A family Italian restaurant featuring Jersey-style pizza appears to be making it through the pandemic. Solorzano’s Pizzeria, at 13001 Tamiami Trail, near Warm Mineral Springs, offers gourmet pizza and subs with fresh homemade Italian bread, as well as a variety of pasta dishes — including homemade meatballs.

Father and son Jimmy and Anthony Solorzano, along with some part time help, have been keeping busy in North Port since opening. They are in the process of renovating the front counter area and adding more space for guests. When diners were restricted by state law due to COVID-19, the owners had put in some shelves and added a mini Italian market.