Sad News for the Sarasota Culinary Community

Business

Owner of Lila, Arthur Lopes Jr. restaurant downtown passed away peacefully. He was a kind and generous man. Although young, he lived an amazing life. Arthur's kindness and love was felt by so many. In his honor, move forward being kind to one another and remember you never know what another person is going through. 

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