Daily Briefing: Restaurant billed as ‘upscale pub’ opening in downtown Sarasota in May

A new restaurant and bar specializing in gourmet burgers and craft cocktails is opening next month on Main Street in downtown Sarasota. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Apr 25 2024 [Restaurant billed as ‘upscale pub’ opening in downtown Sarasota in May]( [Fat Rabbit restaurant and bar is upstairs at 1359 Main St. in downtown Sarasota. It is on top of OfKors Bakery and Main Street Creamery, with a sign hanging above the sidewalk between the two businesses, where guests can enter Fat Rabbit via stairs or elevator.]( A new restaurant and bar specializing in gourmet burgers and craft cocktails is opening next month on Main Street in downtown Sarasota. [READ MORE]( [A rendering of the front of workforce housing development On the Park. Half of the units will be made available for employees of the Sarasota Sheriff's Office.]( [Downtown Sarasota workforce housing targets Sheriff's Office employees]( After seeing personnel issues due to housing prices, Sheriff Kurt Hoffman is grateful, but recognizes Sarasota needs more. [READ MORE]( [The Kowalski family, from left, Kyle, Maya and Jack, stand to leave the courtroom Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, after the second day of jury deliberations. The Kowalski family is suing Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital for false imprisonment, negligent infliction of emotional distress, medical negligence, battery, and other claims more than a year after the family matriarch, Beata Kowalski, took her life following allegations she was abusing her daughter, Maya Kowalski. POOL PHOTO/Mike Lang/Sarasota Herald-Tribune]( [‘Take Care of Maya’ case mediation 'spectacularly unsuccessful']( A Sarasota judge reduced the final award for the Kowalski family to $208.4 million in the lawsuit against Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. [READ MORE]( [The Florida Highway Patrol applauds the actions of trooper Toni Schuck, a 26-year veteran of the patrol who was the “last line of defense” to the Skyway 10K runners.]( [Sarasota driver who hit FHP trooper on Skyway Bridge gets prison time]( Kristen Watts, 54, pleaded no contest and was sentenced in April. [READ MORE]( [The Manatee County administration building.]( [Manatee County implements emergency drone and baby box pilot programs]( Manatee County Commissioners discussed new pilot programs for EMS emergency drone use and baby boxes, among other matters during Tuesday's meeting. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [For subscribers] [New development calls for thousands more houses in Sarasota County]( The mixed-use project would have more than 6,500 residential units, 250,000 square feet of commercial space and ... [READ MORE]( 2 [A lesson in Florida politics from Taylor Swift's new album | Column]( Taylor Swift might now know how topical her song 'Florida!!!' is when it comes to the state's political scene. [READ MORE]( 3 [We 'need to forget,' so Taylor took us to "Florida!!!"]( According to Taylor Swift, "Florida!!!" is "one hell of a drug." Here's what she said in her new song about the ... [READ MORE]( 4 [For subscribers] [FedEx laying off 220 workers in Naples, Fort Myers and Punta Gorda]( Four FedEx facilities in Southwest Florida will close resulting in the elimination of 220 jobs in Collier, Lee and ... [READ MORE]( 5 [Funding idea uses growth to pay for affordable housing in Sarasota]( It's a simple idea: use part of the property tax from new development as a revenue stream for Sarasota's affordable ... [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](