New winery, bistro concept to open in area

What do you get when you combine a winery and a wine bar in an urban setting? Waters Edge Wineries.

A new location of the franchise concept is expected to open in downtown Sarasota this spring. It will be in the space formerly occupied by Social Eatery & Bar at 1219 First St., and although it’s dubbed Waters Edge Winery & Bistro at Social, it’s a completely separate concept than the previous incarnation of Social.

For one, Waters Edge will have a micro-winery tank system, a private tasting area and a chance for people to join a wine club. It will also serve appetizers, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Before the Sarasota Waters Edge can open, renovations to the physical space need to be completed.