Strictly Business: Taub update, financial services, Roche news and more, Feb. 7

Sonoma Bungalows and Roche are ready, Taub not quite yet, and more in this week’s business column.|

Subway sale: Sonoma's two Subway franchises – on Broadway and on Highway 12 – are for sale as a package deal. The price for the businesses (not the buildings) is $220,000. The Broadway location opened in 1999 (current rent $3,121) and the location by Palm's Diner in 1989 (current rent $2,312), according to the bizben.com listing. For more information, call or text 925-255-5470.

New storefront: Sonoma Wealth Advisors has opened a new office at 539 Broadway. The firm offers fee-based financial planning and investment management. The office is led by Daren Blonski and Chris Sipes who have worked with Sonoma clients for nearly a decade. Sonoma Wealth Advisors is a part of the Fermata Advisor Network. sonomawealthadvisors.com or at 938-7414.

Taub Family Outpost update: While it looks from the outside like they are almost ready to open, Taub Family Outpost, on the southwest corner of the Plaza, is now aiming for a March soft opening. The team is waiting on permits for sidewalk repairs.

Roche Winery news: Good weather has encouraged Roche Winery to open its doors for a soft opening of its new winery at 22097 Bonness Road, while they plan their grand opening in the coming weeks. For a sneak peek, stop by 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Stay tuned for an official grand opening coming soon.

Wine Country Distillery Festival: Almost 20 local distilleries are expected to participate (while benefiting Sonoma Family Meal) in the second annual event this weekend. Attendees are served spirits and cocktails from local distilleries and appetizers. This year's event is from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Flamingo Resort & Spa. Tickets are at eventbrite.com.

Bungalows: Michael Marino's Sonoma Bungalows Boutique Hotel at 158 W. Napa St. received its final approval and occupancy certificate in late January, after three years of work on the property. Reservations are being accepted now for the eight bungalows/suites. sonomabungalows.com.

Travel TV: Samantha Brown filmed part of the third season of PBS' Emmy Award-winning 'Places to Love' locally. The season's fourth episode will 'introduce viewers to the people and places of Sonoma County.'

Vendors sought: Interested in becoming a food or marketplace vendor at the Huichica festival in Sonoma in June? Applications are being accepted now at sonoma.huichica.com/about-huichica.

Anniversary: Plain Jane's Consignment Store is celebrating its 24th year with a party from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 9. There will be treats, discounts and more. A portion of proceeds will benefit the store's Scholarship Fund. 18495 Sonoma Highway.

Larson events: Once a month, Larson Family Winery will be staying open after hours and hosting hands-on workshops. February's Wine Wednesday event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 12 for Valentine making. Other dates will include Paint Night on March 11 and Chalkboard Workshop on April 8. larsonfamilywinery.com. 23355 Millerick Road.

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