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2012
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I love naked caviar. No toast point, egg or onion for me. No little pancakes wrapped around these succulent eggs, masking their tart and salty taste will do for me. Just give me a spoon and leave me to my indulgence. Others may feel the same guilty pleasure from a carton of their favorite ic...
06/10/2012
A Hamburger steeped in atmosphere and history….. When I moved to Sarasota in 1984 one of the first places I was introduced to by the locals was a hamburger joint called “Duffy’s Tavern.” It was right across the street from the Manatee Public beach in a little shack with no air-conditioning and...
06/09/2012
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In Sarasota we do not have to wait for the Circus to come to town because for the last 60 years we have been graced with the efforts of students from our very own city who perform annually for visitors and residents alike. With its humble beginnings as a small show put on by a high school gymna...
06/08/2012
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WHY SHOULD I USE A LOCAL LENDER? It happened again today. Although I had advised and cajoled and then practically begged the buyers to dump their internet lender, why should they pay any attention to me? Why would my advice be better than the wife’s hairdresser’s brother, the waiter, who is s...
06/07/2012
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ALMOST HEAVEN KAYAK ADVENTURES The white sandy beaches are one of our biggest draws for visitors to Sarasota along with the beautiful water of the Gulf of Mexico. But, if you are someone who needs to satisfy your sense of adventure in addition to relaxing in a lounge chair, taking a kayaking...
06/07/2012
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Burns Square in Sarasota is bursting with specialty shops and fabulous antique stores. Located just a short walk from main street it is not to be missed. One of my most favorite destinations is Jack Vinales Antiqueswith its eclectic collection of items from the 20th Century. A Sarasota landm...
06/06/2012
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Who Moved My Cheese? Cheese is one of my most favorite temptations and I always succumb to it no matter what kind. This new shop in Sarasota, Artisan Cheese Company, not only sells it but serves it and gives you an education about each type that they offer. Walking into its convenient Ma...
06/05/2012
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Lions and Tigers and Bears… Oh my! Big Cat Habitat and Animal Sanctuary in Sarasota, Florida is a non-profit safe haven for big cats, bears, and other animals in need. The Big Cat Habitat was founded by Kay Rosaire who has more than 30 years of experience working with and caring for exotic anim...
06/04/2012
What is one of my most favorite things about downtown Sarasota? The selection of restaurants, sandwich shops and other eateries would be it! A great new place just opened, Mozzarella Fella, and it certainly lives up to its name. I haven’t had a sandwich this good since I left New York in 19...
06/03/2012
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Our office is right next door to one of the finest small businesses in all of Sarasota. Have you ever been able to walk past an Orchid shop and not go in? Awesome Orchids is our neighbor and they are quite the success story. From humble beginnings at Sarasota’s Farmer’s Market they took the ...
06/02/2012
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