Daily Briefing: Downtown Sarasota Italian restaurant sold, Cuban eatery to open there

The Italian restaurant's other Sarasota location will remain open, while the Cuban restaurant will be an offshoot of a New Jersey establishment. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Tue May 7 2024 [Downtown Sarasota Italian restaurant sold, Cuban eatery to open there]( [Flavio's on Main was known for its outdoor courtyard, pictured here in 2018.]( The Italian restaurant's other Sarasota location will remain open, while the Cuban restaurant will be an offshoot of a New Jersey establishment. [READ MORE]( [Betts' Field is located behind New Day Christian Church at 6221 Proctor Rd, in east Sarasota County.]( [Sarasota HOA claims foul on county over code dispute on youth ball field]( The president of a Sarasota HOA is calling foul on a youth baseball field on a church property he says put in lights without proper permits. [READ MORE]( [Florida Highway Patrol logo]( [Man walking along Clark Road dies after being hit by two cars]( A 40-year-old Sarasota man was killed walking along Clark Road Saturday night after he was struck by two vehicles, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. [READ MORE]( [Hundreds walk over the John Ringling Causeway in Sarasota in the March against Hate-Bring the Hostages Home rally in November 2023. They were demanding the release of hostages taken by Hamas in its Oct. 7 attack on Israel. 100 are still captive.]( [Letters: Sarasota ministers condemn antisemitism on college campuses]( Jewish students have reported being harassed and intimidated on college campuses by protesters angered by the death toll in Gaza. [READ MORE]( [Mother and little girl hands folded in prayer on a Holy Bible together for faith concept in vintage color tone]( [Florida elementary school nixing Christian club sparks objections]( Hamilton County Elementary School removed its Christian club after backlash from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Now a religious group is upset. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Sarasota County may raise fees for garbage collection]( The county's 20-year partnership with its previous provider, Waste Management, will end. [READ MORE]( 2 [10 best Sarasota restaurants to visit now that tourist season is over]( Now is the perfect time to visit our favorite iconic restaurants in Sarasota for quality food and drinks in ... [READ MORE]( 3 [5 best things to do in Sarasota area this weekend: May 3-5]( Cinco de Mayo parties and more fun things to do in Sarasota and Bradenton this weekend. [READ MORE]( 4 [Aviation firm building $40 million complex at Sarasota-Bradenton Airport]( The development by Sheltair, a privately owned aviation company, will provide prime space for various aviation ... [READ MORE]( 5 [84-year-old Bradenton man arrested for hit-and-run that killed bicyclist]( A 28-year-old bicyclist was crossing the pedestrian crosswalk when he was thrown off his bike due to the impact of ... [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](