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U.S.T.A. 20-year event at Landings in November By Paul Roat

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The Landings Racquet Club will hold its 20th anniversary of the U.S. Tennis Association’s National Senior-Super Senior Father-Son Clay Court Championships in November. As Landings Tennis Pro Joe Venezia puts it: “It’s a really big deal.” Upwards of 60 players, fathers and sons, will travel to The Landings Nov. 14-18 to compete for the “Gold Ball” championship prize. Venizia said the event began in 1992 with the Senior competition of players aged 60 and over. As the event grew in popularity, the Super Seniors aged 70-plus joined the ranks nine years ago. Sons of all ages are involved in the matches. The events are lively, as Super Seniors and youngsters match up for the games. The matches are a big draw at The Landings, which will see XSZDUGV RI VSHFWDWRUV DW WKH HYHQW·V ZHHNHQG ÀQDOV 7KH competition also brings players from throughout the United States and Canada, with regular players coming from as far away as Los Angeles and New York. The matches on The Landings eight clay courts are open to the public and admission is free. For further information, call 941-9233886.

Six Years Short of a Century of Celebration By Stan Zimmerman There will be marching in the streets of Sarasota on 11-11, as there has been for nearly a century. The Great War, the War to End All Wars, ended on 11-11-1918, and ever since Americans have celebrated the end of war on that iconic day. It was called Armistice Day when at 11:00am the guns on the Western Front fell silent, and hostilities between Germany and the allies came to an end. The First World War claimed an estimated 20 million souls. The cream of European manhood was consumed in a prideful mess of shot, shell and poison gas. Today around the world at 11:00am on November 11 – the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month ² SHRSOH REVHUYH WZR PLQXWHV RI VLOHQFH 7KH ÀUVW LV IRU WKH dead; the second is for the living. After the Second World War, the name of the commemoration was changed to what we know it as now – Veterans Day. Because in the past century America has fought PDQ\ PRUH ZDUV WKDQ MXVW LQ WKH JDV ÀOOHG WUHQFKHV RI )UDQFH in 1917. There’s a bumper sticker that says, “If you can read this, thank a teacher.” There should be one that says, “If you are free, thank a veteran.” Our parade starts at 10am.

7KH Á\LQJ GRJIDFH There have been many revolutions in warfare. The Roman maniple broke the Greek phalanx to create an empire; the field artillery Bob Fernander of Swedish King Gustaufus Adolphus smashed the medieval Catholic armies to save Protestantism; naval aviation trumped “the guns” at Pearl Harbor. A similar revolution was brewing in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and Bob Fernander was in the middle of it. The Landings resident was then an ROTC graduate of the 8QLYHUVLW\ RI *HRUJLD +LV ÀUVW DVVLJQPHQW DV DQ LQIDQWU\ second lieutenant was in the divided nation of Germany. His VHFRQG ZDV WR ÁLJKW VFKRRO “I trained on fixed-wing aircraft at Fort McClelland, Alabama, “ he said. “But then I was sent to helicopter school, including heavy helicopters. I really had to hustle.” Far above his pay grade, an inter-service rivalry was GHFLGHG 7KH $LU )RUFH ZRXOG Á\ À[HG ZLQJ DLUFUDIW LQ FRPEDW WKH $UP\ ZRXOG Á\ KHOLFRSWHUV Continued on page 26A

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Publisher’s Notes Happy Thanksgiving – November 22 November is a time when family festivities begin to ramp up for many. With Thanksgiving around the corner so many people are fortunate to spend it with the clan preparing traditional family favorites. For those snowbirds already here, perhaps you’ve created a new tradition of inviting family to spend the holidays in our sunny paradise or you may be making the trek back home. However you spend it, we wish you a safe and bountiful Thanksgiving. The Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Competition – November 8-12 November is also a time when locals and visitors alike can look forward to a new tradition that began on Siesta Key three years ago. The Crystal Classic came about as a result of discussions between master sand sculptor and Siesta Key resident Brian Wigelsworth and representatives of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, Mote Marine Laboratory, and the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, according to their website. The artistic beauty that these master sculptors are able to achieve

is stunning. Their attention to detail has to be seen up close and personal to be appreciated. The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce expects over 50,000 people to attend. We hope you’re among them. Veteran’s Day – November 11 We’d be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge some of the most important members of our society - our veterans. They’ve given up much to defend our freedom and kept us safe on US soil. Be sure to take some time to read our article about Veteran’s Day featuring Sarasota veteran Bob Fernander. We salute all our veterans thanking them for their service and praying for their safety. As for us, we’re thankful for the many relationships we’re building on the island and beyond. We look forward to working together with our advertising family and our wonderful contributing writers to bring a product that both locals and visitors will enjoy picking up. Your Island Residents & Business Owners,

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Siesta Key Association Director Publicity Chariman www.siestakeyassociation.com As we enter November, often referred to as ‘slow season’, a few special events generate energy for our island community. The Crystal Classic (www.crystalsand.org) enters its third season as a fund raising event for Mote Marine Laboratory. The Crystal Classic sand sculpture contest is now an international event expected to draw over 40,000 people to support the world renowned Mote Marine. Siesta Key Association (SKA) and Siesta Key Village Association (SKVA) joined together this year as sponsors and volunteers to support Mote Marine Laboratory. This event hosts renowned artists from around the world as they create masterpiece sculptures using our perfect Siesta Beach crystal quartz sand. You’ll be thrilled with these imaginative and

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|A message from our Island Associations... extensively detailed sand sculpture creations. SKA looks forward to the annual “Light up the Villageâ€? parade and holiday open house of Siesta Key Village, November 24th from 6-9:00PM. This great tradition, initiated by SKVA, now attracts floats from Siesta Key Merchants and other organizations. SKA Directors, Peter van Roekens and Joe Volpe, are volunteers on the SKVA Holiday Planning Committee creating a wonderful parade experience and visit from Santa. The parade begins at Siesta Beach parking lot and passes WKURXJK WKH 9LOODJH :LWK PDQ\ FUHDWLYH Ă RDWV 6DQWD DQG RI course, SKA Director, Bob Waechter, at the helm of his antique Fire Truck, it’s great fun. Last year, a mechanical glitch stalled the SKA Holiday Fire Truck, and it was crowd participation and MR\RXV VSLULW WKDW KHOSHG RXU 6.$ +ROLGD\ )LUH 7UXFN Ă€QLVK WKH parade. With the technical problem now repaired, ‘Fire Chief’ Bob says we’re good to go! Look for our SKA Directors and family atop our SKA Holiday Fire Truck again this year. After a year of shared community input and planning, FDOT has completed the Midnight Pass crosswalks. Increasing

pedestrian safety was the purpose of this enhancement given our highly pedestrian beach community. With diverse and varied opinions offered, it was agreed that safety and ease of access was a shared value. SKA worked closely with the Siesta Key Condominium Council and other residential communities engaging FDOT and County Staff to implement the design most preferred by residents. Since 2003, SKA has participated in the County Adopt-ARoad program along with the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce (SKCC) and SKVA. SKA Directors, Michael Shay and Peter van Roekens, and Mark Smith from the Chamber have scheduled the next pickup for November 17th. A growing number of residents and visitors have joined us for the free (with heavy tipping) breakfast at the Village CafÊ at 8am, followed by the pickup at 9am. It takes about an hour and it is a great way to meet neighbors and contribute to the beauty of our Siesta Key. Trash bags, gloves, and grabbers are provided – all we need is you! Continued on page 34A

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Siesta Key Round-Up Village parking district abolished Sarasota County Commissioners voted to end a special taxing district on Siesta Key. The tax of nearly $50,000 per year was paid by property owners in Siesta Village to compensate the county for parking improvements. The burden shifts to all property tax payers in the county. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner Nora Patterson in the minority. She lives on Siesta Key, and questioned the equity of all county taxpayers subsidizing a few merchants. One of the merchants challenged the assessments in court, saying the levies were selectively enforced. The district was set up in 1996 to build a parking lot. Owners pay according to the number of spaces they are required to have under present zoning codes. Abolishing the district was seen as a way of clearing up a confusing and potentially illegal apportionment to pay off the $863,000 parking lot.

North Bridge now like new The rehabilitation of the Siesta Drive bascule bridge over WKH ,QWUDFRDVWDO :DWHUZD\ LV DOPRVW Ă€QLVKHG 7KH RYHUQLJKW lane closures are done. The project replaced the pedestrian walkway and bridge grating on the 40-year-old structure. It was the first time the entire steel grating on the roadway was replaced. The project cost $3.5 million and was handled by Coastal Marine Construction of Venice. Key residents were fearful of construction delays that could have lasted into tourist season, but those concerns proved groundless. Commissioner Patterson said, “It was pretty painless and very well done on the part of the contractor and his crew.â€? The work began on June 5, and should be wrapped up by mid-November.

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%HDFK ORW FDU EXUJODULHV XS RYHU VXPPHU Summertime may be a bit more relaxed on Siesta Key, but thieves stepped up their temp. Over the summer more than 20 cars were burglarized at the Siesta Key Beach parking lot, DFFRUGLQJ WR WKH FRXQW VKHULII¡V RIĂ€FH Eight were rental cars targeted by thieves looking for electronics and credit cards. At least a couple of the thieves weren’t geniuses. A woman visiting from Arizona told deputies somebody broke in and took two cellphones and two credit cards. She then called back to say one of the cards had been used at a local Walmart and a Best Buy. Deputies obtained a video of the purchase, and returned when the Walmart staff said the suspects had returned. Staffers LGHQWLĂ€HG WKH FDU DQG WDJ DV WKH\ GURYH DZD\ 'HSXWLHV VWRSSHG the car, arrested the men and recovered the stolen items as well as the newly purchased items. Beach parking lot burglaries are an unfortunate fact of life on Siesta Key. Deputies urge people not to leave valuable items visible in automobiles, and keep their car doors locked.

Midnight Pass Road crosswalks a-building Construction wrapped up on six locations along Midnight Pass Road where crosswalks were installed. The spots will receive flashing lights, signage, pavement markings, a pedestrian island and road resurfacing. The locations are at the Sarasota Surf and Racquet Club, the Gulf and Bay Club, the Siesta Royal, Excelsior, Peppertree Bay and the Palm Bay Club. Total cost of the project is $155,800. The crosswalks will bisect Midnight Pass Road between Beach Road to the north and Stickney Point Road to the south. Construction delays have been minimal, and no further GLVUXSWLRQV DUH SODQQHG DV WKH ÀQLVKLQJ WRXFKHV DUH ODLG RQ

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|Chalk talk, merchant debate, plus doggie daycare extreme... The waning days of the Sarasota Chalk Festival are taking place as you read this. The street-art fest runs in the Burns Court area of town through Nov. 6. Theme this year is “Circus City, USA,” according to organizers. Sarasota was the winter home of a slew of circus folk, many of whom still call the city their winter quarters. The chalk festival is a big deal. There will be more than 500 artists participating in the work “creating giant paintings in 3D and 2D using chalk as their medium and the road surface as their canvas,” according to event organizers. There will also be performance stages with music, drama, dance, magic, acrobatic, and aerial performances. Best of all is all events are free. The chalk festival spurred the creation of some Downtown art in the Palm Avenue Garage. Of course, it being held Downtown, there are some who oppose the chalk festival as drawing too many people to too few parking arenas and disturbing patrons to their businesses. Valid is the 10-day event with its accompanying street closures. Most of the similar chalk fests in the country run for a long weekend. Is 10 days too much for Downtown? Should the event be held where the business impact could be lessened?

And yes, the Bayside Pet Resort and Spa is Would the charm of the Chalk Art Festival at “a pet resort offering amenities to dogs and Burns Court be lost if the locale were moved? Seems like the chalk fest will spur more Water cats, supervised doggie daycare, grooming services, opportunities for recreation and Cooler Debate. socialization and bedroom suits, some of which come with web cams so that owners Downtown hotel approved Downtown should get its hotel by late next can keep an eye on their pets from computers or smart phones,” according to SRQ Daily. year. Floridays Development has purchased city-owned property on Palm Avenue. The sale clears the deal for what Floridays plans to be a $40 million hotel with a 6,000-squarefoot conference facility, plus full-service hotel amenities to accommodate its expected 200 rooms. … and beyond Slang in the visitor and tourist world for people coming to our little piece of paradise is “heads in beds.” The term refers to people in resorts per night. New winner of the head-bed race goes to the Bayside Pet Resort and Spa in north Sarasota, which reported record-breaking sales this month after being open for only four months and had 245 pet lodging nights in early October, compared to 275 lodgings for the entire month of August.

Downtown park art marco-monica Sarasota’s Downtown parking garage at Palm and Cocoanut avenues features artwork sparked by the annual chalk festival. Pictured are Sarasota artists Marco Bell and Monica Spain’s renditions of “opera.” Photo by Paul Roat Downtown park art kobra Brazilian artist Educardo Kobra offered his interpretation of Sarasota’s “dance” with his artwork at the Palm Avenue Parking Garage. Photo by Paul Roat

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Thankfulness grows in meaning as we grow in life‌. As young children we were taught to show our appreciation by blessing the people that we loved in our nightly prayers. As Dad or Mom tucked us in each night, we would give thanks and ask God to give blessings to all the people that made up our world and supplied us with our basic daily needs. With the help of a parent, grandparent, or another loving family member we would recite our grocery list of blessings. Each and every one of them was vital to our survival and it was so important not to forget any of them. We were thankful for our daily food, a warm sheltering home, but most of all the secure feeling of being loved unconditionally. Later, as we entered school our world grew larger and we realized the importance of having friends and we began to give thanks and blessings to the new people in our lives. It didn’t matter if our new friends were less or more fortunate than we were; we all began our lives being thankful for the simple things of life, most importantly the love of the people who cared for you, encouraged you, hugged you when you needed it, or when you didn’t. Unconditionally! Material things didn’t mean much back then ‌ heck we were kids, we were happy, and the world was full of people who loved us, fed us, provided us with everything we needed to survive and thrive with. And we were Thankful! As our lives brought us more responsibility, we began to realize that the importance of being thankful became more than a just a list of names that we would rattle off like a grocery list. When we recited those prayers as younger children kneeling beside our beds, we did, so with loving eyes watching and patient ears listening. As young adults we soon realized the focus shifts from having our individual needs met and meeting the needs of others. During this period in our lives our circle of family and friends continued to grow even larger. We were striving to be successful, beginning our own families, asking God to now bless us with the strength to provide for them each day. Through perseverance and hard work we

were able to raise our families and foster in them the independence that they would need to start their own lives. The circle of life continued to evolve‌ Now in this stage of our lives we are thankful for each precious moment spent with family and friends. The special people that come into our lives “at different seasons for different reasonsâ€? giving us those beautiful memories that we will always hold close within our hearts. As our circle RI OLIH FRQWLQXHV DQG WKH \HDUV SDVV ZH Ă€QG WKH VLPSOH WKLQJV DUH WKH PRVW important. Those basic needs that were so vital to us at the beginning of our lives; love, acceptance, kindness, compassion continue to be the common thread that helps us through the ups and downs of life. As we bow our heads to give thanks on this Thanksgiving Day, please remember to be thankful for all the people who have touched our lives in the past and the ones who continue to enhance our lives in the present. Let us all ask our God to bless us with good health and the ability to open up our hearts to everyone in need. Whether it be a smile, a hug, or a kind word ‌ the effects will be everlasting. Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless!

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Arts on the Horizon

By Jaye Clements

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Building Castles in the Sand and much, much more! Some say building castles at the beach is just child’s play, well not anymore‌ The 3rd annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition is a wonderful sculpting competition that will be held at the public beach Nov 8th through Nov. 12th 2012. (9am to 5 pm) Awards ceremony will be held Sunday at 3pm. Come visit Siesta Key Beach and watch as master sculptors transform sand into masterpieces and create a gallery of art! The Sand sculpture gallery will also be open for viewing on Monday. Tuesday morning this beautiful art will be cleared away‌. Sand Sculpture is a creative art form and SK has great sand for shaping exquisite sand figures‌last year the artists developed a variety of art forms, from horses to children, unique statues and monuments, to abstracts and everything in between. It’s an outdoor art gallery and the SK sand glimmers in the sun. These art pieces shimmer and shine like actual marble sculptures. Last year Brian Wigelsworth’s created a tribute to veterans DERXW HLJKW IHHW WDOO RI WKH à DJ UDLVLQJ RQ ,ZR Jima. Last year’s winner was Nightmares by Dan Belcher and Karen Fralich. There are a couple of dozen competitors from many countries, including Canada, Holland, y Portugal, g The Netherlands, Latvia, Germany,

England and the United States. All are hoping to win with their sand masterpieces. First they must win an amateur competition then move on to the masters. This is a tremendous economic boost to our area, bringing 70,000 people from all over to Siesta Key. The Crystal Classic is brought to us by Sand Sculptures, SK Chamber, Sarasota Chamber, Sarasota County Parks & Rec, the Sarasota Convention Center & Visitor Bureau and Mote Marine, which also benefits by the dollars raised. Come out and enjoy the arts on the beach and support Sea Turtles. Admission is $5 and SURFHHGV ZLOO EHQHĂ€W 0RWH 0DULQH /DERUDWRU\¡V sea turtle research and conservation. There will also be an amateur contest Saturday, November 10th registration at 9 am. WZHQW\ VSRWV RQ D Ă€UVW FRPH Ă€UVW VHUYH EDVLV

|Coming to Van Wezel in November... Glen Campbell Nov. 4, at 7pm Artist like Michael Bolton, Clay Atkins, Oak Ridge Boys and more will be at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in November. For the full schedule go to: http://www. YDQZH]HO RUJ ER[2IĂ€FH HYHQW&DOHQGDU FIP The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is situated along the beautiful Sarasota Bayfront. They have been entertaining audiences since 1970, with a variety of Broadway shows, World-class symphonies, Jazz, Pop music, Classical and Modern Dance and Comedy.

The Van Wezel enriches our community with their outreach and education programs attracting audiences from pre-school to seniors. The hall seats 1,736. The Grand Foyer seats 350, and it opens onto the Terrace and Bayfront, accommodating an additional 1500. Philanthropists Lewis and Eugenia Van Wezel donated funds to build. The Performing Arts Hall has been a great addition to our community for many years. It is owned and operated by the City of Sarasota.

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City Pizza

By Paul Roat

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Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition Nov. 8-12 Avoid the crowds for the Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition – November 8 – 12. Use the Park and Ride the shuttle! $5 per vehicle, per day Schedule: Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Shuttle to Siesta Beach: - First shuttle leaves Phillippi Estate Park at 9:00 am - Last shuttle leaves Phillippi Estate Park at 3:00 pm Shuttle to Phillippi Estate Park: - Shuttles run throughout the day beginning at 10:00 am - Last shuttle leaves Siesta Beach at 5:30 pm Phillippi Estate Park is located at 5500 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231

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Giving Back

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By Paul Roat

|Giving back season is upon us; don’t forget our military this holiday season. The holidays will soon be upon us. It’s a time of giving and receiving, a time when we give thanks for family, friends, and the joys of the holiday season. It’s also a time when we should all give back a little to those less fortunate. Yes, our pocketbooks have been hit hard in the past few years thanks to a spastic economy, EXW GHVSLWH RXU Ă€QDQFLDO ZRHV ZH VKRXOG DOO GLJ D OLWWOH in our pockets to help those who need a little help. Our men and women in the military are among those in particular need. The Middle East is a harsh environment even without the bullets and bloodshed. Searing heat and brutal cold are just part of the extremes the troops have to endure, extremes compounded as the holidays near and the distance from family seems insurmountable. Grass Roots 4 The Troops (www.grassroots4thetroops. org) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation based in Florida. The group provides services to our women and men in uniform that are not necessarily provided for the UDQN DQG Ă€OH “The troops need us to buy other items that are unavailable to them, worn out, or not replaced,â€? the organization states. “There is no store around the corner for them.â€? The group provides mundane yet important items like pocket-sized/travel toilet paper, dental items, lip balm, eye drops, muscle rubs and patches, travel-sized antibacterial sanitizer, snacks, and foods appropriate to the region. The organization’s volunteers also create special handmade items like “coolâ€? ties, comfort pillows, ditty bags, knitted helmet liners, ear warmers, and medical Stoma bags. All donations are tax-deductible. Contact the group online to give our troops something a little special for the holidays. And don’t forget to honor our troops during the Veteran’s Day Parade in downtown Sarasota Nov. 11. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at Main Street and U.S. 301 and travels west on Main to Gulfstream Avenue at J.D. Hamel Park. There will be marching bands and members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the parade, organized by the Patriotic Observance Committee. %HORZ LV D OLVW RI QRQSURĂ€W RUJDQL]DWLRQV LQ RXU DUHD SURYLGHG E\ 6DUDVRWD &RXQW\ *LYH WKHP D OLWWOH Ă€QDQFLDO assistance this holiday season. All Faiths Food Bank, www.allfaithsfoodbank.org, 941-379-6333; American Littoral Society SE Chapter, www.sealitsoc.org, John Sarkozy, 941-966-7308; American Red Cross Southwest Florida Chapter, www. Ă ZHVWFRDVWUHGFURVV RUJ $UW &HQWHU 6DUDVRWD ZZZ DUWVDUDVRWD RUJ $VROR 5HSHUWRU\ Theatre, www.asolorep.org, 941-351-8000; Big Brothers %LJ 6LVWHUV ZZZ EEEV RUJ %R\V DQG *LUOV Club of Sarasota County, www.boysandgirlsclubs.com, 941-366-3911; Center for Community Integration, Inc., ZZZ FHQWHUIRUFRPPXQLW\LQWHJUDWLRQ RUJ

Children First, www.childrenfirst.net, 941-953-3877; (DVWHU 6HDOV 6RXWKZHVW )ORULGD ZZZ HDWHUVHDOV VZà org, 941-355-7637; and Florida Studio Theatre, www. à RULGDVWXGLRWKHDWUH RUJ Also, Forty Carrots Family Center, www.fortycarrots. org/, 941-365-7716; FRESH START Social Service Agency, ,QF ZZZ IUHVKVWDUWUHIHUUDO FRP )ULHQGV RI WKH )UXLWYLOOH /LEUDU\ ZZZ VFOLEV QHW Friends of the Gulf Gate Library, Inc., www.sclibs.net, )ULHQGV RI 1RUWK 6DUDVRWD /LEUDU\ ZZZ sclibs.net, 941-861-1360;Friends of Sarasota County Parks, IRVFS RUJ )ULHQGV RI WKH 6HOE\ 3XEOLF Library, www.sclibs.net, 941-861-1100; and Girls, Inc., www.girlsincsrq.org/, 941-366-6646. Also, Goodwill Industries Manasota, www. JRRGZLOOLQGXVWULHV RUJ *UDVV 5RRWV The Troops, Inc., www.grassroots4thetroops.org/; Gulf Coast Legal Services, Inc., www. gulcoastlegal.org/, 941-366-1746; Habitat for Humanity, Sarasota, www.sarasotahabitat.org/, 941-3650700; The Human Spirit Foundation, www.humanspiritfoundation.org/, 800-436-3473; International Order of Alhambra, www.orderalhambra.org, ,716DUDVRWD 'LJQLÀHG Transportation for Seniors, www. itnsarasota.org/, 941-364-7530; Jewish Family and Children’s Service, www. MIFV FDUHV RUJ DQG League of Women Voters of Sarasota &RXQW\ ZZZ OZY VDUDVRWD à RUJ Also, Legal Aid of Manasota, Inc., www.legalaidofmanasota. org/, 941-366-0038; Literacy Council of Sarasota, www. sarasotaliteracy.org/, 941-955 0HDOV RQ :KHHOV ZZZ mealcall.org/, 941-316-6139; Miracle League of Manasota, www.miracleleaguemanasota. RUJ 1HZWRZQ Front Porch Neighborhood Revitalization Council, Inc., www.newtownfrontporch.com/; Sarasota County Youth Baseball, Inc., www.scr.baberuthonline. com, 941-955-5051; Sarasota Family YMCA, Inc., www. thesarasotay.org/, 941-955-8194; and Sarasota Housing $XWKRULW\ ZZZ VDUDVRWDKRXVLQJ RUJ Also, Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation, www. jfedsrq.org/, 941-371-4546; Sarasota Springfest, www. sarasotaspringfest.com/; Save our Seabirds, www. saveourseabirds.org/, 941-388-3010; Senior Friendship &HQWHU ZZZIULHQGVKLSFHQWHUV RUJ Suncoast Communities Blood Bank, www.scbb.org/, 941-954-1600; The Florida Center for Early Childhood, ZZZ WKHIORULGDFHQWHU RUJ 7LGH:HOO Hospice and Palliative Care, www.tidewell.org/, 941555-7500; TIFF (To Inform Families First) Emergency &RQWDFW ,QIRUPDWLRQ ZZZ WRLQIRUPIDPLOLHVÀUVW RUJ 941-795-1869; and United Way of Sarasota County, Inc., ZZZ XZVUT FRP The list above is in no way all-encompassing. Intent is important, not the tax-exempt status of any organization.

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Sarasota History

By Paul Roat

|Sarasota Memorial Hospital opened for business Nov. 2, 1925 From its modest beginnings, Sarasota Memorial Hospital has grown into a modern, award-winning medical center during its 86-year history. Sarasota Hospital opened its doors and its 32 beds to residents Nov. 2, 1925. It was located on Hawthorne Street and replaced a “tent hospital,â€? where the six-bed facility treated patients and emergency cases. It took several years of fundraising to gather the $40,000 to open Sarasota Hospital. The burgeoning institution raised its funds through face-to-face solicitation. “It was said that no businessman dared to venture GRZQ 0DLQ 6WUHHW ZLWKRXW Ă€UVW SXOOLQJ KLV SRFNHWV LQVLGH out, thereby making a public statement that he had no more to give for the hospital,â€? according to hospital archives. Sarasota Hospital was termed “the dream of many made possible by the intensive efforts of a few and the generosity of all,â€? according to the Sarasota Herald at the time. The original hospital was operated by the Sarasota County Welfare Association. The hospital’s fundraising drive was for the most part organized and accomplished by women. As perhaps a form of partial pay-back, a school for nurses was established in 1926. At that time, the hospital only had 10 employees to work its three shifts. “In 1927, construction on a hospital annex began. It was completed later that year and, since the annex moved the hospital into the city limits, the facility was turned over to the City of Sarasota and was renamed Sarasota Municipal Hospital,â€? according to the hospital. By the 1930s, Sarasota’s growth and the hospital had expanded. SMH had 100 beds, a nurses’ home, garage, RSHUDWLQJ URRP DQG DQQH[ IRU SDWLHQW RYHUĂ RZ %\ there was a surgical suite, enlarged garage, a kitchen and GLQLQJ URRP D QHZ FRQFUHWH EORFN ZLQJ DQG WKH Ă€UVW air-conditioning unit. An Auxiliary was formed in 1948 to provide extra services and badly needed equipment. One hundred ZRPHQ PDGH XS WKH Ă€UVW JURXS RI DX[LOLDU\ PHPEHUV and took on the task renovating the children’s ward and nurses’ home. The hospital became a public entity in 1949 as the Florida Legislature created a special hospital district with taxing authority. Nine members govern the board’s QRW IRU SURĂ€W VWDWXV As Sarasota boomed through the 1950s, so too did the hospital. Under administrator Don Laurent’s 25-year leadership, the hospital went from 75 employees and 30 physicians to a 125-bed facility in 1953. It also received national accreditation in 1954. It was in that year that Sarasota Municipal Hospital was deeded to the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board and renamed Sarasota Memorial Hospital in honor of the veterans from both world wars. Dedication ceremonies were held for the new south ZLQJ RI WKH Ă€YH VWRU\ 6DUDVRWD 0HPRULDO +RVSLWDO ZKLFK now boasted 225 beds including those in the old hospital, in Oct. 16, 1955. “The facility had the distinction of being one of the few fully air-conditioned hospitals in the south,â€? according to hospital records, “and during the 1950s, services would expand to include food service,

a blood bank, tumor clinic, physical therapy, obstetrics, pediatric, and psychiatric units.â€? %\ WKH HQG RI WKH V DQRWKHU Ă€YH VWRU\ ZLQJ ZDV constructed to accommodate patient need. Demand for hospital services was unrelenting: “no vacancyâ€? signs were a common sight on the front steps of the hospital, ZKRVH FRUULGRUV ZHUH UHJXODUO\ Ă€OOHG ZLWK SDWLHQWV Sarasota Memorial Hospital led the state in providing childcare for employees in Florida. It would be 20 years before other medical centers followed SMH’s innovation. The hospital’s childcare center for employees’ children ZDV D Ă€UVW LQ WKH VWDWH LW ZRXOG EH \HDUV EHIRUH RWKHU hospitals would routinely provide this service. Growth continued through the 1960s. The Century Club was formed in 1964, with its members contributing $100 per year for unbudgeted equipment. Private donors such as Mr. and Mrs. Earl Retter contributed funds to add more wings. Growth was so rampant that the original 32-bed building was razed to accommodate the new construction. Added wings became towers in the 1970s, and enhanced technological equipment and facilities created under the auspices of the hospital’s executive director, H.J. Floyd. The 1980s saw an expansion of services at the sprawling South Sarasota campus. On site were new psychiatric and geriatric facilities and a new Open Heart Surgery Center, which reached the 100-patient mark within four months. The Waldemere Tower opened, followed by the Cape Outpatient Surgery Center, and Lakeside Pavilion (for mental health care) pushing the hospital’s bed capacity to 825. An MRI unit was purchased, a second heart catherization lab was built and laser surgery was initiated. Philip Beauchamp took the reins as president and CEO of Sarasota Memorial Hospital in 1985. Beauchamp emphasized strategic planning, upgrading services, and increasing patient comfort levels. Michael Covert became the next president and CEO of Sarasota Memorial Hospital in 1992. The hospital opened a Critical Care Center in 1993. Also added were the Breast Health Center, expanded perinatal and neonatal services, and an early intervention program for infants and young children with developmental delays. Patient records were modernized in the late 1990s, EHFRPLQJ RQH RI WKH Ă€UVW KRVSLWDOV LQ WKH FRXQWU\ WR convert its imaging service to electronic digital form. In 1998, the Jo Mills Reis/Urgent Care Center opened to offer family friendly care in an atmosphere less stressful than traditional emergency rooms. Innovations in robotic use in surgery continued through the next few years. Honors followed. Duncan Finlay, M.D. was named President and Chief Executive Officer in 2000, In 2002 SMH received the Florida Governor’s Sterling Award for Performance Excellence. Solucient named the Heart & Vascular Institute as one of the Top 100 Cardiovascular Hospitals in the country. 60+ ZDV DOVR WKH Ă€UVW DQG LV WKH RQO\ KHDOWK FDUH provider to offer digital mammography in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties. Continued on next page

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The Truth about how to speed up your metabolism By Bruce Day The average adult losses an astonishing seven pounds of valuable muscle tissue per decade. The problem is that muscle is metabolically active tissue and is the single largest contributing factor in determining the speed of your metabolism. Your metabolic UDWH LV OLNH D ÀUH :KHQ \RX PDLQWDLQ \RXU PXVFOH \RXU ÀUH ZLOO UHPDLQ ELJJHU DQG KRWWHU and you’ll burn more fat. When you let your PXVFOH VOLS DZD\ \RXU PHWDEROLVP RU ÀUH ZLOO slow and you’ll end up gaining fat. Speeding your metabolism back up, requires a two prong approach. First you need to protect the muscle you have. Second you need to rescue the muscle you’ve lost. Let’s start with how to protect what you have. There are two ways we lose muscle: 1) When you don’t eat enough of the right things your body is forced to burn its own muscle as an energy source, so for starters you need to be absolutely certain that you’re providing your body with an adequate amount of the right nutrients. 2) The second way you lose muscle and slow your metabolism is inactivity. The reality is that as people age they typically become

less active as they become less active they lose muscle. As they lose muscle their metabolism slows; as their metabolism slows they gain fat. In other words aging isn’t to blame for a slower metabolism; inactivity is to blame. There’s a simple cure for inactivity – activity. But not all activity is equal when it comes to rescuing muscle. By far weight training is the single most effective thing you can do to rescue what you’ve lost and help protect what you have, because it’s the only activity that takes every major muscle group in your body through its full range of motions under a controlled amount of resistance that can gradually increase over time. The bottom line is that muscle is the absolute key to speeding your metabolism. If you have it, protect it by eating enough of the right things. If you’ve lost it, rescue it by starting a weight training program now. The information you need to learn how to eat enough of the right things and how to weight train safely and effectively is available to you immediately with our knowledgeable an experienced staff of ÀWQHVV WUDLQHUV DW 7KH 6LHVWD .H\ )LWQHVV &HQWHU %UXFH 'D\ LV WKH RZQHU RI 6LHVWD .H\ )LWQHVV located in the Village behind the Daiquiri Deck, 941-349-8500.

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The national awards continued, as did accolades from patients and staff. Growth at the hospital’s campus continued with a freestanding emergency room in North Port and another serving northern Sarasota and East Manatee County with a new care center at Heritage Harbour. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System today is an 806-bed regional medical center, one of the largest public health systems in Florida. “With about 4,000 staff, 802 physicians and 1,000 volunteers, it is one of Sarasota County’s largest employers,â€? according to hospital records. Sarasota dignitaries were out in force for opening ceremonies RI WKH Ă HGJOLQJ 6DUDVRWD +RVSLWDO DV it opened its door to its expansive 32-bed suite of rooms Nov. 2, 1925. Today’s Sarasota 0HPRULDO +RVSLWDO boasts more than 800 beds. Photo courtesy Sarasota County +LVWRULFDO 6RFLHW\

“It is a full-service health system, with specialized expertise in heart, vascular, cancer, and neuroscience services, as well as a network of outpatient centers, long-term care and rehabilitation among its many programs. Sarasota Memorial is the only hospital providing obstetrical services, pediatrics and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.� Sarasota Memorial Hospital has undergone quite an expansion from its “tent city� beginnings.

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Condos in Common By Scott Diamond

By October 1st of each year, we renew the insurance for one of my Landings associations. At least one Board member is always available to study the limits of the coverage, the ratings of the carriers, and of course the premium schedule. The rest of the associations in my portfolio follow suit and everything is renewed by June 1st just in time for another hurricane season. Sounds nice, right? But the slower summer season might be a better time to analyze the various policies needed to properly insure a condominium association against almost any eventuality. I guess it goes back to the developers for the timing of these policies not to expire during the storm season. Most of you are acquainted with Citizens Insurance and the Difference in Conditions policy that must be provided by someone else due to the narrow coverage of the Citizens policy offered to associations. If you are fortunate enough to get a good package policy from an admitted company to the state of Florida, good for you! But no matter who writes this important coverage, you still might suffer from “Gapposis�. It happens too often this gap between the Association’s policy and the individual owner’s policy. Murphy’s Law may also apply as adjusters on both sides will look for a reason in order to not pay out a claim. Condo dwellers all know that in general, individuals are responsible for the inside of their units and the Association for everything outside. I say generally, because Murphy must have been a General during the War. His law normally prevails. One way to defend against this is to have the individual units insured by the same company that covers the Association

property. This is very difficult to accomplish since all of us now are constantly shopping for better prices and the number of carriers that will insure both personal and commercial accounts have dwindled. Perhaps the only way to alleviate this potential headache is for the Board to adopt a Maintenance and Insurance Area of Responsibility List. This could be lengthy as most Declarations of Condominium can be D OLWWOH YDJXH LQ WKLV DUHD ,W ZRXOG LGHQWLI\ VSHFLĂ€F building components and assign that responsibility to the individual or the Association. This list would then be sent to the various agents effectively serving as notice to the company of what is expected by the insured. Any exceptions could then be noted to make sure that there are no gaps. If any are found, there is now an opportunity to remove them. So I guess that you could call this a “Gappendectomyâ€?. Since election season is right around the corner, this could be an agenda item for upcoming meetings if you are willing to “scrub inâ€?. Scott Diamond, Sarasota Assn. Mgr. of Casey Condominium Management. A full service property management co.

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|From chronicles of local Men and Women in Black They are the real Men and Women in Black. Generally unseen, unheard and unheralded, they wear black clothes to blend into the darkness which is their home. They are unknown and rarely acknowledged. They are the masters of the magic that is theater, or opera, or ballet, or any musical event seen on stage. They are stagehands. Stagehands are the Behind the Scenes gurus. They are the people that make sure that forks and spoons are in the proper place in the dining scene of your favorite play. They ensure that every note sung by the diva is heard in the upper reaches of the balcony by every opera patron. Stagehands make sure that tutus are mended and aligned in every dance. And that frantic light display amidst rolling fog during WKH JUDQG Ă€QDOH RI \RXU IDYRULWH URFN VWDU¡V DQWKHP Ă€UHV RII perfectly due to a highly choreographed computer array of cues and cuts. The stage magic can take months to create. The set designer draws up blueprints for the scenes. Carpenters, electricians, sometimes plumbers, painters, wardrobe, and others start building sets far before actors are even cast. Sets are built off-premise of the production. Locally, much of the set production is created in a 40,000-square-foot shop off Tallevast Road owned by the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Stagehands this season are creating not only the stage sets IRU $VROR 5HS DQG WKH $VROR &RQVHUYDWRU\ EXW DOVR VFHQLF¡V for Sarasota Opera and Sarasota Ballet. Asolo-built sets have also been transported to New York for Broadway shows in the past. When the sets are built they are broken down and reassembled at a particular venue. Props are gathered or built. Costumes are found or created. Sound is adjusted and background noise recorded as needed. Lighting is directed. %\ WKH ZD\ DOWKRXJK XQVFLHQWLĂ€F WKH QXPEHUV RI OLJKWV LQ local stages seem to mimic the number of seats in the theater. 0XVLF DQG OLJKWLQJ LV DOO SURJUDPPHG LQWR FRPSXWHUV ,W¡V not uncommon for a two-act play to have 100 music cues and XSZDUGV RI OLJKW FXHV IRU WKH SURGXFWLRQ $QG WKDW¡V IRU SHUIRUPDQFHV WKDW GRQ¡W IHDWXUH D OLYH RUFKHVWUD ZLWK LWV RZQ set of add-on add ons. 7KH 0HQ DQG :RPHQ LQ %ODFN DUHQ¡W GRQH ZLWK WKHLU WDVNV once sets are installed, costumes fully stitched, light and music FXHV SURJUDPPHG DQG DFWRU¡V PDUNV EORFNHG RQ VWDJH Things break. Lights burn out. Scenery sets get bumped. Paint gets chipped. Costumes get torn. Here are some classic Behind the Scenes stories. Dancers run on and off stage a lot. Onstage is brightly lit; offstage is dark. Errant lighting designers sometimes overlook the bright-light-to-dark-eye adjustment period and place light ERRPV GLUHFWO\ LQ D GDQFHU¡V HJUHVV %HVLGH WKH SRWHQWLDO GDQFHU GRRP RI UXQQLQJ IDFH Ă€UVW LQWR D IRRW PHWDO SROH LV WKH SUREOHP RI UHDOLJQLQJ WKH OLJKWV DIWHU WKH GDQFHU¡V LQWHUDFWLRQ ZLWK WKH Ă€[WXUH 6WDJHKDQG VROXWLRQ WR DERYH SUREOHP VWDQG QH[W WR SROH and direct dancers away from disaster. Props can be dangerous. A Manatee County prop master IDLOHG WR FKHFN D Ă€UHDUP D IHZ \HDUV DJR DQG DQ DFWRU HQGHG up discharging live ammunition from a pistol into a co-star. No one was seriously hurt. Props can also be fun. A performance a few years ago featured a scene with a chocolate cake in Act 1. After the cake ZDV FXW LW¡V OLIHVSDQ EHIRUH WKH DXGLHQFH HQGHG DQG LW ZDV WUDQVIRUPHG LQWR D GHOLJKWIXO VQDFN IRU VWDJHKDQGV GXULQJ $FW

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may take umbrage: “An actor without techies is a naked person standing in the dark, trying to emote. A techie without actors is a person with marketable skills.�

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|Julee Docking: A Passion for Art By Diana Colson... Julee was born into her creative world in Bethesda, Chevy Chase, Maryland. It was November 1, 1920: World War I was over, and women had won the right to vote. Peace reigned as she happily wandered along the Potomac River Canal with her granddad, learning the names of all she saw. Her art career began in kindergarten when she took colored paper home as supplies to teach her toys and pets KRZ WR SDLQW 6KH ZRQ KHU Ă€UVW DUW DZDUG LQ UG JUDGH ZKHQ VKH SDLQWHG D SRVWHU IRU WKH Ă€UH GHSDUWPHQW FRPSDQ\ 6KH went on to paint a mural on the school wall when she was in high school. She sent a photo of that mural to the Art Division of the American Youth Forum competition, and ZRQ D PHULW DZDUG ,W ZDV KHU Ă€UVW SD\FKHFN 7KH SKRWR ZDV SXEOLVKHG LQ WKH 6HSWHPEHU LVVXH RI ´7KH $PHULFDQÂľ RQ $XJXVW ,Q VKH DOVR ZRQ VHFRQG SUL]H LQ D EHDXW\ FRQWHVW WKDW JDYH KHU IUHH GDQFLQJ OHVVRQV ,Q ERWK DQG 1940, she attended F.D.R.’s inaugurations. During World War II, she worked for the Red Cross at Walter Reed Hospital helping wounded soldiers create sculptures in clay. She also entertained them by tap dancing, a unique contribution to the war effort. ,Q VKH VWDUWHG VFXOSWXUH FODVVHV DW WKH &RUFRUDQ Art School in Washington, D.C.. Mrs. Lois La Motte was in her art class. She offered Julee a job if she could look pretty, smile, and greet people as a receptionist at IBM on &RQQHFWLFXW $YHQXH ´6XUH Âľ VDLG -XOHH DQG VKH KDG WKH job. For two years, Julee was to make conference calls EHWZHHQ )'5 7- :DWVRQ &KDLUPDQ DQG &(2 RI ,%0 and various generals during the war. Astonishingly, she GLG QRW PDNH D VLQJOH PLVWDNH :KLOH ZRUNLQJ DW ,%0 VKH also met her future husband, Robert Docking. In 1948, the couple was moved by IBM to New York DORQJ ZLWK GDXJKWHU 0DUVKD DQG VRQ 5REHUW -U 2QH GD\ a neighbor called to say he thought that as an artist she should see New York City from up high. Julee accepted his offer to ride in his Cessna. She was totally blown away E\ WKH Ă LJKW ´7KH VXQ WKUHZ EOXH VKDGRZV RQ RQH VLGH of the tall buildings and bright pinky orange on the sunlit VLGH PDNLQJ D ´TXLOW\Âľ SDWWHUQ Âľ 7KH LQVSLUDWLRQ RI WKLV unforgettable experience was to inspire Julee’s painting for decades to come. ,Q 5REHUW 'RFNLQJ FKDQJHG MREV DQG WKH IDPLO\ moved again, this time to Atlanta. Julee joined the Atlanta Art Club and signed up for classes at the Atlanta Art School

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You just can’t stop yourself. When it comes to a project you’re interested in doing, you’ve got the tenacity of a toddler with a new toy, the grip of a pit bull, the grasp of a rock climber on a sheer cliff. Nothing deters you. You VWLFN DURXQG WR VHH WKH ZKROH WKLQJ Ă€QLVKHG QR matter what. You can’t let go. Nikki Bordeaux Harper feels the same way, especially when it comes to the people she loves. ,Q WKH QHZ ERRN ´,PLWDWLRQ RI 'HDWKÂľ E\ &KHU\O &UDQH 1LNNL¡V GRJJHGQHVV LQFOXGHV VROYLQJ murders, too. Realtor Nikki Harper should’ve been home. The paint job in her kitchen should’ve been done and her mother, actress Victoria Bordeaux, should’ve had her Hollywood mansion all to herself again. Nikki would return to selling expensive houses and Victoria could enjoy semi-retirement. That’s the way it should’ve been the morning that Eddie Bernard was found behind the Bordeaux mansion with gardening shears buried in his chest. Eddie, son of Victoria’s long-time neighbor, Abe, had just gotten out of rehab two weeks prior. Not one to give up his drugs, he’d thrown a party the night before that culminated in several Ă€JKWV One of the loudest was with Victoria’s gardener, Jorge. Everybody saw it happen. Everybody knew Jorge and Eddie detested one another. And since the shears had Jorge’s name engraved on the handles, everybody knew they were his. Jorge was the son of Victoria’s housekeeper, and Nikki had known him forever. She was sure

he didn’t kill Eddie; he wasn’t that kind of guy. Yes, he had reason, but so did just about everybody. Eddie had been messing around with too many women with jealous boyfriends. Abe’s second wife, Ginny, reportedly loathed her stepson. There were a lot of people at the party who seemed to want Eddie for his money and his drugs, and Nikki heard rumors that some of the hangers-on were “dangerous.â€? Still, she couldn’t let Jorge go to jail for something he didn’t do. She had to know who really killed Eddie, but someone definitely wanted her to stop looking‌ Ho boy. Finally! A mystery that isn’t revealed RQ SDJH 1RSH DXWKRU &KHU\O &UDQH NHHSV WKH speculation going by tossing all kinds of false leads in her readers’ way and by leading us down thought-paths we know are wrong but that are fun anyhow. The characters here seem to be a ORRVH EOHQGLQJ RI UHDO +ROO\ZRRG IRONV &UDQH LV WKH GDXJKWHU RI +ROO\ZRRG¡V /DQD 7XUQHU D feature that turns into a guessing-game and that moves this story right along. Add in a few ingenious plot twists, some things t hat surprise us as much as they VXUSULVH WKH FKDUDFWHUV D GHĂ€QLWH ODFN RI IRXU letter words, and no gratuitous violence, and wow! We have a winner! Whodunit fans who hate the let-down of a too-solvable mystery will love this delightfully tangled novel, the second in a semi-series that can be read as a standalone. Just remember, though: once you start reading this book, “Imitation of Death,â€? you’ll never be able to stop yourself.

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Six Years Short of a Century of Celebration

By Stan Zimmerman

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By Cheryl Gaddie

|Before You Begin...

Interest rates are low, your Siesta Key home is “tiredâ€? and you want a fresh look. Where do you start? If you begin by applying for an equity line on your home to remodel, trust me you have ample time to research your design options while that process is working. Banks are impossible these days (however I must say our local banks are willing to go those extra miles to help – thanks Ray!) So don’t despair, it can be accomplished! Of course there is the dreaded appraisal process in a recovering real estate market... That is an entire article for another day. Professional references are mandatory. Before you do anything else, please begin with consulting local professionals. Local is practical, these are professionals who know the rules of the area. If you are not a current UHVLGHQW RI 6LHVWD .H\ WKHUH LV D GHĂ€QLWH OHDUQLQJ FXUYH living in Siesta Key sun vs. the Midwest snow.

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Manatee moving off Sarasota to warmer winter homes By Paul Roat

Here’s some of those silly slogans that have imbedded themselves in our brain cells: Don’t drink and drive. Just say no to drugs. Cigarette smoking is bad for you. And — Don’t run over manatees while boating. For some weird reason, boaters continue to keep running over manatees in Florida. Since manatees usually travel in groups, and since they weigh in at almost a ton, it seems hard to believe that you could be zipping along and not spot the herd, but on average about 50 boaters strike manatees every year . The results are fatal to the gentle sea cows. As air and water temperatures chill, manatees start their migration to warmer waters. In this area, that means most of manatees are heading north to power plant hot water outfalls in Tampa Bay. Manatees, by the way, don’t survive in waters cooler than 68 degrees. “Manatees generally start traveling to warm water when the air temperature drops below 50 degrees or when the water WHPSHUDWXUH GLSV WR GHJUHHV Âľ DFFRUGLQJ WR RIĂ€FLDOV ZLWK the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The state agency urges boaters to “scan the water near or in front of the boat, looking for swirls resembling a large footprint, a repetitive line of half-moon swirls, a mud trail, or any breaking of the surface by a snout or a tail.â€? 6WD\ LQ PDUNHG FKDQQHOV ):& RIĂ€FLDOV VDLG DV VHD FRZV ZLOO XVXDOO\ VWLFN WR WKH VHDJUDVV Ă DWV DV WKH\ PRYH DORQJ 2WKHU manatee-spotting tips include wearing polarized sunglasses to improve vision, abiding posted boat speed zones, and using paddles or trolling motors if manatees are close to you to avoid one of the awful human-manatee interactions that usually impact the manatees more than the boat. As you’ve probably read time and time again, hitting a manatee with a boat is guaranteed to ruin an otherwise perfectly nice day on the water. By the way, November is Manatee Awareness Month in Florida, and the Save the Manatee Club is encouraging people to visit one of the — literally —hot-spots to watch the gentle marine mammals. A good spot not too far from us is the Manatee Viewing Center at Tampa Electric Company in Apollo Beach, or Lee County Manatee Park in Fort Myers. 2U \RX FDQ JR YLVLW 6QRRW\ DQG KLV QHZ IULHQG Angelito at the South Florida Museum in Bradenton. Angelito was rescued from the Miami area and is visiting Snooty while recuperating. Speaking of manatees, here’s an interesting factoid: they are recent visitors to the Sarasota County area. Scientists have historically noted very few of the PDULQH PDPPDOV LQ ORFDO ZDWHUV 2QH RI WKH ILUVW published reports of manatees in the area was when a carcass washed ashore on Siesta Key in 1959. Aerial surveys for the critters as late as 1976 found none in Sarasota Bay. Those ever-cautious scientists are quick to point out that they aren’t sure if the recent surge in manatee populations in Sarasota Bay is a result of more manatees or the fact that sampling techniques are better now than they were years ago. As a kid growing up on Sarasota Bay, I know we hardly ever saw manatees — maybe one every three or four years. 1RZ LW¡V XQXVXDO 127 WR VSRW DW OHDVW RQH RQ D ERDWLQJ expedition. Which brings us back to those silly slogans and, once again — Don’t run over manatees while boating.

Goings, comings You’ve probably heard of the swallows returning to Capistrano, Calif., every March. You may have heard of the buzzards returning to +LQNOH\ 2KLR HYHU\ 0DUFK But have you heard of the tarantulas swarming in Coarsegold, Calif., every Halloween? It seems that the hairy arachnids crawl out of their holes W IURP 0LG 2FWREHU WR PLG 1RYHPEHU LQ WKLV WLQ\ WRZQ MXVW south of Yosemite National Park, looking for love. Malee spiders by the hundreds roam the countryside looking forr mating females. The females, apparently, grudgingly acceptt d the attention, then often kill the male after he has completed his task. Coarsegold, which apparently is pretty much close to ss nothing, has been holding an annual Tarantula Awareness Festival for 17 years now, featuring the Hairy Leg Contest, in which men are awarded prizes for having legs that most-mimic WKHLU HLJKW OHJJHG OLWWOH IULHQGV 7KH HYHQW LV RIĂ€FLDWHG E\ WKH Queen of the Leg Feelers. Factoid The 48th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy was assassinated Nov. 22, 1963. The St. Petersburg Times ran a selection of quotations by JFK a few years ago. The following is from a speech he gave in 1962 at an America’s Cup dinner in Newport, R.I. As you may remember, Kennedy was an avid sailor. “I really don’t know why it is that all of us are so committed to the sea, except I think it is because in addition to the fact

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that the sea changes and the light changes, and ships change, it is because we all come from the sea. And it is an interesting biological fact that all of us have, in our veins, the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean and, therefore, we have salt — in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. “We are tied to the ocean. “And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or watch it, we are going back from whence we came.�

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Coffee Buzz Whether your favorite coffeehouse is one of the many trendy coffee shop chains or the smaller venues reminiscent of the beatnik era of the late 1950’s – 1960’s with comfortable couches, improvisational music and laid-back conversations, all have their faithful followers. Is it the special coffee blends or the social aspect that keeps customers coming back? And what is it about coffee that makes it such a staple worldwide? A stop at The Local Bean coffeehouse in Siesta Key Village provides a glimpse of why

patrons drink the stuff. When asked why they drink coffee, a sampling of regulars shared their thoughts.

Joanne: I can’t live without it. Even decaf says, “Wake Up!” to me.

Angela: Because I crave it.

Bob: Being of Italian ancestry, I was raised with coffee. The pot was always on. Coffee and cake became a social event, as it is now at “The Bean”. I just couldn’t live without it.

Connie: Brings me immediately back to Paris – 1 shot whipped cream & cocoa.

Essie: I drink coffee because I enjoy being with friends at The Coffee Bean.

Nurit: Stimulation for the day, although truthfully it has a calming effect on me!

Cindy: Because it is relaxing!

Carol: Coffee Therapy really helps clear my mind.

Shawn: Because it’s delicious.

Chandra: It tastes good.

Conner: Simulant of left brain language center – settles me. Jackie: Makes me feel secure and grounded. Ava: I do not drink coffee but I love the smell. It’s evocative of the earth. Bethany: I drink coffee because I like the taste but more so, I like that it gives me an opportunity to sit and clear my mind, think, talk to friends. It’s my relaxation time every morning.

Aday: , ORYH WKH ÁDYRU Fab: It’s a comfort drink. Shelley: I love the aroma. It gets me out of bed in the morning. Yanuary: It is a family tradition. Sandi: It balances me…picks me up when I’m down, calms me down when I’m too up… and I LOVE it!! Mick: The power of a man’s mind is directly proportional to the quantity of coffee he drinks… Anonymous: Because my doctor made me quit booze and reefer.

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Water World

|Captain Jim Klopfer Adventure Charters 941-371-1390 Capt Jim Klopfer’s Fishing Forecast for November 2012 November offers Sarasota anglers diverse opportunities. A wide variety of species are available this month, and multiple techniques will be successful. The key is adapting to the conditions; weather will become a factor at times. Water temperatures will be falling as it cools off and the days become VKRUWHU DQG WKLV ZLOO WULJJHU ÀVK WR IHHG %LJ 3DVV ZLOO EH SURGXFWLYH VSRWV WR ÀVK WKLV PRQWK Pompano will be targeted by many anglers, along with 6SDQLVK PDFNHUHO EOXHÀVK DQG ODG\ÀVK 'ULIWLQJ ZLWK WKH tide and bouncing a jig off the bottom is a proven technique to catch pompano and other species. Yellow, white, and chartreuse pompano jigs work very well in deep, swift water. These jigs are small and compact, allowing them to sink quickly. These same jigs are effective in shallow water and on bars when cast out and retrieved back to the boat using short hops. Spoons and Rapala plugs are very effective when EUHDNLQJ ÀVK DUH VHHQ ZRUNLQJ LQ WKH SDVVHV 3RPSDQR ZLOO DOVR EH WDNHQ RQ WKH GHHS JUDVV à DWV DV ZLOO VSHFNOHG WURXW EOXHÀVK PDFNHUHO MDFN FUHYHOOH DQG RWKHU species. Scented soft plastics such as Trigger-X baits on a Ÿ ounce jig head are extremely productive and a lot of fun to ÀVK $ OLYH VKULPS HLWKHU IUHH OLQHG RU ÀVKHG XQGHU D FRUN LV the top choice for anglers who prefer live bait. Fish will begin PRYLQJ VRXWK IURP WKH SDVVHV WR WKH à DWV EHWZHHQ 6WLFNQH\ Pt. and Blackburn Pt. and will be scattered over a large area. 6XFFHVVIXO DQJOHUV ZLOO ÀVK TXLFNO\ XQWLO WKH ÀVK DUH ORFDWHG 5HGÀVK VFKRROV ZLOO EH WKLQQLQJ RXW LQ WKH VKDOORZ ZDWHU EXW WKHUH ZLOO VWLOO EH SOHQW\ RI ÀVK LQ WKH SRW KROHV DORQJ mangrove shorelines, and around oyster bars. Rapala plugs, weedless gold spoons, and jigs are all excellent choices for SURELQJ WKH VKDOORZ à DWV 7KHVH VDPH OXUHV ZLOO DOVR FDWFK snook, along with speckled trout and jack crevalle. Snook will be migrating through these areas on their way to their winter haunts and will be feeding heavily. Points, bars, and docks ZLWK FXUUHQW DUH SULPH DPEXVK VSRWV IRU JDPH ÀVK /DUJH

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CASEY KEY FISH HOUSE 801 Blackburn Pt. Rd.,Osprey 941Ͳ966Ͳ1901

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RPM 6Ͳ10pm DJ 10pmͲ2am

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Kettle of Fish 7Ͳ11pm

Acoustic Pete 7Ͳ11pm

Swamp Donkie 2Ͳ6pm

Dana & Co 2Ͳ6pm Mike Tozier 8pmͲ12am

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

Spark Notes Duo 9pmͲ1am

Ladies Night DJ’s RevKev/GreggR 10pmͲ2am

Matt Gerhardt & Undertow 9pmͲ1am

Mike Tozier 5Ͳ8pm Live Music & DJ 10pmͲ2am

Spark Notes 5Ͳ8pm Mighty Mongos & DJ 10pmͲ2am

Reggae Sundays Road Block 10pmͲ2am

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Fab Three 9pmͲ12am

Sunny Jim 9mͲ12am

Marc Anthony 9pmͲ12am

Karaoke 9pmͲ1am

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Nick LeValley 6Ͳ10pm

Chris Otto 6Ͳ11pm

Matt Gerhardt 6Ͳ11pm

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Andres Collins 5Ͳ9pm

Tommy Doern 5Ͳ9pm

Democracy (Reggae Music) 4Ͳ8pm

Open Mic Karaoke 8pmͲMidnight (In Ballroom)

Open Mic Karaoke 8pmͲMidnight (In Ballroom)

Tiki BarͲLive Music (6Ͳ9pm) Underground Club (9pmͲ1am)

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Mike Sales Band

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Event Calendar

What’s happening ‌on the beach

Around the island‌

Beach Hoop Dance Class – Thurs. 6:30 – 7:45pm. Register at www.outwardspiral.net

Siesta Key Farmer’s Market – every Sunday from 8am – 1pm in Davidson’s Plaza in the Village. 5124 Ocean Blvd.

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., Contact Kathy Oravecat 941-724-9719 or Kathyoravec@gmail.com Nov 2, SandFest - Friday from 6-10pm at the Siesta Beach Pavilon. Fundraiser for SK Chamber, ticketed event music, food, alcohol sales. Contact the SK Chamber for more information: 941-349-3800. Nov 3, Free Sand Sculpting Lessions – Sat, 9-11am. Lessons to promote the Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition, open to public Nov 8-12, Crystal Classic master Sand sculpting Competition – Ticketed event, parking at Phillippi Estates with shuttles, VIP packages – contact SK Chamber. the top sand sculptors from around the world will compete on Siesta Beach using our famous crystal quartz sand. With over 50,000 people expected to attend, this year’s Crystal Classic will be an experience not to be missed! Contact SK Chamber for more information: 941-349-3800.

Surge Workout – Tues, Thurs, 7:30am Sat. 8:30am. Amazing Life Chiropractic. RSVP 941-312-6267 Nov 24, Annual lighting and holiday open house of Siesta Key Village will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Children can give Santa their wish list, have their face painted, visit with Santa’s elves and be entertained by Clifford the Big Red Dog and Sunshine the Clown. Santa’s gift bags provided by Beach Bazaar will EH JLYHQ WR WKH ÀUVW FKLOGUHQ ZKR YLVLW ZLWK 6DQWD 6DQWD ZLOO DUULYH E\ ÀUH WUXFN DW approximately 6:15 pm. Businesses will provide refreshments, while you enjoy live musical entertainment by the Pine View High School Jazz Band, Barbershop Quartets, Key Board Players and choirs singing holiday songs. Ocean Blvd. will be lined with luminaries and businesses will be decorated for the holiday season. Free Trolley Rides will be available from Siesta Key Public Beach to the Village from 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Call Helene Hyland at 941-685-2274 with questions. Nov 20, Wine Tasting at Crescent Beach Grocery from 6-8pm. Admission is $5 and includes hors’deuvres and a complimentary Siesta Key wine glass.

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Lee Byron & Susan Keal Lee: 941.350.5542 Susan: 941.925.8253

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Island Chatter

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Our unity in these and other civic actions has made Siesta Key a great place to live, work, and play, inviting many visitors to our island home. We accomplish this with our Members’ support and ideas, welcoming informational speakers and visitors at our monthly meetings. This month, SKA welcomes speaker Laird Wreford, Coastal Resources Manager, discussing the RESTORE Act funding from the BP oil spill settlement and how millions of dollars could be available to help our county. 7KH 6.$ PHHWLQJ LV KHOG WKH Ă€UVW 7KXUVGD\ of each month. My wife, Lana, is the Cookie Lady. With its focus on maintaining and enhancing the quality of life on the Key, the Siesta Key Association’s representation of island resident LQWHUHVWV XOWLPDWHO\ EHQHĂ€WV HYHU\RQH ZKR spends time on Siesta Key. SKA’s website is www.siestakeyassociation.com. “Likeâ€? us on Facebook!

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

Island Chatter information courtesy of:

Siesta Key Association siestakeyassociation.com Siesta Key Village Association siestakeyvillage.org

Russell Matthes

SKVA President Siesta Key Village Assoc. siestakeyvillage.org Preperation continues for Light-Up the Village parade. *Although some planning has been going on since last year’s event, things are moving into high gear for this year’s Light-Up the Village on Saturday, Nov. 24, the weekend of Thanksgiving. Committees have been established for Marketing; Light-Up and Entertainment; Luminary, Signs and Gazebo; Parade; and Santa’s Village, but more help is always needed. With the year’s kick-off event of the holiday season, the plan is to make each year’s parade better than ever. Planners are looking for more participants in the parade which is free to all and a great way to publicize area businesses. Parade Planners are ORRNLQJ IRU ÀRDWV FDUV WUXFNV ELNHV DQG PRUH EXW only one Santa). The only requirement is that lights are required for all vehicles. For more information please Contact Cheryl Gaddie at cherylgaddie@ gmail.com. More help needed. Sponsors are also needed for the entertainment and games. Sponsorships for cash or in-kind

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Pets’ Personal Posts If pets could post their own personals, here what they’d say‌

Cat of the Month: Binkwy

Hi! My name is Binkey and I’m a cougar on the prowl for some lasting love. Don’t let my age fool you. I am quite active and outgoing for a 12 year old feline. Just been feeling a bit lonely lately and would love to meet someone who lives nearby and likes to cuddle. I’m not looking for a one night stand someone An ongoing on or to just hook up with someone. thing would be great, someone special to spend time with. Mr. Right is out there, just waiting, and maybe out with all the wrong girls. Give me a ringy-ding-ding and I promise you won’t be disappointed.

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I’m a sweet, affectionate guy just looking for love! Could d you be the object of my affection? Could you have the forever home I’m looking for? I come across as a bit shy. I take my time getting to know people. But then....you won’t believe how I change, in a good way. I become outgoing and affectionate. I love to lie beside you and even better, be in your lap. I won’t leave you alone for long and I’d love to be your true companion. I don’t need a lot of outdoor exercise or extra attention. I just want to be your best friend. You know...stick by your side, get a scratch behind the ears and just enjoy your company.

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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 such as flutes, didgeridoos, and other non-percussion instruments. Participation is voluntary and includes singing or chanting, dancing, relaxing, and listening. It’s always a good 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 Circle” just search for them.

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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 private” beach. Turtle Beach is at the southern tip of Siesta Key, and affords a sportier, “family play” beach experience. The beach has picnic areas, a playground, a vollyball court and horseshoe pit. There’s also a boat launch, and fishing is permitted in the adjacent Blind Pass Lagoon. 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 shell collectors. Many find petrified sharks’ teeth to take home and treasure, especially after a storm.

Beach Flags: Indicate surf & beach conditions

Siesta Key Public Beach Lifeguards on duty

Here are some usefull tips: If you find yourself in trouble: 1-Remain calm 2-Call for help 3-Follow the instructions of rescuer If you are being swept out tosea in a rip current: 1-Remain calm 2-Swim parallel to shore 3-Once out of current, swim to shore at an angle, not straight in Please remember: • No glass permitted on beaches • Always respect others & their privacy • Never damage vegetation or take live shells

|Pet Friendly Beaches... Although dogs are not allowed on any of the beaches on Siesta Key, there are a few places you can take your furry pal within a short distance from the island. Brohard Paw Beach, 1600 Harbor Drive, Venice, FL 34285. Hours: 24 hours per day, 365 days per year (parking closed from 12 AM – 6 AM); dogs allowed on the designated portion of beach from 7 AM to dusk only Paw Park is one of the few places along the beach where dogs are allowed. The park features an enclosed run for big dogs and one for small dogs, as well as an open beach area where dogs can swim. This park, across from Venice’s airport, is where you and your “best friend” can play in the gulf and socialize with other dogs, offering doggie drinking fountains; showers on decks for “dogs only”, fire hydrants and leash posts, dog lovers have declared this park… and beach… to be the best doggie park in the state! Shaded by towering oaks, small dogs will enjoy their fenced in arena while the big boys can frolic in the larger pen. Double gates access both parks and the beach. A paved walkway leads directly to the beach where your best friend will delight in this 300’ section of sand and water.

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. Bird Key Park 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) Ken Thompson Park, 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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Restaurant New York Style! 12” Personal Pie........................................$9.95 Small Pizza 14’’ inch - 6 Slices.................$12.00 Large Pizza 16’’ - 8 Slices........................$14.00 Sicilian (Thick) 14”x16” inch - 8 Slices......$16.00 Additional Toppings............................... $2.00 Gourmet Toppings..................................$4.00 Half Topping.............................................$1.25 Half Gourmet...........................................$2.25 Standard Pizza Toppings: • Italian Sausage • Sliced Meatballs • Pepperoni • Oven Baked Ham • Strip Bacon • Canadian Bacon • Mushrooms • Anchovies • Green Peppers • Onions • Black Olives • Sliced Tomatoes • Fresh Garlic • Spinach • Pineapple • Broccoli Gourmet Pizza Toppings: • Artichoke • Feta Cheese • Eggplant • Grilled Chicken • Shrimp • Sun Dried Tomatoes • Portabella Mushroom • Clams

Stromboli Roll 2 Ingredients............................$8.95 Additional Ingredients $1.00 each Gourmet Ingredients $2.25 each

Specialty Pizzas No Substitutions Allowed...........14”............. 16” Marinara................................. $14.95...... $17.85 Coated with Garlic, Oil, and Fresh Basil and Tomatoes, Topped with Parmesan Cheese

Black Pearl Seafood Pizza...... $18.50..... $21.40 Baby Shrimp and Clams, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Black Olives

Chicken Ranch Pizza.............. $18.50..... $21.40 Ranch Dressing, Sliced Tomatoes, Strip Bacon, Chicken Breast, Coated with Garlic and Oil and Topped with Cheddar Cheese

Meat Lover’s Pizza.................. $18.50..... $21.40 Pepperoni, Sausage, Strip Bacon, and Meatballs

Vegetable Pizza...................... $18.50..... $21.40 Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions, Black Olives, & Sliced Tomatoes

City Pizza Supreme................. $19.75.....$22.95 Sausage, Pepperoni, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Anchovies, and Meatballs

Mediterranean Pizza.............. $18.50..... $21.40 Mozzarella Cheese, Artichoke Hearts, Black Olives, and Sliced Tomatoes

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With a Delicious White Wine Sauce and Blend of Spices

Pesto Pizza............................. $16.50..... $19.40

With Choice of Pasta

Hot & Spicy............................. $16.50..... $19.40

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Ricotta, Mozzarella, and Provolone Cheese

(Pesto Sauce Prepared with Fresh Basil and Garlic)

Davy Jones Deep Sea Calamari.............. $14.95

Sicilian Pizza - 14”x16” inch - 8 Slices......$16.00

Dinner Salad............................................ $3.75 Tossed Salad.............................................$8.50

Stromboli Pizza (Baked Between Two Dough Crusts).....$25.95

Chef Salad............................................... $9.50

Pepperoni, Banana Peppers, and Fresh Garlic (Thick Crust)

Lettuce, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Olives, Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese, and Onions

Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Sausage, Black Olives, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, and Meatballs

Lettuce, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Olives, Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Swiss Cheese, Onions, Ham, and Turkey

Calzones

Lettuce, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Olives, Pepperoni, Onions, Provolone Cheese, Salami, and Anchovies

(Rolled Over Dough Filled With Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, And Our Own Blend Of Spices With Marinara Sauce On The Side)

Cheese Calzone........................................$6.95 Additional Toppings.................................$1.75 Gourmet Toppings...................................$2.25

Antipasto Salad.......................................$9.95 Tuna Salad............................................... $8.25 Lettuce, Tomatoes, Olives, Onions, Celery, and Tuna in Light Mayo

Greek Salad.............................................$9.25 Lettuce, Tomatoes, Olives, Onions, and Feta Cheese

(See Pizza Toppings for what’s available for your Calzone)

Caesar Salad............................................$8.50

Pasta Dinners

Chicken or Grouper Available on Any of Our House Salads $4.00

($2.00 Split plate charge.)

Stuffed Shells...........................................$12.95 Lasagna................................................. $13.50 Ravioli (Meat or Cheese)........................ $12.50 Chicken Parmigiana with Choice of Pasta....... .............................................................. $14.95 Veal Parmigiana with Choice of Pasta............ .............................................................. $16.95 Ziti or Spaghetti with Marinara...............$9.95

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Soup of the Day.......................................$3.95 Hamburger..............................................$5.95 with Fries, add $1.50

Cheeseburger...........................................$6.95 with Fries, add $1.50

Side Order of Meatballs or Meat Sauce . ..$4.25 Mozzarella Sticks...................................... $8.25 Baked Ziti or Spaghetti...........................$12.95 Calamari Rings........................................$8.95 Spaghetti with Red or White Clam Sauce......... Buffalo Wings.......... Small $5.95 Large $8.95 .............................................................. $14.95 French Fries . ...........................................$3.95 Ziti or Spaghetti with Meatballs............. $12.50 Side Order of Spaghetti........................... $4.50 Ziti with Broccoli or Mushrooms..............$12.25 House Bread (Focaccia)........................... $1.99 Available with Red or White Wine Sauce Garlic Cheese Bread................................ $4.50 Eggplant Parmigiana (with Choice of Pasta).. (A Delicious Blend of Spices and Cheese) .............................................................. $14.95 Homemade Chips....................................$4.25 Ziti Calabrese..........................................$13.95 Alfredo Sauce available $3.50

Fresh Garlic with Olive Oil, Plum Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese, and Mushrooms

Pesto with Your Choice of Pasta.............$12.95 Shrimp Scampi ......................................$15.95

Hot & Cold Subs, Kids Meals, & Desserts available

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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 shopping spot! You’ll find gifts, souvenirs, 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, cruising, tubing, water skiing, fishing charters 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.

|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 fisherman’s stew. They also offer a catering 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 Jonny’s Free Beach Rides is a new service here on Siesta Key, Providing a fun, safe and ecofriendly way to cruz the Key. We will pick you up in our 6-seater electric vehicle. Our service route extends from Turtle Beach to Siesta Key Village. 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, choicest cuts of filet mignon, delicious 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 Florida” 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 impossible to find elsewhere. Upon entering the dining room, you’ll get the feeling you have returned to a bygone era…a 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 from a wide variety. Shrimp, fish, 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,” 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,” 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 Crab” 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.” 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 beautiful Siesta Key. We are easy to find and eagerly 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!

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.

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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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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

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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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Captain Curt’s CRAB & OYSTER BAR

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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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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. The show is an always changing retrospective of some of the finest music ever written. Join us for a musical journey to the “Good ol’ Days!”

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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!

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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.

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AccomModations Siesta Beach Resort ....................... Map-A #38A ART GALLERY / STUDIO Anthony Fenn Gallery....................... Map-D #10 Calle Studios........................................ Map-B #32 ATM / BANKS ATM......................................................Map-C #53 PNC ATM.............................................Map-C #61 Sun Trust Bank & ATM........................ Map-E #4 Bakery & Deli A Taste of Germany........................... Map-C #53 Heavenly Cupcakes............................ Map-B #50 The Village Gourmet .......................Map-B #37 Village Eats...........................................Map-C #24 BARS & NIGHTCLUBS Blu Que Island Grill............................Map-C #57 Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar............... Map-B #42-43 Gilligan’s.............................................. Map-B #33 Old Salty Dog ....................................... Map-E #2 Siesta Key Oyster Bar........................Map-B #45 The Beach Club................................... Map-D #22 The Cottage..........................................Map-C #58 The Lobster Pot.................................. Map-C #23 BOOK STORES Used Book Heaven.............................. Map-B #48 COFFEE SHOPS Lelu’s Coffee Lounge.......................... Map-B #31 The Local Bean.................................... Map-D #62 DRUG & HARDWARE Davidson’s Drugs............................... Map-D #65 Village Hardware................................Map-C #26 FASHION & ACCESSORIES Aqua Beachwear................................ Map-D #12 Beach Bazaar...................................... Map-C #28 Beach Bazaar’s Swin Shack............. Map-C #28 Blvd. Beachwear.................................. Map-B #30 Comfort Shoes-Birki & More............ Map-D #64 Foxy Lady Fashions........................... Map-A #40 Island Cotton Company.....................Map-C #29 Siesta T’s............................................... Map-B #30 GIFTS & SOUVENIRS Beach Bazaar...................................... Map-C #28 Created Gems..................................... Map-C #51 Hurricane Rita’s Gifts.........................Map-C #51 Mount-N-Repair.................................Map-B #48 Sea Pleasures & Treasures...................Map-C #2 Siesta Key Bead Shack........................ Map-B #36 Siesta Key’psakes................................ Map-B #29 Siesta Key University........................Map-B #36 HEALTH & FITNESS Amazing Life Chiropractic.................Map-E #4 Indep. Lifestyle Solutions ................ Map-D #10 Siesta Key Fitness..............................Map-B #73 ICE CREAM/treats Big Olaf Creamery..............................Map-C #52 Sunni Bunni Frozen Yogurt...............Map-C #53 INTERNET / WiFi SERVICES Davidson Drugs................................. Map-D #65 Internet Cafe......................................... Map-D #9 Lelu Coffee Lounge............................. Map-B #31 The Local Bean...................................Map-D #62 The Village Gourmet .......................Map-B #37 JEWELRY Created Gems..................................... Map-C #51 Michael & Co. Jewelers...................... Map-B #29 Mount -N- Repair Jewelers..............Map-B #48 LIQUOR STORES / Fine Wines Gabbiano’s Wine Club....................... Map-D #70 Gilligan’s.............................................. Map-B #33 Siesta Key Wines............................... Map-C #61 The Beach Club................................... Map-D #22

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MAILING - SHIPPING UPS store............................................. Map-A #41 US Post Office..................................... Map-D #65 MARKETS/FOOD STORES 7-11 Store.............................................. Map-B #46 Circle K Store......................................... Map-E #6 Siesta Market........................................Map-C #25 MASSAGE Hands of Light Massage.................... Map-B #35 Massage Experience Siesta Key......Map-D #62 Siesta Key Massage Ctr....................... Map-D #9 MEDICAL - DENTAL Amazing Life Chiropractic.................Map-E #3 Dr. Barry LaClair MD.........................Map-C #56 E.K. Koster DMD................................ Map-D #63 Karen F. Leggett, D.O.........................Map-C #56 Siesta Key Physical Therapy............. Map-D #20 Siesta Smiles Dentistry.......................Map-C #49 MISCELLANEOUS Chamber of Commerce..................... Map-D #66 Roberti Enterprises............................ Map-A #39 Sheriff’s Office...................................... Map-D #9 Solorzano Smoke Shop.......................Map-C #50 PROFESSIONAL SERVICEs Edward Jones Investments............... Map-D #68 Smith Architects............................... Map-E 7 & 8 REAL ESTATE SERVICES Ascendia Real Estate.......................... Map-D #11 Beachside Resorts Rental & Realty..Map-C #53 Coldwell Banker Realty..................... Map-D #20 Horizon Realty.................................... Map-B #34 Island Homes.......................................Map-C #51 Martin Funding.................................... Map-D #9 Michael Saunders Realty..................Map-E #72 Re/Max Alliance Group...................Map-D #60 ReMax Tropical Sands....................... Map-D #67 Robasota Rentals & Real Estate..... Map-A #39 Siesta Key Realty.................................. Map-D #9 Waterside Realty.................................Map-C #29 RESTAURANTS Beach Bites........................................... Map-D #16 Bella Roma Italian Rest....................... Map-B #30 Blase Café............................................ Map-A #38 Blu Que Island Grill............................Map-C #57 Bonjour French Cafe...........................Map-C #47 Broken Egg................................ Map-C #54 & 55 Café Gabbiano..................................... Map-D#71 Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar............... Map-B #42-43 Flavio’s Brick Oven & Bar.................. Map-B #29 Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill.............. Map-B #33 The Hub - Baja Grill........................... Map-D #59 Jo To’s Japanese Restaurant...............Map-C #47 LeLu’s Coffee Bar................................ Map-B #31 Lobster Pot.......................................... Map-C #23 Napoli’s Italian Restaurant................ Map-B #44 Old Salty Dog Rest. & Pub................... Map-E #2 Siesta Key Oyster Bar........................Map-B #45 Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria.................... Map-D #15 Subway Sandwiches........................... Map-B #30 Sun Garden Café................................ Map-D #19 Taste of Asia........................................ Map-D #69 The Cottage..........................................Map-C #58 The Village Gourmet.........................Map-B #37 Village Café........................................Map-D #14 SPAS - HAIR & BEAUTY Nails By Iris..........................................Map-C #50 Salon Capelli......................................... Map-D #9 Sassy Hair Salon................................ Map-A #40 Siesta Key Nails.................................... Map-D #9 Village Barber....................................... Map-D #9 SPORTS INTEREST/Rentals CaliFlorida............................................ Map-B #32 Robin Hood Rentals.........................Map-D #11 Siesta Village Outfitters......................Map-C #53

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• segway rentals • PaDDleBOarDs • scOOter cars • kayak tOurs/rentals • Bikes • scOOters • Beach gear

5129 Ocean Blvd • Siesta Key Village www.robinhoodrentals.net

941-554-4242

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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 Trail. You’ll find each business reflects 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 the many fine shops. 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 leave without trying their cannoli filled with their own homemade cannoli cream or the tiramisu or Sfogliatelle from Brooklyn. Here is where you will find great Italian specialty gourmet items without the gourmet price. Tony’s Chicago Beef Company (S-16) is owned and operated by true Chicagoans. Dedicated to deliver Chicago’s best food - Chicago style Hot Dogs wit’ the works... dragged through the garden on poppy

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

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 first micro brew pub always has something new to offer. From over 20 seasonal beers that rotate throughout the year, the Brewing Company always has at least five unique 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 “original” 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 “OPA” in your life. Solórzano’s Italian Ristorante (S-54) Solórzano’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 filet fish with shrimps and pasta on the side, it gives you a great incentive to pay them a visit. Ooh La La French Bakery (M-18) offers light authentic French pastries. Listen to lively French music while enjoying a lunch of hot or cold sandwiches made on fresh baked breads and crusty baguettes or soups, salads and quiche in their charming shop.

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

5615 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key 941.349.5656

Life in the Son ( Wednesdays @ 7PM)

4615 Gleason Ave., Siesta Key 941.349.1166

Bank of America Community Room. Home Groups available.

St. Michael Catholic Church

Temple Sinai, a Reform Congregation

5394 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key 941.349.4174

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

(See Siesta Key street map for location)

1237 Stickney Pt. Rd., Siesta Key 941.539.7972

(The closest Jewish congregation to the key for visitors)

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|Village Featured Shops |Robin Hood Rental

5129 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 Fitness

5243 Avenida Navarra, Siesta Key 941.349.8500 | www.siestakeyfitness.com This top notch fitness facility is located behind Daiquiri Deck and is staffed with highly qualified personal trainers. Visitors are welcome on a daily, weekly and monthly basis making it easy to maintain your exercise routine while on vacation. They offer strength equipment, cardio-machines and personal trainers to address all your needs.

|A Taste of Germany

|Sun Ride Pedicab

Siesta Key, Florida 941.549.0026 |www.sunridepedicab.com Here’s a fun way to get around the island. Our eco-friendly, “Siesta style” 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. The pedicab comfortably fits 2-3 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 941-549-0026.

|The Village Gourmet

5263 Ocean Blvd.,Siesta Village 941.349.7651 | siestavillagegourmet.com Featuring fresh bagels from “da Bronx” served any way you want. Choose from cream cheese to “all the way” with lox, cream cheese, ripe tomato, red onion and capers. They also offer a selection of mouthwatering meat or vegetarian paninis, sandwiches and salads along with Chef Fran’s fresh made meals to go; for those times when you can’t or don’t care to cook. Call or stop by for their daily specials. Free WiFi available while you dine. Indoors or outside seating available. Serving breakfast and lunch from Tues.Sun. 8am - 6pm.

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 enjoy back home with their new friends in America. We hope you enjoy this little Taste |Amazing Life Chiropractic of Germany on the Key! Guten Appetit! 5039 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key Village 941.312.6267 amazinglifechiropractic.com |The Broken Egg Dr. Jennifer J. Norbits provides quality 140 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key, Florida chiropractic care to patients on and around 941.346.2750 | www.thebrokenegg.com the island. She incorporates massage therapy The Broken Egg Restaurant, Gift Shop and into her treatment plan to help normalize the Gallery has been an island tradition for relationship between your body’s structure breakfast and lunch on Siesta Key since and function promoting self-healing. If you 1984. Our scrumptious menu including suffer from back pain, neck pain, headache, fabulous egg creations and omelet’s, sciatica or have been in an auto collision, plate filling pancakes, fresh juices, and Amazing Life Chiropractic can get you back homemade bakery selections keep our on the road to health. Please call for details customers coming back year after year. We or to set up an appointment. serve exquisite breakfasts and lunches from 7:30 to 2:30, 364 days an year.

|Village Café

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 the finest selection of breakfast and lunch 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 | sarasota-lobsterpot.com Located on Siesta Key in beautiful Sarasota Florida, we bring you the finest tastes of New England. Enjoy a delightful dining experience in our main dining room or our patio. As winners of “Taste of Sarasota,” 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 Cod” and Florida dining experience!

|Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar

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 Meet” located on beautiful Siesta Key and now on St. Armands Circle. Enjoy great food and daiquiris daily 11:00am until 2:00am. Our dynamic menu is filled with fantastic choices for all ages. So come in off the beach and have lunch or dinner and cool down with one of our 25 flavored daiquiris. Now offering oysters and more! “After the Beach” happy hour 3-7pm daily.

|The Local Bean

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.

Local Attractions 4BIG CAT HABITAT & GULF COAST SANCTUARY bigcathabitat.org | 941.371.6377 | 7101 Palmer Blvd. (east of I-75), Sarasota 4CHILDREN’S GARDEN www.sarasotachildrensgarden.com | 941.330.1711 | 1670 10th Way, Sarasota 4CROWLEY MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER crowleymuseumnaturectr.org | 941.322.1000 | 16405 Myakka Road, Sarasota 4G-WIZ HANDS ON MUSEUM www.gwiz.org | 941.309.4949 | 1001 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota 4HISTORIC SPANISH POINT www.historicspanishpoint.org | 941.966.5214 | 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey 4JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART www.ringling.org | 941.358.3180 | 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 4LEGACY TRAIL www.legacytrailfriends.org | 941.861.7245 4MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS www.selby.org | 941.366.5731, ex. 236 | 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota 4MOTE AQUARIUM www.mote.org | 941.388.4441 | 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota 4MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK www.myakkariver.org | 941.361.6511 | 13208 S.R.72 (9 miles east of I-75) 4OLD MYAKKA PRESERVE 941.861.5000 | 251 Myakka Rd | (eastern end of Fruitville Rd) Sarasota 4OSCAR SCHERER PARK www.floridastateparks.org | 941.483.5956 | 1843 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 4PHILLIPPI ESTATE PARK www.scgov.net | 941.316.1309 | 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 4RINGLING CIRCUS MUSEUM www.ringling.org | 941.359.5700 | 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 4S. FLORIDA MUSEUM, BISHOP PLANETARIUM & AQUARIUM www.southfloridamuseum.org | 941.746.4131 | 201 10th St., W. Bradenton 4SARASOTA CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM sarasotacarmuseum.org | 941.355.6228 | 5500 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 4SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS sarasotajunglegardens.com | 941.355.5305 | 3701 Bayshore Road, Sarasota 4SELBY GALLERY ringling.edu/selbygallery | 941.359.7563 | 2700 n. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 4WARM MINERAL SPRINGS warmmineralsprings.com | 941.426.1692 | 12200 San Servando Ave, North Port

|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 Sarasota County Sheriff Office - Siesta Key Office.......................................... 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

|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 private” beach. Turtle Beach is at the southern tip of Siesta Key, and affords a sportier, “family play” beach experience. The beach has picnic areas, a playground, a vollyball court and horseshoe pit. There’s also a boat launch, and fishing is permitted in the adjacent Blind Pass Lagoon. 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 shell collectors. Many find petrified sharks’ teeth to take home and treasure, especially after a storm.

Beach Flags: Indicate surf & beach conditions

Siesta Key Public Beach Lifeguards on duty

Here are some usefull tips: If you find yourself in trouble: 1-Remain calm 2-Call for help 3-Follow the instructions of rescuer If you are being swept out tosea in a rip current: 1-Remain calm 2-Swim parallel to shore 3-Once out of current, swim to shore at an angle, not straight in Please remember: • No glass permitted on beaches • Always respect others & their privacy • Never damage vegetation or take live shells

|Pet Friendly Beaches... Although dogs are not allowed on any of the beaches on Siesta Key, there are a few places you can take your furry pal within a short distance from the island. Brohard Paw Beach, 1600 Harbor Drive, Venice, FL 34285. Hours: 24 hours per day, 365 days per year (parking closed from 12 AM – 6 AM); dogs allowed on the designated portion of beach from 7 AM to dusk only Paw Park is one of the few places along the beach where dogs are allowed. The park features an enclosed run for big dogs and one for small dogs, as well as an open beach area where dogs can swim. This park, across from Venice’s airport, is where you and your “best friend” can play in the gulf and socialize with other dogs, offering doggie drinking fountains; showers on decks for “dogs only”, fire hydrants and leash posts, dog lovers have declared this park… and beach… to be the best doggie park in the state! Shaded by towering oaks, small dogs will enjoy their fenced in arena while the big boys can frolic in the larger pen. Double gates access both parks and the beach. A paved walkway leads directly to the beach where your best friend will delight in this 300’ section of sand and water.

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. Bird Key Park 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) Ken Thompson Park, 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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