Daily Briefing: Sarasota's oldest restaurant sets reopening date after hurricane hit

The iconic Sarasota restaurant, open since 1959, closed for nearly a month to undergo repairs following damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sat Oct 26 2024 [Sarasota's oldest restaurant sets reopening date after hurricane hit]( [The Cuban sandwich at Columbia Restaurant, which was founded in 1905 in Tampa’s Ybor City and opened its Sarasota location on St. Armands Circle in 1959.]( The iconic Sarasota restaurant, open since 1959, closed for nearly a month to undergo repairs following damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton. [READ MORE]( [Rams defensive lineman Raul Ramirez III (#98) carries the American flag as he leads his team onto the field. The Riverview High Rams hosted the Cardinal Mooney Catholic High Cougars Friday evening, Oct. 18, 2024 in Sarasota.]( [Week 10 Sarasota and Manatee prep football scoreboard and updates]( Our live scoreboard will keep you updated on all the Sarasota, Manatee football games played in Week 10 [READ MORE]( [A family enjoys a wide open Siesta Beach on Thursday morning as Sarasota County employees move lifeguard stands back to their normal positions near the surf. The county announced several beaches, including Siesta Beach, parks and boat ramps would be reopening on Saturday, while the county still has work to do on some other facilities that had more significant damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.]( [Siesta Key, Nokomis beaches will be open to the public this weekend]( Sarasota County touts its hurricane recovery efforts with reopening of Siesta and some other beaches, along with some boat ramps. [READ MORE]( [The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting from early Saturday morning.]( [1 person dead, 1 person injured in Sarasota DUI crash: police]( Video evidence and witness statements show that the man was speeding when he rear-ended a car that was stopped at a red light, police officials said. [READ MORE]( [Hurricane Helene's windfield before landfall.]( [Odds in our favor with 97% of hurricane landfall activity beyond us]( This hurricane season punched us harder than any in a generation. This year was the first time since 2005 that Florida recorded 3 hurricane landfalls. [READ MORE]( TRENDING STORIES 1 [Local waterfront restaurant permanently closed after hurricane damage]( While many waterfront restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton reopen after Hurricane Milton and Helene damage, this ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Sarasota County Schools revises calendar after hurricane closures]( Sarasota County Schools released a revised academic calendar to account for the 10 days of school closures caused ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Local restaurant permanently closed, tiki hut destroyed by hurricane]( Caddy's Bradenton sustained major damage from Hurricane Milton, and its popular tiki hut and bar are now completely ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [Mold-like growth found in Sarasota area restaurants, other inspections]( Going out to eat? See which Sarasota and Manatee county restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Are tolls in Florida still free following Hurricane Milton's hit?]( Florida tolls were suspended earlier this month to prepare residents for Hurricane Milton. Have they all been ... [READ MORE]( 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]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](