Rick Putney was looking forward to celebrating his wife Susan’s birthday with a special dinner at one of their favorite restaurants. But the locked door and shuttered windows at Anita’s Restaurant told them what many of the establishment’s regular clientele already knew: The restaurant, which opened in November, had recently closed.
Restaurant owner Anita Bosworth said business had fallen off to the point where she could no longer absorb the financial losses. Although her investors were willing to hang on, Bosworth conceded that perhaps Spring Hill wasn’t ready to embrace her dining concept, which included stylish decor, an inviting atmosphere and a health-conscious menu.
Anita’s isn’t the only Hernando County restaurant that has fallen victim to tough economic times.