Licked, the Oak Park scoop shop across from Strapping, will close on July 31 after two years; the owner cites low walk-up traffic and local competition.

Phở Bar has opened at Dellagio Town Center, serving made-from-scratch pho, rice plates and specialty teas for dinner crowds.

Texas Roadhouse will open its first Sarasota County restaurant at the Venice Crossing development on Laurel Road; approvals and a timeline are pending.