SRQ DAILY Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Dining and Food Edition
"Your business tells a story, and our story needs to be about sustainability and how precious this area is."
Ah, the beach house, a place where friends and family gather and share their time together in nature. For many, the beach house is a place where different generations are reunited, where grandparents' memories of bygone days mingle with their grandchildren’s imaginings of the future. Last week, at the aptly named Beach House Waterfront Restaurant in Bradenton Beach, Owner Ed Chiles spoke about how he honors the establishment’s past 30 years and strives to leave a lasting legacy for the region.
Florida native Chiles, the founder and owner of Chiles Hospitality, purchased the old Harbor House property in 1993 with the hopes of creating a special place that would define the Bradenton Beach community. He credited Mayor Katie Pierola for her extensive support of his investment in the restaurant, Beach House, which became a boon to the developing community.
“We did a big renovation here. We were on the front line of what’s going on that keeps me up at night, and that’s the environmental issues on our coast,” said Chiles. “You’re sitting here today on the edge of the largest gulf in the world. This is the only place in the country that has three national estuaries on its water, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor.” While growing up, he spent time with family at beach houses on the island, fostering an appreciation for the environment. “I have seen, since before I can remember, how the progression has been in these beautiful waters where I grew up. They are incredibly precious, and they’re under some pressure,” he added. “It became apparent to us that it was important that we look at how we do things in a different and more responsible way, and that’s the journey that we have been on.”
From sourcing sustainable seafood to using food waste to create compost for the restaurant’s farm, Chiles has prioritized environmental stewardship, which in turn yields delicious food for an unparalleled beachfront dining experience. To celebrate Beach House’s 30th anniversary, the restaurant is offering for a limited time a special menu of crowd favorites from the 1990s, when Beach House’s story began. Crunchy coconut shrimp appetizers with boom boom sauce kick off this culinary blast to the past and the tasty Scampi Anna Maria reinvigorates a well-known dish. Pan-seared crab cakes, with mango salsa, Creole mustard sauce and vegetables from Gamble Creek Farms in Parrish are a must-try and highlight Florida’s seasonal flavors, and dessert lovers can rejoice in the blueberry cobbler, made with berries from Jubilee Farms in Tallahassee.
Whether indulging in dessert or nibbling on an appetizer, it’s impossible to miss the integral role that the coast plays at this local hangout. Like children learning from their grandparents’ tales of the past at a beachside bonfire, guests are encouraged to consider the role that they, and what they choose to put on their plates, play in the greater picture. “Your business tells a story,” Chiles said, “and our story needs to be about sustainability and how precious this area is. It needs to be about local, about buying local and dealing with local businesses. As big as we are and with the scope that we have, if we can do these things others can do them too.”
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant, 200 Gulf Drive North, Bradenton Beach, 941-779-2222, beachhousedining.com. 
Pictured: The Scampi Anna Maria at Beach House Waterfront Restaurant is part of a limited-edition, specialty menu that honors the flavors of the 1990s when the restaurant opened. Photo courtesy of Beach House Waterfront Restaurant.
Daiquiri Deck, an iconic bar and casual restaurant that delivers a quality experience, great times, good vibes and the best frozen daiquiris around, recently unveiled sponsorship opportunities for its first annual Birdie for the Birdies Putt Putt Tournament. Taking place on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, 100 percent of event proceeds will directly benefit Wildlife Inc. Education & Rehabilitation Center, a nonprofit that has served the community for several decades through raising awareness and rehabilitating over 3,000 wild animals each year. The putt putt tournament will be held at The Fish Hole, located at 115 Bridge St. in Bradenton, Florida, and in close proximity to Daiquiri Deck’s Bradenton Beach location. General admission is $50 and includes a round of golf for one individual, a brunch buffet, beverages and access to the after-party. VIP admission is $75 and includes a round of golf for one individual, a brunch buffet, VIP beverages and access to the after-party. Participants may take part in brunch only, including alcohol, for $35. Players will be split into two groups, with group one checking in at 9 a.m. and starting at 10 a.m., and group two checking in at 10:30 a.m. and starting at 11:30 a.m. An after-party will follow the tournament with live music, entertainment, raffle and silent auction, prizes and more. A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are available for the event. Sponsorships include: Hall of Famer - $5,000- Includes brunch and entry for four people, eight mulligans, eight raffle tickets, VIP access, one banner at the registration table, one banner at the after-party, emcee recognition and four Tervis tumblers, Professional - $1,500- Includes brunch and entry for four people, six mulligans, six raffle tickets, VIP access, one banner on the course and four stainless steel tumblers, Semi-Pro - $1,000 - Includes brunch and entry for four people, four mulligans, four raffle tickets, VIP access and two hole sponsorships, Caddy - $500- Includes brunch and entry for four people, two mulligans and VIP access, Spectator - $250- Includes two sponsorships, Ball Sponsor - Pricing varies. To secure a sponsorship or register for tournament participation, visit the website. For more information, contact Michelle Smith, chief marketing officer at Daiquiri Deck.
Ford’s Garage, where guests fuel up on burgers, beer, and more in a nostalgic service station setting, has refueled its Sunday brunch service with a new menu filled with hearty, highly craveable comfort foods. The new brunch service fits perfectly with the Ford’s Garage menu of hearty, satisfying fare, and the restaurant’s setting adds a fun twist to the traditional weekend indulgence. The menu offers several new options for topping off the weekend: Breakfast Burrito: Fresh scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, Ford’s classic tots, pico de gallo and Tillamook® pepper jack cheese wrapped in a warm tortilla; served with chipotle aioli, salsa and breakfast potatoes; Chicken & Waffle: Crispy chicken on a house-made bacon waffle topped with country sausage gravy and a sunny-side-up egg; served with maple syrup; Cinnamon Wheel: A jumbo-size warm cinnamon roll topped with house-made vanilla glaze; Egg Melt Sandwich: Fluffy egg, candied bacon and Tillamook® cheddar cheese on country white toast; served with breakfast potatoes; Mechanic’s Skillet: Fresh scrambled eggs atop Ford’s classic tots with caramelized onions and roasted red peppers topped with country sausage gravy, Tillamook® cheddar cheese and scallions. And several brunch favorites: Brunch Burger: A half-pound grilled Black Angus burger, Tillamook® cheddar cheese, bacon jam, a sunny-side-up egg, arugula and garlic aioli on a brioche bun; served with breakfast potatoes; Monte Cristo: Crispy country white bread filled with Black Forest ham, Swiss cheese and bacon slices topped with powdered sugar; served with raspberry preserves and breakfast potatoes; B.Y.O.M.: Build Your Own Mimosa with a bottle of La Marca® Prosecco and fresh orange juice; Mechanic’s Mary: The perfect brunch Bloody Mary, made with Tito’s® Vodka; served with a Revved-Up Skewer. Besides brunch, the restaurant also serves classic American food with flavorful craft brews for lunch and dinner. Specialties include fish n’ chips, chicken wings and tenders; fresh salads, grilled chicken and seafood; side dishes like onion rings and mac ‘n cheese; and milkshakes and key lime pie for dessert. Brunch at Ford’s Garage will be served on Sundays from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Prices vary by location. Some restaurants will also offer Saturday brunch; visit www.fordsgarageusa.com for more information.
Nathan Benderson Park (NBP) is excited to host its annual Trick-or-Treat on the Lake event on Thursday, October 26, 5:30-8:00pm. Get into the holiday spirit by enjoying Halloween favorites for the entire family by the lake. Come dressed in your spookiest, silliest, star-studded costumes for an evening of trick-or-treating along a candy trail of not-too-spooky themed booths, hosted and decorated by over 35 community organizations. This family-friendly event will have an area for interactive play, storytelling, live music, and an age-appropriate Halloween movie will play on the jumbotron. The event is free and open to the public. Parking is $10.
Trick or Treat at The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10-3. There are more than 20 candy stops. This year, The Bazaar has invited FIVE Princesses from Belle’s Princess Parties to come. There will be photo opps and performances on the outside stage. We don't care your age, come have fun at this annual Bazaar event. Halloween costumes are encouraged. Free to attend. 821 Apricot Ave in Sarasota. For more information visit, www.BazaaronApricotandlime.com.
Phillippi Creek is the perfect waterfront destination for gathering with family and friends. The award-winning Phillippi Creek restaurant will feature the regular menu with additional specials like fresh Stone Crabs, baked stuffed seafood, fresh steamed oysters, and oysters on the half-shell and Seafood boats for two along with a traditional Turkey Dinner for those craving the flavors of the holiday. For over 40 years, the “Creek” as locals like to call it, has been a favorite to gather for the freshest seafood, cocktails, and daily specials for lunch and dinner. Large parties without reservations are welcome for al fresco dining or can enjoy one of the larger tables indoors. Whether early lunch, late afternoon family meal, or a cozy dinner for two, Phillippi Creek is your destination to enjoy the holiday. Before or after Thanksgiving, be sure to get an early start to the holiday shopping by stopping in at Creekside Traders for beautiful gifts ranging from hand-painted glassware, stylish hats, earrings, and beach toys. The island gift shop, located next to Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar, also sells bottled beer and wine. For more information, please visit: http://creeksidetrader.com/
Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar, 5353 Tamiami Trail South, Sarasota, 941-925-4444, Thursday, November 23, 20223, 11 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Butcher’s Mark, a bold modern-day butcher shop brand founded in 2018 in University Park, is making it easier for the Sarasota community to shop for premium meats with a new retail storefront set to open at 3483 Clark Road in Sarasota on Friday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. Butcher’s Mark’s Clark Road grand opening celebration will feature flavorful giveaways, mouthwatering meat samples and a charity giveback for Sarasota’s Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary. Grand opening festivities will begin outside the new store on Nov. 10 at 9:30 a.m. with a ribbon cutting and meet and greet with two baby red tail lemurs from Big Cat Habitat. Butcher’s Mark will donate 10% of sales Nov 10 – 12 to the nonprofit animal sanctuary. Additionally, the first 25 customers to visit the new Butcher’s Mark on Clark Road on Nov. 10, 11 and 12 will receive a free bottle of Butcher’s Mark BBQ sauce and custom seasoning blend. No purchase necessary. Founded by seasoned restaurateur Charlie Haney, Butcher’s Mark boldly combines the traditional style of a New England butcher shop with a convenient, modernized retail experience. With a focus on high-quality meat and exceptional flavor, Butcher’s Mark offers a broad and carefully-sourced selection of traditional and specialty cuts of beef, chicken, pork, lamb, veal and more. The passionate team at Butcher’s Mark is dedicated to providing exceptional advice and straight-up delicious, fresh, top-quality and expertly-prepared cuts of meat that hit the mark each and every time. Even the name speaks to a commitment to quality and experience. Each cut of meat has to meet an insanely strict seal of approval known, fittingly, as the butcher’s mark. Butcher’s Mark’s always-fresh premium meat highlights include Snake River Farms American Wagyu beef, fresh Japanese A5 Kobe beef, premium Cheshire Pork, milk-fed veal, prime domestic lamb, all-natural air-chilled chicken, hand-made Italian sausage, gourmet burgers and all-beef Wagyu hot dogs. The store’s retail offerings also include Butcher’s Mark’s own line of flavorful seasonings, sauces and rubs, as well as a gourmet selection of cheeses, charcuterie, pastas and more. In addition to Sarasota, Butcher’s Mark has locations in University Park and Odessa, Fla.
The Women’s Resource Center presents the Power of Conversation: Embracing Generational Differences, a panel discussion that aims to explore the unique views, perspectives, stereotypes and biases of four generations, Thursday, November 16, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at The Grove, 10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch. Tickets start at $50 and include program and takeaway, food, and beverages. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit mywrc.org/generation.
Kicking off Friday, October 13, naturally, our popular Halloween-inspired light show is back for a second year! The show will run from October 13-31 with entry times at 6:30pm and 7:45 nightly. Don't miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into Spooky Point where you can follow an eerily lit path and encounter fantastic creations and boo-tanically-themed decorations along the way. Equal parts campy and cute, this walk-through show is fun for all ages. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly encouraged, buy yours soon to secure the dates and times of your choice. To purchase tickets at the member price, you must log in to your Selby Gardens member account. For more information visit selby.org.
The public is invited to enjoy an elegant night out at the Powel Crosley Estate, where Sarasota-Manatee students will deliver an unforgettable hospitality experience from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 17. The event promises to delight guests with a gourmet spread, including risotto, salmon, steak, dessert and an opportunity to customize their own “potato martini” with sautéed Spanish onions, roasted garlic confit, apple smoked bacon and other savory toppings. A second dinner will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 14 at the same location. The semi-annual dinner series is an opportunity for students in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management to gain hands-on experience in designing, preparing and executing an all-inclusive dining event. “This will be a dynamic learning experience for all of them,” said Joe Askren, a professor of instruction in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, who, along with his colleague Angad Dang, will assist the students throughout the night. “We look forward to showcasing our students’ skills at these events.” Visit usf.to/taste to purchase tickets.
The annual SPARCC black tie gala, SPARCCle in the Garden will take place on Friday, November 3 at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Enjoy live musical entertainment by The Bay Kings, an open bar and passed hors doeuvres, a delicious three course dinner and exclusive live auction packages. All proceeds support free and confidential SPARCC programs and services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
Celebrate 75 years of inspiring music all season long, and our Celebrate 75 special concert and gala experience will be the party to top them all. We invite you to support 75 more years, and beyond, of enriching lives through music by purchasing tickets to Celebrate 75. For access to the best seats and the full celebration, opt for a Gala ticket, which includes pre-concert cocktails and a gourmet dinner after the performance. Concert-only tickets are also available for purchase. The concert program, led by Creative Partner Peter Oundjian, captures all the euphoria of reaching this milestone in our history as Florida’s oldest continuously operating orchestra. After two stirring fanfares written by Aaron Copland and Joan Tower, legendary pianist Garrick Ohlsson joins Sarasota Orchestra for the monumental Piano Concerto No. 3 by Rachmaninoff. Paired with An American in Paris by Gershwin, a rhapsodic portrait of a stroll through the City of Lights, this one-night-only program promises to thrill. Gala begins at 6:00 pm, and concert begins at 7:00 pm. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, sarasotaorchestra.org.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at the beautiful and conserved Myakka Headwaters Preserve. Located where seven creeks converge to form the mighty Myakka River, our Myakka Headwaters Preserve is a breathtaking slice of natural Florida. The property contains numerous diverse landscapes, including floodplain forests, marshland, longleaf pine flatwoods, and oak hammocks. Fields of wildflowers host pollinators of all shapes and sizes, and fern-lined streambanks rise just a foot or two above the clear-flowing water, which supports submerged aquatic vegetation unable to grow in the sunlight-blocked blackwaters found elsewhere in the Myakka River. Experience this stunning landscape firsthand at our eighth annual farm-to-table luncheon, Feast Upon the Fields. Featuring a one-of-a-kind menu by Chef Paul Mattison, this ticketed event will sell out quickly. Early reservations are strongly recommended. conservationfoundation.com.
We invite you to join us to attend our 2nd Annual Dreams to Success Gala. This year, we promise an unforgettable evening that will resonate in your hearts for years to come. Picture a night filled with delectable dinner, live music that will move your soul, a captivating silent auction, dancing that will keep you on your feet, and inspiring testimonies from our adult and youth families who experienced the love from our programs. Expect a night filled with fun and meaningful connections as we eagerly anticipate your sponsorship and presence at our second annual fundraiser scheduled for Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Plantation Golf & Country Club. Your participation means the world to us, and it is through your support that we can continue making a significant difference in the lives of the children and families we have the privilege to empower. Plantation Golf and Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice, laurelcivic.org.
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is excited to welcome IL DIVO A New Day Holiday Tour to Sarasota on Wednesday, December 20, at 7:30pm. The tour will feature the group performing holiday classics that include It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas, Its The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, and more, in addition to songs from their vast catalog. Tickets start at $59.50 and can be purchased at www.VanWezel.org, by calling the box office at 941-263-6799 or by visiting the box office Monday through Friday between 10am to 4pm. Groups of 10 or more should contact 941-263-6726. Pre-show dining is available through Mattison’s at the Van Wezel which is located inside the theater. Reservations can be made on VanWezel.org or through the box office.
Tickets are on sale for Brunch on the Bay, the annual marquee fundraiser for the USF Sarasota Manatee campus, which returns on Nov. 5. Attendees will enjoy culinary delights from local restaurants and caterers, and get a sneak peek at a major campus expansion project, a new student center and residence hall set to open in the fall of 2024. Proceeds from the 2023 Brunch on the Bay will support student scholarships and campus initiatives. Brunch on the Bay will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, on the USF Sarasota Manatee campus, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Visit sarasotamanatee.usf.edu/brunch for ticket and sponsorship information.
The What, Why and How of Access to Capital for Business Owners. Access to Capital 101. Access to capital is important to emerging businesses. This webinar will provide business owners with an insider perspective on what to do and what to consider when seeking to gain access to capital. Free, online webinar. score.org/manasota.
Botany has never tasted so good. In this new series, learn the plants behind your favorite foods and beverages and sample your way through science. This Halloween-themed event will highlight the history and science of sinister potions, murderous plots, and poisonous plants. Learn from a Selby Gardens horticulturist why plants create toxins, the benefits of being poisonous, and why a plant would choose a carnivorous lifestyle. Then, really celebrate Halloween by joining a master mixologist and an executive chef in an open dialogue about global culinary culture. Finally, put your new knowledge into practice by sampling witchy cocktails featuring a special Chicory Liqueur from Cathead Distillery. And for the frightening food, the chefs at Sage have concocted terrifying recipes crafted from gruesome botanical ingredients. Downtown Sarasota Campus, Selby Gardens’ Banyan Tree Patio, 1534 Mound Street Sarasota. Members $66/Non-members $69.
Many fantastical claims are made about our food and how it is produced. Some are accurate, some are half-truths, some are outright lies. Join us to learn tools and principles to think more critically about our food and food production, and where to go to get unbiased, research-based information. Register now to save your seat, only through ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com. Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Rd., Sarasota.
Realize Bradenton is happy to announce the return of the Bradenton Market to its weekly schedule. This beloved community gathering will be held Saturdays through May 25, 2024 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm on Old Main Street in Bradenton. Founded in 1979, the Market has expanded to include more than 90 local vendors. In addition to the weekly shopping and music, the Market hosts special event days throughout the season. Halloween at the Market will be held on Saturday, October 28. This family-friendly event includes trick or treating with vendors, face painting with Manatee School for the Arts Academic Team from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, and a dance performance by Slick Motion Studios at 10:00 am. For more information, visit RealizeBradenton.com.
Experience some of the best food and flavors of the region with more than 100, and still growing, curated vendors. The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch has fast become a favorite weekly tradition for people from all over the region seeking farm-fresh produce, delicious prepared foods, and specialty items and gifts. Aside from all the goodies you can shop at the Farmers Market, find your flow in a free yoga class or have the kiddos get creative during weekly-hosted workshops. 1561 Lakefront Dr., Lakewood Ranch.
Attention all business professionals, join us for a productive and inspiring coworking event at Panera Bread at the UTC Mall every Friday. Take advantage of this opportunity to network and collaborate with fellow professionals in a relaxed and comfortable environment. Limited spots available, so register now on Eventbrite. Panera Bread, 215 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota.
This webinar will be focused on tax-efficient financial planning. We will dive into various strategies that business owners can utilize to lower their taxable income through investment strategies, employee benefits and how different accounts and structures can not only incentivize employees but also lower your tax exposure. We will conclude with tax-efficient distribution planning for the personal finances of business owners and an emphasis on 3 cornerstones of financial planning, cash, risk, and wealth management. Free, online webinar. score.org/manasota.
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