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Going with the name Crescent Beach Market, the Andersons enjoy a new challenge and a lot of fate By John Morton On paper, Sean and Tana Anderson of Michigan deliver the ideal one-two punch as far as starting their first grocery store is concerned. He spent 16 years within the industry as a Midwest sales […]
Gidget’s leads five Village businesses to assist hurricane victims via T-shirts By John Morton Barbara Lancer knows all about helping others, and this latest endeavor fits her to the tee. The owner of Gidget’s Coastal Provisions in the Village, whose history includes being a pharmacist at Davidson Drugs and president of both the local Make-a-Wish […]
Looking to help the victims of Hurricane Ian? Barbara Lancer, owner of Gidget’s Coastal Provisions in Siesta Key’s Village, has spearheaded an effort to do just that with a Siesta-themed T-shirt of support — and 100% of the sales will go to those in need. A short-sleeved navy blue shirt costs $20. A long-sleeved charcoal […]
Foxy Lady boutique to celebrate golden anniversary in style with gift-card raffle By Jane Bartnett Foxy Lady, Siesta Key’s iconic women’s luxury fashion boutique, turns 50 years young this month. For half a century, fashionable women visiting Siesta Key and many who make Sarasota their home have made Foxy Lady their special destination. On the […]
By Hannah Wallace When the Phillippi Farmhouse Market debuted in January 2010, 18 vendors set up shop every Wednesday through May in the grassy easternmost section of Phillippi Estate, less than one mile north of Stickney Point Road. On a good day, they hoped for 1,400 visitors. On Oct. 5, the market opens the 2022-2023 season with 56 vendors — almost exclusively southwest Florida-based — […]
Things You Like, a longtime occupant of Southbridge Mall on Siesta Key, has closed its doors at 6529 Midnight Pass Rd. but still offers its women’s resort wear online. Go to thingsyoulike.biz to place your orders. Owner Diane Suczewski made the transition to an online-only business in May. Her website has offered an online purchasing […]
The weekly farmers market in Siesta Key’s Village in Davidson Plaza is in need of a produce vendor. The former vendor had to shut down operations due to health concerns, according to Lloyd Dobson, manager of the market. Dobson can be reached at lloyddobsonartist@gmail.com. The market is held Sundays from 8 a.m. to noon.
Siesta Bikinis boutique shines bright on Siesta Drive By Jane Bartnett Imagine exotic, sexy, and brilliantly colored bikinis from Brazil, California, Miami and Columbia, created from tropically inspired luxurious fabrics. That’s what you’ll discover on a visit to the new Siesta Bikinis boutique. This new, upscale bikini- and beach-ware shop opened in late March at […]
The Phillippi Farmhouse Market, located at 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, will hold its final spring event 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 27. Each year the market takes a five-month hiatus, returning in October. Volunteers operate the market to raise funds for the restoration of the old farmhouse on the grounds. The market is […]
Crescent Beach Grocery, located at 1211 Old Stickney Point Rd., is holding a retirement sale through April 20. Not only is the store liquidating its inventory, but it is also selling fixtures and equipment. Prizes will be awarded to buyers at the end of the sale. Owner Nancy Connelly sent out the following letter: