurants in Sarasota, Bradenton, closes permanently
One of our favorite and best Mexican restaurants in our area is closing for good.
LaVilla Mexican Grill on Longboat Key closes its doors permanently at the end of the month
Click here to read Wade Tatangelo’s moving story
Medical cannabis advocate Catherine Jordan dies at her Manatee County home on July 4
Medical cannabis advocate Catherine E. Jordan died July 4 at the age of 74 at her home in Parrish.
Jordan’s decades-long commitment is a key reason why Florida residents can legally smoke cannabis for medicinal purposes. News of her death was released by the Florida Cannabis Action Network, a statewide nonprofit organization working to end cannabis prohibition.
Click here to read Jesse Mendoza’s full report.
Rob Landers is a senior multimedia journalist for the USA Today Network of Florida. Reach Landers at 321-242-3627 or [email protected]. Instagram: @ByRobLanders Youtube: @florida_today
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