Daily Briefing: 12 new restaurant openings in Sarasota area we're most excited about

Waterfront and rooftop dining destinations top our list of the most thrilling restaurant openings planned for Sarasota and Manatee counties in 2024. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sun Jan 14 2024 [12 new restaurant openings in Sarasota area we're most excited about]( [The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort is expected to open in July and will feature waterfront restaurants such as CW Prime Steakhouse, which will be open to the public.]( Waterfront and rooftop dining destinations top our list of the most thrilling restaurant openings planned for Sarasota and Manatee counties in 2024. [READ MORE]( [Travellers form a line at the Southwest Airlines ticket counter on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022 at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.]( [SRQ airport had a record number of passengers in 2023]( The airport saw 3 million more passengers than it did five years ago, the CEO says. [READ MORE]( [Playwright Deepa Purohit is the winner of the 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize, which carries a $35,000 commission for a new play.]( [Rising playwright wins $35,000 Hermitage Greenfield Prize for new work]( Deepa Purohit, who made her off-Broadway debut last year, receives a $35,000 commission for a new work with a two-year deadline [READ MORE]( [All-Area All-Stars logo]( [Meet the Herald-Tribune 2023 All-Area Football Defensive Team]( Here are the defensive football players who were named First Team and Honorable Mention as selected by The Herald-Tribune [READ MORE]( [Protestors demand justice for 36-year-old Breonte Johnson-Davis, who was killed during an incident involving the Palmetto Police Department on Nov. 1, 2023. Parents of Davis are awaiting a full police report from the FDLE, however, the law enforcement agency has yet to provide any details or submit a required use-of-force report to the state agency.]( [Palmetto PD releases force reports that don't appear on FBI site]( Experts, activists question Palmetto PD for lack of public reporting on use-of-force incidents following man's death more than two months ago. [READ MORE]( Advertisement TRENDING STORIES 1 [Popular local restaurant now open after being closed five months]( Welcome back! Waterfront restaurant overlooking north Sarasota Bay and famous for its fresh seafood, strong drinks, ... [READ MORE]( 2 [Florida lawmakers preparing to consider multiple bills regulating HOAs]( More than a dozen bills in 2024 are in response to homeowner complaints and would increase accountability of ... [READ MORE]( 3 [Bridget Ziegler is the devil we know on Sarasota's School Board]( Stay strong, Bridget Ziegler, and keep resisting calls to leave Sarasota's School Board. You're a far better option ... [READ MORE]( 4 [Rape allegation prompts Florida GOP to oust Christian Ziegler as chair]( Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Florida GOP leaders called on Chair Christian Ziegler to resign following rape ... [READ MORE]( 5 [New restaurant opens in downtown Sarasota serving pizza, cocktails]( Thin-crust pizzas and signature cocktails are the main attractions at a new restaurant that has just opened in the ... [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Advertisement 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]( 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](