Daily Briefing: 6 Sarasota area restaurants open, 3 sold, 2 permanently close

Six new restaurants recently opened in the Sarasota area, but two permanently closed, and three popular waterfront spots were sold. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Jul 25 2024 [6 Sarasota area restaurants open, 3 sold, 2 permanently close]( [Sandbar Seafood & Spirits, a beachfront restaurant located on the northern end of Anna Maria Island, photographed April 21, 2024.]( Six new restaurants recently opened in the Sarasota area, but two permanently closed, and three popular waterfront spots were sold. [READ MORE]( [The median sale prices of both single-family homes and condos hit new all-time highs in Massachusetts last month, real estate market analysts said.]( [New report: Home sales, prices dropping in Sarasota Manatee area]( The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee reported both counties are seeing increases in inventory and declines in sales. [READ MORE]( [North Port resident Michelle Pozzie is a candidate for the District. 74 State House seat.]( [Police: House District 74 candidate's sign defaced with slur, phallus]( Michelle Pozzie, a Republican candidate for state House District 74, called North Port Police after her sign was defaced with a slur and a phallus. [READ MORE]( [Sarasota County School District Superintendent Terry Connor, center, speaks with Venice Middle School arts teachers Lisa Jodwalis (visual arts), left, and Tatiana Ignotis (theater), right, before the start of the Arts Teachers Pre-planning Professional Learning conference Monday at Riverview High School. ]( [School grades: See scores for Sarasota and Manatee counties]( Sarasota County saw massive growth in its third-grade reading scores. [READ MORE]( [Ashley Benefield appears before potential jurors in the voir dire portion of her trial for the second-degree murder of her estranged husband in 2020 at the Manatee County Judicial Center, July 22, 2024.]( [Murder trial of former ballerina Ashley Benefield begins in Manatee]( Former ballerina Ashley Benefield was arrested in connection to the shooting death of her estranged husband and charged with second-degree murder. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [See which local restaurants plan to open at Sarasota Bradenton Airport]( A taste of Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key will soon be at the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport as several ... [READ MORE]( 2 [3 local waterfront restaurants sold. What we know about buyer]( Who just bought three popular waterfront restaurants in Sarasota, Bradenton? Here's what we know about the buyer. [READ MORE]( 3 [Gulf Gate area of Sarasota will have large Asian supermarket]( An HL Asian Market will be coming to the Gulf Gate area of Sarasota, according to County's building department ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Here are the important dates to note for the 2024-25 school year]( As the 2024-25 Sarasota Schools academic year draws near, there are some essential dates to mark on your calendar. [READ MORE]( 5 [Three arts groups raise money after Sarasota County kills funding]( Embracing Our Differences, WSLR and the Chalk Festival are taking different paths to continue after losing ... [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](