YOU KNOW WE ARE GETTING CLOSER TO SUMMER WHEN THIS HAPPENS
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| Siesta Beach Last Sunday |
Several years ago, NANCY'S BBQ moved off the streets to a permanent location on Pineapple and Ringling. That she is prospering in this location was obvious last Sunday when we ordered take-out of ribs and bbq beef sandwich. Both inside and out, there wasn't a seat to be had. And, by the way, her product was as good if not better as than we remembered.
NANCY'S Lakewood Ranch operation is thriving as well in its Main Street Lakewood Ranch location. So well that NANCY'S is moving early May to a much larger space at the northwest corner of State RTE 70 and Lorraine Road. More seating along with a full bar will make this a must go location for BBQ fanatics. For more information visit nancysbarbq.com.
We're only 2 weeks away from the 21st annual SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL. Running April 5-14, with most screenings taking place at Hollywood 11. If you can't wait for this weekend's Herald Tribune, a complete guide is available at Hollywood 11.
Among the must-see movies are two documentaries; one directly tied to Sarasota. All There Is-A Circus Story features Sarasota circus families reflecting on their years with The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The other, Mike Wallace Is Here, celebrating the life of CBS news person who left him mark on broadcasting.
With having Cannes and Sundance to choose from, this year's program promises to be their best. Several Hollywood stars, directors and producers will be here during the 2 weeks of screenings. See you there.
From week to week I feature a Sarasota company I've had the pleasure of doing business with. Today it's UNLIMITED COMFORT, a small, but growing mattress factory on Clark rd.
Searching for a mattress can be tiring; especially if you limit your search to name-brand advertisers.
However, if you're looking for a local firm specializing in a personal approach then I wholeheartedly recommend UNLIMITED COMFORT. Owner Sandy Rodriguiez and family handcraft your mattress, install it, and follow-up in person to repair or fine-tune their product. Sandy's cell number is the one you reach for service!!!
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| You Could Be Sleeping Like This |
For a better night's sleep at the right price visit UNLIMITED COMFORT at 4035 Clark Rd. Or visit www.unlimitedcomfort.com to see what you've been missing.
Two restaurants; one established, the other new to our area, made me think twice about going back. A friend went to Umbrellas with a reservation last Friday only to be greeted with a sign on door stating closure due to water line break. No problem, except no call to inform them of closure. Fortunately they were able to book at Mediterraneo.Umbrellas remains closed today as the break spread throughout inside and outside of restaurant. My hope is they can repair the damage and re-open. However the extensive damage includes kitchen, bathrooms and patio.
My own experience was of at all places at Indigenous. Touted as one of our best restaurants; they were far from it Wednesday night. The soup was tasteless and the hamburger so flat and well-done, it was not edible. When server was told of this he said "I'll tell the chef." Our check came with no feedback from chef. Indigenous is not on my must list anymore.
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| Sarasota School Kids in |
We are a few days into spring, but it's time for ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK Campaign for Summer Hunger to begin. You can do your part by joining your friends with a walk across Ringling Bridge. The walk kicks off a six week campaign to raise funds to feed children of Sarasota at risk of hunger over the summer. To register call 941-379-633 or allfaithsfoodbank.org.
Friends Sue and Tom Lordi helped organize a fund raiser for All Faiths at G&G In-Between Bridge Club last Sunday raising over $2,000 for the Food Bank. Congratulations on a great event creating awareness of the 40,000 school kids of need for food this summer.JIM'S RANT......The headline in Wednesday's Herald said it all...."Legal but not available"
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