Daily Briefing: New Cuban restaurant now open in downtown Sarasota

The new addition to downtown Sarasota's dining scene is an offshoot of a Cuban restaurant in New Jersey. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Tue Jun 25 2024 [New Cuban restaurant now open in downtown Sarasota]( [Cuba 1958, an offshoot of Westfield, New Jersey restaurant 1958 Cuban Cuisine, is now open in downtown Sarasota.]( The new addition to downtown Sarasota's dining scene is an offshoot of a Cuban restaurant in New Jersey. [READ MORE]( [North Port Fire Rescue responded to the seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 northbound, near Mile Marker 187]( [I-75 flowing again after seven vehicle crash northbound near River Rd.]( At least three people were injured in the crash, with one taken away by helicopter after seven-vehicle crash in south Sarasota County Monday. [READ MORE]( [Brennan Wakey with his defense attorney, Liane McCurry in court Friday in Sarasota. Wakey, 28, is charged with second degree murder and altering, concealing evidence in connection to a 2021 fatal shooting at the Hyatt Place Hotel off University Parkway, where police discovered the body of Colton Wright. Wakey claims he fired his gun, which has not been found, in self-defense.]( [Sarasota judge abruptly cancels Stand Your Ground hearing Friday]( A third Stand Your Ground hearing in a 2021 murder case was cut short when a Sarasota judge abruptly called for a short recess before canceling the hearing. [READ MORE]( [Left to right, Terry Connor, superintendent for Sarasota County Schools, Robyn A. Marinelli, District 4, Timothy Enos, District 5, Karen Rose, District 2, Bridget Ziegler, District 1, not present, Tom Edwards, District 3 and Patrick Duggan attorney for Sarasota County Schools. Photographed Tuesday May 21, 2024. Sarasota County School Board members. Photographed Tuesday May 21, 2024.]( [School Board: Give up political theater - and focus on students]( School Board members should explain reasoning behind their votes. Decisions must be impartial and tied to district's mission and goals. [READ MORE]( [North Port Police detectives recently investigated allegations that longtime City Commissioner Debbie McDowell threatened city hall while muttering to herself on the stairwell after meeting with City Manager Jerome Fletcher on Oct. 26]( [North Port plans $284.9 million budget for 2024-25, more staff, raises]( North Port's property values grew by more than $1 billion, based on a 16% increase, with plans to add more police, firefighters and other employees. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Chick-fil-A plans to build Venice-area restaurant in Sarasota County]( Preliminary plans with Sarasota County call for a Chick-fil-A restaurant constructed outside Venice city limits at ... [READ MORE]( 2 [School Board chair seeks to steal spotlight for Sarasota success story]( School Board Chair Karen Rose credits her leadership for the Sarasota County district's successful year, but ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Venice developer Pat Neal to receive settlement from city over fees]( Excess building fees were collected through a since-changed formula that helped pay for building division expansion. [READ MORE]( 4 [Lawsuit filed against Manatee Elections Supervisor over school board]( Former School Board of Manatee Chairman James Golden filed lawsuit against the supervisor of elections office over ... [READ MORE]( 5 [For subscribers] [New restaurant opens this week in Sarasota serving 'farm-fresh food']( New restaurant opens in Sarasota this week with "farm-fresh food cooked from scratch daily" and meals starting at ... [READ MORE]( Advertisement 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](