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Those looking for some of the timeless St. Patrick’s Day favorites will enjoy performances by both Irish dancers and bagpipers on March 17 at Shebeen Irish Pub and Kitchen, located in Crescent Plaza at 6641 Midnight Pass Rd. The new business is the first Irish pub on Siesta Key in the island’s history. Its St. […]
The Dueling Bagpipers act will perform twice at the Crescent Club, 6519 Midnight Pass Rd., on Friday, March 17, to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The performances will take place at 3 and 7 p.m. The tavern’s St. Patrick’s Day party will take place between 6 and 10 p.m.
A “Farm to Fillet” lunch event is set for 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Mote Aquaculture Research Park, 12300 Fruitville Rd. Under shady oak trees and amidst beautiful scenery, guests will hear directly from Mote scientists about their work to advance sustainable aquaculture technology to feed the world and restock depleted fish populations. […]
It’s mahi-mahi, tuna to the rescue By Scott Dolan Due to fishing closures in the Gulf, which is causing an increase in price and a decline of availability of red snapper and local grouper, I want to tell you about some terrific alternatives for very good and less expensive local fish. Big Water Fish Market […]
By Jane Bartnett There’s a small corner of France in Gulf Gate that is home to the most French of French delicacies. At the L’Opera Bakery Bistro, the art of French baking and dining is a family affair. Each morning, owners David and Frieda Cherki and their son Adam, a trained French pastry chef, begin […]
By Jane Bartnett It’s a great day here for the Irish!On Dec. 10, the Shebeen Irish Pub & Kitchen opened in Crescent Plaza. Beyond the new faces, there were many old friends on hand who had come to know owners Ross and Louise Galbraith at Pub 32 — their former business on South Tamiami Trail. […]
The venerable Beach Club enjoys a rehab and charitable celebration for its diamond anniversary By Hannah Wallace With 75 years under its belt, the Beach Club has earned its place as the grand dame of Siesta Key nightlife. The Ocean Boulevard mainstay, as the island’s oldest establishment, recently celebrated its diamond jubilee in true Siesta […]
By Jane Bartnett This is a Norwegian troll alert! Those magical, mischievous Nordic creatures that Disney made famous far beyond the shores of Scandinavia and Siesta Key have found their way to Gulf Gate. Be advised that they are sitting jauntily on the shelves of the Scandinavian Gifts, Baked Goods & Grocery store on Gulf Gate Drive, […]
Come out and join the party for this year’s Santa Stumble in Siesta Key Village on Dec. 26.Advance-sold wristbands for $15 will be available one week prior at the participating businesses.Guests arriving between 8 to 9 p.m. will receive gifts!
Taco treasures, a bevy of beers make Island House Tap & Grill a must-visit By Jane Bartnett Hanging out at Island House Tap & Grill with owner Troy Jenkins felt like being on vacation. Jenkins has a way of making everyone who drops in at the cozy casual eatery, in the heart of Davidson Plaza […]
