A story in todays SHT indicates that the Gator Club on Main St. has ben sold. The new owner indicates that he will continue to operate this great night spot and may look for ways to build on the success that has been achieved here over the years.
The Gator Club is a unique Sarasota institution. It is great that the new owner intends to countinue this establishment. Too many places succumb (dumb down?) to the easily replicated franchise establishments.
While franchises may present a lower element of risk, they significantly reduce the uniqueness of a street or town. As we all know, it is difficult when driving down a throughfare to determine what city or part of the country you are driving through. Everything looks the same as everywhere else.
Sarasota still has unique places, streets and establishments. This is part of the fabric that makes Sarasota. We applaud the statements of the Gator Club's new owners indicating that it will continue to exist on our Main Street.
Maybe we all should stop in and raise a toast to unique Sarasota.
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