Siesta Sand - November 2012

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SIESTA KEY ROUND-UP PAGE 5

FEATURED RESTAURANT PAGE 13

WATER WORLD PAGE 31

GIVING BACK PAGE 15

LIVE MUSIC PAGE 32

ART FEATURE PAGE 12

Light Up Siesta Village November 24, 6-9pm

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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

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 941-923-3886.

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

Photo by Joe Venezia 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

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

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.

There have been many revolutions in warfare. The Roman maniple broke the Greek phalanx to create an empire; the field artillery 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

second lieutenant was in the divided nation of Germany. His

“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

Six Years Short of aCentury of CelebrationBy Stan Zimmerman

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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.

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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

extensively detailed sand sculpture creations. SKA looks forward to the annual “Light up the Village” 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

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

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-A-Road 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 Café 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!

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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

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.” The work began on June 5, and should be wrapped up by mid-November.

A widespread bloom of red tide algae hovered offshore from Lee County to Sarasota County in October. Northerly and easterly winds have kept the bloom from coming ashore.

to marine mammals. When the organism is broken up by surf or breaking waves in storms, the toxin can get into the air and cause respiratory distress among people. Highest concentrations were found in Collier and Lee Counties to the south. For current information, go to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website: http://myfwc.com/research/redtide/events/status/statewide/

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,

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

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

Taylor Morrison announced it plans to build a 240-home development in the Gulf Gate area near the northern corner of U.S. 41 and Clark Road. IT will be called the Esplanade by Siesta Key. The 77-acre site is about two miles from the key, according to a company news release. The company has owned the property for several years.

the number of new-home permits that being pulled from the county building department. The development will have single-family homes, villas and condominiums. Models could be open as early as 2013. The company did not release any pricing information. The press release indicates the homes will have “barrel tile roofs, gourmet kitchens, expansive outdoor living areas and brick paver driveways.” The development will feature a clubhouse, community room, catering kitchen, heated pool, BBQ area and fenced dog park, Taylor Morrison announced.

Siesta Key Round-Up By Stan Zimmerman



New city police chief appointed The long blue line extends another notch in Sarasota with

DePino was picked from more than 100 applicants, narrowed to

She is a fourth-generation cop, and her daughter is a sworn

Domestic Partnership Registry established

Supporters wanted the ordinance to take place quickly, but City Auditor and Clerk Pam Nadalini said her office is swamped with work and she woudn’t be able to get the

Supporters plan to ask a similar program be established in

Impact fees: staff rebuked, working furiously

Commissioners set a 45-day deadline to get current information

The county is using calculations based on 2005 information,

County Administrator Randall Reid sided with commissioners this time, telling staffers the commissions’

Pinecraft works to get a plan Sarasota is made of many different communities, but perhaps none is as iconic as Pinecraft, bounded by Philippi

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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?

Would the charm of the Chalk Art Festival at Burns Court be lost if the locale were moved? Seems like the chalk fest will spur more Water Cooler Debate.

Downtown hotel approved Downtown should get its hotel by late next 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-square-foot 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.

And yes, the Bayside Pet Resort and Spa is “a pet resort offering amenities to dogs and cats, supervised doggie daycare, grooming services, opportunities for recreation and socialization and bedroom suits, some of which come with web cams so that owners can keep an eye on their pets from computers or smart phones,” according to SRQ Daily.

Downtown and Beyond|Chalk talk, merchant debate, plus doggie daycare extreme...

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Downtown park art marco-monicaSarasota’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 kobraBrazilian artist Educardo Kobra offered his

interpretation of Sarasota’s “dance” with his artwork at the Palm Avenue Parking Garage. Photo

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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 reasons” giving us those beautiful memories that we will always hold close within our hearts. As our circle

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.

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followed by a pause that always results in the bird quickly losing altitude. With its bold red crest and large black bill, the pileated woodpecker is a very attractive bird. It could be mistaken for the ivory-billed woodpecker,

which is slightly larger, has a bone-white bill, and is in all likelihood extinct. The pileated is a formidable drilling machine, known to peck so deep into smaller trees that the tree breaks in half.

With its very strong beak and a special shock-absorbing head, the pileated working on a hollow log can produce a noise that can carry for blocks on a still morning. Particularly irritating to homeowners is the pileated’s obsession with drilling holes into the outside of houses, wood siding, window frames, pilings, you name it. The pileated feeds extensively on ants, beetles and beetle larvae, seeds, and fruit. It is monogamous and known to nest in wooden bird boxes (you can generally tell if a pileated is using the box if the entranceway has been

out telephone poles, and larger trees. Its eggs and chicks are sometimes preyed upon by snakes, rats, and raccoons, but for the most part it has few natural enemies once it reaches adult size. Because it prefers taller trees, the pileated, along with its brood, is vulnerable to lightning strikes.

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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 figures…last 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

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, The Netherlands, Latvia, Germany, Portugal,

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

sea turtle research and conservation. There will also be an amateur contest Saturday, November 10th registration at 9 am.

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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.

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.

it opens on November 16 and runs through December 22, with three preview performances on November 13, 14 and 15. The New York Post calls it “A brilliant and moving work of theatrical art” and the Washington Post says

“(1776 will) stir the soul of every lover of the American story” Check online for the professional repertory theatre’s 2012-2013 season schedule. http://www.asolorep.org/


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Giving Back|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,

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

“The troops need us to buy other items that are unavailable to them, worn out, or not replaced,” the organization states. “There is no store around the corner for them.” T h e g r o u p p r o v i d e s mundane yet important items like pocket-sized/travel toilet paper, dental items, lip balm, eye drops, muscle rubs and patches, travel-sized anti-bacterial sanitizer, snacks, and foods appropriate to the region. T h e o r g a n i z a t i o n ’ s volunteers also create special handmade items like “cool” 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.

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.

Theatre, www.asolorep.org, 941-351-8000; Big Brothers

Club of Sarasota County, www.boysandgirlsclubs.com, 941-366-3911; Center for Community Integration, Inc.,

Children First, www.childrenfirst.net, 941-953-3877;

org, 941-355-7637; and Florida Studio Theatre, www.

Also, Forty Carrots Family Center, www.fortycarrots.org/, 941-365-7716; FRESH START Social Service Agency,

Friends of the Gulf Gate Library, Inc., www.sclibs.net,

sclibs.net, 941-861-1360;Friends of Sarasota County Parks,

Library, www.sclibs.net, 941-861-1100; and Girls, Inc., www.girlsincsrq.org/, 941-366-6646. Also, Goodwill Industries Manasota, www.

The Troops, Inc., www.grassroots4thetroops.org/; Gulf Coast Legal Services, Inc., www.gulcoastlegal.org/, 941-366-1746; Habitat for Humanity, Sarasota, www.sarasotahabitat.org/, 941-365-0700; The Human Spirit Foundation, www.humanspiritfoundation.org/, 800-436-3473; International Order of Alhambra, www.orderalhambra.org,

Transportation for Seniors, www.itnsarasota.org/, 941-364-7530; Jewish Family and Children’s Service, www.

League of Women Voters of Sarasota

Also, Legal Aid of Manasota, Inc., www.legalaidofmanasota.

org/, 941-366-0038; Literacy Council of Sarasota, www.sarasotaliteracy.org/, 941-955-

mealcall.org/, 941-316-6139; Miracle League of Manasota, www.miracleleaguemanasota.

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

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

Suncoast Communities Blood Bank, www.scbb.org/, 941-954-1600; The Florida Center for Early Childhood,

Hospice and Palliative Care, www.tidewell.org/, 941-555-7500; TIFF (To Inform Families First) Emergency

941-795-1869; and United Way of Sarasota County, Inc.,

The list above is in no way all-encompassing. Intent is important, not the tax-exempt status of any organization.

By Paul Roat



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,” 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

out, thereby making a public statement that he had no more to give for the hospital,” 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,” 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,” according to the hospital. By the 1930s, Sarasota’s growth and the hospital had expanded. SMH had 100 beds, a nurses’ home, garage,

there was a surgical suite, enlarged garage, a kitchen and

air-conditioning unit. An Auxiliary was formed in 1948 to provide extra services and badly needed equipment. One hundred

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

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

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,” 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.”

constructed to accommodate patient need. Demand for hospital services was unrelenting: “no vacancy” signs were a common sight on the front steps of the hospital,

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

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,

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.

provider to offer digital mammography in Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte Counties.

Sarasota History By Paul Roat

|Sarasota Memorial Hospital opened for business Nov. 2, 1925

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Sarasota dignitarieswere out in force foropening ceremonies

it opened its door toits expansive 32-bed

suite of roomsNov. 2, 1925.

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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,” according to hospital records.

“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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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 a l l o f u s n o w are cons tant ly shopping for better prices and the number of carriers that will insure b o t h p e r s o n a l and commercial a c c o u n t s h a v e 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

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 “Gappendectomy”. Since election season is right around the corner, this could be an agenda item for upcoming meetings if you are willing to “scrub in”.

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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

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

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.

local stages seem to mimic the number of seats in the theater.

not uncommon for a two-act play to have 100 music cues and

set of add-on add ons.

once sets are installed, costumes fully stitched, light and music

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

and direct dancers away from disaster.Props can be dangerous. A Manatee County prop master

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

Mother Nature can be the cruelest of critics. A matinee a few

series of lightning strikes on the

The half-dozen computers that control the light and sound systems had continuous power backup systems, but there was no alternative power source for the 600-plus light

In short, lights went out, then shortly came back but at full intensity until the computer could tell the lights just which one was on and how bright it was supposed to be.

And of course the lightning incident happened when the director and friends were in the audience.

Wardrobe is one of the most maligned, yet arguably one of the most important departments, in any production. Wardrobe not only creates costumes but also has to maintain and clean them. Long after every actor has hit a favorite watering hole, and other stagehands have found a stool at their favorite dive bar, the lowly wardrobe mistress is deep in the bowels of the theater running load after load of laundry through commercial-grade washers and dryers.

The Men and Women in Black are usually regarded as unsung heroes. Sometimes, though, they really do heroic deeds.

A recent play featured a high wire act. Most local stagehands have spent a lot of time in the circus and have an uncanny ability of not missing anything that takes place onstage.

The guy on the high wire — it was maybe 15 feet off the ground — was having some problems. One burly stagehand was his ground shadow as he crossed the wire. Sure enough, the wire walker slipped only to be caught in midair by the stagehand.

“Hey, dude, you OK?” stagehand asked the stunned aerialist. Both received a round of applause.

season, look for the people in the shadows and remember their performances in the production can rival those of the actors, singers, or musicians.

A n d r e m e m b e r t h i s comment that made the rounds a while back, and apologies to any actors who

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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Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 412 ventured out into the sunshine recently for a beach picnic before

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|From chronicles of local Men and Women in Black



|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

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

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.

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

job. For two years, Julee was to make conference calls

and various generals during the war. Astonishingly, she

also met her future husband, Robert Docking. In 1948, the couple was moved by IBM to New York

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

of the tall buildings and bright pinky orange on the sunlit

unforgettable experience was to inspire Julee’s painting for decades to come.

moved again, this time to Atlanta. Julee joined the Atlanta Art Club and signed up for classes at the Atlanta Art School

on Peachtree Street.

given by Governor Lester Maddox. A limousine was sent to carry the Dockings to a celebration dinner afterwards. As an entrepreneurial artist/housewife, she traded woodcuts and sketches for dental work. She also taught sculpture and experimental painting at the Atlanta YMCA.

small but extraordinary house designed by two architects on Hyde Park. Julee obtained

along to another way of life. She lost their North Carolina cottage in the divorce, but kept the Sarasota home with a mortgage. “No job, no

by painting a stunning acrylic entitled “It’s My

Determined to earn a living with her art, she took nude paintings over to the bars on Longboat Key and sold them for small sums. She started giving art lessons in her home, and

as sales manager for the Sarasota Art Association, where

He was born in Indonesia of a Dutch family. When Japan invaded Indonesia, he and his whole family were initially

three years. It was really rough to have everything and

“I needed some crystal mobiles for the skylight in my new home and I heard that John could make them for me.

Forty years later the couple is together and still going strong.

the Ringling Museum Sales Shop. She also joined seven different painting groups in the area.

air paintings of local scenes in Sarasota, Bradenton and Venice, successfully selling them for a small price.

her paintings were accepted for an exhibit in the Kennedy

Center, Washington D.C. In the 1980’s, the couple traveled to the southwest, the northwest and Alaska for workshop trips for artists and photographers under the auspices of the Friends of

before they moved to another spot. In 1991, John and Julee went to Amsterdam to meet

artistic inspiration to them both. From 2000 on, Julee Docking has continued to win many spectacular awards. Always original and outspoken, her varied styles have made her one of the area’s most

College of Art and Design’s honoree for her work in watercolors, collage, wood-block, portraits, line drawings

In 2011, Julee’s home was featured on the Historic

enjoyed brisk sales of paintings and crystal mobiles.

remaining a remarkable inspiration to us all.

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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

matter what. You can’t let go. Nikki Bordeaux Harper feels the same way, especially when it comes to the people she loves.

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

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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.” 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

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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

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.”

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.

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

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.

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

But have you heard of the tarantulas swarming in Coarsegold, Calif., every Halloween? It seems that the hairy arachnids crawl out of their holes

south of Yosemite National Park, looking for love. Male spiders by the hundreds roam the countryside looking for mating females. The females, apparently, grudgingly accept the attention, then often kill the male after he has completed his task. Coarsegold, which apparently is pretty much close to 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

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

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.”

Manatee moving off Sarasota to warmer winter homesBy Paul Roat

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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.

Chandra: It tastes good. Angela: Because I crave it. Connie: Brings me immediately back to Paris– 1 shot whipped cream & cocoa. Nurit: Stimulation for the day, although truthfully it has a calming effect on me! Carol: Coffee Therapy really helps clearmy mind.

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.

Joanne: I can’t live without it. Even decaf says,“Wake Up!” to me. 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. Essie: I drink coffee because I enjoy being with friends at The Coffee Bean. Cindy: Because it is relaxing! Aday: Shawn: Because it’s delicious.Fab: It’s a comfort drink.Shelley: I love the aroma. It gets me out ofbed 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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Snapshots of Island Visitors Photos by Lauren Bates

1: Erin, Violet (age 5) & Anthony Walsh at the Farmer’s Market SK 2: Katia from Brandon, Julianne (local), Briana from Riverview playing volleyball.3: Audrey Green at the Farmer’s Market SK (local) 4: Curtis Brewster (mgr at the Beach Club) & brother Jacob (bartender at the Beach Club)

5: Mackey (poodle on a walk in SK) 6: Laura Hines & libby Bennett from Sarasota 7: Yoga on the beach 8: Norah (2 1/2) from Wisconsin 9: Jackson (17mo) from Sarasota

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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

Pompano will be targeted by many anglers, along with

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

species. Scented soft plastics such as Trigger-X baits on a ¼ ounce jig head are extremely productive and a lot of fun to

the top choice for anglers who prefer live bait. Fish will begin

Pt. and Blackburn Pt. and will be scattered over a large area.

mangrove shorelines, and around oyster bars. Rapala plugs, weedless gold spoons, and jigs are all excellent choices for

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

although it will not allow anglers to cover nearly as

and bridges will also produce a lot of snook this month. King mackerel, Spanish mackerel, false albacore, cobia, and sharks will bend rods and test drags off Pt. of Rocks in the inshore Gulf of Mexico, provided the severe fronts stay away. Point of Rocks on Siesta Key is a prime fall spot to either sight cast to

will catch some very nice kings along with

and albies.

for some really good rod bending. In the bay and the gulf the water temps will be right around the mid to upper 70’s.

species to feed up and gain some weight for the winter season. In the gulf waters Spanish Mackerel and King Mackerel, Cobia

Red grouper move in from deep water to shallow water reefs and wrecks. This is where catching grouper is easy, but we do have a

several months, so please brush up on the rules. I understand there is a change coming for 2013. It just could be some good news. So be

the gulf. As the water cools, say in the mid 60’s, your bait choices can be simple. We use frozen bait such as sardines, squid, octopus or

warmer waters. If we have a warm winter with warmer water, then I go back to live baits. As the grouper move in closer to our shores look for any structure such as limestone ledges, rock piles, and

Make sure that all of your equipment is in good working order on your boat, such as safety items, and new line for that 113H Penn

reel you are going to use on that Big Smoker King Mackerel, Shark, and hopefully some Gag and Red grouper. Winter means we will be

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CLUB MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAYBLASÉ CAFÉIn The Village941 349 9822

Russellclassical guitar

6 10pm

Albert Donadi &the band6 10pm

Oakley MagicTrio

6 10pm

Smokin’ J’s6 10pm

(Best of 70’s & 80’s)

Al Fuller6 10pm

(Solo Rock)

BLU QUE ISLAND GRILLIn The Village941 346 0738

Mike Sales 1 3Democracy

3 5pmReggae Music

6 10pm


3 5pmTommy Dee

6 10pm


3 5pmGeorgia6 10pm


3 5pmMike Sales Band

6 10pm

Music All Day Island Music1 10pm

Georgia12 4pm

Venturas or MikeSales Band

5:30 9:30pmDAIQUIRI DECK

In The Village941 349 8697

DJ Mondo10pm 2am

DJ Daze(10pm 2am)

GILLIGANSIn The Village941 346 8122

Rodney Shenk6 10pm

RPM 6 10pmDJ 10pm 2am

Patrick6 10pm

DJ 10pm 2amRPM 6 10pmDJ 10pm 2am

Live Music6 10pm

DJ 10pm 2am

Acoustic Pete 1 5Live Music 6 10DJ 10pm 2am

Road Block 2 6pmLive Music 6 10pm

DJ 10pm 2am

SIESTA KEY OYSTER BAR(SKOB)In The Village

941 346 5443

Tony Tyler7 11pm

BenHammond’s

open mic nite7 11pm

Kettle of Fish7 11pm

Acoustic Pete7 11pm

Swamp Donkie2 6pm

TBA 8pm – 12 am

Dana & Co2 6pm

Mike Tozier8pm 12am

Cort Farris &Cougar Wranglers

(2 6pm)Chris Otto 7 11pm

THE BEACH CLUBIn The Village941 349 6311

SIN NightDJ

10pm 2am

Spark NotesDuo

9pm 1am

Ladies NightDJ’s

RevKev/GreggR10pm 2am

Matt Gerhardt& Undertow9pm 1am

Mike Tozier5 8pm

Live Music & DJ10pm 2am

Spark Notes5 8pm

Mighty Mongos &DJ 10pm 2am

Reggae SundaysRoad Block10pm 2am

THE COTTAGEIn The Village941 312 9300

Live Music6 9pm

Live Music6 9pm

Live Music6 9pm

Live Music7 10pm

Live Music7 10pm

Live Music7 10pm

Live Music6 9pm

THE HUB BAJA GRILLIn The Village941 349 6800

Live Music12 4pm5 8pm




Live Music12 4 & 5 8pm

9pm 12am

Live Music12 4 & 5 8pm

9pm 12am


THE LOCAL BEANIn The Village941 870 2671

Live Music6 9pm

Live Music6 9pm

BACKROOM SALOON @CAPT. CURTS

Crescent Beach Shops941 349 3885

Fab Three9pm 12am

Sunny Jim9m 12am

Marc Anthony9pm 12am

Karaoke9pm 1am

Karaoke9pm 1am

Karaoke9pm 1am

SNIKI TIKI @ CAPT CURTSCrescent Beach Shops

941 349 3885

Nick LeValley6 10pm

Chris Otto6 11pm

Matt Gerhardt6 11pm

Nick LeValley6 10pm

BOATYARD BAR & GRILLOver the south bridge

941 921 6200

One Day Only:Nov.24th

Andres Collins5 9pm

Andres Collins5 9pm

Tommy Doern5 9pm

Democracy(Reggae Music)

4 8pm

BENTLEY’S RESORT HOTEL1660 S. Tamiami Trl., Osprey

941 966 2121(One Place Three Venues)

Call for Band Schedule

Open MicKaraoke

8pm Midnight(In Ballroom)

Open MicKaraoke

8pm Midnight(In Ballroom)

Tiki Bar LiveMusic (6 9pm)Underground

Club (9pm 1am)

Tiki BarLive Music

6 9pm

Tiki BarLive Music

5 8pm

CASEY KEY FISH HOUSE801 Blackburn Pt. Rd.,Osprey

941 966 1901

Live Music4 8pm

Live Music4 8pm

Live Music4 8pm

SPANISH POINTRESTAURANT & PUB135 Bayview Dr., Osprey

941 966 5746

Live Music5 8pm

Live Music5 8pm

Live Music5 8pm

Live Music5 8pm

Live Music5 8pm

Live Music5 8pm

Live Music5 8pm

Above information subject to change. We suggest calling venues for confirmation.

Snapshots of Island Visitors Photos by Lauren Bates

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Name of Bartender:STEVE “Hoser” Hauser

Hometown: Sarasota, FL

Q: How long have you been bartending?A: 26 Years

Q: What was the strangest or funniest thingyou experienced at work?

A: The funniest things usually happenwhen I answer the phone.

One day a lady called and asked mewhen was the best time to

come in for dinner?I told her when she was hungry!

Another time, a man calledme at 10:30 in the morningwanting to know how long

the wait would be if he camein at 7:30? I told him if I knew

I’d be in Las Vegas!!

Q: What do you do in your spare time?A:

checking out the competition!!

Q: How would you describe yourself?A:

love child.

Q: How would you describe Capt, Curt’s?A: A family restaurant with a tropical

vacation feel with great food andsuperior service.

Q: When’s the best time to see you?A: During the week in the daytime

Event CalendarWhat’s happening …on the beach

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

Booty Camp by Evan Wed’s @ 8:30am and Sat’s @ 9:30am Call Evan Fernandez (860) 839-3111

Free Yoga Mon-Wed.-Fri.-Sat. 8:00 – 9:30 am. Call 941-320-6693 to register.

NIA Tues. 9 a.m., Contact Kathy Oravecat 941-724-9719 or [email protected]

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.

Around the island…Siesta Key Farmer’s Market – every Sunday from 8am – 1pm in Davidson’s Plaza in the Village. 5124 Ocean Blvd.Surge Workout – Tues, Thurs, 7:30am Sat. 8:30am. Amazing Life Chiropractic. RSVP 941-312-6267 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

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.

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.

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

spends time on Siesta Key. SKA’s website is www.siestakeyassociation.com. “Like” us on Facebook!

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

only one Santa). The only requirement is that lights are required for all vehicles. For more information please Contact Cheryl Gaddie at [email protected].

More help needed.Sponsors are also needed for the entertainment

and games. Sponsorships for cash or in-kind

services are: Christmas Tree, $500; Holly, $300; Santa, $200 plus; Reindeer, $100; Elves, $50; and

2770, ext. 227; or Helene Hyland at [email protected]. And then there are the volunteers who

luminaries on Friday, Nov.23, 1 p.m., for about an hour; setting up Santa’s Village in front of Siesta Center on Saturday, Nov.24, around 1 p.m.; setting out luminaries, also Nov. 24 at 4p.m.; and lighting luminaries Saturday around 5:15 p.m.; and help in organizing the parade at the staging grounds around 5 p.m. The next events committee meeting

Mark Smith and Cheryl Gaddie, on Calle Minorga

local organization of hold a holiday kick-off on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We need to keep it not

SKVA Membership is reaching a 10 year high. The Membership Committee has been walking the Village getting the word out about the accomplishments of the Siesta Key Village Association and its membership advantages. SKVA is responsible for numerous events throughout the year, advertising and marketing its local businesses and helping maintain a beautiful Village. So please visit our website siestakeyvillage.org and join

*Reference: Boulevard Buzz by Anne Johnson



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Pets’ Personal PostsIf pets could post their own personals, here what they’d say…

Dog of the Month: HuggyI’m a sweet, affectionate guy just looking for love! Could

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.

These pets would love to have a family of their own. If you are

considering a pet, please think about adopting from HSSC

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Cat of the Month: BinkwyHi! 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

or to just hook up with someone. An ongoing 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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|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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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 shore3-Once out of current, swim to shore at an angle, not straight inPlease remember:• No glass permitted on beaches• Always respect others & their privacy• Never damage vegetation or take live shells

|Rated #1 Beach In America by Dr. Beach... Siesta Public Beach, located inside Crescent Beach, is renowned for its truly breathtaking sunsets, easy-going 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 Inter-national 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.

Siesta KeyPublic BeachLifeguards on duty

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|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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New York Style!12” Personal Pie .......................................$9.95Small Pizza 14’’ inch - 6 Slices ................$12.00Large Pizza 16’’ - 8 Slices .......................$14.00Sicilian (Thick) 14”x16” inch - 8 Slices .....$16.00Additional Toppings .............................. $2.00Gourmet Toppings .................................$4.00Half Topping ............................................$1.25Half Gourmet ..........................................$2.25Standard 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 • BroccoliGourmet Pizza Toppings: • Artichoke • Feta Cheese • Eggplant • Grilled Chicken • Shrimp • Sun Dried Tomatoes • Portabella Mushroom • ClamsStromboli Roll2 Ingredients ...........................$8.95Additional Ingredients $1.00 eachGourmet Ingredients $2.25 each

Specialty PizzasNo Substitutions Allowed ..........14” ............ 16”Marinara ................................ $14.95 .....$17.85Coated with Garlic, Oil, and Fresh Basil and Tomatoes,Topped with Parmesan CheeseBlack Pearl Seafood Pizza ..... $18.50 .... $21.40Baby Shrimp and Clams, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Black OlivesChicken Ranch Pizza ............. $18.50 .... $21.40Ranch Dressing, Sliced Tomatoes, Strip Bacon, Chicken Breast, Coated with Garlic and Oil and Topped with Cheddar CheeseMeat Lover’s Pizza ................. $18.50 .... $21.40Pepperoni, Sausage, Strip Bacon, and MeatballsVegetable Pizza ..................... $18.50 .... $21.40Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions, Black Olives, & Sliced TomatoesCity Pizza Supreme ................ $19.75 ....$22.95Sausage, Pepperoni, Black Olives, Mushrooms, Onions, Green Peppers, Anchovies, and MeatballsMediterranean Pizza ............. $18.50 .... $21.40Mozzarella Cheese, Artichoke Hearts, Black Olives, and Sliced Tomatoes

White Pizza ........................... $15.95 .....$18.85Ricotta, Mozzarella, and Provolone CheesePesto Pizza ............................ $16.50 .... $19.40(Pesto Sauce Prepared with Fresh Basil and Garlic)Hot & Spicy ............................ $16.50 .... $19.40Pepperoni, Banana Peppers, and Fresh GarlicSicilian Pizza - 14”x16” inch - 8 Slices .....$16.00(Thick Crust)

Stromboli Pizza(Baked Between Two Dough Crusts).....$25.95Ricotta, Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Sausage, Black Olives, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions, and Meatballs

Calzones(Rolled Over Dough Filled With Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese, And Our Own Blend Of Spices With Marinara Sauce On The Side)Cheese Calzone .......................................$6.95Additional Toppings ................................$1.75Gourmet Toppings ..................................$2.25(See Pizza Toppings for what’s available for your Calzone)

Pasta Dinners ($2.00 Split plate charge.)

Stuffed Shells ..........................................$12.95Lasagna ................................................ $13.50Ravioli (Meat or Cheese) ....................... $12.50Chicken Parmigiana with Choice of Pasta ...... .............................................................. $14.95Veal Parmigiana with Choice of Pasta ........... .............................................................. $16.95Ziti or Spaghetti with Marinara ..............$9.95Alfredo Sauce available $3.50Baked Ziti or Spaghetti ..........................$12.95Spaghetti with Red or White Clam Sauce ........ .............................................................. $14.95Ziti or Spaghetti with Meatballs ............ $12.50Ziti with Broccoli or Mushrooms .............$12.25Available with Red or White Wine SauceEggplant Parmigiana (with Choice of Pasta) . .............................................................. $14.95Ziti Calabrese .........................................$13.95Fresh Garlic with Olive Oil, Plum Tomatoes, Mozza-rella Cheese, and MushroomsPesto with Your Choice of Pasta ............$12.95Shrimp Scampi .....................................$15.95

With a Delicious White Wine Sauce and Blend of SpicesDavy Jones Deep Sea Calamari ............. $14.95With Choice of Pasta

SaladsDinner Salad ........................................... $3.75Tossed Salad ............................................$8.50Lettuce, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Olives, Pepperoni, Mozzarella Cheese, and Onions Chef Salad .............................................. $9.50Lettuce, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Olives, Pepperoni, Mozzarella, Swiss Cheese, Onions, Ham, and TurkeyAntipasto Salad ......................................$9.95Lettuce, Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Olives, Pepperoni, Onions, Provolone Cheese, Salami, and AnchoviesTuna Salad ..............................................$8.25Lettuce, Tomatoes, Olives, Onions, Celery, and Tuna in Light MayoGreek Salad ............................................$9.25Lettuce, Tomatoes, Olives, Onions, and Feta CheeseCaesar Salad ...........................................$8.50Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Croutons, and Caesar DressingChicken or Grouper Available on Any of Our House Salads $4.00

Munchies and MoreSoup of the Day ......................................$3.95 Hamburger .............................................$5.95with Fries, add $1.50Cheeseburger ..........................................$6.95with Fries, add $1.50 Side Order of Meatballs or Meat Sauce ...$4.25Mozzarella Sticks .....................................$8.25Calamari Rings .......................................$8.95Buffalo Wings ......... Small $5.95 Large $8.95French Fries ............................................$3.95Side Order of Spaghetti .......................... $4.50 House Bread (Focaccia) .......................... $1.99Garlic Cheese Bread ............................... $4.50 (A Delicious Blend of Spices and Cheese) Homemade Chips ...................................$4.25

Hot & Cold Subs, Kids Meals, & Desserts available

WINE & BEER OFFERED*Prices are subject to change

18% Gratuity added for parties of Six or More

Pizza - Pasta - Salads - Subs and more...Open 7 Days A Week

Sunday - Thursday 11am to 10pmFriday and Saturday 11am to 11pm

941-349-44906645 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key, FL

Full Service Restaurant: Dine-in, Take-out, or Delivery (Outside Dining Available)

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4B | Island Visitor October - November 2012ATM & BAnksBank of America ....................................... A-3 #3BArs & nighTcluBsCapt. Curt’s Backroom Saloon .........................................................B-3 #7Crescent Club .......................................... C-3 #13Sniki Tiki ...................................................B-3 #8Delis & sAnDwichesAnna’s Sandwiches ............................... C-3 #14The Beach Deli @ Crescent Beach Grocery .... ......................................................................B-3 #1Drug sTOresDavidson’s Drugs ..................................... C-3 #14FAshiOn & AccessOriesCB’s Saltwater Outfitters ....................... A-3 #4Coconuts Fashion ....................B-3 #1 & B-3 #8Green Turtle Swimwear ...................... C-3 #14Key Casual Fashions .............................. D-4 #17Things You Like ..................................... C-3 #14giFTs & sOuvenirsCapt. Curt’s Souvenirs ............................B-3 #8Green Turtle Shells & Gifts ................ C-3 #14The Silversmith ...................................... D-4 #17Silver City Jewelry ................................. C-3 #14heAlTh & BeAuTyThe Key Spa & Salon ............................. A-5 #12Lorraine’s Beauty & Barber ....................B-3 #8Salon Siesta .............................................. D-4 #17ice creAM & TreATsOrange Octopus .......................................B-3 #8inTerneT / wiFi servicesDavidson’s Drugs ................................... C-3 #14Mail Pack Center ................................... C-3 #14liquOr sTOresCrescent Beach Grocery ..........................B-3 #1Crescent Club ...........................................B-3 #13Siesta Spirits ............................................ C-4 #17MAiling & shippingMail Pack Center ................................... C-3 #14US Post Office Sub Station .................... C-3 #14MArkeTs7-11 Store ................................................. C-3 #16Big Water Fish Market ......................... C-4 #17Crescent Beach Grocery .........................B-3 #1MiscellAneOusMoving & Storage ...................................B-4 #10Flowers by Fudgie .................................. D-4 #17reAl esTATe / renTAlsBeckmann Realty .....................................B-3 #8Homes & Condo Rentals ....................... D-4 #17Moynihan Realty .................................... D-4 #17Re/Max Tropical Sands ...........................B-3 #1Siesta 4-Rent ............................................. C-3 #1resTAurAnTsBoatyard Waterfront Bar & Grill ................A-5 #12 Capt. Curts Crab & Oyster Bar ................B-3 #7City Pizza Italian Restaurant ..............D-4 #17Clayton’s Siesta Grille ..............................B-3 #9Javier’s Restaurant ................................. C-4 #17Miguel’s Restaurant .............................. C-4 #17wATer spOrTs - Fishing - renTAlsA to Z Beach & Bike Rentals ................. A-5 #12CB’s Saltwater Outfitters ....................... A-3 #4Sarasota Wind and Water Adventures ............ .................................................................. A-5 #12Siesta Key Bike & Kayak .......................B-3 #8Siesta Key Jetski (inside CB’s) ................ A-3 #4Siesta Key Marina .................................... A-4 #5Siesta Key Parasailing ............................ A-5 #12Siesta Key Watersports .......................... A-5 #12Siesta Sports Rentals ............................ C-3 #14Waves Boat & Social Club ..................... A-5 #12

|Crescent Beach Grocery1211 Old Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, FLOwners: Nancy Connelly & Bill Singleton941.312.0472 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.

|Big Water Fish Market6641 Midnight Pass Rd., Crescent Plaza941.554.8101 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.

|Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Barwww.captaincurts.com1200 Old Stickney Point Rd, Siesta Key, FL 34242 | 941.349.3885 | [email protected] 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 Green Turtle Souvenir & Gift Store6525 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242941.349.4751 Siesta Key’s most friendly & unique shopping spot! You’ll find gifts, souvenirs, beach fashions, beach supplies, beach cover-ups, ladies & junior fashions, plus a super men’s line! Siesta Key’s largest seashell & coral selection!

|The Orange Octopus1220 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.

|Siesta 4-Rentwww.siesta4rent.com6555 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, FL 34242941.349.5500 | 877.482.5550 [email protected] 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.

|Siesta Key Bike & Kayak, LLCwww.siestakeybikeandkayak.com1224 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.

|City Pizza, Inc.www.citypizzaofsarasota.com6645 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242941.349.4490 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.

|Siesta Sports Rentalswww.siestasportsrentals.com6551 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, FL941-346-1797 | 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.

|Sarasota Wind and Water Adventures1518 Stickney Point Rd.,In the Boatyard Village | 941-379-4222www.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.

|Crescent Beach Featured Shops

|Jonny’s Free Beach Rideswww.jonnysfreebeachrides.comSiesta Key | 941.306.9097Jonny’s Free Beach Rides is a new service here on Siesta Key, Providing a fun, safe and eco-friendly 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 Restaurant6631 Midnight Pass Rd, Crescent Plaza941.349.4024 | www.miguelsrestaurant.netMiguel’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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AccommodAtionsSiesta Beach Resort ......................Map-A #38AARt GALLERY / stUdioAnthony Fenn Gallery ...................... Map-D #10Calle Studios .......................................Map-B #32 Atm / BAnKsATM .....................................................Map-C #53PNC ATM ............................................Map-C #61Sun Trust Bank & ATM .......................Map-E #4 BAKERY & dELiA Taste of Germany .......................... Map-C #53Heavenly Cupcakes ...........................Map-B #50The Village Gourmet .......................Map-B #37Village Eats ..........................................Map-C #24BARs & niGHtcLUBsBlu Que Island Grill ...........................Map-C #57Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar .............. Map-B #42-43Gilligan’s .............................................Map-B #33Old Salty Dog .......................................Map-E #2Siesta Key Oyster Bar .......................Map-B #45The Beach Club .................................. Map-D #22The Cottage .........................................Map-C #58The Lobster Pot ................................. Map-C #23BooK stoREsUsed Book Heaven .............................Map-B #48coFFEE sHoPsLelu’s Coffee Lounge .........................Map-B #31The Local Bean ................................... Map-D #62dRUG & HARdWAREDavidson’s Drugs .............................. Map-D #65 Village Hardware ...............................Map-C #26FAsHion & AccEssoRiEsAqua Beachwear ............................... Map-D #12Beach Bazaar ..................................... Map-C #28Beach Bazaar’s Swin Shack ............ Map-C #28Blvd. Beachwear .................................Map-B #30Comfort Shoes-Birki & More ........... Map-D #64Foxy Lady Fashions .......................... Map-A #40Island Cotton Company ....................Map-C #29Siesta T’s ..............................................Map-B #30GiFts & soUVEniRsBeach Bazaar ..................................... Map-C #28Created Gems .................................... Map-C #51Hurricane Rita’s Gifts ........................Map-C #51Mount-N-Repair ................................Map-B #48Sea Pleasures & Treasures ..................Map-C #2Siesta Key Bead Shack .......................Map-B #36Siesta Key’psakes ...............................Map-B #29Siesta Key University .......................Map-B #36HEALtH & FitnEssAmazing Life Chiropractic ................Map-E #4Indep. Lifestyle Solutions ............... Map-D #10Siesta Key Fitness .............................Map-B #73icE cREAm/tREAtsBig Olaf Creamery..............................Map-C #52Sunni Bunni Frozen Yogurt ..............Map-C #53intERnEt / WiFi sERVicEsDavidson Drugs ................................ Map-D #65Internet Cafe ........................................ Map-D #9Lelu Coffee Lounge ............................Map-B #31The Local Bean ..................................Map-D #62The Village Gourmet .......................Map-B #37JEWELRYCreated Gems .................................... Map-C #51Michael & Co. Jewelers .....................Map-B #29Mount -N- Repair Jewelers .............Map-B #48LiQUoR stoREs / FinE WinEsGabbiano’s Wine Club ...................... Map-D #70Gilligan’s .............................................Map-B #33Siesta Key Wines .............................. Map-C #61The Beach Club .................................. Map-D #22

mAiLinG - sHiPPinGUPS store ............................................ Map-A #41US Post Office .................................... Map-D #65mARKEts/Food stoREs7-11 Store .............................................Map-B #46Circle K Store ........................................Map-E #6Siesta Market .......................................Map-C #25mAssAGEHands of Light Massage ...................Map-B #35Massage Experience Siesta Key .....Map-D #62Siesta Key Massage Ctr ...................... Map-D #9mEdicAL - dEntALAmazing Life Chiropractic ................Map-E #3Dr. Barry LaClair MD ........................Map-C #56E.K. Koster DMD ............................... Map-D #63Karen F. Leggett, D.O. .......................Map-C #56Siesta Key Physical Therapy ............ Map-D #20Siesta Smiles Dentistry ......................Map-C #49miscELLAnEoUsChamber of Commerce .................... Map-D #66Roberti Enterprises ........................... Map-A #39Sheriff’s Office ..................................... Map-D #9Solorzano Smoke Shop ......................Map-C #50PRoFEssionAL sERVicEsEdward Jones Investments .............. Map-D #68Smith Architects .............................. Map-E 7 & 8REAL EstAtE sERVicEsAscendia Real Estate ......................... Map-D #11Beachside Resorts Rental & Realty. Map-C #53Coldwell Banker Realty .................... Map-D #20Horizon Realty....................................Map-B #34Island Homes ......................................Map-C #51Martin Funding ................................... Map-D #9Michael Saunders Realty .................Map-E #72Re/Max Alliance Group ..................Map-D #60ReMax Tropical Sands ...................... Map-D #67Robasota Rentals & Real Estate .... Map-A #39Siesta Key Realty ................................. Map-D #9Waterside Realty ................................Map-C #29REstAURAntsBeach Bites .......................................... Map-D #16Bella Roma Italian Rest ......................Map-B #30Blase Café ........................................... Map-A #38Blu Que Island Grill ...........................Map-C #57Bonjour French Cafe ..........................Map-C #47Broken Egg ...............................Map-C #54 & 55Café Gabbiano .................................... Map-D#71Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar .............. Map-B #42-43Flavio’s Brick Oven & Bar .................Map-B #29Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill .............Map-B #33The Hub - Baja Grill .......................... Map-D #59Jo To’s Japanese Restaurant ..............Map-C #47LeLu’s Coffee Bar ...............................Map-B #31Lobster Pot ......................................... Map-C #23Napoli’s Italian Restaurant ...............Map-B #44Old Salty Dog Rest. & Pub ..................Map-E #2Siesta Key Oyster Bar .......................Map-B #45Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria ................... Map-D #15 Subway Sandwiches ..........................Map-B #30Sun Garden Café ............................... Map-D #19Taste of Asia ....................................... Map-D #69The Cottage .........................................Map-C #58The Village Gourmet ........................Map-B #37Village Café .......................................Map-D #14sPAs - HAiR & BEAUtYNails By Iris .........................................Map-C #50Salon Capelli ........................................ Map-D #9Sassy Hair Salon ............................... Map-A #40Siesta Key Nails ................................... Map-D #9Village Barber ...................................... Map-D #9sPoRts intEREst/REntALsCaliFlorida ...........................................Map-B #32Robin Hood Rentals ........................Map-D #11Siesta Village Outfitters .....................Map-C #53

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A Taste of GermanyGerman Breads • Cakes

Deli Sandwiches and CoffeesBreakfast and Lunch

“More than a Bakery”5204 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL • 941-346-1800 LV

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Captain Curt’s

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 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 Specialty BBQ Baby Back Ribs have been called “The Best in Town,” and the Grilled Prime Rib is

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.

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Visit Sniki Tiki,Captain Curt’s

Outdoor Tiki BarSniki 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.

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

Live Entertainment Thurs. - Sun.

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Clam StripsAn old time favorite... now with more clams!

7.99Conch Fritters

Hand breaded with chunks of delicious Florida conch

7.99Corn Fritters

It ain’t easy breading cream corn, but we did it. Golden brown

on the outside and creamy goodness in the middle.

5.99Crab Cake

70% premium lump crab meat Maryland style

10.99Mozzarella Sticks

Cheezy Mozzarella sticks servedwith Marinari sauce

6.99

Spicey Cheesy Crab BitesCrab, cheese and jalapeno bites.

Fried golden brown. 6.99

Peel & Eat ShrimpA 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 sauce7.99

Deviled Crab’sStuffed and fried in the shell

7.99Gator Bites

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

8.99Chicken Tenders

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

7.99Escargot

Baked in garlic butter and served with our delicious

bread stick for dippin’ 8.99

Buffalo WingsMild, hot, really hot or garlic pepper

7.99

CHILIMeaty Texas Chili

CUP 3.25 BOWL 5.25

GUMBOSpicy Seafood Gumbo

CUP 3.99 BOWL 5.99

“Winner of the Great Chowder Cook-Off” International Competition Newport R.I.

Cup 3.99 Bowl 5.99

North Pacifi c FlounderWild caught. A very mild and fl aky

fi sh. Broiled or fried17.99

Grilled Mahi-MahiGrilled fi sh so nice they named it twice.

17.99

TilapiaFarm raised to insure perfection.

Tilapia is mild but very tasty. Broiled or fried

15.99

Gulf Grouper FiletsThe unique fl avor of this white fl aky meat makes this the most

sought after fi sh in the Gulf. Grilled, broiled or fried.

Market Price

Oyster DinnerPlump Fried Oysters

A must for the oyster lover!19.99

Sea ScallopsFrom the cold waters of the

Grand Banks. These scallops are the best in town. Broiled or fried.

18.99

Shrimp Dinner12 large shrimp prepared the

way you like. Grilled, fried, broiled or scampi.

15.99

Crab Cakes 2 Maryland style crab cakes made

with 70% real lump crab meat19.99

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 2.99Spice it up with Cajun or Garlic Pepper 1.00

Raw OystersServed shucked on the

half shell1 doz. 12.99 1/2 doz. 7.99

Steamed Clams

1 lb. Served inGarlic Butter

8.99

Steamed OystersSteamed whole & served

with a shucker1 doz. 12.99 2 doz. 22.99

3 doz. 31.99

Garlic Mussels1 lb. Served in Garlic Butter,

with a Bread Stick8.99

Captain Curt’s PlatterTilapia, scallops & shrimp

Broiled or fried18.99

Admiral’s PlatterFried white fi sh, scallops, shrimp

and deviled crabs 16.99

Lobster, Shrimp & Scallops*

Market Price

Cajun ComboCajun broiled white fi sh & shrimp

14.99

Ribs & Shrimp1/2 rack of ribs with

6 fried shrimp17.99

Surf & Turf*Prime Rib & Cold Water Lobster Tail

Market Price

Baby Back RibsA Whole Rack of our famous

Danish Baby Backs16.99

Grilled Prime RibA juicy cut of fl ame grilled prime rib

served with au jus15.99

Grouper BasketFlorida’s Favorite!

Fried grouper fi ngers Market Price Shrimp Basket

6 Large fried shrimp 9.99

Chicken BasketTender breast meat. Served with

your choice of dipping sauce. 9.99

Oyster BasketFresh, fried Oysters

13.99Clam Basket

A generous helping of fried clam strips

9.99

Rib Basket1/2 Rack of

Baby back ribs11.99

All Baskets served with French Fries & Cole Slaw

House Salad - 5.99Mix of Iceburg and Romaine Lettuce, with Red Cabbage, Onions, Carrots,

Tomatoes and Cucumbers

with Chicken 8.99 with Tuna Salad 8.99with Shrimp 9.99 with Crab Salad 10.99with Mahi 9.99

Side Salad - 3.99

Caesar Salad - 7.99Fresh Hearts of Romaine.

Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Croutons

with Chicken 10.99 with Shrimp 11.99

with Mahi 11.99

Side Caesar - 4.99

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Alaskan Fish & ChipsAlaskan pollock straight out of the icy waters of the Bering Sea.

Fried of course!13.99

Alaskan King Crab Legs1 1/4 lbs.

Served with drawn butterMarket Price

Alaskan Snow Crab Legs1 1/4 lbs.

Served with drawn butterMarket Price

Twin Lobster Tails*Two 5 oz.

cold water lobster tails broiledMarket Price

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 2.99Spice it up with Cajun or Garlic Pepper 1.00

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

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

Onion Rings 3.99Vegetables 2.99French Fries 2.99Cole Slaw 1.50

Jasmine Rice 2.99Bread Sticks 1.99

Parsley-Red Potatoes 2.99

Trigger FishIf you like Grouper and you like Cod, you’ll love Trigger Fish.

Broiled, grilled or fried. A Local Favorite!17.99

Fish DipSmoked Mahi, Amberjack and Marlin

served with a fresh bread stick8.99

Trigger NuggetsGrouper and Cod move aside...

Fried Trigger Nuggets are here to stay.9.99

Trigger Basket

13.99Fried, Trigger nuggets

*Prices & Itemssubject to change.

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.

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

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

5.99Served on an Official Captain Curts

Frisbee...Yours to keep!

Soft Drinks 2.25

Ice Tea 2.25Coffee 2.00Milk 1.99

Full Bar, Beer and Wine available

The Best Chowder in the World! Captain Curt’s has won the most prestigious award

in the world of clam chowder.Captain Curt’s fi nished 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.

Crabby Red

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

Add French Fries 1.50

Captain Curt Burger1/2 lb. of Angus beef

6.99

Bacon Burger1/2 lb. of Angus beef topped with

bacon and swiss cheese8.49

Chicken SandwichMarinated chicken breast

cooked over the grill7.99

Chicken ClubChicken breast topped

with bacon and swiss cheese9.49

Cozumel Burger1/2 lb. of Angus beef

smothered in chili with a side of jalapeños

7.99Pork Tenderloin

Breaded and fried.A true “Indiana-style”

pork tenderloin.7.99

Big Dog1/4 lb. all beef hot dog

4.99 Add chili 1.00

Tilapia Your WayMild but very tasty. Broiled or fried.

8.99

Grouper Your Way“A Local Favorite!”

Grilled, broiled or fried.Market Price

Fried Fish SandwichAlaskan pollock on a bun.

6.99

Mahi-Mahi SandwichGrilled fi sh so nice they named it twice.

9.99

Tuna Salad SandwichA classic recipe.

5.99

Spice it up with Cajun orGarlic Pepper

.50

Add French Fries 1.50

ADDCheese .50 Bacon 1.00

Cheese ParadiseTilapia coated with a

spicy seasoned crust & baked with American cheese.

9.99

Crab Cake SandwichOur delicious Maryland style crab cake served on a bun.

12.99

Fried Oyster SandwichA must have for any oyster lover!

11.99

Flounder SandwichWild caught. A very mild and fl aky fi sh. Broiled or fried.

8.99

Crab Salad Sandwich A Captain Curt’s

favorite made with snow and king crab.7.99

Trigger Fish SandwichIf you like Grouper and you like Cod,

you’ll love Trigger Fish!Broiled, grilled or fried.

A local favorite!!9.99

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Award Winning Chowder To Go!Award Winning Chowder To Go!Happy HoUR PRIME OYSTERS $7.99/Dozen

Siesta Key Bike & KayakFun for your vacation with

Bike & Kayak Rental. Tours,Delivery & Pick-up. 346-0891

Lorraine’sIsland Hair Design

Full Service salon, Braids & Wraps by appointment. Monday

thru Saturday. 346-7206

Home of the Orange Squeeze!Featuring hand-mixed ice

cream, coffees, shakes, malts, sundaes, & smoothies.

Open Til 9:30pm 941-346-8080

Coconut FashionsThe best in service, quality,

& design. Beachwear &accessories for the whole

family. 349-4498

Extraordinary Beatle’s Tribute

MarcAnthony Roman & the Retro Show Best Karaoke On the Planet!

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!”

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!

You too can be a star! The Backroom’s Karaoke is one of our most popular events. Three times a week the stage lights up with talent from locals, tourists and occasionally a famous celebrity.

Karaoke nights are a great way to get together with friends and have a blast. The place to be is the Backroom Saloon on Karaoke Nights!

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Parrothead Alert!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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• kayaktOurs/rentals

• Bikes

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5129 Ocean Blvd • Siesta Key Villagewww.robinhoodrentals.net

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AccommodAtionsSiesta Beach Resort ......................Map-A #38AARt GALLERY / stUdioAnthony Fenn Gallery ...................... Map-D #10Calle Studios .......................................Map-B #32 Atm / BAnKsATM .....................................................Map-C #53PNC ATM ............................................Map-C #61Sun Trust Bank & ATM .......................Map-E #4 BAKERY & dELiA Taste of Germany .......................... Map-C #53Heavenly Cupcakes ...........................Map-B #50The Village Gourmet .......................Map-B #37Village Eats ..........................................Map-C #24BARs & niGHtcLUBsBlu Que Island Grill ...........................Map-C #57Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar .............. Map-B #42-43Gilligan’s .............................................Map-B #33Old Salty Dog .......................................Map-E #2Siesta Key Oyster Bar .......................Map-B #45The Beach Club .................................. Map-D #22The Cottage .........................................Map-C #58The Lobster Pot ................................. Map-C #23BooK stoREsUsed Book Heaven .............................Map-B #48coFFEE sHoPsLelu’s Coffee Lounge .........................Map-B #31The Local Bean ................................... Map-D #62dRUG & HARdWAREDavidson’s Drugs .............................. Map-D #65 Village Hardware ...............................Map-C #26FAsHion & AccEssoRiEsAqua Beachwear ............................... Map-D #12Beach Bazaar ..................................... Map-C #28Beach Bazaar’s Swin Shack ............ Map-C #28Blvd. Beachwear .................................Map-B #30Comfort Shoes-Birki & More ........... Map-D #64Foxy Lady Fashions .......................... Map-A #40Island Cotton Company ....................Map-C #29Siesta T’s ..............................................Map-B #30GiFts & soUVEniRsBeach Bazaar ..................................... Map-C #28Created Gems .................................... Map-C #51Hurricane Rita’s Gifts ........................Map-C #51Mount-N-Repair ................................Map-B #48Sea Pleasures & Treasures ..................Map-C #2Siesta Key Bead Shack .......................Map-B #36Siesta Key’psakes ...............................Map-B #29Siesta Key University .......................Map-B #36HEALtH & FitnEssAmazing Life Chiropractic ................Map-E #4Indep. Lifestyle Solutions ............... Map-D #10Siesta Key Fitness .............................Map-B #73icE cREAm/tREAtsBig Olaf Creamery..............................Map-C #52Sunni Bunni Frozen Yogurt ..............Map-C #53intERnEt / WiFi sERVicEsDavidson Drugs ................................ Map-D #65Internet Cafe ........................................ Map-D #9Lelu Coffee Lounge ............................Map-B #31The Local Bean ..................................Map-D #62The Village Gourmet .......................Map-B #37JEWELRYCreated Gems .................................... Map-C #51Michael & Co. Jewelers .....................Map-B #29Mount -N- Repair Jewelers .............Map-B #48LiQUoR stoREs / FinE WinEsGabbiano’s Wine Club ...................... Map-D #70Gilligan’s .............................................Map-B #33Siesta Key Wines .............................. Map-C #61The Beach Club .................................. Map-D #22

mAiLinG - sHiPPinGUPS store ............................................ Map-A #41US Post Office .................................... Map-D #65mARKEts/Food stoREs7-11 Store .............................................Map-B #46Circle K Store ........................................Map-E #6Siesta Market .......................................Map-C #25mAssAGEHands of Light Massage ...................Map-B #35Massage Experience Siesta Key .....Map-D #62Siesta Key Massage Ctr ...................... Map-D #9mEdicAL - dEntALAmazing Life Chiropractic ................Map-E #3Dr. Barry LaClair MD ........................Map-C #56E.K. Koster DMD ............................... Map-D #63Karen F. Leggett, D.O. .......................Map-C #56Siesta Key Physical Therapy ............ Map-D #20Siesta Smiles Dentistry ......................Map-C #49miscELLAnEoUsChamber of Commerce .................... Map-D #66Roberti Enterprises ........................... Map-A #39Sheriff’s Office ..................................... Map-D #9Solorzano Smoke Shop ......................Map-C #50PRoFEssionAL sERVicEsEdward Jones Investments .............. Map-D #68Smith Architects .............................. Map-E 7 & 8REAL EstAtE sERVicEsAscendia Real Estate ......................... Map-D #11Beachside Resorts Rental & Realty. Map-C #53Coldwell Banker Realty .................... Map-D #20Horizon Realty....................................Map-B #34Island Homes ......................................Map-C #51Martin Funding ................................... Map-D #9Michael Saunders Realty .................Map-E #72Re/Max Alliance Group ..................Map-D #60ReMax Tropical Sands ...................... Map-D #67Robasota Rentals & Real Estate .... Map-A #39Siesta Key Realty ................................. Map-D #9Waterside Realty ................................Map-C #29REstAURAntsBeach Bites .......................................... Map-D #16Bella Roma Italian Rest ......................Map-B #30Blase Café ........................................... Map-A #38Blu Que Island Grill ...........................Map-C #57Bonjour French Cafe ..........................Map-C #47Broken Egg ...............................Map-C #54 & 55Café Gabbiano .................................... Map-D#71Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar .............. Map-B #42-43Flavio’s Brick Oven & Bar .................Map-B #29Gilligan’s Island Bar & Grill .............Map-B #33The Hub - Baja Grill .......................... Map-D #59Jo To’s Japanese Restaurant ..............Map-C #47LeLu’s Coffee Bar ...............................Map-B #31Lobster Pot ......................................... Map-C #23Napoli’s Italian Restaurant ...............Map-B #44Old Salty Dog Rest. & Pub ..................Map-E #2Siesta Key Oyster Bar .......................Map-B #45Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria ................... Map-D #15 Subway Sandwiches ..........................Map-B #30Sun Garden Café ............................... Map-D #19Taste of Asia ....................................... Map-D #69The Cottage .........................................Map-C #58The Village Gourmet ........................Map-B #37Village Café .......................................Map-D #14sPAs - HAiR & BEAUtYNails By Iris .........................................Map-C #50Salon Capelli ........................................ Map-D #9Sassy Hair Salon ............................... Map-A #40Siesta Key Nails ................................... Map-D #9Village Barber ...................................... Map-D #9sPoRts intEREst/REntALsCaliFlorida ...........................................Map-B #32Robin Hood Rentals ........................Map-D #11Siesta Village Outfitters .....................Map-C #53

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A Taste of GermanyGerman Breads • Cakes

Deli Sandwiches and CoffeesBreakfast and Lunch

“More than a Bakery”5204 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL • 941-346-1800 LV

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GG-4 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

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 dine-in 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.

|Discover the Shops of Gulf Gate...

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

4615 Gleason Ave., Siesta Key 941.349.1166

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

5394 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key941.349.4174

St. Boniface Episcopal Church(See Siesta Key street map for location)5615 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta Key 941.349.5656Life in the Son ( Wednesdays @ 7PM)Bank of America Community Room. Home Groups available.1237 Stickney Pt. Rd., Siesta Key941.539.7972Temple Sinai, a Reform Congregation(The closest Jewish congregation to the key for visitors)4631 S. Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota941.924.1802 | templesinai-sarasota.org

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|Lobster Pot5157 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242941-349-2323 | sarasota-lobsterpot.comLocated 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 Bar5250 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.

|Robin Hood Rental5129 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242941.554.4242 | [email protected] 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.

|A Taste of Germany5204 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key, FL 34242941.346.1800A 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 of Germany on the Key! Guten Appetit!

|The Local Bean5138 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242941.870.2671 | 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 Wi-Fi 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.

|Amazing Life Chiropractic5039 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key Village941.312.6267 amazinglifechiropractic.comDr. Jennifer J. Norbits provides quality chiropractic care to patients on and around the island. She incorporates massage therapy into her treatment plan to help normalize the relationship between your body’s structure and function promoting self-healing. If you suffer from back pain, neck pain, headache, sciatica or have been in an auto collision, Amazing Life Chiropractic can get you back on the road to health. Please call for details or to set up an appointment.

|The Broken Egg140 Avenida Messina, Siesta Key, Florida941.346.2750 | www.thebrokenegg.comThe Broken Egg Restaurant, Gift Shop and Gallery has been an island tradition for breakfast and lunch on Siesta Key since 1984. Our scrumptious menu including fabulous egg creations and omelet’s, plate filling pancakes, fresh juices, and homemade bakery selections keep our customers coming back year after year. We serve exquisite breakfasts and lunches from 7:30 to 2:30, 364 days an year.

|Village Café5133 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key, FL 34242 | 941.349.2822 | villagecafeonsiesta.comYou 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 mouth-watering variety of favorites for both islanders and visitors alike.

|Sun Ride PedicabSiesta Key, Florida941.549.0026 |www.sunridepedicab.comHere’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.

|Siesta Key Fitness5243 Avenida Navarra, Siesta Key941.349.8500 | www.siestakeyfitness.comThis 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.

|The Village Gourmet5263 Ocean Blvd.,Siesta Village941.349.7651 | 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.

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4BIG CAT HABITAT & GULF COAST SANCTUARYbigcathabitat.org | 941.371.6377 | 7101 Palmer Blvd. (east of I-75), Sarasota4CHILDREN’S GARDEN www.sarasotachildrensgarden.com | 941.330.1711 | 1670 10th Way, Sarasota 4CROWLEY MUSEUM & NATURE CENTERcrowleymuseumnaturectr.org | 941.322.1000 | 16405 Myakka Road, Sarasota 4G-WIZ HANDS ON MUSEUMwww.gwiz.org | 941.309.4949 | 1001 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota4HISTORIC SPANISH POINTwww.historicspanishpoint.org | 941.966.5214 | 337 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey 4JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ARTwww.ringling.org | 941.358.3180 | 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota4LEGACY TRAIL www.legacytrailfriends.org | 941.861.72454MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENSwww.selby.org | 941.366.5731, ex. 236 | 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota4MOTE AQUARIUMwww.mote.org | 941.388.4441 | 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota4MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK www.myakkariver.org | 941.361.6511 | 13208 S.R.72 (9 miles east of I-75)4OLD MYAKKA PRESERVE941.861.5000 | 251 Myakka Rd | (eastern end of Fruitville Rd) Sarasota 4OSCAR SCHERER PARKwww.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 MUSEUMwww.ringling.org | 941.359.5700 | 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 4S. FLORIDA MUSEUM, BISHOP PLANETARIUM & AQUARIUMwww.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, Sarasota4SELBY GALLERY ringling.edu/selbygallery | 941.359.7563 | 2700 n. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota4WARM MINERAL SPRINGS warmmineralsprings.com | 941.426.1692 | 12200 San Servando Ave, North Port

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Emergency (General) .......................................................................................................... 911Fishing & Hunting Licenses .............................................................................. 941.362.9888Marriage License Bureau ................................................................................... 941.362.4066Public Library - Gulf Gate Branch .................................................................... 941.316.1213Sarasota/Bradenton Intl. Airport ..................................................................... 941.359.2770Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) ............................................................. 941.316.1234Sarasota County Information Call Center ................................ 941.861.5000 / scgov.netSarasota County Sheriff Office - Siesta Key Office ......................................... 941.349.2900Sarasota Doctors Hospital .................................................................................. 941.342.1100Sarasota Memorial Hospital/Health Care System ......................................... 941.917.7760Doctors Express (Urgent Care) ......................................................................... 941.364.4379Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce .....................941.349.3800 / siestakeychamber.com

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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 shore3-Once out of current, swim to shore at an angle, not straight inPlease remember:• No glass permitted on beaches• Always respect others & their privacy• Never damage vegetation or take live shells

|Rated #1 Beach In America by Dr. Beach... Siesta Public Beach, located inside Crescent Beach, is renowned for its truly breathtaking sunsets, easy-going 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 Inter-national 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.

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|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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