Beach Scene Sarasota/Manatee March 2015

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Former LBK resident takes on the big boys

LBK’s great debate:

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Going head-to-head with Groupon, Craigslist and Angieslist

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Can a former LBK resident go head-to-head with Groupon, Craigslist and Angieslist?

He says he can.

By Deborah Altman

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It's not arrogance, it's confidence," says former Longboat Key resident, Adam McLean, about his plan to take on three Internet giants: Groupon, Craigslist and Angieslist. To that end, McLean has launched three new websites: Codyslist.com, a classified website; McPons.com, a coupon website; and AdamJofi.com, a referral website.

"The first step is believing it can be done.

I've always said failure is never an option.

Even if you have to shut down a business, as long as you have learned from the experience, it'll help you with the long term goal of achieving success," said McLean.

His classified website, Codyslist.com, is named after his 13-year-old son, Cody. It was actually created a few years ago, when McLean's newspapers, along with thousands of others, began losing classified revenue to Craigslist.org.

McLean, who owns two community newspapers, knew he had to make a change.

"Daily newspapers were folding, partly due to the economy, but they were equally impacted by Craigslist," said McLean. "It was free, why wouldn't someone place their ad on Craigslist instead of having to pay to have it in the local paper? I understood that but it didn't mean I had to like it."

McLean, who recently turned down an offer to sell his newspapers to the Tampa

In addition, McLean plans to Media Group, owner give back 50 percent of the revof the Tampa Tribune, enue generated to the communistill believes in print ties where the ads were posted to media but knows that help those in need. newspaper owners "I don't think people realize how have to plan for the much revenue Craigslist generfuture. ates. My company doesn't need Craigslist now that much revenue to flourish. charges $25 a month Helping those in need is much to place an employmore important than turning a ment, service or real hefty profit every quarter," said estate ad in 50 of the Adam McLean McLean.

210 television markets McLean laughs when asked in the country, including Tampa Bay. McLean plans on charging about how he came up with the name for his coupon website, McPons.com. $10 in all 210 markets.

"My wife and I were on the way to the "Charging to post an ad actually makes each ad placed more effective by cutting gym and we were trying to think of a good down on spam ads that get posted and name. We just couldn't come up with anyeliminating the repetition of the same ads being posted by people to keep their ad at Continued on Page 9 the top, " said McLean.

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longboatkeynews To underground or not...

By Scott Lancaster

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debate that has been waged in the town of Longboat Key for over two decades has some new numbers associated with its cost, and it isn’t pretty.

A report that was presented to the Longboat Key Town Commission last month puts the estimated cost of burying power and utility poles and lines throughout the island at just over $42 million. This includes a 15 percent “contingency fee” in case construction costs end up higher than expected.

There is also an option to only underground the poles along Gulf of Mexico Drive, but that project still comes with an estimated price tag of $23.4 million, contingency fee included.

While most Longboat Key residents agree that the undergrounding of power lines and poles and other utilities is aesthetically pleasing, the question remains as to how the project should be funded, and if it should be limited to the less expensive option of only undergrounding along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

Some feel the project should be all or nothing; if the town neglects the neighbor-

hoods on the island and focuses only on Gulf of Mexico Drive, they feel the neighborhood undergrounding will never get done.

The options for funding the project include either a uniform ad valorem property tax assessment for all Longboat homeowners,

or a non-ad valorem assessment based on the benefit each homeowner receives from the undergrounding on a case-by-case basis. Property owners whose utilities are already underground would foot less of the bill than someone who is receiving the benefits of having their utilities buried.

Once Longboat Key commissioners hammer out the details, the issue will likely be put to the voters in the November general election.

Longboat Key

In Brief

By Scott Lancaster

Cannons Marina honored by Grady-White Boats

Longboat Key real estate continues to hum along

Longboat Key’s Cannons Marina, located at 6040 Gulf of Mexico Dr., has earned Grady-White Boats' Bronze Anchor Award for outstanding customer satisfaction.

The marina was also awarded membership in Grady-White's Admiral's Circle for the 16th year in a row.

The Bronze Anchor Award goes to the top three dealers in customer satisfaction among all Grady-White dealers worldwide.

Admiral's Circle members must have at least $2 million in retail sales for the model year and have customer satisfaction index scores of at least a 9.5 on a 10point scale, as rated in actual customer surveys.

“Cannons Marina is dedicated to participating alongside Grady-White in an effort to offer the most enjoyable boat-buying experience possible for every person walking through the door,” said Joey Weller, Grady-White’s vice president of sales.

The INFINITY Longboat Key condominum project is finally set to join Aria as Longboat Key’s newest luxury condo units after years of planning.

INFINITY, at 4765 Gulf of Mexico Dr., will have residences that range in size from 3,380 square feet up to the 5,500 square foot penthouse. Of the 11 units that will comprise INFINITY, five are already under contract. Community amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, a beachside heated infinity pool, a private hot tub overlooking the beach and a lighted tennis court.

The developer of INFINITY, Crossgate Partners LLC, anticipates the construction of the new residences will take about a year. The price of the condos ranges from around $2-$5 million.

Construction of the five-story Aria building is well underway at 2251 Gulf of Mexico Dr. The 16 planned units are completely sold out, with construction set to be finished in the fall.

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siestakeynews Interim beach renourishment project underway

By Tamara Leonard

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espite concerns by Siesta Key residents, the Lido Key dredging project that has been debated for months finally began and is expected to be completed by mid-March.

Nearly 200,000 cubic yards of sand from the New Pass shoal will be dredged to renourish Lido Beach from the effects of 2012’s Tropical Storm Debby.

The Army Corps of Engineers originally proposed taking over a million cubic yards of sand from a shoal in Big Pass, the waterway that separates Lido and Siesta keys.

Many Siesta Key property owners opposed this plan, out of fear that the dredging would interrupt the natural flow of sand to the island’s best asset, Siesta Beach.

At the urging of Sarasota County Commissioner and Siesta Key resident Nora Patterson, the commission agreed to pay up to $50,000 for an independent engineering firm to review the Big Pass dredging project.

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Engineers has moved forward with an “interim” plan of dredging from New Pass. The expected cost of this project is around $3.6 million, with most of it paid by the federal government. It will replenish an almost twomile stretch of shore.

"This is a significant restoration project that the residents, business owners and visitors to Lido Key have needed for years," said Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin.

In Brief

By Tamara Leonard

Siesta Beach renovation plan for Spring Breakers Sarasota County has announced the construction schedule for the Siesta Beach Park renovations for March 7 through April 9, to better address the issues associated with the increased number of visitors to the beach for Spring Break.

During this time, all parking facilities will be open. In addition, the West Historic Pavilion, restrooms and concessions, and the new playgrounds and shelters will also be open. There will also be additional temporary concessions at Esplanade. The East Concessions will be closed.

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annamariaislandnews Bradenton Beach Bridge Street Pier reopens to the public

By Stephen Specht

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ollowing a $1.4 million renovation, the historic Bradenton Beach Bridge Street Pier officially reopened to the public in February. The pier required extensive repairs following damage sustained in 2012 when boats broke free from a nearby anchorage during Tropical Storm Sandy.

Renovations began in August 2014 by Duncan Seawall, Dock and Boatlift LLC. Bradenton Beach Police Chief Sam Speciale served as Pier Team Chair/Facilitator and said, “We’ve been waiting a long time for this historic pier to be repaired, upgraded and reopened for our residents, visitors, boaters and fishermen to enjoy.

Duncan Seawall exceeded our expectations and construction was done on schedule.”

Improvements to the pier included new

composite decking and benches, LED lighting, wooden and aluminum railings, three cupolas and a large pavilion with a swing at the T-end of the pier. Also installed were underwater lights to attract bait fish, dolphin piles on the south side of the pier to protect it from future boat collisions, repaved parking lot leading to the pier and repainting of the clock tower, bait shop, showers, bathroom areas and CastN-Cage Restaurant.

“Business at the Cast-NCage Restaurant is steadily picking up thanks to the reopening of the pier,” said owner Roland Pena.

Originally constructed in 1921, the 94-year-old pier is a Bradenton Beach icon, a focal point of the city and a popular spot for local fishermen. No fishing license is needed to fish on the pier because the city holds a license.

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AMI’s Magnolia Avenue and Gulf Drive Intersection Testing Four-Way Stop

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ANNA MARIA - During the tourist season, Anna Maria Island’s intersection at Magnolia Avenue and Gulf Drive is one of the busiest traffic spots on the island. To see if it will help alleviate the problem, AMI’s city commissioners voted to make that intersection a fourway stop on a trial basis now through the Easter holidays.

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Kingfish Ramp at Holmes Beach Slated for Improvements HOLMES BEACH - Holmes Beach officials are looking at upgrading the popular Kingfish Ramp but it won’t happen for another three or four years.

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HOLMES BEACH - Thanks to a recent vote by city commissioners, residents and visitors at Holmes Beach’s public beach can also enjoy a beer or wine down by the water without a permit.

Bradenton Beach Announces New Website BRADENTON BEACH - Online visitors at www.cityofbradentonbeach.com can access Bradenton Beach’s latest news, notices and city calendar. Other features include agendas for past and upcoming meetings, minutes and official documents. Citizens will eventually be able to pay fees and fines online.

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Cover Story continued from page 3 thing, and then my wife said, "How about McPons?" Taking the Mc from their last name and merging it with coupons. "I know it's not the best name in the world but somehow it works," said McLean.

McPons allows consumers to save money by using their smartphones to visit McPons.com, click on the city or county and category and pull up the coupon. They can then show the coupon on their phone to the business or restaurant to redeem the coupon, or print the coupons at home.

McPons charges advertisers $50 a month to feature their coupon ad on McPons.com. Unlike Groupon, where consumers have to pay to buy the coupon, consumers do not have to buy a coupon on McPons. They are able to save money just by showing the coupon on their phone.

McLean says he understands why Groupon is in financial trouble.

"It's a poor working model. I hate to say it that way, but it is. They ask businesses to offer a huge discount, which ultimately affects their bottom line, many times causing them to lose money and not gain new customers. There are a lot of complaints from business owners who say that the customer comes into their business one time to use the coupon they purchased on Groupon but they never come back to pay the normal price. So there is no repeat business and the cost to drive the customer into their business is too high. It's just not an effective model, in my opinion."

According to McLean, it doesn't cost the consumer anything on McPons.com to use the coupons, and they don't have to buy the discount. It only costs the business or advertiser $50 a month to attract new customers.

McLean's most recent website, AdamJofi.com, is structured to go head-tohead with Angieslist.com, which was recently valued at a billion dollars.

But McLean has dissected the weaknesses in Angieslist, also.

"The major problem that I see with Angieslist is that they charge consumers to use their site to find home improvement

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entertainment help or services," said McLean. "That alone decreases the number of potential customers for the businesses that pay to be on the site to get new customers."

McLean admits the site works for businesses that advertise but not at the full potential if Angieslist didn't charge consumers to be members. The majority of consumers are not going to be willing to pay to be a member just to find a painter, plumber or whatever they need help with.

On AdamJofi.com, there is no charge for the consumer to go on the site to find home improvement help, legal, medical, dental and other professional services.

The only charge is to the business, which pays $50 a month to be a member. In addition, McLean Media, McLean's company, limits the number of contractors or service companies to only one to three per category.

"Consumers don't have all day to sift through numerous contractors. There is a reason why you should get three estimates, so you can get the best price and best service. We look for three of the best service companies to give the consumer great choices when looking for a particular service company.

McLean, who took his first

name Adam and his middle name Jofi to create the name of the site, describes AdamJofi.com as a merger between Angieslist, 1-800-Ask Gary, and Home Advisor.

"AdamJofi.com is a referral website that helps consumers find the best professional help in the area. We consider our members to be the 'dream team' of their industries," said McLean.

McLean stated that AdamJofi.com is policed by his company and if a member receives too many complaints over a specific amount of time, they are removed from the site.

McLean plans to create awareness of the three sites and prove the success of his working model in Tampa Bay before expanding into other markets, where he plans to sell franchises.

Locally, McLean Media will be running television commercials to promote the sites in addition to other marketing efforts.

McLean knows it's going to be a tough and long road to achieve success with his websites but he understands that achieving success is never easy.

"I consider it a failure when you don't try.

Success has to be earned. For me, I love the challenge. It's what I do and who I am."

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things to do 25th annual Florida Winefest and Auction

Second annual Sarasota Rotary Art Festival

SARASOTA - Wine lovers, rejoice! The 25th annual Florida Winefest and Auction will turn food, wine and entertainment into funding for charities serving disadvantaged children in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

During this four-day event, you are invited to sip and sample some of the world’s best wine on the shores of Sarasota Bay, dine and dance in the streets of downtown, savor the flavors of local chefs and raise your bid paddle for some of the best auction lots in the wine business.

One of the highlights of the event, the charity auction, will be held Saturday, March 21. Incredible lots of wine will be on offer, as well as unique vacation packages and sports experiences.

The festival will be held March 19-22, primarily on the grounds of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Sarasota Bay. Tickets start at $25.

Call 941-952-1109 if you would like to purchase tickets to attend the auction, or visit www.floridawinefest.org for more information.

CITY ISLAND - This year’s Sarasota Rotary Art Festival, to be held Feb. 28 and March 1 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., will feature a juried fine art fair showcasing over 100 national and local wildlife and environmental artists, plus painters, sculptors, photographers, jewelers and fine craftsmen.

Volunteers from Sarasota’s Ringling College of Art + Design, recognized as one of the most innovative visual art colleges in the United States, will jury and judge the show.

The $5 entrance fee allows festivalgoers free admission to the Save Our Seabirds Center and a $5 discount on admission to Mote Marine Aquarium on the days of the show.

The art festival will be held at Save Our Seabirds, 1708 Ken Thompson Pkwy., adjacent to Mote Marine Aquarium. A round-trip shuttle bus will travel from St. Armand’s Circle to the park. Proceeds will benefit the Rotary Club of Sarasota Foundation, providing service projects and grants to local charities, and Save Our Seabirds, Inc. Visit www.sarasotaartfestival.com for more information.

St. Paddy’s Day events HOLMES BEACH - If you're in the mood for a St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 15, check out the one organized by the Beach Bistro, which will feature floats, dancers, high school bands and more.

The parade starts at 4:00 p.m. from Holmes Beach City Hall, 5801 Marina Dr., and runs north along Marina Drive to Palm Drive, then north on Palm Drive to the end site at 78th and Palm.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner and Dance LONGBOAT KEY - Get ready to boogie away to traditional Irish music on the pool deck at Barefoot’s Bar & Grille at the Resort at Longboat Key Club. And oh yeah, don’t forget the corned beef and cabbage. The cost is $40 per person and the party will run from 5:30 8:00 p.m. Call 941-383-8821 for more information.

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27th annual Springfest Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts HOLMES BEACH - The Anna Maria Island Art League’s 27th annual Springfest features over 100 juried fine artists and fine crafts, with original artwork and jewelry, local food specialties, and art activities for children. This year’s festival will be held March 14 and 15, from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at City Hall Field, Holmes Beach. For more information, visit www.islandartleague.org.

Bluegrass on the beach SIESTA KEY - Join in on the toe-tapping fun with a a free Bluegrass Picnic on March 7 from 12:00 p.m. til 5:00 p.m. at Turtle Beach, featuring live music including the Siesta Key Bluegrass Band and Tonga Street Bluegrass. Turtle Beach, 9049 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key.

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22nd annual AMI Tour of Homes ANNA MARIA ISLAND - Enjoy distinctive architecture, elegant interiors and stunning waterfront views at this year’s tour of Anna Maria Island homes, which benefits the Anna Maria Island Community Center.

The tour will be held March 21, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Additionally, the “Tour Boutique” has for sale local, original arts and crafts, culinary delights and tickets for a chance to win a beautiful handmade quilt, entitled "Seas the Day on AMI." The quilt can be viewed at the AMI Community Center.

Tickets to tour the homes are $20. Tickets for a chance to win the quilt are $1 each or six for $5, and you do not need to participate in the tour of homes in order to purchase quilt tickets.

Call 941-778-1908 for more information.

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Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub 760 Broadway St. 941-383-0881

Bayou Tavern 6814 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 941-312-4975

Dry Dock Waterfront Grill 412 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. 941-383-0102 Chart House 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 941-383-5593 Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant 800 Broadway St. 941-383-1748 Latitudes 4711 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 941-383-2451 Longbeach Cafe 6836 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 941-383-7900 Harry's Continental Kitchens 525 Saint Judes Dr. 941-383-0777 Cafe Don Giovanni 5610 Gulf Of Mexico Dr.

Pattigeorge's Restaurant 4120 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. 941-383-5111

Blue Dolphin Cafe 5370 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. 941-383-3787 Euphemia Haye Restaurant 5540 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. 941-383-3633 Ciao Italia Casual Italian 5370 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. 941-383-0010 Maison Blanche Restaurant 2605 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. 941-383-8088 SIESTA KEY Senor Siesta 5110 Ocean Blvd.

941-349-0818 Miguel's Restaurant 6631 Midnight Pass Rd. 941-349-4024 Village Cafe 5133 Ocean Blvd.

941-349-2822

Lobster Pot Restaurant 5157 Ocean Blvd.

941-349-2323 The Hub Baja Grill 5148 Ocean Blvd.

941-349-6800 Ophelia's on the Bay 9105 Midnight Pass Rd. 941-349-2212 The Siesta Key Oyster Bar 5238 Ocean Blvd.

941-346-5443 Blu Que Island Grill 149 Avenida Messina 941-346-0738 Bonjour French Cafe and Crepes 5214 Ocean Blvd.

941-346-0600 The Cottage Restaurant 153 Avenida Messina 941-312-9300 Javier's Restaurant and Wine Bar 6621 Midnight Pass Rd. 941-349-1792

Sun Garden Cafe 210 Avenida Madera 941-346-7170

5808 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 941-778-2501

Beach Bites 217 Avenida Madera 941-706-3421

Hurricane Hank's 5346 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 941-778-5788 Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 4000 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 941-778-0784

Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria 215 Avenida Madera 941-349-2767 A Taste of Germany 5204 Ocean Blvd.

941-346-1800 Turtles on Little Sarasota Bay 8875 Midnight Pass Rd. 941-346-2207 3.14 Pi Craft Beer & Spirits 5263 Ocean Blvd.

941-346-1188 Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar 1200 Old Stickney Point Rd. 941-349-3885 ANNA MARIA ISLAND Lobstahs 5337 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 941-779-1000 The Feast Restaurant 5406 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 941-778-5092 Duffy's Tavern

Mr. Bones 3007 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 941-778-6614 The Waterfront Restaurant 111 Bay Blvd. S. Anna Maria 941-778-1515 Harry's Grill 9903 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria 941-896-7879 Slim's Place 9701 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria 941-567-4056 Rod & Reel Pier 875 N Shore Dr. Anna Maria 941-778-1885 Sandbar Restaurant 100 Spring Ave. Anna Maria 941-778-0444

City Pier Restaurant 100 S Bay Blvd.

Anna Maria 941-779-1667 BeacHhouse Restaurant 200 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach 941-779-2222 Island Time Bar and Grill 111 Gulf Dr. S. Bradenton Beach 941-782-1122 Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar 135 Bridge St. Bradenton Beach 941-778-4849 Blue Marlin Grill 121 Bridge St. Bradenton Beach 941-896-9737 OMA Pizza & Italian Restaurant 201 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach 941-778-0771 Cast N Cage Restaurant 200 Bridge St. Bradenton Beach 941-779-2278 Island Spice 1701 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach 941-527-0123

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Domestic Beers, $2, House wine, $3.50 Well brands, $3.50 Call brands, martinis & Manhattans, $5 Dry Dock Waterfront Grill 412 Gulf Of Mexico Dr., 941-383-0102 Happy Hour, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

House Wines - $5 Draft beers - $2.50 Bud Lite & Yuengling $3.50 Goose Island Sweetwater 420 Well cocktails - $3.50 to $5 Chart House 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr., 941-383-5593 Happy Hour, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. $5 wine, $6 cocktails $7 martinis, $4 well drinks Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant 800 Broadway St., 941-383-1748 Happy Hour, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Bud, Yuengling Mich Lite drafts, $2.50 House wine - Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet, $3 Well drinks, $3 Bayou Tavern 6814 Gulf of Mexico Dr., 941-312-4975 Happy Hour, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.

House wines - $4, Well cocktails - $5

siesta key Miguel's Restaurant 6631 Midnight Pass Rd., 941-349-4024 Happy Hour, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Well drinks - $4.50 The Hub Baja Grill 5148 Ocean Blvd., 941-349-6800 Happy Hour, 11am - 6 p.m., 10 p.m. to close $6.50 Margaritas on the rocks $4 House wines, $3 Well drinks $2 Domestic drafts Ophelia's on the Bay 9105 Midnight Pass Rd., 941-349-2212 Happy Hour, 5 - 6 p.m. $5 Martinis, $3 Domestic Beers $5 Well Drinks, $4 House Wines

Lobstahs 5337 Gulf Dr., Holmes Beach, 941-779-1000 Happy Hour, 3 - 6 p.m. $2.50 Well Drinks, $3 House Wines $2 Domestic Pints Sharky's Seagrill 2519 Gulf Dr N., Holmes Beach, 941-779-9151 Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. every day 2-for-1 house cocktails and wine $2 draft beers (pint) Island Time Bar and Grill 111 Gulf Dr. S., Bradenton Beach 941-782-1122 Happy Hour, 11:30 - 5 p.m. (Mon.-Sat.) $4 Malibu Rum, $3 Wells $1.87 Bud Lite bottles The Waterfront Restaurant 111 Bay Blvd. S., Anna Maria, 778-1515 Happy Hour, 3-6 p.m. at the bar $3 select drafts and wine by the glass $1 off well and specialty drinks Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar 135 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach 941-778-4849 Happy Hour, 3-6pm Monday through Friday Botttle Beers $2.50, Draft beer $3.50 pint Well drinks $3.50 House wine at discounted price

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Pitchers only: $10 Bud lite and Yuengling, $12 Stella and Fat Tire, $13 Jai Alai and Magic Hat $1 Off Wines Slim's Place 9701 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria, 941-567-4056 Happy Hour All the Time $3 Bud Lite and Yuengling $2.75 16 oz cans of PBR & Rolling Rock $5.50 Sangria City Pier Restaurant 100 S Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, 779-1667 Happy Hour, 3-6 p.m.

Draft Beer $1.50 (Natural Lite)

The Siesta Key Oyster Bar 5238 Ocean Blvd., 941-346-5443 Oysters & Crawfish, 1/2 price from 3-6pm Drink Specials - 10pm to Close: 2-for-1 on single liqour well or top shelf 2-for-1 drafts 3.14 Pi Craft Beer & Spirits 5263 Ocean Blvd., 941-346-1188 Happy Hour, noon to 5 p.m.

2-for-1 Bud Lite drafts, 2-for-1 Bud bottles $6.95 for 12” cheese pizza, toppings $1

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SAN REMO ESTATES ~ $4,299,000 This gorgeous 5 bedroom home enjoys 7,425 square feet of waterfront living, a dock with 2 stations and 2 lifts, a saltwater pool and a spa.

Three stories of living space, topped off with a rooftop deck with views of the Keys, Downtown Sarasota, Intracoastal and the Gulf.

All bedrooms are en suite, plus 3 half baths.

SIESTA TOWERS ~ $549,000 This 2/2 corner condominium has a direct Gulf facing balcony and a 40’ side lanai with water views from Lido all the way to the Downtown Sarasota skyline.This 1435 square foot unit features a split floorplan with abundant storage.

Amenities include pool, gym, outdoor grill, all a short distance to Siesta Village.

LEMON BAY ESTATES - $2,497,000 This stunning, 5 bedroom waterfront home offers an infinity pool on a lush acre on the Intracoastal Waterway.This gated community offers privacy and 2 heli pads. Features include an exquisite spiral staircase, salt water aquarium, a massive garage with a 45' deep section for RV or boat storage, a 2-story living room & a home theatre.

CHELMSFORD CLOSE ~ $249,000 Move right into this immaculate villa in The Meadows! This roomy 2BR, 2BA features updates galore, including a new tile roof, new kitchen and bathroom floors, new disposal, new faucets, GE washer and dryer, and fresh paint throughout.The living room has sliding glass doors that open to the lanai offering a lovely view of the golf course.

LEMON BAY ESTATES ~ $474,000 Build your dream home on this gorgeous piece of land in this lush, private community! This vacant one-acre lot is flat & cleared, with 107 feet of Intracoastal waterfront, underground utilities, with neighboring multimillion dollar homes.

Enjoy a magnificent location with magical sunsets every day and the joy of living on the water.

LEMON BAY ESTATES ~ $1,595,000 This newly constructed 4 bedroom, 3 bath Intracoastal waterfront home has it all: hurricane windows, French doors, beautiful pool and spa, travertine stone floors, granite counter tops, rich moldings, luxurious master suite, large open kitchen with walk-in pantry and island, 3 car garage. Nearly 3,800 sq. ft. and 1 acre of land.

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