MAY 27, 2018

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2018

Please take a few minutes this weekend to remember those who gave their lives in sacrifice to our country.....

SAVOR SARASOTA RESTAURANT WEEK....Returns this Friday and runs through 6/14.  That end date does not mean the end of this promotion, as several restaurants compete for summer business with SAVOR specials until Labor Day.  A three course lunch will cost you $16 while the same number of courses is $32 for dinner.   At most participating restaurants dessert is the third course, but many offer an additional appetizer in place of that caloric piece of pie or cake.

Three of my favorites always put on a good show and you don't leave hungry.  The Rosemary continues their tradition of providing more food than one could possibly want all for either $16 at lunch or $32 at dinner. 

 Many menu favorites, including A Trio Of Scallops, The Rosemary Petite Fillet Mignon, Ribs and George's Texas Platter.  Just a small sample; and more added throughout promotion.  Best to call for reservations NOW 941-955-7600.

Hyde Park Steak House not only has the best Happy Hour downtown,  but one of the best SAVOR menus as well.  Several Steak items are featured, including Petite Twin Fillet and Dry Aged Sirloin Chop Steak.  Add a wedge and their wonderful vegetable and potato side along with dessert, all for $32.  Reservations at 941-366-7788.

If you cannot wait for Thursday, Mozaic is well into their SAVOR menu.  Included is their Curry Carrot Soup, Mediterranean Salad, Crab Cakes, Ceviche, Fresh Catch, Scottish Salmon, Diver Scallop Trip, Skirt Steak and Short Rib.   Much more to choose from.  For reservations call 941-951-6272.


Those of you who prefer to get to Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Ft. Myers or downtown Tampa on BUS, can now.  A new service, OURBUS leaving  from the Cattleman Transfer Center began this week.  And for two weeks, fare will be $10 each way including Wi-Fi, individual mobile-device charging ports, reclining seats, bottled water and bathrooms.

Their web-site is easily navigated.  I can tell you our son travels here from Ft. Lauderdale via Greyhound, which over the years has not done much to modernize or sanitize their bus line.  You can go on line and simply navigate for schedule. This is a positive transportation addition for our market.


With a tropical storm looming in the Gulf and almost a daily deluge of rain, it is not too early or too late to think about preparing for HURRICANE season.  I can remember the sounds of Irma this past September as it neared Sarasota; we were lucky not to take a direct hit.

To better prepare, Herald-Tribune is sponsoring a Hurricane Expo Saturday June 9.  Running 10AM-2PM at Sarasota Main Plaza, this expo offers you the opportunity to meet preparation vendors, storm- recovery experts, builders and remodelers.  There will be panel discussions as well as booths throughout the Plaza.  For more information and a complete list of panel discussions click here.


The 2018 CIRCUS SPECTACULAR begins June 12 and runs through July 28.  This show in Ringling's Historic Asolo Theatre is our most popular summer attraction.  Running a little over an hour, the entertainment never stops.  Presented in cooperation with The Circus Arts Conservatory of Sarasota this is an event for all ages. 

 Preview tickets are priced for as low as $12.  Call 941-360-7399  or click here for complete schedule and summer season of special events.. Before or after the show take advantage of MUSE Savor menu.


Lots going on this month including Sarasota Music Festival; a continuing program of Sarasota Orchestra.   Beginning June 4 and running for three weeks with all performances at Sarasota Opera House.  The Festival attracts the rising stars of music from around the world.  The competition is fierce for the final 60 spots in the closing concert.
 
Master classes are priced at $5 and participant recitals start at $10.  As their advertising states:  SARASOTA in June Never Sounded So Good.  For a complete schedule of classes and performance click here. You can also call 941-953-3434 for tickets.


Randy Silagi, who knows a good value meal when he sees one, writes "If you don't have a cardiologist or don't listen to him anyway, might want to try Cafe 766 in Engelwood.  Large portions moderately priced, paper table cloths and  plastic utensils.  It is the Quintessential old Florida stop. An outside tiki bar serves $5 drinks, $4 wine glass full to top.  Inside burgers, blackened grouper sandwiches to die for as well as decedent onion rings.

Decadent!!

Located 45 minutes from exit 213, according to Randy; "its well worth the trip"  Open lunch and dinner 138 Indiana Ave.  Englewood. Phone ahead at 941-475-0519.






JIM'S RANT.....Seems like every week we learn tragically of another school shooting.  You know the statistics by now; more children killed annually than those fighting for our country in Afghanistan. To protect its students, Sarasota High School which has a vulnerable road adjacent to its campus will now close that road between 6:30am and 10pm. for a safer campus. That people are really fighting this is untenable.  Nothing to do with gun rights folks; everything to do with protection of our children......Thanks for reading.  Until next week.....JIM

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