May 12, 2018

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY.....You've earned it!!!

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THEY'RE BACK!!!!!!!  Every May around this time of year those of us living  in Florida are treated to the LOVE BUG mating season.  Unfortunately, they mate all over our automobiles.  UGH....but have no fear, their season is nearly over.....until October when those lovers return to die off until next year.

FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE.....the mainstage is about to begin its summer season.  The first of  three plays begins in a few weeks with Always...Patsy Cline.  A tuneful and memorable tribute to Country Music legend, Patsy Cline.    Follow Cline from her beginnings in honky-tonk bars to the Grand Ole Opry.  Familiar songs from Crazy to Sweet Dreams.

Following in June is Murder for Two, and August by Other People's Money which sounds like some of the news stories we've been subjected to lately.  As always, subscriptions start at $39 and to $64.  There is no better Summer bargain than FST.  Call 941-366-9000 or click here to visit their web page.

 Last week's blog included my review of new Hillview Street restaurant Giorgio's.  Unfortuneatly for some of you the web address was incorrectly posted.  Though corrected on Sunday, I am repeating this week for the several of you who sent email alerting me to mistake.  

If you did not read last week, or forgot review, it is very positive!!!

Around the corner from Hillview going north is the brand new and modern YUMMY HOUSE.  Nothing has changed except address 1737 S. Tamiami Trail.  Well maybe the food is better in this location.  All your North Trail favorites are included  form Vegetable Lo Mein, to Egg Drop Soup to House Fried Rice.  JT promises to add new dishes in the coming weeks.

 New to this location is a FULL bar also serving specialty drinks.  Be sure to check out the Marsh Manhattan and the Fox Red Lotus Martini.  Call 941-351-1688 for either lunch or dinner reservation.   To view their menu for carryout and eat in click here. Save room for the soup!!!



We are several months from celebrating a new year, but that has not stopped VENICE THEATRE from putting its show for that weekend on sale now!!!  The always enjoyable, Capitol Steps will be appearing for three shows 12/29,30,an 31.  Called Make America Grin Again, the Steps take today's headlines and give you something to laugh about. 

 This show always sells out, so if you're in a mind to make your New Year plans this far in advance give them a call at 941-488-1115. 

Do you miss the entertainment of live baseball and don't want to drive through those love bugs to  see the  Rays game in Tampa?  Playing in Lecom Park,  the Bradenton MARAUDERS offer you a cheap   alternative.  Playing through August, you can purchase tickets for as low as $6.00.  Great ballpark food as well.  Click here to get complete schedule along with their weekly promotions. You can also call 941-747-303

The opening of UTC in fall of 2014 was greeted with skepticism.  No other Mall was under construction and none were in planning stages.  On-line shopping was becoming a trend and Mall shopping was from another time.  Here we are middle of May 2018, and UTC is brimming with shoppers and diners.  In fact, the corridor from Honore to 75 is the area's most condense shopping area with strip malls, big box stores, restaurants, and UTC.  See you there!!!........JIM.....Thanks for reading.  See you next week.......