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Holiday Samplings for December

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By Paul Roat ‘Tis the season, and Happy Holidays to all. Amidst the merriment and festivities consider a few things. Be safe and careful out there. Tempers tend to shorten at holidays. Smile and be nice when you go out among the throngs shopping or sightseeing or just enjoying the paradise that we all call Sarasota. And remember a continuing refrain that could be viral on the Internet: Shop local. Buy local. Help our business neighbors rather than the big box store owners. Below is in no way a complete listing of fun stuff to see or do for the holidays, but if there isn’t something listed below to bring out a little holiday cheer then you indeed must be a Grinch. ‡ 'HF S P 'RZQWRZQ +ROLGD\ 3DUDGH 0DLQ 6WUHHW Sarasota. ‡ 'HF S P WK $QQXDO +ROLGD\ 1LJKW RI /LJKWV 6W Armands Circle. Sponsored in part by Crab Fin Restaurant and Chase Bank. ‡ 'HF GXVN -XQJOH *DUGHQV 0LOOLRQV RI /LJKWV 0DJLFDO 1LJKWV EHJLQV IRU PRVW RI 'HFHPEHU 0\UWOH $YHQXH DQG Bay Shore Road. ‡ 'HF 0HQRUDK 'LVSOD\ 6HOE\ )LYH 3RLQWV 3DUN 'RZQWRZQ 6DUDVRWD ‡ 'HF S P WK $QQXDO 6DUDVRWD %RDW 3DUDGH RI /LJKWV 'RZQWRZQ 6DUDVRWD %D\IURQW ‡ 'HF 6DUDVRWD 6QRZIHVW 6DUDVRWD &RXQW\ )DLUJURXQGV 5LQJOLQJ %OYG 6QRZ *ULQFK DQG PRUH will be offered. ‡ 'HF 3RUFKH·V LQ WKH 3DUN 6W $UPDQGV &LUFOH ‡ 'HF 'RZQWRZQ +ROLGD\ $UW &UDIW 6KRZ 0DLQ

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|Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail December brings ARTS & CRAFTS DAY to the Phillippi Farmhouse Market on December 5. In addition to the market’s regular vendors will be local talented artisans with handmade crafts for holiday gift giving. This seasonal farmers market is open every Wednesday from October through May from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is Sarasota’s only weekday farmers market. There is always ample free parking, handicap accessibility and well-behaved pets will DOZD\V Ă€QG D ZHOFRPLQJ ERZO RI FRRO ZDWHU DW YHQGRUV¡ booths. Be sure to bring your friends and holiday house guests to enjoy the market’s local, fresh produce, delicious prepared foods to eat at the market or to take home for a tasty and easy meal during the busy holidays. Of course, there is always live music with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs to relax in while enjoying a variety of musical styles. For more information, please visit www. farmhousemarket.org. and “likeâ€? us on Facebook. Each Wednesday during the farmhouse market at 10

am there is a free tour of the Edson Keith Mansion in the park. The park is open daily for everyone to enjoy the VFHQLF VKRUHOLQH WUDLOV SOD\JURXQG ÀVKLQJ SLHUV ND\DN launch and open spaces.

|Publix Announces Remodeling of Landings Store Approximately 3 years after converting The Landings Plaza Albertson’s store to a Publix operation Publix announces extensive renovation of the interior of the store. Store hours will remain unchanged during the renovation process, according to store manager Tim Haggard. Some results VKRXOG EH YLVLEOH DURXQG WKH Ă€UVW RI WKH \HDU ,Q WKH PHDQWLPH EDFNJURXQG work will be underway. A full modernization of both “lookâ€? and equipment is expected. Major equipment will be replaced including updating of air-conditioning, refrigeration display units, the bakery and deli. All new equipment will be up to the highest energy-saving standards. Haggard describes the new look as what you’d expect a newly built Publix to look like. He adds he’s pleased the store will remain in full operation throughout the process The Landings store is the second largest Publix store in Sarasota. Only one, the Plaza at Palmer Ranch, Tamiami Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway, is larger.

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Siesta Key Round-Up Millions and more for Siesta Beach Renovation of amenities to America’s #1 beach may turn out to have a #1 price tag too. A year ago the estimated cost to rehab parking, concessions, walkways and other features ran $17 million. During a November Sarasota County Commission meeting, that remained the number. But at a public meeting later that night, the estimate jumped to $21.5 million. And if additional improvements were added, the cost would jump to $26.7 million. County Commissioner Joe Barbetta has been hounding county administration to get the project under way because construction is cheap during the economic downtown, and interest rates are low. But as the economy begins to recover, Barbetta is worried prices may escalate further.

Eat Here comes to key Sean Murphy plans to open his third Eat Here restaurant next year in Siesta Village. The restaurant features local food, including seafood and farm products. Murphy plans to feature music on the weekend at the former site of Total Tennis in the village. It will be open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the weekdays and close at 11 p.m. on weekends. Murphy hopes to open in January. Total Tennis moved out after 35 years in the village, citing parking issues.

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Mall will house the library’s operations while the old building is demolished and a new library rises at the same site. Gulf Gate Library is one of the county’s busiest, and during the two-year construction period for the new facility, patrons will be forced to drive south about two miles to the Sarasota Square Mall. County staff said the mall offered the best price per square foot, while offering adequate parking and telecommunication services. County libraries serves as internet portals for patrons lacking a personal computer. The temporary library will be in the southwest part of the mall, just north of the JC Penny store. Groundbreaking is set for the new library in February, 2013 with completion expected in May 2014.

Isles bridge sinking Siesta Isles is connected to the key by a small bridge, but the humpbacked span is settling into the muck. County engineers plan to attack the problem early next year, and estimates VKRXOG À[ WKH SUREOHP $W OHDVW RQH ODQH RI WUDIÀF ZLOO UHPDLQ RSHQ GXULQJ WKH ZRUN DQG ERDW WUDIÀF ZLOO QRW EH LPSHGHG ZLWKRXW &RDVW *XDUG approval.

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Beach Road repairs, again North Beach Road on Siesta Key is a guaranteed wash-out. Any tropical storm within 50 miles over the past half-century has undercut the asphalt and caused the road to either collapse or become too dangerous for use. Each time Sarasota County comes to the rescue. Ditto with Tropical Storm Debbie last June, which brought big-time rain and those deadly southwesterly winds to chop anew at the sand under North Beach Road. All of Siesta Beach was under water. 7KLV WLPH WKH WHPSRUDU\ Ă€[ ZLOO FRVW DERXW $W least one county commissioner is getting tired of it. “I don’t want to keep pouring money into a black hole,â€? said County Commissioner Joe Barbetta.

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Island Chatter

|Happy Holidays From Your Island Associations...

‘Twas a night before “seasonâ€?, and all through Siesta Key, No one was stirring as another beautiful sunset came to be. While Snowy Plovers nestled around the sand dunes, Village holiday festivities had come and gone way too soon. For more fun and activity, we welcome and prepare, And Siesta Key Association (SKA) will always be there. Island issues and more, SKA keeps its voice in it From protecting manatees to waterway speed limits, Keeping our beaches free of trash and pet waste, 5HSRUWLQJ VWUHHWOLJKWV RXW IRU )3/¡V Ă€[ ZLWK KDVWH For pedestrian protection when traversing our roads, Midnight Pass crosswalks and speed radar signs are the new mode. Giving ongoing input around construction and events, With parking, noise, and movement disruptions to prevent. When Tropical Storm Debby hit with potential for disaster, SKA kept in touch with the County for emergency matters. Siesta islanders know that SKA has been there 7R KHOS OLIH RQ 6LHVWD .H\ EH VDIH HIĂ€FLHQW DQG IDLU Meet Catherine, Joe, Bob, and Helen, and Deet, And Peter, and Joyce, Michael, Ron, and Beverly. SKA Directors meet monthly, and we invite you to join us To be on the Board, or attend our Annual Member Breakfast. Come to SKA monthly meetings where guest speakers bring news, Our Sheriff gives updates, and residents offer their views. Hear about beach park planning, environmental protection and more, 0HHW \RXU .H\ QHLJKERUV DQG OHDUQ RI ORFDO RIIHULQJV WR H[SORUH Volunteer with SKA for its Adopt-a-Road clean-up, Thanks to Village CafĂŠ for their great breakfast pick-up. SKA is happy to note as another year ends, Check out our new website and become new SKA friends!

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Giving Back

By Diana Colon

|The Players Theatre Gives Back. The Players Theatre in Sarasota is a non-professional community theatre that has been in existence since the 1930’s. Literally one half of the volunteers working on a production have at one time been professional paid performers, Many professionally trained Directors, Choreographers and Musical Directors have been hired to lead them. Given the mix of professionals with non-professional actors and students, the newer actors get superb training while the experienced actors get a chance to maintain their skills. It’s a win-win situation. In addition to its regular theatrical productions, The Players Studio has classes for children as young as three years old through adult. Courses are offered in Acting, Singing and Dancing at all levels of experience. There are classes in improving audition skills, rewriting and performing “fractured fairy talesâ€?, and in songwriting. For adults, there is also beginning, intermediate, and advanced playwriting, and a workshop entitled “Intense Tap Dancingâ€? for experienced tappers only. Over the decades, Players Theatre has been the training ground for some big names. Montgomery Clift made his acting debut on the Players stage during the 1932-1933 season. As a teenager, Jayne Meadows also performed on this stage and went on to stardom. Polly Holiday was in two shows at The Players, and then moved on to be a television star playing Flo in the sitcom “Aliceâ€?. She was nominated for a 1990 Tony award for her performance as Big Mama in “Cat on a Hot Tin Roofâ€?. 6DUD ,QEDU Ă€UVW SHUIRUPHG DW 7KH 3OD\HUV DQG ODWHU HDUQHG a part in “Mama Miaâ€? on Broadway. Sasha Hanna, one of our town’s most talented dancers, went on to join the cast of “Catsâ€? on Broadway. Ashley Rose Orr attended The Players Performing Arts School and went on to Broadway to perform the role of Gretl in “The Sound of Musicâ€?. The creator of “Pee-wee’s Playhouseâ€?, Paul Rubens, also began at The Players when he was only in junior high. Paul and I were cast in several of the same productions. Since I was the grownup and he was the kid, I did the driving. Thus began a friendship that has lasted for decades. In high school, Paul came back to Southside Elementary School where I was the music teacher to help me put on a production of YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN. On a recent trip to NYC, , ZDV GHOLJKWHG WR Ă€QG Âľ3HH ZHH¡V 3OD\KRXVHÂľ IHDWXUHG LQ D media exhibition at the Modern Museum of Art. A myriad of others have had their lives changed by performing at The Players. A celebration was recently held to honor some of these Players Pioneers, people who trod the boards many ago. I have space to tell you only about a few: Sue Blue acted at The Players during her junior and senior years in high school in the 1940’s. The experience established

her life direction. She went on to teach theater and serve as Director of the Drama Department at Mary Institute. Chuck Rice started working backstage at The Players at age 16. He became a technical director for movies and TV and worked as an art director for PBS, including Sesame Street for ZKLFK KH ZDV WKH Ă€UVW &RRNLH 0RQVWHU Linda Willson credits her stint at The Players for “saving her lifeâ€?. At age 12 she was extremely shy, but playing a role LQ 6RXWK 3DFLĂ€F FRQTXHUHG DOO WKDW /LQGD ZHQW RQ WR PDMRU LQ theater, and earn a second degree in counseling, and has been in private practice for 33 years. 'HEUD 7LPPRQV 'XQDZD\ FRQVLGHUV KHU Ă€UVW RSSRUWXQLW\ DW The Players in 1966 at age 14 to be the most important event of her life. Ten years later she went on to perform at The Winter Garden Theater on Broadway with Zero Mostel in “Fiddler on the Roofâ€?. Actress Judy Piercy has been involved with the Visual and Performing Arts Programs at Booker High School since 1984. “Every day I have an opportunity to tell our performing arts students that no matter what they do with the rest of their lives, their theater training will make them better and more successful.â€? In addition to appearing at The Players, Linda Larsen acted at the Golden Apple Dinner Theater and went on to DFW LQ UDGLR DQG 79 FRPPHUFLDOV DV ZHOO DV WUDLQLQJ Ă€OPV ,Q the late 90’s she transitioned into becoming an international motivational speaking for personal and professional development. Her son, Miles Larsen, performed at The Players during his pre-teen years. Of that experience, he says: “It was a big family – great affection, safe, fun, and interesting people.â€? For Shirley Lundy, The Players “opened up the worldâ€?. Before moving to Sarasota, she had worked at the United Nations in New York. When her marriage dissolved, The Players Ă€OOHG WKH YRLG 6KH DFWHG LQ KHU Ă€UVW SOD\ LQ DQG ZHQW RQ WR HDUQ KHU (TXLW\ FDUG LQ DQG SHUIRUP LQ PDQ\ SURIHVVLRQDO theaters. She taught for nine years at the old Out of Door School. For Kevin Colson, being the Artful Dodger in “Oliverâ€? at The Players while in sixth grade at Booker Elementary School “was the greatest learning experience and most fun I ever had. It had a big impact on my life.â€? Jeanne D. Corcoran found performing onstage at The Players to be “a joyous, exhilarating experience. Theater led to WHOHYLVLRQ DQG Ă€OP UROHV ZKLFK OHG WR H[SDQGLQJ P\ WUDLQLQJ to skills behind the camera and scriptwriting, producing, and directing hundreds of projects, and live theater whenever possible.â€? Jeanne is now Director of the Sarasota County Film (QWHUWDLQPHQW 2IĂ€FH

I wish there was space to write about the dozens of other IDEXORXV SHRSOH ZKR ZHUH KRQRUHG /HW LW VXIÀFH WR VD\ WKDW many lives been dramatically affected by experiences at The Players. Since the 1930’s, the organization has given back much to our community, and it continues to give today. It supports artists through programs such as the Players Art Gallery where local artists have their art on sale. It supports local writers with The New Play Festival where writers have an opportunity to have their play selected and fully produced on The Players main stage. Check out upcoming shows and other amazing offerings at www.ThePlayers.org. The theatre is located at 838 N. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. (941) 365-2494. Jeffery Kin is their visionary director and Michelle Pingel is their hard-working Managing Director.

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|Frank Colson: Artistic Explorer By Artemis Harper Frank Colson is the ultimate artistic explorer. He has worked creatively in a variety of media: clay, bronze, drawing, fabric, light, theatre, music, writing, radio and television. His artwork has been exhibited in cities all over the world: Barcelona, Stockholm, Tokyo, and New York City, to name but a few. He is famed for his remarkable horses, spirit forms, fabric wall hangings, tiles, luminescent light sculptures, fountains and masks. In Sarasota, he created the life sized bronze American Doughboy at the foot of Main Street. He also created a six foot interpretation of a Frank Lloyd Wright Sculpture that stands near the entrance to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The story of Frank’s voyage of artistic exploration is as remarkable as his wide range of work. Born in Paris during the 1930’s, Frank was the child of a Latvian ballerina and an American opera singer. The couple soon went their individual ways, with mother and child staying in Paris. His father, tenor Frank Harold Colson, moved back to America, acquired a new wife and started another family. Tragically, Frank’s mother, Lily Anderson, contracted tuberculosis and died when her only child was three. As the drums of war beat in Europe, arrangements were made for young Frank to be brought from Paris to New York on the Queen Mary. He was met at the NYC docks by his aunt, Elizabeth McGregor, who was to raise him in her home in Los Angeles. Frank was now four and a half and spoke only French. Frank’s best friend in elementary school had a mother who worked for Walt Disney. She made celluloid drawings that were used for Mickey Mouse animation. Inspired by her work, the kids started a cartoon art club where they made freehand copies of drawings from comic books. Frank’s tour of military duty was colorful. A reluctant GUDIWHH KH ZDV ÀUVW DVVLJQHG WR WKH 8 6 $UP\ %DQG ZKHUH KH SOD\HG à XWH DQG SLFFROR +LV OLIH DV D EDQGVPDQ ZHQW reasonably well until he was faced with the solo from NIGHT 21 %$/' 02817$,1 'LVDVWHU )UDQN &ROVRQ ZDV VKLSSHG out to the infantry. 8QGDXQWHG KH DSSOLHG IRU D MRE DV D GLVN MRFNH\ IRU 8 6 Armed Forces Radio and Television Services at Eielson Air )RUFH %DVH +LV OLIH DV D GLVN MRFNH\ ZDV FXW VKRUW KRZHYHU when he mistakenly sent out a Soviet program over the Armed Forces airwaves. Meanwhile, back in the infantry, Frank became famous for his comedy routines, carving out a unique niche for KLPVHOI :KHQ WKH 862 FDPH WR WKH $ODVNDQ 7HUULWRU\ KH was repeatedly asked to be their Master of Ceremonies. As a result of routines he developed, he won the All Army Talent Contest, comedy division, and was sent to NYC to do a solo performance nationwide on ABC- TV. Most of Frank Colson’s undergraduate art classes were taken at Scripps College, a college for women in Claremont, California. Enrolled at Claremont Men’s College--now Claremont McKenna--he was one of a handful of young men taking classes at Scripps which had an outstanding art department. His schooling had been interrupted when he was drafted into the Army. After completing his tour of duty, he came home to marry his college sweetheart, Diana, who had also attended Scripps. %LWWHQ E\ WKH WUDYHO EXJ WKH FRXSOH VSHQW WKH ÀUVW \HDUV RI WKHLU PDUULDJH LQ (XURSH :LWK .HYLQ WKHLU ÀUVW FKLOG RQ WKH way, they returned to Claremont to complete Frank’s education. He went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Communications from 6\UDFXVH 8QLYHUVLW\ DQG WKHQ VHUYHG RQ VWDII DW )ORULGD 6WDWH 8QLYHUVLW\ SXWWLQJ :)68 WHOHYLVLRQ VWDWLRQ RQ WKH DLU 6HDQ

their second son, was born in Tallahassee. Frank quickly realized that art was his real passion. The couple moved to Bradenton where he opened a pottery school at Manatee Art Center. Soon he was WHDFKLQJ DUW FODVVHV DW 7DPSD 8QLYHUVLW\ 3HQODQG School of Crafts in North Carolina, and Haystack Mountain School of Art in Deer Isle, Maine. Frank and Diana bought their Sarasota home and studio on Hillview Street in 1964, where he opened Colson School of Art. 7KH QH[W ÀIW\ \HDUV ZHUH VSHQW LQ FUHDWLQJ art and traveling. The Colsons and sons were WR WUDYHO HYHU\ VXPPHU WR VXFK IDU à XQJ SODFHV as Japan, Australia, India, Mexico, Europe and Indonesia. During the winters, the Sarasota studio was buzzing with pottery students, many RI ZKRP ZHQW RQ WR HVWDEOLVK FDUHHUV LQ WKH ÀHOG of ceramics. In his personal work, Frank started off working as a potter, but soon expanded into hammered copper. In the 1970’s he began creating original sculptures in wax, making molds, and casting them in bronze. For a few years, Frank also operated a small hand-made tile factory in San Miguel de Allende. In 1980 he opened a Bronze Casting business on Central Avenue with son Sean as his right hand man. Here, sculptures were cast for other artists. At the same time he was producing three dimensional pieces, Frank kept a sketchbook going. In the 1990’s, on the Colson’s third trip to Bali, he would translate some of those sketches into fabric wall hangings. Pieced together in the ULFH ÀHOGV E\ D %DOLQHVH WDLORU ZLWK D WUHDGOH VHZLQJ PDFKLQH )UDQN FUHDWHG VRPH WZHQW\ SLHFHV LQ IDEULF 7KHVH ÀEHU DUW pieces were exhibited in one-man shows in Barcelona and in Stockholm. Today, Frank Colson has added luminescent forms to his repertoire of media. He creates these by the use of small HOHFWURQLF ODVHU DFWLYDWHG FRORU PRGXOHV $IÀ[HG WR WKHVH XQLWV DUH KXQGUHGV DQG WKRXVDQGV RI ÀEHU RSWLF VWUDQGV 7KH resultant artistic groupings simulate a cluster of luminescent sea anemones. These beauties can be seen on his website. In 2008, Frank Colson was honored by Ringling College of Art with a 50-year retrospective exhibition. Today his work can be seen at STATE OF THE ART GALLERY on State Street in Sarasota. It can also be viewed online at www. FrankColson.com.

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Oh Mamma Mia! Restaurant SURYLGHV Ă€QH ,WDOLDQ GLQLQJ By Paul Roat Ravioli is all the rage right now at Oh Mamma Mia! Restaurant. Chef-Owner Giuseppe Urbano has taken the classic Italian dish and added today’s trendy spices DQG Ă DYRUV &DOO LW ROG ZRUOG HJJ QRRGOH SDVWD GRXJK VWXIIHG ZLWK PRGHUQ GD\ WUHQGLQJ Ă€OOLQJV Patrons of the intimate Gulf Gate restaurant may enjoy ravioli in several variations. Ravioli di Funghi ($18.95) has its “pasta pocketsâ€? stuffed with mushroom and ricotta cheese. Choose between butter and sage or Sorrentina (tomato, red pepper, oregano and mozzarella cheese) sauce. A fall seasonal dining feature is Tortelloni Zucca Burra Salvia ($19.99), with large ravioli Ă€OOHG ZLWK URDVWHG SXPSNLQ IUXLW FKXWQH\ DQG nutmeg, sautĂŠed with butter and fresh sage and topped with Amaretto crumbs. Go decadent with Ravioli di Aragosta alla Vodka. This large ravioli is stuffed with lump lobster tossed in a spicy, creamy vodka sauce ($21.99). Everything is homemade at Oh Mamma Mia! Chef Guiseppe stresses, and he and Sous Chef Paolo DiDonno are constantly rolling out fresh pasta dough for linguine, spaghetti, lasagna, or ravioli. Speaking of lasagna is the classic, traditional, exceptional Lasagna alla Bolognese. Chef Guiseppi does a six-layer homemade egg and spinach pasta layer dish, alternated with BĂŠchamel and meat sauce. It’s traditional Bologna pasta at $18.99. The favorite entree at Oh Mamma Mia! is Melanzane della Nonna. The dish is not only most popular among regulars, it’s also the Chef’s favorite dish and it’s Vegan. Fresh battered eggplant is stacked with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and parmiggiano cheese, served with a side of Penne Pomodoro for $18.99. Another popular starting dish is Calamari Saltati ($12.99). The calamari rings are sautĂŠed with garlic and served with red crushed pepper, basil, and tomato sauce. Antipasto all’ Italiana for two ($14.99) is a meal XQWR LWVHOI $ PDVVLYH ERZO LV Ă€OOHG ZLWK *HQRD VDODPL Prosciutto di Parma, Pistachio Mortadella, Sopressata, Capicolla, imported Italian cheese, and olives. A taste treat is Cozze Alla Arrabbiata ($9.99). The fresh mussels are sautĂŠed with garlic, extra virgin olive oil, crushed red pepper, and tomato sauce. It’s spicy and

wonderful. Save your server an extra step by asking for extra bread to dip in the sauce. You will need it. $OO SDVWD LV PDGH IURP SXUH GXUXP 6HPROLQD Ă RXU Entrees are served with a cup of soup of the day or house salad, and fresh Ciabetta bread. Your tour of Italy at Oh Mamma Mia! continues with entrees of chicken or pork (all priced at $18.99), veal dishes (most priced at $22.99), or seafood (all at $20.99). Chef Giuseppe said Oh Mamma Mia! patrons love Vitello al Marsala e Porcini. The veal slices are thinly sliced, the butter, onion, and porcini mushrooms succulent, and the Marsala wine sauce wonderful. If you’re looking for something from the sea, give WKH 7ULJOLD DOOD /LYRUQHVH D WU\ 7KH VQDSSHU Ă€OOHWV DUH braised with garlic, parsley, and tomato sauce. The Cernia DL &DSSHUL LV JURXSHU Ă€OOHW VDXJHHV ZLWK RQLRQV FDSHUV lemon, and Pinot Grigio. 7KH Ă€VK GLVKHV LOOXVWUDWH WKH FODVVLF ,WDOLDQ FXLVLQH ,W¡V homemade. It features fresh ingredients. It’s simple in LWV SUHSDUDWLRQ \HW Ă€OOHG ZLWK Ă DYRU ZLWKRXW DQ\ H[WUD elements to take away from the classic taste. Be sure to save room for dessert. A highlight is Torta di Ricotta ($6.99), an Italian cheesecake with Ricotta ,PSDVWDWD DQG Ă DYRUHG ZLWK OHPRQ ]HVW There is also a show with your meal. Chef Giuseppe has “Chef Camsâ€? mounted over he DQG 3DROR¡V ZRUN VSDFHV WKDW DUH IHDWXUHG RQ KXJH Ă DW screens for all to watch as they work in the kitchen. The production is also provided via a large mirror above the prep space. Best viewing is at the counter. The Chef Cams are arguably the only such features offered in the Sarasota area and are a wonderful complement to allow foodies to watch how their food is prepared. Oh Mamma Mia! Restaurant is at 2324 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota, phone 941-706-2821. With only 32 seats, reservations are strongly recommended. The restaurant is open Tuesday-Thursday 4 to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. Homemade food in a family setting served by friendly folks at reasonable prices in a happy atmosphere — isn’t that what good dining is all about?

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Super Senior / Senior Father Son Tennis Tournament 2012 The Year of the Upsets By Joe Venezia Once again The Landings hosted another successful Father Son Tennis Tournament. We were pleased to welcome the most teams ever to enter - 20 in the Super Senior Division and 17 in the Senior Division with 8 new teams and 29 returning teams. The competition is getting WRXJK DV RQO\ RQH VHHGHG WHDP PDGH LW WR WKH Ă€QDOV LQ the Super Senior Division and no seeded teams made it WR WKH Ă€QDOV LQ WKH 6HQLRU 'LYLVLRQ 5HWXUQLQJ WR 7KH /DQGLQJV DQG DOVR WKH Ă€QDOV DIWHU D year absence were the team of Peter and Jason Homorody from Columbus, OH. Peter and Jason were runners up in the Senior Division in 2006 and won the Super Senior Division in 2008. Their opponents were Francisco and )UDQFLVFR 0RQWDQD MRLQLQJ XV IRU WKH Ă€UVW WLPH IURP Miami, FL. An exciting and hard fought match. Result: 0RQWDQD In the Senior Division none of the top seeded teams PDGH LW WR WKH Ă€QDO 2QFH DJDLQ ZH KDG WKH UHWXUQLQJ WHDP of Zan and Jeff Guerry both from Chattanooga, 71 LQ WKH Ă€QDOV SOD\LQJ DJDLQVW DQRWKHU Ă€UVW WLPH team from Tampa, FL., Jim and Clint Bowles. Team Guerry won this event in the Senior Division in 2009. After 3 hard fought sets with some unbelievable points the Guerrys came out on top winning their second Gold Ball at The /DQGLQJV 7KLV \HDU WKH *ROG %DOO presentation was presided over by The Landings own Mike Davies on the court named for him it’s not every day a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame is also a member of the host club. The teams and their family members remarked on how much they enjoy playing here at The Landings - evidenced by the number of returning teams. By their own account this is by far their favorite tournament to enter, they speak highly of our club at the other 3 tournaments held in the United States and they are pleased with the welcome and support shown to them while they are here. Not all clubs are involved as here at The /DQGLQJV ZLWK KRVWV IURP VWDUW WR Ă€QLVK WKH luncheon and dinner with, as always, high praises for all the delicious dishes at lunch and the chance to visit with each other at the last tournament of the year at the dinner. Each team looks forward to coming back. I must say we missed a few of our favorite teams this year due to injury. Which brings me to my long list of “thanksâ€? - Dee and Ralph Ricapito for all the time and effort you put in to help make the tournament the success it always is - getting host families and coordinating the luncheon. Barbara Pendrell and her group of volunteers: Colin Wendell, Deb Doherty, Truman Menefee, Helen Bella, Laurie Fitch, Meg Loomis and returning from South Carolina, Richard Ashwick. You all did a fantastic job. To all the members who year after year bring such great dishes and make everyone feel welcome at the luncheon. Rudy Blohm for all the fantastic pictures you took each day of the players. They really appreciated being able to take their photos with them. Guy Mileni in

the umpire chair - you always keep the matches running smoothly. Kevin for stringing a WHOLE LOT of racquets DQG Ă€OPLQJ WKH WZR Ă€QDOV WKH SUR VKRS VWDII IRU DOO \RXU assistance. Hans, Edvin and Michel for grooming the courts to perfection. I can’t tell you how many positive comments I received from the players. Once again we had a large group of sponsors that I look forward to working with each year and I greatly appreciate your support and involvement in the Tournament. To Publix for the generous gift card that was used to purchase “breakfast fuelâ€? for the players among other things. Demetrios - for the excellent pizzas, pasta and salad that was enjoyed at the players dinner. And to the members of The Landings Racquet Club. It goes without saying that without your support each year I could not run a tournament that is so well received by the players, families and spectators alike. Thank you all !!!!!

Super Senior Winners: Francisco and Francisco Montana

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The Landings Gets “Looped� By Barbara Liss Chertok

A Hearing Loop was recently installed In the Lakeside Clubhouse at The Landings to help people with hearing loss maximize their hearing by using the t-coil (telecoil) in their hearing aid(s) or cochlear implant(s) devices. The Hearing Loop Group, Inc. in St. Petersburg provided the installation. A hearing loop is a cable that is installed around a designated area, usually a room or a building, and is connected to a sound system. The loop generates an electromagnetic signal which is picked up by the t-coil (telecoil) in a hearing aid or a cochlear implant. 7KH EHQHĂ€W RI D KHDULQJ ORRS LV WKDW LW DOORZV WKH VRXQG VRXUFH RI LQWHUHVWÂłZKHWKHU PXVLFDO RU VSRNHQÂłWR EH WUDQVPLWWHG WR WKH KDUG RI KHDULQJ OLVWHQHU FOHDUO\ DQG IUHH RI RWKHU GLVWUDFWLQJ QRLVH LQ WKH HQYLURQPHQW 7\SLFDO installation sites include concert halls, auditoriums, places RI ZRUVKLS KRPHV HWF 7R XVH D KHDULQJ ORRS \RX VLPSO\ Ă LS RQ WKH VZLWFK on the hearing aid or cochlear implant to activate the t-coil. Usually, no additional receiver or equipment is needed. Using a t-coil and hearing loop together is VHDPOHVV FRVW HIIHFWLYH XQREWUXVLYH DQG \RX GRQ¡W have to seek additional equipment. Hearing loops are also called audio-induction loops, audio loops, or loops. ,I \RXU KHDULQJ DLG GRHVQ¡W KDYH D W FRLO \RX ZLOO QHHG D headset plugged into a loop receiver to achieve the same HIIHFW 6RPH IDFLOLWLHV PD\ RIIHU WKHVH RU \RX ZLOO QHHG to purchase one. $ W FRLO LQ D KHDULQJ GHYLFH IXQFWLRQV DV D ZLUHOHVV antenna that links to the sound system and delivers customized sound to the listener. A t-coil is a small copper coil that is an option in most hearing aids and is built into all cochlear implant processors. Telecoils also known as t-coils were originally used to boost WKH PDJQHWLF VLJQDOV IURP WKH WHOHSKRQH KDQGVHW $OO landline and some cell phones are designed by law to be compatible with a telecoil. ,Q WKH $PHULFDQ $FDGHP\ RI $XGLRORJ\ RQ EHKDOI RI DXGLRORJLVWV DQG WKH +HDULQJ /RVV $VVRFLDWLRQ RI $PHULFD ZZZ KHDULQJORVV RUJ RQ EHKDOI RI SHRSOH with hearing loss announced a collaborative public

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Food and Wine Pairings: Appetizers By Bill Singleton This is the party season which, for many of us, means the Appetizer Season. The burning question, then, becomes: Which wines go well with all those appetizers? Let’s take a look at some of the options, using various deli platters as our starting point. (all of these platters – and others – are available from our deli at the Crescent Beach Grocery.) Cheese and Meat Platters The typical cheese and meat platter has mild (turkey), heavy (roast beef) and spicy (salami) meats as well as mild (mozzarella) and sharp (smoked gouda) cheeses. No one wine matches perfectly with all of these flavors, but a very light white will be overwhelmed by most of them. Try a spicier white like Sauvignon Blanc or an oakey Chardonnay. Milder reds, like a Carmenere or Malbec will also ZRUN ZHOO ZLWK WKLV FROOHFWLRQ RI à DYRUV DV ZLOO PRVW RI the Australian reds, like Shiraz. A party is also a good time to try out one of more of the less heavy red blends, like Troublemaker or Apothic Red. I personally like Nouveau Beaujolais, which is only available this time of year, with dishes like this or, indeed, with the Holiday dinner itself.

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Wings Wing platters are still very popular and come in a variety of flavors. Hot wings need a pretty heavy wine to cut through the heat, which may be the only flavor you can actually taste. Heavy reds are more appropriate here.

This is the time for a Merlot or Cabernet. If your taste runs to Chinese-style wings, a spicy white should complement them nicely. Sauvignon Blanc works here, but you should really try Gewerztraminer. Gewerz LV D VZHHW ZLQH DQG KDV D XQLTXH VSLF\ Ă DYRU WKDW VHHPV to be a natural for Chinese 5-Spice. Bar-B-Que, especially Texas-style with a heavy red sauce, is more about the sauce than the chicken. A strong red will do well with ‘que. If you want a little variety, try a less well-known wine like Petite Syrah or one of my favorites, Zinfandel. Wraps Wraps make a great appetizer and are really very easy to pair with wine. Just about any white pairs up with turkey. This is a great place for Pinot Grigio (or try a Pinot Gris from Oregon, it is the same grape) or an unoaked Chardonnay. The other meats tend to be toned down by the bread and the condiments, so it is best to avoid the big reds. This is also a nice place to try out one or more of the newer red blends. They tend to feature some of the less common red varietals and have an interesting – and SOHDVDQW ² Ă DYRU SURĂ€OH Party platters and appetizers feature a blend of various Ă DYRUV 7KH\ SURYLGH D QDWXUDO SODWIRUP WR H[SHULPHQW with wines of different characters and tastes. If you are having a Holiday party, try a mix of foods and wines. Good food and good wine naturally go together so use this opportunity to experiment and expand your guests’ horizons.

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Condos in Common Holiday Edition By Scott Diamond This just in – many baby boomers plan to keep working and earning money during their retirement years, but will alternate between periods of work and leisure according to a survey by Merrill Lynch. Cue the Carolers. City sidewalks, Busy sidewalks Dressed In Holiday Style In the air there’s a feeling of Season Children Passing, People Massing Seeing Smile after Smile

Strings of Street Lights Even Stop Lights Blink a bright red and green As the buyers rush home with h a purchase Now the trucks come, there are changes some This is the movers big scene And above all this hustle you’ll hear Silver Sells, Silver Sells

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Give a ring, hear them sing Soon it will be Closing Day

Give a ring, hear them sing Soon it will be Closing Day

Welcome to our newest permanent and seasonal residents!

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Linda Brown of Sarasota, stands with her six-yearold standard poodle, “Brant�. Brant is impersonating a “Peacock� for Halloween. Linda had him groomed and colored at “Wild Bark� by Joanne White. He’s going to be colored as a “Candy Cane� for Christmas. Photo by Trebor Britt

Pet Talk

By Dr. Anne Chauvet

Q: The holidays are coming and people tell me not to give people food to dogs. This is very hard with all the visitors. What are the risks to my dog? A: This time of the year is such a joyous one, and we love to celebrate with gifts and food. Our pets are part of our family and share with us. However our foods may not agree with them. Fatty foods and changes in food can lead to sudden vomiting and diarrhea in dogs and cats. Chicken bones and turkey bones can be sharp and get stuck in the bowel. Sometimes, dietary indiscretions can also lead to pancreatitis, which can be life threatening. Tinsel is fun and ribbons attract cats. Bouncy toys attract dogs and particularly puppies. Next thing you know your pet is very sick and needs to have surgery for a foreign body removal. So celebrate with your pet but do not give them rich foods, and make sure they stay safe by keeping all temptations away from them, thus avoiding a big veterinary bill. Q: I heard that this year red tide is back. How does my dog get red tide toxicity and how can I avoid it? What are the signs? A: Indeed red tide is here and already we have seen cases. While in humans red tide causes a lot of lung irritation, it is much more serious for dogs. The larger threat in our dogs is that WKH\ HDW ÀVK VKHOOÀVK DQG VHDZHHG RU GULQN WKH FRQWDPLQDWHG water. The toxin reaches the brain and leads to severe tremors WKDW FDQ EH IDWDO 7KH WUHDWPHQW LV VLPSOH XVLQJ à XLGV DQG D diuretic (Lasix). We also can use special medications, intralipids, to draw the toxin out. Really the best way to avoid it is to keep your pet away from the water and any sea byproducts during red tide warning. If tremors are noted, please bring your pet to the vet ASAP.

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Senior Friendship Center Veterans Celebration

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Island Chatter

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|Happy Holidays From Your Island Associations... Beverly B. Arias

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Kevin Cooper

Executive Director Siesta Key Chamber siestakeychamber.com

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SKVA President Siesta Key Village Assoc. siestakeyvillage.org

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I had always thought the holidays weren’t prime boat time, but apparently a lot of people do go out on the water this time of year. Unfortunately, some of those people don’t return from their day on the water. “Florida’s beautiful winter weather means our waters are crowded year-round, even during winter holidays,â€? according WR )ORULGD )LVK DQG :LOGOLIH &RQVHUYDWLRQ &RPPLVVLRQ RIĂ€FLDOV “Along with all the usual boating dangers, winter boaters have the added risk of suffering from hypothermia if a boating accident throws them into the water.â€? So here’s a good holiday gift for your loved ones who boat: RQH RI WKH QHZ LQĂ DWDEOH OLIH YHVWV 7KH\¡UH PRUH FRPIRUWDEOH than the traditional bulkier versions, and that means the chances of your wearing it will increase. And remember to bundle up. It’s usually a lot colder out on the water than you would think, and when you’re under way that cold wind gets really chilly. Enjoy, and be safe out there. Eat up during the holidays ,I LPLWDWLRQ LV WKH JUHDWHVW IRUP RI Ă DWWHU\ WKHQ SODJLDULVP in journalism must be the greatest form of admiration. Having said that, I readily admit copying parts of an e-mail sent from a buddy from an article by Craig Wilson that appeared in “USA 72'$< Âľ “I hate this time of year,â€? Wilson wrote. “Not for its crass commercialism and forced frivolity, but because it’s the season ZKHQ WKH IRRG SROLFH FRPH RXW ZLWK WKHLU ZDJJLQJ Ă€QJHUV DQG annual tips on how to get through the holidays without gaining SRXQGV <RX FDQ¡W SLFN XS D PDJD]LQH ZLWKRXW Ă€QGLQJ D OLVW of holiday eating do’s and don’ts. Eliminate second helpings, high-calorie sauces and cookies made with butter, they say. Fill up on vegetable sticks, they say. “Good grief. Is your favorite childhood memory of Christmas a carrot stick? I didn’t think so.â€? :LOVRQ WKHQ OLVWV KLV RZQ ´KROLGD\ HDWLQJ WLSV Âľ <RX PD\ enjoy some of his hints. ´'ULQN DV PXFK HJJQRJ DV \RX FDQ $QG TXLFNO\ /LNH Ă€QH single-malt scotch, it’s rare. In fact, it’s even rarer than singlePDOW VFRWFK <RX FDQ¡W Ă€QG LW DQ\ RWKHU WLPH RI \HDU EXW QRZ “So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It’s not as if you’re going to turn into an eggnogaholic or something. It’s a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It’s later than you think. It’s Christmas! ´,I VRPHWKLQJ FRPHV ZLWK JUDY\ XVH LW 7KDW¡V WKH ZKROH point of gravy. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat. “As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they’re made with skim milk or whole milk. If it’s skim, pass. Why bother? It’s like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission. ´'R QRW KDYH D VQDFN EHIRUH JRLQJ WR D SDUW\ LQ DQ HIIRUW WR FRQWURO \RXU HDWLQJ 7KH ZKROH SRLQW RI JRLQJ WR D &KULVWPDV SDUW\ LV WR HDW RWKHU SHRSOH¡V IRRG IRU IUHH /RWV RI LW +HOOR" Remember college? “Under no circumstances should you exercise between now DQG 1HZ <HDU¡V <RX FDQ GR WKDW LQ -DQXDU\ ZKHQ \RX KDYH QRWKLQJ HOVH WR GR 7KLV LV WKH WLPH IRU ORQJ QDSV ZKLFK \RX¡OO need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog. “If you come across something really good at a buffet table, OLNH IURVWHG &KULVWPDV FRRNLHV LQ WKH VKDSH DQG VL]H RI 6DQWD position yourself near them and don’t budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. ´'LG VRPHRQH PHQWLRQ IUXLWFDNH" *UDQWHG LW¡V ORDGHG ZLWK the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards, mate.â€?

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Water World

|Captain Jim Klopfer Adventure Charters 941-371-1390 December is a month that will test an angler’s ability to adapt to current conditions. Water quality will vary throughout the area as passing cold fronts churn up the Gulf of Mexico. 7KH à DWV EHWZHHQ 6WLFNQH\ 3W DQG %ODFNEXUQ 3W ZLOO EH PRUH productive under these circumstances. After several days of nice weather, the water near the passes will clear and those DUHDV ZLOO RQFH DJDLQ EH JRRG VSRWV WR ÀVK &UHHNV DQG FDQDOV ZLOO DWWUDFW ÀVK DV ZDWHU WHPSHUDWXUHV GURS Often times the tides will be very low in the morning in December. This will move trout, pompano, and other species RII RI WKH à DWV DQG LQWR WKH GHHSHU FKDQQHOV 7KHUH VLPSO\ LV QRW HQRXJK ZDWHU XS RQ WKH à DW IRU WKHP WR EH FRPIRUWDEOH %RXQFLQJ D MLJ GRZQ WKH VLGHV RI FKDQQHO HGJHV FDQ EH YHU\ SURGXFWLYH $V WKH WLGH ULVHV ÀVK ZLOO PRYH XS RQWR WKH à DWV WR IHHG $IWHUQRRQ KLJK WLGHV FDQ EH WKH EHVW WLPH WR ÀVK WKH GHHS à DWV WKLV WLPH RI \HDU $ OLYH VKULPS XQGHU D FRUN LV YHU\ HIIHFWLYH DV DUH MLJV ZLWK SODVWLF JUXE WDLOV 1DWXUDO FRORUV VXFK DV ROLYH URRWEHHU DQG PRWRU RLO ZRUN ZHOO LQ WKH VOLJKWO\ GDUNHU water. 2\VWHU EDUV VRXWK RI 6LHVWD 'ULYH ZLOO KROG UHGÀVK VQRRN DQG WURXW DORQJ ZLWK WKH ÀUVW RI WKH PLJUDWLQJ VKHHSVKHDG %DUV WKDW GURS RII VKDUSO\ LQWR GHHSHU ZDWHU ZLOO EH WKH PRVW productive spots. Free lined live shrimp and scented soft SODVWLFV RQ D RXQFH MLJ KHDG ZRUN ZHOO 'RFNV FDQDOV DQG FUHHNV LQ WKLV VDPH DUHD ZLOO DOVR KROG ÀVK HVSHFLDOO\ DIWHU fronts; the water will be warmer and cleaner in these areas. On FROG PRUQLQJV WKH YHU\ EDFN RI D FDQDO ZLOO KDYH WKH ZDUPHVW DQG PD\ FRQFHQWUDWH ÀVK &DQDOV DORQJ 6LHVWD .H\ ZLOO DWWUDFW ÀVK LQ 'HFHPEHU 5DSDOD

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Snapshots of the Crystal Classic

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Photos by Lauren Bates

Peter from Canada

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Delayne from Vancover

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RPM

In The Village 941Ͳ349Ͳ9822

(Mark & Randy)

Doc & Magic Trio (7&14) Matt Frost (21 &28)

Smokin’ J’s (8 &15)

6Ͳ10pm

Frankie Lambert 6Ͳ10pm

BLU QUE ISLAND GRILL

Mike Sales 1Ͳ3pm Democracy 3Ͳ5pm Reggae Music 6Ͳ10pm

Mike Sales 1Ͳ3pm Democracy 3Ͳ5pm Tommy Dee 6Ͳ10pm

Mike Sales 1Ͳ3pm Democracy 3Ͳ5pm Georgia 6Ͳ10pm

Mike Sales 1Ͳ3pm Democracy 3Ͳ5pm Mike Sales Band 6Ͳ10pm

In The Village 941Ͳ349Ͳ8697

GILLIGANS

Rodney Shenk 6Ͳ10pm

RPM 6Ͳ10pm DJ 10pmͲ2am

Patrick 6Ͳ10pm DJ 10pmͲ2am

Ben Hammond’s open mic nite

BLASÉ CAFÉ

In The Village 941Ͳ346Ͳ0738

DAIQUIRI DECK

In The Village 941Ͳ346Ͳ8122

SIESTA KEY OYSTER BAR (SKOB)In The Village 941Ͳ346Ͳ5443

THE BEACH CLUB In The Village 941Ͳ349Ͳ6311

THE COTTAGE In The Village 941Ͳ312Ͳ9300

THE HUBͲBAJA GRILL In The Village 941Ͳ349Ͳ6800

THE LOCAL BEAN In The Village 941Ͳ870Ͳ2671

BACKROOM SALOON @ CAPT. CURTS Crescent Beach Shops 941Ͳ349Ͳ3885 SNIKI TIKI @ CAPT CURTS Crescent Beach Shops 941Ͳ349Ͳ3885

BOATYARD BAR & GRILL Over the south bridge 941Ͳ921Ͳ6200

Tony Tyler 7Ͳ11pm

135 Bayview Dr., Osprey 941Ͳ966Ͳ5746

6Ͳ10pm

Doc & Magic Trio (22 & 29) 6Ͳ10pm

Music All Day

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Georgia 12Ͳ4pm Venturas or Mike Sales Band 5:30Ͳ9:30pm

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Kettle of Fish 7Ͳ11pm

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Dana & Co 2Ͳ6pm Mike Tozier 8pmͲ12am

Cort Farris & Cougar Wranglers (2Ͳ6pm) Chris Otto 7Ͳ11pm

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Matt Gerhardt & Undertow 9pmͲ1am

Mike Tozier 5Ͳ8pm Live Music & DJ 10pmͲ2am

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Sunny Jim 9mͲ12am

Marc Anthony 9pmͲ12am

Karaoke 9pmͲ1am

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Nick LeValley 6Ͳ10pm

Chris Otto 6Ͳ11pm

Matt Gerhardt 6Ͳ11pm

Nick LeValley 6Ͳ10pm

Andres Collins 5Ͳ9pm

Tommy Doern 5Ͳ9pm

Democracy (Reggae Music) 4Ͳ8pm

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Tiki Bar Live Music 6Ͳ9pm

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CASEY KEY FISH HOUSE 801 Blackburn Pt. Rd.,Osprey 941Ͳ966Ͳ1901 SPANISH POINT RESTAURANT & PUB

Matt Frost (12/1)

SIN Night DJ 10pmͲ2am

BENTLEY’S RESORT HOTEL 1660 S. Tamiami Trl., Osprey 941Ͳ966Ͳ2121 (One PlaceͲThree Venues) Call for Band Schedule

7Ͳ11pm

SUNDAY

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Island Humor > An 80 year old man was having his annual checkup and the doctor asked him how he was feeling. “I’ve never been better!â€? he boasted. “I’ve got an eighteen year old bride who’s pregnant and having my child! What do you think about that?â€? The doctor considered this for a moment, and then said, “Let me tell you a story. I knew a guy who was an avid hunter. He never missed a season. But one day went out in a bit of a hurry and he accidentally grabbed his umbrella instead of his gun.â€? The doctor continued, “So he was in the woods and suddenly a grizzly bear appeared in front of him! He raised his umbrella, pointed it at the bear and squeezed the handle.â€? “And do you know what happened?â€? the doctor queried. Dumbfounded, the old man replied “No.â€? The doctor continued, “The bear dropped dead in front of him!â€? “That’s impossible!â€? exclaimed the old man. “Someone else must have shot that bear.â€? “That’s kind of what I’m getting at...â€? replied the doctor. > 2XU Ă€UVW GD\ DW D UHVRUW RQ 6LHVWD .H\ P\ wife and I decided to relax at the beach. When I went back to our room to get something to drink, one of the hotel maids was making our bed.

I grabbed my cooler and was on my way out when I paused and asked, “Can we drink beer on the beach?â€? ´6XUH Âľ VKH VDLG ´EXW , KDYH WR Ă€QLVK WKH UHVW of the rooms beforehand.â€? > One Sunday a pastor told the congregation that the church needed some extra money and asked the people to prayerfully consider giving a little extra in the offering plate. He said that whoever gave the most would be able to pick out three hymns. After the offering plates were passed, the pastor glanced down and noticed that someone had placed a $1,000 bill in offering. He was so excited that he immediately shared his joy with his congregation and said he’d like to personally thank the person who placed the money in the plate. A very quiet, elderly and saintly lady all the way in the back shyly raised her hand. The pastor asked her to come to the front. Slowly she made her way to the pastor. He told her how wonderful it was that she gave so much and in thanksgiving asked her to pick out three hymns. Her eyes brightened as she looked over the congregation, pointed to the three handsomest men in the building and said, “I’ll take him and him and him.â€?

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Q: What was the strangest or funniest thing you experienced at work? A: I frequently supplemented my income by modeling. One of my jobs was for a Pharmaceutical company based in London and Sarasota. The shots were (in my opinion) cheesy featuring me in a low cut red and white halter with Daisy Dukes, sitting on a milk jug in a provocative pose. I was told the company was looking for an “all American girlâ€? and that the pictures would be used for “point of purchaseâ€? personal products to be sold in the U.K. I happily cashed my checks and forgot about it. Nine months later a group of guys visiting from Ireland walked into the bar insisting I looked familiar. I assured them that I was never in Ireland. Imagine my surprise when they all arrived at the same conclusion; I was the “farm girlâ€? on the condom boxes at their local drug store. I still have the halter‌ Q: What do you do in your spare time? A: Stuff my face and drink lots of beer. Q: How would you describe yourself? A: Deeply disturbed (in a good way) with a dark, sarcastic sense of humor. Q: How would you describe Turtle Beach Pub? A: Turtle’s Pub is one of the few remaining true “Old Floridaâ€? establishments on the west coast of Florida. Located on the south end of Siesta Key it is truly unique. Q: When’s the best time to see you? A: Anytime you’re hungry or thirsty during the day time every Tuesday through Saturday.

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Beach Reads “Luck or Something like Itâ€? by Kenny Rogers Š2012, William Morrow $27.99 / $35.99 Canada 294 pages.

Throughout your life, you’ve learned a lot from your music. You know where Joltin’ Joe has gone, and what you might want to do if it’s your party. You’ve gotten dancing lessons from songs, reasons for walking the line, and V\PSWRPV IRU SQHXPRQLD DQG ERRJLH ZRRJLH Ă X <RX¡YH even heard instructions on counting, spelling, languages, and when to hold ‘em or fold ‘em. You can learn a lot from your tunes. And as you’ll see in the new book “Luck or Something Like Itâ€? by Kenny Rogers, the singer of those songs gets a lot out of them, too. Kenneth Rogers started life poor. Born into a Houston housing project in 1938, Rogers was the fourth child of an alcoholic father and a mother who spouted lasting wisdom. He recalls being a quiet boy in school and a good boy at home, thanks to his mother’s lessons, but the most enduring memories were of times spent at his grandfather’s East Texas farm. Every now and then, Rogers says, his father’s family would gather there to play music and sing. His father ZDV RQ Ă€GGOH RQH XQFOH GUDJJHG RXW WKH RUJDQ DQG WZR others had guitars. Rogers says he sat with his feet under WKH SRUFK EHDWLQJ UK\WKP RQ WKH Ă RRU ZLWK KLV KDQGV Though he was “girl crazyâ€? when young, he was also guitar crazy and took advantage of a local music store owner’s generosity in a “picker’s corner.â€? Rogers saved GLOLJHQWO\ WR EX\ KLV Ă€UVW JXLWDU DQG LW ZDVQ¡W ORQJ EHIRUH he started a band. That was a great way to learn, but it

didn’t last and Rogers went solo – both professionally DQG SHUVRQDOO\ ZKHQ KLV Ă€UVW PDUULDJH GLVVROYHG That hurt, but it didn’t ruin his momentum. He recorded a minor hit, became “Kenny,â€? appeared on American Bandstand, and ended up in a jazz band, which opened doors for his career. He met many performing stars, left the jazz band, then joined the New Christy Minstrels. When they disbanded, some members formed The First Edition and, because of an accidental stroke of luck, Kenny 5RJHUV ZDV WKDW JURXS¡V Ă€UVW ELJ QDPH When The First Edition broke up, Rogers “didn’t know how to be a solo singer.â€? Within two years, he learned fast. I’ve read my share of celebrity biographies and I can tell you that the vast majority of them make my eyes roll. But this one is different. This one is good... Really good. Reading this book reminded me of dusky summer evenings, porch swings, and good friends. Author Kenny Rogers tells stories that are entertaining and sometimes funny, with good and bad tales and, in a few cases, admitted responsibility for wrongs. Rogers writes of KLV Ă€YH PDUULDJHV KLV IULHQGV KLV FDUHHU IDPLO\ DQG things that interest him – and that’s what keeps readers interested, too. Fans are going to like this book especially, but I’m tickled to say that there’s something here for anybody who ever heard Rogers sing. Grab the pages of “Luck or Something Like It,â€? and you’ll want to hold ‘em.

Beach Reads Bio: The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 12,000 books.

Additional Beach Parking Finding a parking space on Siesta Key becomes really scarce during the season and can get downright frustrating when you want to spend a relaxing day at the beach. Unless you get there early, you may end up circling the beach’s parking lot until a spot opens up. St. Boniface, located at 5615 Midnight Pass Road, has opened their campus to beachgoers for many years. For a donation, you can park your car in their parking lot and forego the hassle of getting up extra early to try and beat the crowd. Donations are collected Monday through )ULGD\ E\ YROXQWHHUV DQG VWDII LQ WKH FKXUFK RIÀFH $ one-day pass is $5. On special weekends, volunteers staff the lots collecting donations, usually $10 for the day, and sell bottled water. On unmanned weekends, signs are posted, the honor system is used, envelopes and passes DUH SURYLGHG RXWVLGH WKH RIÀFH GRRUV According to Lisa Wolf, Administrative Assistant at

Saint Boniface Church, “the funds collected for beach parking are donations to the church, and support outreach PLVVLRQV RI WKH FKXUFK VSHFLĂ€FDOO\ PLVVLRQ WULSV IRU RXU youth and adults, and preschool enrichment programs. $V D GRQDWLRQ LW LV WD[ GHGXFWLEOH DQG LV VSHFLĂ€HG RQ WKH parking pass.â€? She asks that you respect their property and would appreciate your cooperation by not littering, not parking on the grass, and not blocking dumpsters or roadways. If you have beach toys or chairs you’d like to bring, just call on one of the independent island transportation services. They’re usually available to take you to the beach and back or you can reach them at the following numbers: Jonny’s Free Beach Rides: 941-306-9097 Siesta Key Free Rides: 941-952-8294 Sun Ride Pedicab: 941-343-3400

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What’s happening ‌on the beach Beach Hoop Dance Class – Thurs. 6:30 – 7:45pm. Register at www.outwardspiral.net Booty Camp by Evan Wed’s @ 8:30am and Sat’s @ 9:30am Call Evan Fernandez (860) 839-3111 Free Yoga Mon-Wed.-Fri.-Sat. 8:00 – 9:30 am. Call 941-320-6693 to register. NIA Tues. 9 a.m., Siesta Public Beach (yellow lifeguard chair) Contact Kathy Oravec at 941-724-9719 or Kathyoravec@ gmail.com

5823 MERION WAY - If Relaxation is the order of the day, then the lake view from this villa’s master bedroom, Florida room, living room, and patio LV WKH DQVZHU 7KH ODUJH YLOOD IHDWXUHV D VSOLW à RRU plan with a guest suite and a large den. READY FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY. $180,000

2310 SANDRALA DR, SARASOTA - Located near The Landings Shopping Center, Biking distance to SCTI, and Siesta Key Beach. Three bedrooms, two baths, split plan with 18’ x 24’ lanai on a double lot, fenced yard with fruit trees and storage shed. Fireplace with original pine touches. $165,000

Dec. 8 – Sandy Claws 5K Beach Run. Sat. 8-10am. Come celebrate the 36th anniversary of the famous Sandy Claws Beach Run with a one-mile fun run or 5K. Each registered participant receives a long sleeve Sandy Claws t-shirt. This event is sanctioned by the Manasota Track Club. Pre-register by mail or at parksonline.scgov. net by November 28. Cost is $18/adult and $15 for ages 13 and under if registered by November 28. Race day registration is $25. Registration begins at 7 a.m. with the fun run at 8 a.m. and the 5K at 8:20 a.m. Around the island...A Siesta Key Farmer’s Market – every Sunday from 8am – 1pm in Davidson’s Plaza in the Village. 5124 Ocean Blvd. Surge Workout – Tues, Thurs, 7:30am Sat. 8:30am. Amazing Life Chiropractic. RSVP 941-312-6267

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River Otter Photo by Heather Green River Otter (Lutra canadensis) Other names: common otter ‡ Status: FL=stable but extirpated in 11 states and endangered in 13 more, IUCN=LC ‡ Life span: to 20 years ‡ Length: with tail, 26-42 in. (66-106 cm) ‡ +HLJKW Q D ‡ Weight: 11-30 lb (5-14 kg) ‡ 5HSURGXFHV QHDU ZDWHU LQ VXLWDEOH GHQV ZLOO RIWHQ XVH DQRWKHU DQLPDO¡V EXUURZ RU Ă€QG QDWXUDO holes in riprap and tree roots ‡ Found: AC, coastal, near coast, inland ‡ Months found: (otters will breed all year round): JFMAMJJASOND (lower case indicates nesting season) There are 12 species of otters worldwide. This mammal appears on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. The largest of the freshwater species is the giant otter of the Amazonian basin, weighing up to 66 pounds; the shorter but heavier sea otter of the north 3DFLĂ€F FRDVWOLQH FDQ ZHLJK XS WR SRXQGV Throughout its range, otter populations are declining as a result of habitat loss and the harvesting—often overharvesting—of its meat and fur. The only aquatic member of the weasel family, the otter is renowned for its playfulness. Curious and entertaining to observe, it is a favorite at zoos and aquariums. Children seem to gravitate to the otter naturally, as they do with the dolphin. In the wild, the otter is far less playful but is still known to slide down a muddy embankment repeatedly or engage in other behavior that can only be described as having fun. Aside from primates, the sea otter is the only mammal known to use tools when harvesting food. The diet of the river otter that inhabits all of Southwest Florida is largely made up of fish, both fresh and saltwater species. It prefers slower-moving Ă€VK VXFK DV JDU panfish, and catfish, but will catch just DERXW DQ\ Ă€VK it can. It also HDWV FUDZĂ€VK horseshoe crabs, frogs, coots, ducks, beetles, and on rare

occasions, muskrats and marsh rabbits. An otter is capable of holding its breath for up to four minutes, diving as deep as 60 feet and swimming as fast as six miles per hour. Its fur is so dense that its skin never gets wet. Young otters, even though they are born with webbed feet and will eventually spend most of their lives in the water, must be taught how to swim by their parents. The otter is very vulnerable to water quality issues and will quickly abandon any polluted lakes or streams. Poor water quality has been a major factor in the otter’s decline worldwide. The river otter is slowly being reintroduced into states where it once was plentiful, including Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Nebraska, New Mexico, North and South Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and West Virginia. Over the past few centuries it has been trapped for its high-quality fur, causing localized extinctions. Most states now prohibit trapping and hunting the otter. The otter is preyed upon by alligators, bobcats, coyotes, and wolves. Because of its unusual method of running, arching its back high into the air as it runs, it is very vulnerable to automobile collisions. Oil spills are especially troublesome for the otter. The Exxon Valdez spill in Prince William Sound killed more than 1,000 sea otters and dozens of river otters within days. An offshore spill in Florida would not impact the river otter as severely because it tends to favor freshwater over saltwater or brackish environments. The same cannot be said for the manatee, a species that could literally be wiped out along the gulf should a spill like the Deepwater Horizon occur close to the coastline.

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Sarasota Home Sales up 24% ´7KH EULVN IRRW WUDIĂ€F RI WKH VXPPHU VHHPV WR KDYH VSLOOHG RYHU LQWR the early fall months. We are very optimistic for a strong winter and spring season. We have not seen any indications that this market is going to be slowing down any time soon,â€? says Redding. The inventory of available homes is at a decade low now. This is driving buyers to attend open houses and make strong offers again. When asked about this low inventory, Redding replied, “Most of our agents are reporting multiple offers on their listings and running into the same situation when representing buyers as well. The days of low ball offers are quickly becoming a thing of the past. If the property is priced for the market and shows well, there is going to be a lot of interest. If buyers want the property, many are realizing they are going to have to be aggressive.â€? For those considering whether to list or not, now is a great time to sell. “We have a strong sales market, low competition, and the beginning of the winter sales season just around the corner. Our Key Solutions experts are happy to sit down with anyone thinking about selling to provide a detailed market report and assist in determining if the time is right for you.â€? Sales prices on Sarasota single family homes have gone up nicely. In October, the median sale price for a single family home was $176,000. To compare, that number in September was $169,950 and a year ago $149,838. Single family home sales prices are up 17% average in the last year. The listing prices are also following this sales trend with more coming on the market at higher initial asking prices. Sarasota Condominiums for sale are increasing in price, but with some dips. In October, the median sales price of condominiums was $160,000. That was actually down from September when the median was $175,400. However, the October number is substantially higher than the same number a year ago which was $143,000. That marks an 11% increase over the past twelve months. Sarasota foreclosures and short sales have seen drastic reductions as well. As of now, these types of listings make up only 14 percent of the market. This is down from 15.4% in September and 17% from the

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beginning of January. Many lenders are working with homeowners to try to keep them in their homes, which is impacting the inventory of short sales and foreclosures. One of the strongest indicators of the growing strength of the Sarasota real estate markets is the months of inventory available. If sales continue at current pace, it would take roughly 4.4 months to deplete the available listings in single family homes and 6.6 months for condominiums. That might sound like a large inventory, but when comparing that to late 2008 we can see the substantial decrease. In November of that year, there were 24 months of inventory in single family homes and 41.7 months in condominiums. When looking as recently as the past year, we can see how the market has turned. From October 2011 to October 2012 we have seen a decrease of 20% for the number of available properties. This tightening inventory means buyers have fewer properties from which to choose. Because of the feeding frenzy in certain price ranges, multiple offers are becoming more common after several years of absence from the real estate scene. So, what does this mean for the home buyer and seller out there? According to Keith M. Redding, “If you are considering selling your property, you should speak with an expert from Key Solutions Real Estate about the current market conditions to determine if it is the right time for you. Our proven methods will showcase your home or condo across the globe and put you in front of anyone looking to make a purchase LQ WKH 6DUDVRWD DUHD )RU %X\HUV XVLQJ Ă€QDQFLQJ ZH DUH VHHLQJ UHFRUG low mortgage rates available and this is driving many to buy. In many instances, these rates are making buying more economic than continuing to rent. For investors and cash buyers, housing prices are still incredibly low in comparison to other investments and the potential returns. Our Buyer’s Agents will walk you through the process of making a purchase and determine the best course for you. Whether you are looking to sell \RXU KRPH D VHDVRQHG LQYHVWRU RU D Ă€UVW WLPH KRPH EX\HU ZH ORRN forward to exceeding your expectations.â€?

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Landin Don Bruns’ latest novel was released mid-November. It is number six in Don’s quirky ‘Stuff’ mystery series featuring the somewhat under-qualified, but lovable duo of private investigators, Skip Moore and James Lessor, whose antics leave you wondering if they will ever grow up. If you haven’t read the earlier ‘Stuff’ books, Hot Stuff, like the others is a stand-alone novel, but a great place to start. Featuring murder in a world class restaurant, this book will keep you intrigued, as the undercover sleuths try to solve the crime and stay alive. Recipe: 1 pinch mystery, 1 cup suspense, 2 tbs lovable characters, top with humor, add your favorite beverage, and settle in for a great read!

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|Explore the joy of movement on Siesta Key beach each week... Did you know that Sarasota’s holistic community believes our gorgeous white sand has a concentration of energy that maximizes the ability to heal physically and emotionally? They credit this energy to our sand’s history and its make-up (99.9% quartz). It’s no ZRQGHU \RX¡OO Ă€QG D FODVV WDNLQJ SODFH RQ WKH EHDFK RQ DQ\ JLYHQ GD\ WR KHOS SDUWLFLSDQWV FRQQHFW ZLWK WKHPVHOYHV :KLOH \RX¡UH KHUH ZK\ QRW WDNH VRPH time for yourself with a class on our cooling mystical sand. Check out the following beach classes:

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Siesta Key Drum Circle Siesta Beach has become the home to what is considered one of the largest drum circles in the nation. This is not a commercial event but local phenomenon that began spontaneously and now has a life of its own. If you’re visiting the area, or live nearby be sure to check this one out. There are loads of drummers and belly dancers plus lots of families, beach going onlookers, & curious tourists, especially during the winter tourist season when the crowds can swell into the thousands. Bring a blanket or chair, most everyone does. It happens every Sunday starting a couple of hours before sunset, and ends around 10 PM. This gathering meets up just south of the main pavilion between lifeguard stands 3 and 4 on Siesta Public Beach. Just follow your ears. This is true community - free-form drumming, open to the public and entirely improvised in-the-moment. Instruments center around drums and percussion, but may include other instruments VXFK DV Ă XWHV GLGJHULGRRV DQG RWKHU QRQ SHUFXVVLRQ LQVWUXPHQWV Participation is voluntary and includes singing or chanting, dancing, relaxing, and a good l i d listening. li i IIt’s ’ always l d time with solid musicality, dancing, and a great vibe. Admission is free. The Siesta Key Beach address is: 948 Beach Road, Sarasota, Florida 34242 to get more info visit the website www.drumcircles.net/sarasota.html or there is a Yahoo group, and a Facebook group named “Siesta Key Drum Circleâ€? just search for them.

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What is a Florida Cracker’? Well, back in the day before Florida was known as a tourist and snowbird destination Florida’s cattle industry was the biggest in the east, shipping beef to northern states as well as to Key West, Cuba, and the Bahamas. Cattle roamed freely in the Florida woodlands and had to be rounded up before being sold and shipped up north or to Cuba. Many of the earliest settlers who ventured in this direction were cattle drovers or cow hunters as they were often called in the late 1800s. They were known for their ability to handle and “crackâ€? large leather whips in driving their herds. Except for certain coastal areas, Florida was still very much a rather rough and tumble frontier well into the 1840’s and 1850’s not achieving statehood until 1845. South and central Florida, which d cow ttowns, had h d especially lent itself to cattle grazing and as tough a reputation as some of the territories out west. Since lariats, or lassos, didn’t work in the thick underbrush these cow hunters used whips to round up the cattle. Two whips were needed – one 12 to 18 feet in length for horseback use and an 8 to 10 foot length for use on foot. The whips were not used to strike the cattle, but were actually popped or “cracked,â€? resulting in a sound VLPLODU WR D ULĂ H VKRW 7KHVH FUDFNLQJ ZKLSV ZRXOG JHW the cattle moving and would resound for several miles.

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|Crescent Beach Featured Shops |City Pizza, Inc.

www.citypizzaofsarasota.com 6645 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 941.349.4490 City Pizza Inc. is a friendly, family owned and operated restaurant that began in 1989, serving the neighborhood area. Our specialty is Italian and we pride ourselves in making your food fast and fresh when you order it. We are a casual restaurant close to the beach. Licensed to serve beer and wine to compliment our large menu. For your pleasure and convenience, we offer take-out and delivery, but please feel free to dine in or eat on our porch. Come early and stay late! Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at City Pizza Inc.

|Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar

www.captaincurts.com 1200 Old Stickney Point Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242 | 941.349.3885 | brad@captaincurts.com A family seafood restaurant. Fish, seafood, prime rib, baby back ribs, baskets, sandwiches, salads & children’s menu. Full bar. Happy hour 4-6pm featuring The Back Room Saloon & Sports Bar. Live entertainment. Daily lunch & dinner specials. Gift Shop. Open 7 days a week.

|The Orange Octopus

1220 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 | 941.346.8080 Home of the orange squeeze! Featuring hand-mixed ice cream, coffees, shakes, malts, sundaes, smoothies, candles and fudge. Ask us about our ice cream parties! Located behind Captain Curt’s Restaurant on the corner of Midnight Pass & Old Stickney Point Road. Open daily until 9:30pm.

|The Green Turtle Souvenir & Gift Store

6525 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242 941.349.4751 Siesta Key’s most friendly & unique VKRSSLQJ VSRW <RX¡OO Ă€QG JLIWV VRXYHQLUV beach fashions, beach supplies, beach coverups, ladies & junior fashions, plus a super men’s line! Siesta Key’s largest seashell & coral selection!

|Siesta Key Bike & Kayak, LLC

www.siestakeybikeandkayak.com 1224 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, FL 34242 | 941.346.0891 Siesta Key Bike and Kayak, located on Siesta Key is family owned and operated serving Siesta Key, Lido Beach, Turtle Beach, Crescent Beach, Sarasota and the surrounding areas. We offer a variety of energizing and relaxing things to do while you visit this beautiful scenic area. We offer quality equipment and a friendly reliable expert staff so that you can get the most from your vacation... GUARANTEED.

|Crescent Beach Grocery

1211 Old Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FL Owners: Nancy Connelly & Bill Singleton 941.312.0472 The Crescent Beach Grocery is Siesta Key’s premier full-service grocery store. Carrying an extremely wide range of groceries, sundries, beer, wine, delicatessen items and fresh-cut meat – as well as practically anything else you can think of – the grocery caters to the needs of both residents and visitors on Siesta Key. The store is particularly well-known for providing good value, personal service and a warm, friendly environment.

|Sarasota Wind and Water Adventures

1518 Stickney Point Rd., In the Boatyard Village | 941-379-4222 www.SarasotaWindAndWater.com We are located in the Boatyard Village, right off the south Siesta Key Bridge. Our shop offers kiteboarding lessons, paddle board lessons, FUXLVLQJ WXELQJ ZDWHU VNLLQJ ÀVKLQJ FKDUWHUV and other water sports. Our mission is simple: to provide the best products and service to our customers at the lowest prices possible. We take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell. We always try to meet or beat any reasonable quote. Our online store is designed to provide you with a safe and secure environment to browse our product catalog. Store Hours: Mon. – Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday by appointment.

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|Siesta Sports Rentals

www.siestasportsrentals.com 6551 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, FL 941-346-1797 | Fax: 941-346-1954 Located on beautiful Siesta Key Island providing you with hours of fun, whether vacationing or living in Florida, we offer you the opportunity to see Sarasota and Siesta Key, Florida the way it was meant to be seen. Just steps from Crescent Beach, we provide friendly, quality service at affordable prices. Delivery and pick up available. Mention you found our web site and we will give a discount off your next rental. Stop by and say hello.

|Big Water Fish Market

6641 Midnight Pass Rd., Crescent Plaza 941.554.8101 Offers fresh-from-the-docks seafood along with a variety of complimenting side dishes and homemade desserts. Their lunch menu includes seafood sandwiches, as well as egg and chicken salad sandwiches, and a Ă€VKHUPDQ¡V VWHZ 7KH\ DOVR RIIHU D FDWHULQJ service with selections such as clam bakes, oyster roasts and beach picnic baskets. Come in and choose your own fresh catch or try one of their lunch specials - always good and always fresh. Hours are: Mon.-Sat., 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-4pm.

|Siesta 4-Rent

www.siesta4rent.com 6555 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.349.5500 | 877.482.5550 rentals@siesta4rent.com We offer Studios – 5 BR condos and Homes here on beautiful Siesta Key Beach. All units fully equipped, most directly on the beach or beach access. Pets welcome at some. Call or check website for rates. 1 week minimum required.

|Jonny’s Free Beach Rides

www.jonnysfreebeachrides.com Siesta Key | 941.306.9097 Jonnys Free Beach Rides the Original Free Ride on Siesta Key. Now entering our third year of providing a fun safe and eco friendly way to cruz the Key. etc etc After our service route extendsfrom Turtle Beach to Siesta Key Village could you please add We now offer shuttle service to and from Best Western Hotel. . Operating hours are from 10 am - 2 am daily. Call 941-306-9097.

|Miguel’s Restaurant

6631 Midnight Pass Rd, Crescent Plaza 941.349.4024 | www.miguelsrestaurant.net Miguel’s is a family owned restaurant that specializes in French and Continental cuisine. Serving Siesta Key since 1983, they offer a wide selection of appetizers, a Caesar salad for two, perfectly prepared at your table and include fresh gulf seafood, FKRLFHVW FXWV RI ÀOHW PLJQRQ GHOLFLRXV poultry and veal dishes among their entrees. Finish the night off with decadent desserts including banana fosters, cherries jubilee and traditional creme caramel. Miguel’s also has an extensive wine selection and a full bar.

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Visit Siesta Key’s Old Florida Family Restaurant Captain Curt’s is a lot more than Clam Chowder. If you are looking for that “Old Floridaâ€? place to take the family, a place that will take you back in time to an era where good, fresh seafood was a standard, look no further... Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar is just that place. It’s a place where reasonable prices, a casual family atmosphere and courteous service still exist, too. Besides the great food and prices, Captain Curt’s serves up a slice of Old Florida character almost LPSRVVLEOH WR ÂżQG HOVHZKHUH 8SRQ HQWHULQJ WKH GLQLQJ room, you’ll get the feeling you have returned to a bygone era‌a time when rustic, casual dining with a friendly staff, happy to serve you, still existed. The seating is casual and can accommodate large parties as well as small. Captain Curt’s award winning New England Clam Chowder is just the beginning of the delicious items on our extensive menu. A large variety of crab plates CAPTAIN CURT’S GIANT AMERICAN FLAG are available, from Alaskan King, Snow Crab and Dungeness to the local favorite, Florida Stone Crab. But crab entrees are only part of the story. Our menu offers something for everyone. Seafood is the mainstay, and you can choose IURP D ZLGH YDULHW\ 6KULPS ÂżVK scallops, clams, and oysters can be prepared almost any way you desire. For the landlubber...The House Visit Sniki Tiki, Specialty BBQ Baby Back Ribs Captain Curt’s have been called “The Best in Town,â€? and the Grilled Prime Rib is Outdoor Tiki Bar

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Sniki Tiki, Capt. Curt’s out-door, tropical bar is located on Midnight Pass Road... “Next Door To You Know Who!� Sniki Tiki is a great addition to Capt. Curt’s Village, with out-door dining to accommodate smokers, and a great tropical bar for locals & visitors to meet. Enjoy food and drink specials. If dining at Captain Curt’s, get your pager from our greeter and hang-out at the tiki bar, we’ll page you when your table is ready. No more boring lines during the busy season. Get that tropical, laid-back, easy-going, low-latitude attitude, unavailable any where else.

the favorite of many. There is also a good variety of pork, chicken, burgers and hot dogs. And don’t forget the Gumbo; you won’t be disappointed. If light fare is your choice, try one of Captain Curt’s delicious salads. They range from traditional favorites to a selection of seafood specialties like the Shrimp, Chicken or Mahi Caesar. All are prepared with the freshest of ingredients. For the children... Captain Curt’s is perfect. The Children’s Menu offers a number of tasty dishes -- with fries -- for just $5.99.Children’s dinners are served on our original “Crabby Frisbee,â€? which is theirs to keep and take home. You just cannot beat Captain Curt’s menu for Florida favorites as well as delicious traditional entrees. If more of a good thing is possible, visit Captain Curt’s Back Room Saloon. The full menu is available in the saloon with food and drink specials offered daily. But the real secret to the Back Room’s popularity is entertainment! “Live at the Crabâ€? presents live music by some of Sarasota’s best performers seven nights a week, from 8pm to midnight. (Check out our entertainment schedule. If you are a karaoke fan, try the Backroom’s karaoke, it’s been called “the best in town.â€? Also, for sports fans, the Backroom’s satellite TVs make for a party during every event. Food and drink specials are always available. So what are you waiting for? If you are looking for that perfect place to take the family, visit us on EHDXWLIXO 6LHVWD .H\ :H DUH HDV\ WR ÂżQG DQG HDJHUO\ await the opportunity to serve you. We hope to see you soon!

Look for Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar just one block south of Stickney Point Rd. (Siesta Key’s South Bridge) on Midnight Pass Rd.

Sniki is Cool & We Know It!..., Visit Sniki Tiki today, relax in a warm, sunny seat under a palm, order your favorite tropical drink and enjoy the tropical atmosphere you came to Florida for. See You at the Sniki Tiki!

Live Entertainment Thurs. - Sun.

Enjoy Our New Outdoor Fire Place!

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Trigger Nuggets

Fish Dip Grouper and Cod move aside... Smoked Mahi, Amberjack and Marlin Fried Trigger Nuggets are here to stay. served with a fresh bread stick 9.99 8.99 Clam Strips

An old time favorite... now with more clams! 7.99

Conch Fritters

Hand breaded with chunks of delicious Florida conch 7.99

Corn Fritters

It ain’t easy breading cream corn, but we did it. Golden brown on the outside and creamy goodness in the middle. 5.99

Peel & Eat Shrimp

A dozen EZ peel, shell on, cleaned and de-veined. Served chilled. 6.99

Boom Boom Shrimp

Tender breaded shrimp, hand tossed in our spicy boom boom sauce 7.99

Deviled Crab’s

Stuffed and fried in the shell 7.99

Gator Bites

Yes, it’s Real Gator! Hand breaded and fried 8.99

Crab Cake

70% premium lump crab meat Maryland style 10.99

Chicken Tenders

Mozzarella Sticks

Tender breast meat. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. 7.99

Spicey Cheesy Crab Bites

Baked in garlic butter and served with our delicious bread stick for dippin’ 8.99

Cheezy Mozzarella sticks served with Marinari sauce 6.99 Crab, cheese and jalapeno bites. Fried golden brown. 6.99

House Salad - 5.99 Mix of Iceburg and Romaine Lettuce, with Red Cabbage, Onions, Carrots, Tomatoes and Cucumbers with Chicken 8.99 with Shrimp 9.99 with Mahi 9.99

Escargot

Buffalo Wings

Mild, hot, really hot or garlic pepper 7.99

Caesar Salad - 7.99

Award Winning Chowder To Go!

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Happy HoUR PRIME OYSTERS 7.99/Dozen $

Captain Curt’s Platter

North Pacific Flounder

Wild caught. A very mild and flaky fish. Broiled or fried 17.99

Grilled Mahi-Mahi

Oyster Dinner

Sea Scallops

Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops*

Gulf Grouper Filets

12 large shrimp prepared the way you like. Grilled, fried, broiled or scampi. 15.99

The unique flavor of this white flaky meat makes this the most sought after fish in the Gulf. Grilled, broiled or fried. Market Price

1/2 rack of ribs with 6 fried shrimp 17.99

Fried white fish, scallops, shrimp and deviled crabs 16.99

Tilapia

Farm raised to insure perfection. Tilapia is mild but very tasty. Broiled or fried 15.99

Admiral’s Platter

Plump Fried Oysters A must for the oyster lover! 19.99 From the cold waters of the Grand Banks. These scallops are the best in town. Broiled or fried. 18.99

Grilled fish so nice they named it twice. 17.99

Cajun broiled white fish & shrimp 14.99

Market Price

Ribs & Shrimp

Surf & Turf*

Prime Rib & Cold Water Lobster Tail Market Price

Side Salad - 3.99

All Baskets served with French Fries & Cole Slaw

Grouper Basket Florida’s Favorite! Fried grouper fingers Market Price

Crab Cakes

2 Maryland style crab cakes made with 70% real lump crab meat 19.99

Shrimp Basket

Trigger Fish

If you like Grouper and you like Cod, you’ll love Trigger Fish. Broiled, grilled or fried. A Local Favorite! 17.99

Alaskan Fish & Chips

Rib Basket 1/2 Rack of Baby back ribs 11.99

Trigger Basket

Raw Oysters

Alaskan King Crab Legs

Served shucked on the half shell 1 doz. 12.99 1/2 doz. 7.99

Alaskan Snow Crab Legs

Steamed Clams

1 1/4 lbs. Served with drawn butter Market Price

1 lb. Served in Garlic Butter 8.99

Some of our foods contain ingredients known to be major food allergens, and all of our food is prepared in a common kitchen.

Baby Back Ribs

A Whole Rack of our famous Danish Baby Backs 16.99

Grilled Prime Rib

A juicy cut of flame grilled prime rib served with au jus 15.99

Siesta Key Bike & Kayak Fun for your vacation with Bike & Kayak Rental. Tours, Delivery & Pick-up. 346-0891

Lorraine’s Island Hair Design Full Service salon, Braids & Wraps by appointment. Monday thru Saturday. 346-7206

Steamed Oysters

Trigger Fish Sandwich

If you like Grouper and you like Cod, you’ll love Trigger Fish! Broiled, grilled or fried. A local favorite!! 9.99

*Prices & Items subject to change.

Home of the Orange Squeeze! Featuring hand-mixed ice cream, coffees, shakes, malts, sundaes, & smoothies. Open Til 9:30pm 941-346-8080

Coconut Fashions The best in service, quality, & design. Beachwear & accessories for the whole family. 349-4498

1/2 lb. of Angus beef 6.99

Steamed whole & served with a shucker 1 doz. 12.99 2 doz. 22.99 3 doz. 31.99

1/2 lb. of Angus beef topped with bacon and swiss cheese 8.49

Garlic Mussels

Chicken Sandwich

1 lb. Served in Garlic Butter, with a Bread Stick 8.99

Bacon Burger

Marinated chicken breast cooked over the grill 7.99

Chicken Club

Chicken breast topped with bacon and swiss cheese 9.49

NOTICE: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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Village SHOPS

A Captain Curt’s favorite made with snow and king crab. 7.99

Captain Curt Burger

“Win “Winner of the Great Chowder Cook-Off” Inte International Competition Newport R.I. Cup 3.99 Bowl 5.99 GUMBO

Flounder Sandwich

Crab Salad Sandwich

Chicken Basket

Tilapia Your Way Mild but very tasty. Broiled or fried. 8.99

Grouper Your Way “A Local Favorite!” Grilled, broiled or fried. Market Price

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Fried Fish Sandwich Alaskan pollock on a bun. 6.99

Mahi-Mahi Sandwich

Grilled fish so nice they named it twice. 9.99

Tuna Salad Sandwich A classic recipe. 5.99

Spice it up with Cajun or Garlic Pepper .50

Cozumel Burger

12 Years and Under Only (All Meals include French Fries)

Pork Tenderloin

Hamburger Cheeseburger Hot Dog Chicken Nuggets Fish Sticks Shrimp Macaroni & Cheese

1/2 lb. of Angus beef smothered in chili with a side of jalapeños 7.99 Breaded and fried. A true “Indiana-style” pork tenderloin. 7.99

Big Dog

1/4 lb. all beef hot dog 4.99 Add chili 1.00

ADD Cheese .50 Bacon 1.00

Onion Rings 3.99 Vegetables 2.99 French Fries 2.99 Cole Slaw 1.50 Jasmine Rice 2.99 Bread Sticks 1.99 Parsley-Red Potatoes 2.99

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Captain Curt’s finished 1st place at the Great Chowder Cook-Off, Home of The International Chowder Championships in Newport, RI. The festival has been featured on The Food Network & The CBS Morning Show. Previous winners are a “Hall of Fame” of some of the best seafood restaurants in the country and Captain Curt’s is proud to be in such great company. The judges of the competition are the attendees, and they are tough and know their chowder. The festival draws over 15,000+ people, most local New Englanders, and they use their admission ticket as their ballot.

Add French Fries 1.50

Two 5 oz. cold water lobster tails broiled Market Price

Spicy Seafood Gumbo CUP 3.99 BOWL 5.99

Our delicious Maryland style crab cake served on a bun. 12.99

Clam Basket

Fried, Trigger nuggets 13.99

Twin Lobster Tails*

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Crab Cake Sandwich

Wild caught. A very mild and flaky fish. Broiled or fried. 8.99

Fresh, fried Oysters 13.99

A generous helping of fried clam strips 9.99

Alaskan pollock straight out of the icy waters of the Bering Sea. Fried of course! 13.99

1 1/4 lbs. Served with drawn butter Market Price

Me Meaty Texas Chili CUP 3.25 BOWL 5.25

Tilapia coated with a spicy seasoned crust & baked with American cheese. 9.99

Oyster Basket

6 Large fried shrimp 9.99

Tender breast meat. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. 9.99

with Chicken 10.99 with Shrimp 11.99 with Mahi 11.99 Side Caesar - 4.99

Cheese Paradise

A must have for any oyster lover! 11.99

Fresh Hearts of Romaine. Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Croutons

with Tuna Salad 8.99 with Crab Salad 10.99

Add French Fries 1.50

Fried Oyster Sandwich

Shrimp Dinner

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Cajun Combo

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All Entrees include homemade Cole Slaw and your choice of Parsley-Red Potatoes, French Fries, Jasmine Rice or Vegetables Add a Side Salad - House 1.99 Caesar 2.99 Spice it up with Cajun or Garlic Pepper 1.00 All Entrees include homemade Cole Slaw and your choice of Parsley-Red Potatoes, French Fries, Jasmine Rice or Vegetables Add a Side Salad - House 1.99 Caesar 2.99 Spice it up with Cajun or Garlic Pepper 1.00

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Soft Drinks 2.25 Ice Tea 2.25 Coffee 2.00 Milk 1.99 Full Bar, Beer and Wine available

5.99 Served on an Official Captain Curts

Frisbee...Yours to keep!

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Gift Giving Made Easy! Looking for a great gift idea?

Give the gift of Captain Curt’s!! Friends and family will remember you every time they sit down to enjoy their favorite Captain Curt’s meal. You can purchase our gift cards in our Gift Shop located outside in the Plaza.

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To place an Order To Go, call (941) 349-3885 1200 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, Florida 34242

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Trigger Nuggets

Fish Dip Grouper and Cod move aside... Smoked Mahi, Amberjack and Marlin Fried Trigger Nuggets are here to stay. served with a fresh bread stick 9.99 8.99 Clam Strips

An old time favorite... now with more clams! 7.99

Conch Fritters

Hand breaded with chunks of delicious Florida conch 7.99

Corn Fritters

It ain’t easy breading cream corn, but we did it. Golden brown on the outside and creamy goodness in the middle. 5.99

Peel & Eat Shrimp

A dozen EZ peel, shell on, cleaned and de-veined. Served chilled. 6.99

Boom Boom Shrimp

Tender breaded shrimp, hand tossed in our spicy boom boom sauce 7.99

Deviled Crab’s

Stuffed and fried in the shell 7.99

Gator Bites

Yes, it’s Real Gator! Hand breaded and fried 8.99

Crab Cake

70% premium lump crab meat Maryland style 10.99

Chicken Tenders

Mozzarella Sticks

Tender breast meat. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. 7.99

Spicey Cheesy Crab Bites

Baked in garlic butter and served with our delicious bread stick for dippin’ 8.99

Cheezy Mozzarella sticks served with Marinari sauce 6.99 Crab, cheese and jalapeno bites. Fried golden brown. 6.99

House Salad - 5.99 Mix of Iceburg and Romaine Lettuce, with Red Cabbage, Onions, Carrots, Tomatoes and Cucumbers with Chicken 8.99 with Shrimp 9.99 with Mahi 9.99

Escargot

Buffalo Wings

Mild, hot, really hot or garlic pepper 7.99

Caesar Salad - 7.99

Award Winning Chowder To Go!

MENU

Happy HoUR PRIME OYSTERS 7.99/Dozen $

Captain Curt’s Platter

North Pacific Flounder

Wild caught. A very mild and flaky fish. Broiled or fried 17.99

Grilled Mahi-Mahi

Oyster Dinner

Sea Scallops

Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops*

Gulf Grouper Filets

12 large shrimp prepared the way you like. Grilled, fried, broiled or scampi. 15.99

The unique flavor of this white flaky meat makes this the most sought after fish in the Gulf. Grilled, broiled or fried. Market Price

1/2 rack of ribs with 6 fried shrimp 17.99

Fried white fish, scallops, shrimp and deviled crabs 16.99

Tilapia

Farm raised to insure perfection. Tilapia is mild but very tasty. Broiled or fried 15.99

Admiral’s Platter

Plump Fried Oysters A must for the oyster lover! 19.99 From the cold waters of the Grand Banks. These scallops are the best in town. Broiled or fried. 18.99

Grilled fish so nice they named it twice. 17.99

Cajun broiled white fish & shrimp 14.99

Market Price

Ribs & Shrimp

Surf & Turf*

Prime Rib & Cold Water Lobster Tail Market Price

Side Salad - 3.99

All Baskets served with French Fries & Cole Slaw

Grouper Basket Florida’s Favorite! Fried grouper fingers Market Price

Crab Cakes

2 Maryland style crab cakes made with 70% real lump crab meat 19.99

Shrimp Basket

Trigger Fish

If you like Grouper and you like Cod, you’ll love Trigger Fish. Broiled, grilled or fried. A Local Favorite! 17.99

Alaskan Fish & Chips

Rib Basket 1/2 Rack of Baby back ribs 11.99

Trigger Basket

Raw Oysters

Alaskan King Crab Legs

Served shucked on the half shell 1 doz. 12.99 1/2 doz. 7.99

Alaskan Snow Crab Legs

Steamed Clams

1 1/4 lbs. Served with drawn butter Market Price

1 lb. Served in Garlic Butter 8.99

Some of our foods contain ingredients known to be major food allergens, and all of our food is prepared in a common kitchen.

Baby Back Ribs

A Whole Rack of our famous Danish Baby Backs 16.99

Grilled Prime Rib

A juicy cut of flame grilled prime rib served with au jus 15.99

Siesta Key Bike & Kayak Fun for your vacation with Bike & Kayak Rental. Tours, Delivery & Pick-up. 346-0891

Lorraine’s Island Hair Design Full Service salon, Braids & Wraps by appointment. Monday thru Saturday. 346-7206

Steamed Oysters

Trigger Fish Sandwich

If you like Grouper and you like Cod, you’ll love Trigger Fish! Broiled, grilled or fried. A local favorite!! 9.99

*Prices & Items subject to change.

Home of the Orange Squeeze! Featuring hand-mixed ice cream, coffees, shakes, malts, sundaes, & smoothies. Open Til 9:30pm 941-346-8080

Coconut Fashions The best in service, quality, & design. Beachwear & accessories for the whole family. 349-4498

1/2 lb. of Angus beef 6.99

Steamed whole & served with a shucker 1 doz. 12.99 2 doz. 22.99 3 doz. 31.99

1/2 lb. of Angus beef topped with bacon and swiss cheese 8.49

Garlic Mussels

Chicken Sandwich

1 lb. Served in Garlic Butter, with a Bread Stick 8.99

Bacon Burger

Marinated chicken breast cooked over the grill 7.99

Chicken Club

Chicken breast topped with bacon and swiss cheese 9.49

NOTICE: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Captain Curt’s

Village SHOPS

A Captain Curt’s favorite made with snow and king crab. 7.99

Captain Curt Burger

“Win “Winner of the Great Chowder Cook-Off” Inte International Competition Newport R.I. Cup 3.99 Bowl 5.99 GUMBO

Flounder Sandwich

Crab Salad Sandwich

Chicken Basket

Tilapia Your Way Mild but very tasty. Broiled or fried. 8.99

Grouper Your Way “A Local Favorite!” Grilled, broiled or fried. Market Price

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Fried Fish Sandwich Alaskan pollock on a bun. 6.99

Mahi-Mahi Sandwich

Grilled fish so nice they named it twice. 9.99

Tuna Salad Sandwich A classic recipe. 5.99

Spice it up with Cajun or Garlic Pepper .50

Cozumel Burger

12 Years and Under Only (All Meals include French Fries)

Pork Tenderloin

Hamburger Cheeseburger Hot Dog Chicken Nuggets Fish Sticks Shrimp Macaroni & Cheese

1/2 lb. of Angus beef smothered in chili with a side of jalapeños 7.99 Breaded and fried. A true “Indiana-style” pork tenderloin. 7.99

Big Dog

1/4 lb. all beef hot dog 4.99 Add chili 1.00

ADD Cheese .50 Bacon 1.00

Onion Rings 3.99 Vegetables 2.99 French Fries 2.99 Cole Slaw 1.50 Jasmine Rice 2.99 Bread Sticks 1.99 Parsley-Red Potatoes 2.99

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Captain Curt’s finished 1st place at the Great Chowder Cook-Off, Home of The International Chowder Championships in Newport, RI. The festival has been featured on The Food Network & The CBS Morning Show. Previous winners are a “Hall of Fame” of some of the best seafood restaurants in the country and Captain Curt’s is proud to be in such great company. The judges of the competition are the attendees, and they are tough and know their chowder. The festival draws over 15,000+ people, most local New Englanders, and they use their admission ticket as their ballot.

Add French Fries 1.50

Two 5 oz. cold water lobster tails broiled Market Price

Spicy Seafood Gumbo CUP 3.99 BOWL 5.99

Our delicious Maryland style crab cake served on a bun. 12.99

Clam Basket

Fried, Trigger nuggets 13.99

Twin Lobster Tails*

CHILI

Crab Cake Sandwich

Wild caught. A very mild and flaky fish. Broiled or fried. 8.99

Fresh, fried Oysters 13.99

A generous helping of fried clam strips 9.99

Alaskan pollock straight out of the icy waters of the Bering Sea. Fried of course! 13.99

1 1/4 lbs. Served with drawn butter Market Price

Me Meaty Texas Chili CUP 3.25 BOWL 5.25

Tilapia coated with a spicy seasoned crust & baked with American cheese. 9.99

Oyster Basket

6 Large fried shrimp 9.99

Tender breast meat. Served with your choice of dipping sauce. 9.99

with Chicken 10.99 with Shrimp 11.99 with Mahi 11.99 Side Caesar - 4.99

Cheese Paradise

A must have for any oyster lover! 11.99

Fresh Hearts of Romaine. Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Croutons

with Tuna Salad 8.99 with Crab Salad 10.99

Add French Fries 1.50

Fried Oyster Sandwich

Shrimp Dinner

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Cajun Combo

Tilapia, scallops & shrimp Broiled or fried 18.99

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All Entrees include homemade Cole Slaw and your choice of Parsley-Red Potatoes, French Fries, Jasmine Rice or Vegetables Add a Side Salad - House 1.99 Caesar 2.99 Spice it up with Cajun or Garlic Pepper 1.00 All Entrees include homemade Cole Slaw and your choice of Parsley-Red Potatoes, French Fries, Jasmine Rice or Vegetables Add a Side Salad - House 1.99 Caesar 2.99 Spice it up with Cajun or Garlic Pepper 1.00

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Soft Drinks 2.25 Ice Tea 2.25 Coffee 2.00 Milk 1.99 Full Bar, Beer and Wine available

5.99 Served on an Official Captain Curts

Frisbee...Yours to keep!

Crabby Red

Gift Giving Made Easy! Looking for a great gift idea?

Give the gift of Captain Curt’s!! Friends and family will remember you every time they sit down to enjoy their favorite Captain Curt’s meal. You can purchase our gift cards in our Gift Shop located outside in the Plaza.

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To place an Order To Go, call (941) 349-3885 1200 Old Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key, Florida 34242

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Extraordinary Beatle’s Tribute The “FAB Three” ...a Tribute to the Beatles This dynamic, three-piece acoustic group is dedicated to the music of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison & Starr. Close your eyes and you’ll believe you’re at a Beatles concert 30 years ago. 7KH VKRZ LV DQ DOZD\V FKDQJLQJ UHWURVSHFWLYH RI VRPH RI WKH ¿QHVW music ever written. Join us for a musical journey to the “Good ol’ Days!”

James White “Sunny Jim” Sunny Jim’s show takes you on a tropical vacation where you can feel the warm sunshine and sea breezes. From ballads to upbeat fun, soca tunes, his original songs tell the story of the islands. Island music at its best! Lots of original scores plus all the traditional favorites that will give you that...”Low Latitude Attitude”! Don’t miss this outstanding show.

Wednesday

Thursday, Friday, & Saturday

MarcAnthony Roman & the Retro Show A full-time touring musician with a performance list containing over 3000 songs with music ranging from the 50’ through the 90’s. Great old school music to get the rockin’ crowd into the retro groove. “This one guy sounded like six. The best one man show we have ever seen.” This is where the party doesn’t stop, until the polyester melts!

Best Karaoke On the Planet!

You too can be a star! The Backroom’s Karaoke is one of our most popular events. Three times a week the stage lights up with talent from locals, tourists and occasionally a famous celebrity. Karaoke nights are a great way to get together with friends and have a blast. The place to be is the Backroom Saloon on Karaoke Nights!

Captain Curt’s Village PULL-OUT

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|Coconuts of Siesta Key... Coconuts of Siesta Key 1215 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941-346-2954 coconuts-sk.com Bringing fun and colorful clothing to Siesta Key since 1982. Explore more than 3000 sq ft of Fresh Produce Clothing,Vera Bradley handbags, Crocs Shoes, jewelry,hats, beach bags and a huge selection of cool Siesta Key t-shirts,sweatshirts and souvenirs for the whole family. From infants up to 3x plus sizes,we have you covered. Coconuts features Fresh Produce Clothing which is one of the most original and refreshing casual resort lines. Known and loved by women for lush colors,simply inspired designs and coastal comfort. Stop in and see why locals and visitors return time and time again to Siesta Key’s original locally owned clothing store. Huge selection,exceptional service and great prices. Live Life-Enjoy Color Coconuts is located one block south of Stickney Point Rd( Siesta Key’s South Bridge)-Next to Crescent Beach Grocery (B-3 #1 on the Crescent Beach map).

|Home of the Finest Consignment Boutique )LĂ€¡V )LQH 5HVDOH $SSDUHO KDV EHHQ LQ WKH consignment business for over 20 years specializing in the resale of designer and name brand apparel for women. )LĂ€¡V SULGHV LWVHOI ZLWK SURYLGLQJ H[FHSWLRQDO service to the local community, and is celebrating being a part of it for over 20 years. $W )LĂ€¡V \RX¡OO Ă€QG DXWKHQWLF designer handbags, new jewelry & accessories, and brand name consignments – all at bargain prices. )LĂ€¡V LV QDWLRQDOO\ UHFRJQL]HG and has been selected Newsleader Best of the Best Consignment shop in 2008, 2009, & 2010.

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|Beach Bazaar On Siesta Key... Beach Bazaar 5211 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941-346-2995

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|Sassy Hair On Siesta Key... There is nothing more fashionable than a wedding on the beach. Sassy Hair has been making brides beautiful for the past 30 years! Sassy invites you to experience our gorgeous wedding hair with any of our highly WUDLQHG VW\OLVWV ZKR VSHFLDOL]H LQ IXQ Ă LUW\ sophisticated, or sleek looks for any occasion. Whether your hair is pinned up, curled or even a combination of the two let us create that look that is uniquely you! Add a feather or add some bling to make the look truly personal! Sassy offers relaxing manicures, spa pedicures, and express pedicures to help \RX DFKLHYH WKDW Ă DZOHVV ORRN IURP WRHV to tips. Facials and massages are also offered for relaxation leading up to your big day. Sassy offers airbrush makeup ZKLFK LV Ă DZOHVV DQG WHDU SURRI DV ZHOO DV traditional makeup applications. Sassy is happy to accommodate wedding parties of any size to make your day beautiful from head to toe. Visit our website to view our work at SassyHair.com and take advantage of money saving packages and specials. Sassy is open 7 DAYS a week for your convenience! Sassy Hair 209 Beach Road, Sarasota, Fl 34242 | 941-349-6525 Sassyhair.com

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|Village Featured Shops |Robin Hood Rental

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5255 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.554.4242 | www.robinhoodrentals.net fun@robinhoodrentals.net Robin Hood Rentals is your 1 stop shop for all things fun! Come in and see us today for Segway rentals, kayak tours/rentals, paddle boards, scooters, bikes for the family, tandems, strollers, beach gear and much, much more. Best prices and service guaranteed. Free delivery on Siesta Key.

Siesta Key, Florida 941.343.3400 |www.sunridepedicab.com Here’s a fun way to get around the island. Our eco-friendly, “Siesta styleâ€? pedicab transport service includes a 200-watt integrated stereo system so you can listen to your favorite tunes while being pedaled to your next destination. 7KH SHGLFDE FRPIRUWDEO\ Ă€WV adults and we service the Stickney Point, Commerce area, the Public Beach, and Siesta Village. Our hours of operation are 10 am - 2 am, Monday through Sunday. For a fun time, call us at 941-343-3400.

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215 Avenida Madera, Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.349.BROS (2767) www.sbpsiestakey.com We’re Italian. We’re from Jersey & we’ve been making pies before we even got to high school. Our father is a pizza man. Most of our Uncles and Cousins are pizza men. None of this is new to us. We make our own dough and sauce from scratch daily and we XVH RQO\ WKH ÀQHVW ,WDOLDQ &KHHVHV PRQH\ can buy. Dine inside, outside, pick up, or delivery. Hours: 7 days a week from 12pm - 11 pm

5204 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.346.1800 A taste of Germany was established in 2011 when owner, Tanja Hofman and her family decided to open a German bakery in their favorite vacation spot, Siesta Key, Florida. Tanja, her husband and their son want to share some of the special foods they |6LHVWD .H\ 2XWĂ€WWHUV enjoy back home with their new friends in 5121 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 America. We hope you enjoy this little Taste 941.349.3490 of Germany on the Key! Guten Appetit! ZZZ VLHVWDNH\RXWĂ€WWHUV#YHUL]RQ QHW “The biggest little store in the village!â€? |The Broken Egg Make your own Siesta Key sand art 140 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key, Florida souvenir. We have it all: mens, ladies & kids 941.346.2750 | www.thebrokenegg.com clothing, towels, beach chairs, jewelry, and The Broken Egg Restaurant, Gift Shop and unique souvenirs. We are the only place in Gallery has been an island tradition for town to make your own customized Siesta breakfast and lunch on Siesta Key since Key shirt! Our skilled artists create beautiful 1984. Our scrumptious menu including airbrush tatoos and adorable face painting. fabulous egg creations and omelet’s, Come in and get a free sand dollar with your SODWH Ă€OOLQJ SDQFDNHV IUHVK MXLFHV DQG purchase. We are located just a few doors homemade bakery selections keep our North of The Village Cafe in the Siesta Key customers coming back year after year. We Village. serve exquisite breakfasts and lunches from 7:30 to 2:30, 364 days an year.

|Village CafÊ 5133 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 | 941.349.2822 | villagecafeonsiesta.com You are invited to dine at the Village Cafe restaurant, nestled in the heart of Siesta Key Village, Florida. Our menu offers only WKH ÀQHVW VHOHFWLRQ RI EUHDNIDVW DQG OXQFK specialties anywhere on the Florida Gulf Coast. Our catering service will meet all your needs for your party or special event. Be sure to browse our menu for a mouthwatering variety of favorites for both islanders and visitors alike.

|Lobster Pot 5157 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941-349-2323 | sarasotalobsterpot.com Located on Siesta Key in beautiful Sarasota )ORULGD ZH EULQJ \RX WKH Ă€QHVW WDVWHV RI New England. Enjoy a delightful dining experience in our main dining room or our patio. As winners of “Taste of Sarasota,â€? the New England Tradition of Excellence is still alive and well here in Sarasota at The Lobster Pot. While here we hope you’ll enjoy your “Old Cape Codâ€? and Florida dining experience!

|Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar

Local Attractions BIG CAT HABITAT & GULF COAST SANCTUARY bigcathabitat.org | 941.371.6377 | 7101 Palmer Blvd. (east of I-75), Sarasota CHILDREN’S GARDEN www.sarasotachildrensgarden.com | 941.330.1711 | 1670 10th Way, Sarasota CROWLEY MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER crowleymuseumnaturectr.org | 941.322.1000 | 16405 Myakka Road, Sarasota G-WIZ HANDS ON MUSEUM www.gwiz.org | 941.309.4949 | 1001 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota HISTORIC SPANISH POINT www.historicspanishpoint.org | 941.966.5214 | 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART www.ringling.org | 941.358.3180 | 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota LEGACY TRAIL www.legacytrailfriends.org | 941.861.7245 MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS www.selby.org | 941.366.5731, ex. 236 | 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota MOTE AQUARIUM www.mote.org | 941.388.4441 | 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK www.myakkariver.org | 941.361.6511 | 13208 S.R.72 (9 miles east of I-75) OLD MYAKKA PRESERVE 941.861.5000 | 251 Myakka Rd | (eastern end of Fruitville Rd) Sarasota OSCAR SCHERER PARK ZZZ ÀRULGDVWDWHSDUNV RUJ _ _ 6 7DPLDPL 7UDLO 6DUDVRWD

5250 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 | Phone: 941.349.8697 | Fax: 941.346.3170 The Daiquiri Deck established in 1993 is “Sarasota’s Favorite Place to Meetâ€? located on beautiful Siesta Key and now on St. Armands Circle. Enjoy great food and daiquiris daily 11:00am until 2:00am. 2XU G\QDPLF PHQX LV Ă€OOHG ZLWK IDQWDVWLF choices for all ages. So come in off the beach and have lunch or dinner and cool down ZLWK RQH RI RXU Ă DYRUHG GDLTXLULV 1RZ offering oysters and more! “After the Beachâ€? happy hour 3-7pm daily.

PHILLIPPI ESTATE PARK www.scgov.net | 941.316.1309 | 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

|The Local Bean

SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS sarasotajunglegardens.com | 941.355.5305 | 3701 Bayshore Road, Sarasota

5138 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 941.870.2671 | thelocalbeansiesta.com A comfortable and relaxed living room type venue for sipping your favorite java and teas, while listening to original locally grown music. Local art, photography and crafts are also featured, as well as free WiFi and a nice place to read, chat with your friends, play board games, or just chill Siesta style. Have a “Beanaccino� along with a freshly baked dessert.

RINGLING CIRCUS MUSEUM www.ringling.org | 941.359.5700 | 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota S. FLORIDA MUSEUM, BISHOP PLANETARIUM & AQUARIUM ZZZ VRXWKĂ€RULGDPXVHXP RUJ _ _ WK 6W : %UDGHQWRQ SARASOTA CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM sarasotacarmuseum.org | 941.355.6228 | 5500 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

SELBY GALLERY ringling.edu/selbygallery | 941.359.7563 | 2700 n. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota WARM MINERAL SPRINGS warmmineralsprings.com | 941.426.1692 | 12200 San Servando Ave, North Port

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Stone Crab Season Is Open Many years ago I wrote that the start of stone crab season Oct. 15 should be a holiday. 6WRQH FUDE FODZV DUH D OX[XU\ QHFHVVLW\ IRU VHDIRRG Ă€HQGV in Southwest Florida. The season runs from Oct. 15 through May 15. Fall and winter are best times for the colossal claws. “Colossal,â€? by the way, is the biggest of the big of the claws from the biggest of the big of crabs. It’s also the costliest, sometimes running up to $36 a pound, which reaps the customer about two claws. Sometimes less than two. Smaller grades have smaller prices. Stone crabs are big yellowish-brownish-black-spotted critters that haunt the bottom and, true to their name, like to hide around stones in the Gulf of Mexico during the summer as they grow. As winter comes and the cold fronts move down from the north, crabs start to prowl closer to shore and into the bays. 2QO\ WKH FODZV DUH WDNHQ IURP WKH FULWWHUV &UDE Ă€VKHUV ORYH WKH FODZV EHFDXVH RI WKH Ă€QDQFLDO KDUYHVW WKH\ UHDS )LVK PRQJHUV ORYH WKH FODZV EHFDXVH RI WKH SURĂ€W WKH\ UHDS 6HDIRRG DĂ€FLRQDGRV ORYH WKH WDVWH RI WKH FODZV But unusual in the green world is the fact that environmentalists love stone crabs too because they are a truly sustainable industry. Only claws are taken, and the crab is let loose to grow another pair for another season. Here’ a comment from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regarding the one-claw or twoclaw take: “Although it is currently lawful to harvest both of a stone crab’s claws, this practice leaves the stone crab with few alternatives to defend itself from predators. “Although the crab can still obtain minimal amounts of food with no claws, having one claw will enable the crab to obtain greater amounts of food in a shorter amount of time. Stone crabs have the ability to grow back their claws, but this process requires a large amount of energy in the form of food.â€? Claws have to be 2 ž inch long from the elbow to the smaller HQG WKH FODZ WR EH OHJDO $ VDOWZDWHU Ă€VKLQJ OLFHQVH LV DOVR needed to take stone crab claws. Crabs are mostly caught in traps baited with a variety of unsavory-to-human but delectable-to-stone crab stuff. Some Ă€VKHU XVH FDQV RI FDW IRRG ZLWK KROHV VSLNHG LQ WKHP 6RPH OLNH VWLQN\ Ă€VK 6RPH ÂŤ ZHOO PD\EH D VHFUHW UHFLSH &UDEEHUV XVH whatever it takes to attract crabs into the traps. Recreational Ă€VKHUV DUH OLPLWHG WR QR PRUH WKDQ Ă€YH WUDSV The jury is out just what kind of season we’ll have for crab claws in 2012-13. Traps are going out to soak, but it’s tough to know how good the season will be so far, what the cost for claws will be, how available the claws will be or where they’ll be available. Walt’s Fish Market in Sarasota is a prime venue for scoring claws. Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant on north Longboat Key, of course, will be a featured venue for claws. They’ve got their own boats, their own traps and a huge clientele for claws. On Siesta Key, Big Water Fish Market, located in Crescent Plaza offers a fresh and plentiful supply. Most other restaurants which feature seafood will feature crab claws. Enjoy. Most crabbers agree that it takes a hard cold front to move crabs offshore toward the beaches or into the bays. We had something of a cold front a couple weeks ago. Puny. Probably not enough to cause any real movement of crabs. Maybe. :HOFRPH WR WKH ZRUOG RI Ă€VKLQJ In the day ‌ To paraphrase Ben Green’s great book, “Finestkind,â€? “’Paul ÂŤ JXW XS JHW RXW RI EHG WLPH WR JR FUDEELQJ ÂŤ \RX JRQQD sleep all day?’ That is how it has to start. That is how is always started — rough.â€?

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and putter toward Longboat Pass. We’d loaded up our tools. Long sticks we’d screwed hooks into back when that was legal, then longer metal rods with a 90-degree bend in them when regulations changed. And we had a couple buckets in the hope of having good luck. We were hunting for stone crabs with sticks. And prepared to bring home game. First stop was always along the side of the pass near the rocks. Sometimes we were lucky and could snag a few crabs that were blown into the pass by the strong winds and tides. 7KHQ RII WR RXU KRQH\ KROH QRUWK -HZĂ€VK .H\ Just inside Longboat Pass at the north end of the little island ZDV D ZLGH H[SDQVH RI WXUWOH JUDVV 7KHP WKDU Ă DWV The trick was to walk along the seagrass beds and look for a mound of muck. Take stick. Poke stick into area around the mound. Find hole. Stick stick into hole and wiggle until there was a “click,â€? and you knew you had a crab that was after you. Gently, gently pull. Crab comes out, pissed. Grab crab — Dad and the Little Roat also eschewed nets — and snap off a claw, put it in bucket, drop crab, run away as it chased you, WKHQ JR Ă€QG DQRWKHU PXFN PRXQG Rules were different back in the day for the taking of stone crab claws. I think. We never took claws from female crabs. :H RQO\ WRRN RQH FODZ WKH ´Ă€JKWHU Âľ RU ULJKW FODZ OHDYLQJ the “feederâ€? claw in place. Dunno if those were real regs or just what Dad said. Today, both claws from both sexes may be taken except for “egg-bearing crabs.â€? Limits of quantity then were limitless. Today, don’t expect to take your sticks out and get more than 2 gallons of claws per vessel or 1 gallon per person.

Stone crab season opens Oct. 15. Only the claws are taken from the crustaceans. Stone crab claws are boiled until red and may be eaten hot or cold, with drawn butter or a mustard sauce. Stone crab claws must be 2 ž inch long from the elbow to the end RI WKH VPDOOHU WLS RI WKH FODZ $ VDOWZDWHU Ă€VKLQJ OLFHQVH LV DOVR required to take claws recreationally. Stone crab traps are baited with a variety of tasty-to-crab morsels and set in the Gulf of Mexico or the bays. Photos by Paul Roat We’d usually end up with a half-bucket-plus of claws. Shivering, off we’d go home. Factoid The best way to eat stone crab claws is with friends. We’d get back. Mom would have a big pot of water boiling, claws would go in, come out, go into the refrigerator, and phone calls would start. Later that day we’d spread out newspaper on the dining room table and folks would come over for dinner. Most people used nutcrackers to get into the claws. As a Little Roat — Hey! I was like 12! — I liked a hammer. Crab meat was a bit mushier, but boy was it ever fun. And cleanup was easy. We just wrapped up the bits and pieces in the newspaper and thunked it all in the trash.

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|Discover the Shops of Gulf Gate... Come and explore the wonderful mix of eclectic shops, bars and restaurants that make up Gulf Gate’s Commercial District. These shops are conveniently located behind the Sarasota Pavilion off South Tamiami 7UDLO <RX¡OO Ă€QG HDFK EXVLQHVV UHĂ HFWV the owner’s pride in showcasing their specialties and that the longevity of these shops is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit that lives on here in Gulf Gate. With our map, located on the next page, you’ll be able to navigate your way to our featured shops with ease. Oh Mamma Mia! (GG-4) Offers a truly unique dining experience with dinner shows by Chef Giuseppe Urbano. Enjoy the family ambiance as you watch him prepare an authentic Italian regional dish with fresh ingredients just for you. Fine dining, great atmosphere at casual dining prices. Reservations highly recommended. Gulf Gate Golf Course – Conveniently located just a stones throw from the Gulf Gate Shops, this 27 hole Executive Course offers men’s and women’s rental clubs. You can start your day with a round of golf, enjoy a bite to eat at the many wonderful restaurants or simply relax with a pint of ale at the pub before you head out to explore WKH PDQ\ Ă€QH VKRSV Moments In Time Photography (G-20) specializes in several different photography services including Siesta Key Beach portraits starting at just $49 and wedding beginning at $495. Check out their website: www.sarasotaphotos. com or visit their store to see why they have been the photographer of choice for over a decade and a half. Piccolos Italian Market & Deli (GG-46) carries a full line of imported cheeses, fresh baked bread daily, homemade sausages, fresh mozzarella, and numerous hard to get items. They now carry Khorasan Wheat which is an ancient and organic grain. Their Deli is complete with huge hot and cold sandwiches, salads, fresh homemade lasagna and baked ziti. And, you cannot OHDYH ZLWKRXW WU\LQJ WKHLU FDQQROL Ă€OOHG ZLWK their own homemade cannoli cream or the tiramisu or Sfogliatelle from Brooklyn. Here LV ZKHUH \RX ZLOO Ă€QG JUHDW ,WDOLDQ VSHFLDOW\ gourmet items without the gourmet price. Tony’s Chicago Beef Company (S-16) is owned and operated by true Chicagoans.

Places of Worship Siesta Key Presbyterian Chapel (See Siesta Key street map for location)

4615 Gleason Ave., Siesta Key 941.349.1166

St. Michael Catholic Church (See Siesta Key street map for location)

5394 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key 941.349.4174

Dedicated to deliver Chicago’s best food - Chicago style Hot Dogs wit’ the works... dragged through the garden on poppy seed buns with fresh cut fries, Italian Beef Sandwiches anyway you like, dipped or dry, sweet or hot. All served in true Authentic Chicago Style. Scandinavian Gifts (GG-37) has an extensive selection of gifts and Scandinavian foods. The specialties here include candles, Ekelund table linens, Flensted mobiles, imported glassware, Swedish Klippan textiles and so much more. The baked goods and groceries include imported candies, salty licorice, as well as cheeses, breads, seafood and vegetables from Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. Sarasota Brewing Co. (G-3) Sarasota’s Ă€UVW PLFUR EUHZ SXE DOZD\V KDV VRPHWKLQJ new to offer. From over 20 seasonal beers that rotate throughout the year, the Brewing &RPSDQ\ DOZD\V KDV DW OHDVW Ă€YH XQLTXH brews online as well as several favorites from around the world. Established in 1989, Their menu has been a winner in the Reader’s Choice Awards of the Sarasota Herald Tribune featuring their mouthwatering burgers, Chicago style Pizzas, and Chicago beef sandwiches. With dozens of televisions, it’s a great place to catch a game with friends and family. Zante Gyros (S-56) serves up generous portions of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine as well as American fare. They offer an extensive menu for dinein or take-out with such favorites as the “originalâ€? gyros sandwich, lamb souvlaki platters, spanakopita, and tiropita to name a few. Meat-less options are available as well as kid’s meals and party menus. Open Mon. - Sat. from11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Come and put some “OPAâ€? in your life. SolĂłrzano’s Italian Ristorante (S-54) SolĂłrzano’s brings a true Hoboken New Jersey attitude to the area and offers a nice selection of made-to-order dishes in their cozy restaurant. With specials like Gnocchi alla Romana( gnocchi baked with prosciutto, ricotta and spinach),Pork chops alla Toscana with polenta, and baked white Ă€OHW Ă€VK ZLWK VKULPSV DQG SDVWD RQ WKH VLGH it gives you a great incentive to pay them a visit.

St. Boniface Episcopal Church (See Siesta Key street map for location)

5615 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key 941.349.5616

Temple Sinai, a Reform Congregation (The closest Jewish congregation to the key for visitors)

4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota 941.924.1802 | templesinai-sarasota.org

Church on the Beach

Held every Sunday at 10:30am by the picnic area of Turtle Beach Park.

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|Important Phone Numbers... Emergency (General) .......................................................................................................... 911 Fishing & Hunting Licenses .............................................................................. 941.362.9888 Marriage License Bureau ................................................................................... 941.362.4066 Public Library - Gulf Gate Branch .................................................................... 941.316.1213 Sarasota/Bradenton Intl. Airport ..................................................................... 941.359.2770 Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) ............................................................. 941.316.1234 Sarasota County Information Call Center ................................ 941.861.5000 / scgov.net 6DUDVRWD &RXQW\ 6KHULII 2IĂ€FH 6LHVWD .H\ 2IĂ€FH ......................................... 941.349.2900 Sarasota Doctors Hospital.................................................................................. 941.342.1100 Sarasota Memorial Hospital/Health Care System......................................... 941.917.7760 Doctors Express (Urgent Care) ......................................................................... 941.364.4379 Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce .....................941.349.3800 / siestakeychamber.com

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|Rated #1 Beach In America by Dr. Beach... Siesta Public Beach, located inside Crescent Beach, is renowned for its truly breathtaking sunsets, easygoing waves, and gorgeous crystal white sand. The sand is 99% pure quartz, soft and cool to the touch. Among the many awards it has earned are the “Whitest, Finest Beach Sand in the World� (The Great International White Sand challenge, 1987), “The Best Sand Beach in America� (The Travel Channel, 2004) and for 2011, it was rated #1 beach in the 21st annual Top 10 Beach List, produced by coastal expert Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Director of Florida International University’s Laboratory for Coastal Research. Walking along, or swimming and playing in the Gulf of Mexico or merely basking in the tropical sun is enough fun for many folks, but others are drawn by Siesta Beach’s many amenities, which include tennis and vollyball courts, shaded playground and picnic/barbecue areas and convienent concession stands. Shallow water near shorline and year-round lifeguard protection make it a great family beach. Beach wheelchairs can be borrowed to help special needs visitors cross the sand. There’s always something for everyone to do at Siesta Beach. It’s island location is within easy walking distance to many of the village shops and restaurants located in the Siesta Village.

Crescent Beach actually begins between beach access #2 & #3 and extends to beach access #13 with the southern part relatively secluded and quiet, as it has only one public access road. Located just south of Siesta Beach, the scene here tends to be more peaceful and private. At the southern tip of this beach is Point of Rocks - a lovely snorkeling and diving area that is rich with coral rock formations as well as colorful and abundant marine life. Crescent Beach visitors staying in nearby resorts, rentals and beach clubs rave (but only to their closest friends) about Siesta Key’s best “non-private privateâ€? beach. Turtle Beach is at the southern tip of Siesta Key, and affords a sportier, “family playâ€? beach experience. The beach has picnic areas, a playground, a vollyball court and horseshoe pit. There’s also a boat launch, and Ă€VKLQJ LV SHUPLWWHG LQ WKH DGMDFHQW %OLQG 3DVV /DJRRQ There are restaurants nearby, with shopping and a few local night spots just a short drive away. Turtle Beach is a narrow beach, with a somewhat steeper incline. The sand on the beach tends to carry more shells, making it perfect for beach combers and VKHOO FROOHFWRUV 0DQ\ Ă€QG SHWULĂ€HG VKDUNV¡ WHHWK WR take home and treasure, especially after a storm.

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Note: Summer months may force you to carry your furry friend as the sand can be hot under paw. Doggie waste bags and receptacles are provided and strategically placed around the park. Human comforts include drinking fountains, picnic tables and restrooms. Parking is very limited although off road parking is across the street. %LUG .H\ 3DUN is located on Bird Key, Florida, at the foot of the Ringling Causeway Bridge, which leads to Sarasota. This small stretch of beach along Sarasota Bay is a well-known spot for dog lovers. You and your dog can swim together while enjoying stunning views of the blue-green water. The park is open from 6 a.m. until 12 a.m. year-round, and admission is free. (Source: eHow) .HQ 7KRPSVRQ 3DUN, a small beach on the Gulf Coast of Florida, is a hidden treasure near the Mote Marine Aquarium on Sarasota Bay. Here you will also find the New Pass Fishing Pier, which winds through the mangroves. You and your pet can stroll along the pier or relax in the sun while watching the kayakers launch their boats. The beach is open from 5 a.m. until 11 a.m. and admission is free. (Source: eHow)

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