#75 - Dan Henson, Sr., Owner of Arts & Central Restaurant

This week, Sarasota Speax sits down with owner of the Arts & Central Restaurant, located downtown in the Rosemary District.  Don Henson spent 30 years in the corporate world, but always had a bucket list item that included starting an upscale casual restaurant with a Northern California feel.  In fact, during an RV trip across America in 2020 with his wife, several restaurants located in northwestern portion of California provided the inspiration for Arts & Central.The crew, which this week includes Dr. Rob Jones (filling in guest host duties for Brad) dives into how Don eventually settled on the concept that his restaurant now embraces.  We learn the process that was taken over the course of a year to get the right location, the right people, and the right menu in place to serve their customers something truly unique.  While the name of the restaurant is a play on the location (the intersection of Central Avenue and Blvd of the Arts), the establishment embraces the art community of Sarasota.  So much so, that they include a variety of poetry and art onto their menus, which all guests can take home with them.Of course, we get Don’s thoughts on Sarasota, the growth that’s happened over the years, why he chose to live here, and his thoughts on Roundabouts.  We also put Don through the Rapid Fire Gauntlet to here what his answers are to some very interesting questions.You can learn more about Arts & Central by visiting them online at:https://artsandcentral.com/Give them a follow on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/artsandcentral/And give them a visit and let us know what you think by leaving us a comment.You can also follow our guest host, Dr. Rob Jones of Sarasota Spine and Sports Performance online at:https://heydrrob.com/https://www.instagram.com/heydrrobhttps://www.youtube.com/@getbetternotolderThe Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is hosted by:Bradley Hannon, Insurance Agency Owner and Entrepreneurhttps://www.bradhannon.comFelipe Colón, Partner/Investment Advisor for Sanderling Partnershttps://www.sanderlingpartners.com/Trey Martell, Owner of Strong Roofing SRQhttps://www.strongroofingsrq.comYou can follow the Sarasota SpeaX team on Instagram HostBrad Hannon - https://www.Instagram.com/b_hannonHost Trey Martell - https://www.Instagram.com/treypod3Host Felipe Colon - https://www.Instagram.com/fjc424Producer Eric (E-Dub) Hollister - https://www.Instagram.com/elhollisterDigital Media & Distribution, Morgan Steffes - https://www.Instagram.com/mcsteffes************************Sarasota SpeaX is a hyper-local podcast that will feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota, and the greater surrounding area, tick. Our guests will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way, unfiltered! We're covering everything from business and entrepreneurship to personal development and community development. We even throw in a little entertainment, dining, and Sarasota nightlife into the mix. Whether you are new to the area or a life-long resident, starting out in business or a seasoned professional, or perhaps just looking to learn something new about the area, we’ve got something for everyone!When Sarasota SpeaX…Everyone Listens!Follow Sarasota Speax on:InstagramFacebookTwitter (X)