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Butter Curated Thrift in Gulf Gate provides a tasty selection of retro gems By Jane Bartnett The old saying “everything old is new again” sums it all up. Behind the door at Butter Curated Thrift, a small Gulf Gate boutique at 6625 Superior Ave., is a marvelous treasure trove of finds. The ever-changing collection ranges […]
By Jane Bartnett Your first visit to Breakfast at Victoria’s may well be the start of a brand-new tradition. You’ll want to go back again and again. Located at 4141 S. Tamiami Trail in the center of the Chili’s Plaza shopping center, this cheerful and welcoming restaurant and Italian bakery serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, […]
By Phil Colpas During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sarasota County lessened the number of parking spots required for restaurants in order to allow for more outdoor seating. It now appears that this practice will remain intact for some businesses, as the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce successfully petitioned the county to keep the […]
By Jane Bartnett Happy St. Patrick’s Day! As this column’s resident leprechaun, I’m here to share the news about festivities and places to go to celebrate all things Irish. To make up for lost time during the past two years, why not make it a month-long celebration? Sarasotans enjoy all things Irish and we’ve compiled […]
Several businesses throughout Siesta Key will be offering sweet treats, specials, and discounts between 5 and 8 p.m. on Valentine’s Day — Monday, Feb. 14. Look for balloons to identify the participating establishments. The event is sponsored by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce & Island Business Committee.
By Scott Dolan It’s oyster season — just in time for Valentine’s Day. And it’s my favorite time of the year. February in Florida is perfect. The weather is changing into great golfing temps, beautiful sunsets, long beach walks and like clockwork it is shellfish season. It’s time for whenever possible a dozen raw oysters […]
By Jane Bartnett The calendar has turned to February. Not only is it one of the best months of the year here in sunny Sarasota, it is also the month made famous by that noted third-century fellow from ancient Rome known as Saint Valentine, the patron saint of lovers. With that in mind, why not […]
By Jane Bartnett Fans of Solorzano’s pizza won’t notice any changes to that famous Hoboken, New Jersey pie. Despite changing ownership hands at the business’ Gulf Gate location, the legendary Italian sauce will remain the same and deliveries will continue to Siesta Key. The new man running the pizzeria on Superior Avenue is Kenny Palin, […]
By Jane Bartnett When a worldwide candy cane shortage threatened to make the region’s holiday season a bit less sweet, Siesta Key’s very own Fudge Factory saved the day. “America is running out of candy canes,” CNN declared days before Christmas. “Candy Cane Shortage, 2021,” trumpeted a USA Today headline. Supply-chain shortages, a lack of […]