Beach Scene Sarasota/Manatee ~ Oct. 2016

October 2016

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LBK dredging project in the home stretch

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Status quo

after Marina Jack merger

Paranormal Society offers ghost tours

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Holmes Beach’s Lobstahs: A local fave

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Siesta Key News Red tide not caused by wastewater spill County’s water discharge did not cause the red tide bloom, but residents still upset by lack of information.

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ecord rainfall in the midst of last month’s Hurricane Hermine quickly overwhelmed Siesta Key’s water treatment plant, and county officials were forced to make the tough decision to discharge 3.3 million gallons of partially treated wastewater into the Grand Canal.

According to Sarasota County Public Utilities Manager David Cash, this move may have prevented far worse outcomes, such as raw sewage backing up into people’s homes. So the county bit the bullet and spilled the wastewater once the facility hit its capacity due to the torrential rains.

However, they made one mistake: Other than some “No Swimming” signs, they didn’t inform the residents who live along the canal, and now, residents are not only concerned about the sewage spill itself, they are also concerned about the possible connection between the spill and the current red tide bloom that has killed thousands of fish.

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New Balance continues to host free monthly 5Ks SIESTA KEY - New Balance Sarasota is inviting runners of all ages and abilities to a “whatever you want to make it” free 5K run, walk or jog.

The monthly series of runs are designed to be fun and allow partici-

Marine Laboratory, this isn’t possible, since red tide blooms originate far offshore, and this particular bloom has been circulating for at least a few months before making its way to Siesta Key. Despite this good news, county officials have conceded that they need to handle things better in the future, with more information disseminated to residents in a timely fashion.

The Siesta Key wastewater treatment plant is slated to be closed in 2018.

By Timothy Anderson pants to test skills or just enjoy getting out with family and friends.

The course starts at 1872 Stickney Point Rd., crosses over the South Bridge onto Siesta Key to Crescent Beach Marina and back.

The next run is Nov. 5. Call 941-9213696 or email events@newbalancesarasota.com for more information.

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SIESTA KEY - Jo-To Japanese Restaurant, at 5218 Ocean Blvd., took a break during the slow month of September, but reopened to business as usual Oct. 4.

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Cover Story Suntex, Marina Jack merger won’t rock the boat Marina and Oleary’s will carry on with business as usual Ashley Lowe

SARSOTA - Dallas-based Suntex Marina Investors recently announced that it has “entered into an agreement with, and acquired certain interests of,” Marina Jack on the bay in downtown Sarasota.

In addition to Marina Jack’s marina operations, the merger also includes Oleary’s Tiki Bar, Bayfront Yacht Works & Marina, Bayfront Excursions, and Turtle Beach Grill in Siesta Key. A well-known property in downtown Sarasota for almost 50 years, Marina Jack features boat slip accommodations for vessels up to 228 feet, with 316 wet and dry slips, a full-service fuel dock, ship’s store and an on-site Yacht Services department.

Marina Jack is also home to Oleary’s Tiki Bar, a casual Key West-style restaurant and bar overlooking the water, as well as the Marina Jack II, a 96-foot passenger vessel known for sightseeing and sunset dinner cruises.

Suntex and Marina Jack officials were quick to add that all employees and management personnel of Marina

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We share a vision of future growth opportunities for our people and our combined companies.

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~ Marina Jack CEO Robert Soran

Jack’s restaurant and marina subsidiaries will be retained throughout the transition.

The property that Marina Jack sits on is owned by the city of Sarsota and is leased to Marina Jack; the city doesn’t forsee any changes to the 2009 lease, since the acquisition is being touted as a merger.

The somewhat controversial lease stipulates that Marina Jack will rent the property from the city for an amount that is equal to three percent of the complex’s annual revenue. Many have called this a steal-of-a-deal for Marina Jack.

Suntex already owns and operates 34 marina properties in Kentucky, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, Oklahoma and St. Maarten.

Photo by Kristi Kirschner Downtown Sarasota’s Marina Jack complex has agreed to a merger with Dallas-based Suntex Marina Investors for undisclosed terms.

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In Brief Colony development goes to unit owners for a vote LONGBOAT KEY - In the ongoing hubbub that is the Colony Beach and Tennis Resort redevelopment project, the latest news involves a buyout offer that current unit owners must vote to approve if Unicorp Acquistions LLC has any hope of moving forward with their $1 billion plan.

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

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By Ashley Lowe Association is shooting for 91 percent approval from unit owners. According to association president Jay Yablon, this level of approval would be sufficient to stave off any possible legal challenges.

Ninety-one percent translates to the owners of at least 216 of the 237 units approving the plan. Unicorp has allotted over $44 million to pay the unit owners for their units.

The current plans for the new development include a five-star resort with 180 hotel rooms, 180 luxury condo units and 67 timeshare units.

The Colony was closed in 2010 due to financial issues, but found new life when Orlandobased Unicorp recently announced it had closed on the 17-acre property for $22 million.

LBK beach renourishment reaches the home stretch The town expects project to be finished by the end of the month.

Ashley Lowe

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he New Pass Dredging and Beach Nourishment Project continues at the north end of the island, with the Norfolk Dredging Company’s 150-foot long cutterheadpipeline hydraulic dredge, called the Pullen, being repositioned to fill two critically eroded areas.

The Pullen will dredge sand from the Longboat Pass borrow area, then the sand will be delivered to the target areas of the beach between 6700 and 6931 Gulf of Mexico Drive and from just south of Broadway Street to North Shore Road. Approximately 210,000 cubic yards of sand will be placed during this phase of the project.

The Pullen Photo courtesy Town of Longboat Key

Residents can also expect to see trucks hauling around 33,000 cubic yards of supplemental sand near the Longboat Key Club from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Crews will lay this sand between New Pass and the Resort at Longboat Key. Dredging operations will be occurring 24 hours a day, seven days a week, until the project is done.

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Anna Maria Island News The Bridge Street Pier Clock Tower is one of the stops on the new Bradenton Beach Ghost Tour offered by the Paranormal Society of Bradenton.

In Brief

By Scott Lancaster

Hurricane interrupts sea turtle nesting

Night of the living dead Paranormal Society offers ghost tours of Bradenton Beach Scott Lancaster

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ust in time for the spookiest time of the year, the Paranormal Society of Bradenton has started offering family-friendly walking ghost tours of Bradenton Beach.

During the 90-minute journey, tour guides will tell ghost stories that date from the founding of Bradenton Beach up until the present day, including the tale of the mysterious woman sometimes seen on the beach.

According to the Paranormal Society, the tour stories are based on research, eyewitness accounts and paranormal books connected to factual and historical events.

The society offers the tours at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, starting next to the Island Time Inn, located at 105 Bridge St. The cost is $25 for adults; $15 for children ages 5 through 12. Children under age 5 are free.

The Paranormal Society also offers a walking ghost tour of downtown Bradenton that departs from The Riverwalk, as well as paranormal investigations.

The founders of the Paranormal Society, Liz and Ron Reed, have contucted paranormal investigations in numerous locations, including downtown New Orleans, the Whaley House in San Diego, and the Manatee Players Theatre.

For more information, call 941-7040621, or visit paranormalsocietyofbradenton.wordpress.com.

HOLMES BEACH - According to Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch (AMITW), no new sea turtle nests have been discovered on the island since Hurricane Hermine brought high winds and plenty of rainfall to the area last month.

However, according to AMITW’s executive director, Suzi Fox, residents and visitors to the beach must remain vigilant in their turtle-friendly behaviors, such as turning beach-facing lights out at night and clearing the sand of debris and toys, because

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Beach renourishment project delayed by storm BRADENTON BEACH - Another victim of Hurricane Hermine is the replacement of the three erosion-control groins on Cortez Beach.

Although the beach renourishment project was nearly completed when Hermine rolled into town, Charlie Hunsicker, Manatee County’s parks and natural resources director, now says the anticipated completion date is Dec. 1. Work on the new groins will not resume until the contractor’s crew returns in mid-to-late October.

The project began in March 2015.

At that time, the estimated completion date was December 2015.

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be scene EVERY MONDAY Gentle Yoga and Meditation 10:45 a.m.

Cost: $12 The Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd, Holmes Beach Info: www.islandartleague.org/events, 941-778-2099 Cardio Flex 10 a.m.

The Center of Anna Maria Island 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria Info: 941-778-1908, www.centerami.org/adult-fitness-programs Clay Impressions Jewelry Making 10am-1pm Cost: Members: $15, Non-Members: $20 The Center of AMI, 407 Magnolia Ave. Info: www.centerami.org, 941-778-1908

Across 1 - Columnist Barrett 5 - Infant 9 - Monetary unit of India 14 - Again 15 - Land measure 16 - Gardener's tool 17 - Rubberneck 18 - Final Four org.

19 - Martinique volcano 20 - Abjure 22 - Harmonious relation 24 - Ballerina Pavlova 25 - Bristly 26 - Smelting residue 29 - Closes in on 31 - ___ lift?

32 - South American monkey 33 - Mayday!

36 - A mean Amin 37 - Liken 40 - Andean tuber 41 - "... ___ the cows come home" 42 - Ancient Semitic for "Lord" 43 - Vacant 45 - Hound's trail 47 - Island greetings 48 - Condition 51 - Dentist's request 52 - Mosque tower 54 - Goals 58 - Heartburn 59 - Univ. recruiting group 61 - Actual 62 - Send payment 63 - Oops!

64 - Witty Bombeck 65 - Vestige 66 - Latin being 67 - "Stay" singer Lisa

Down 1 - Prego competitor 2 - ___ even keel 3 - Information 4 - Clumsy 5 - Tropical fruit 6 - Ghana's capital 7 - Breast-supporting undergarment 8 - 365 days 9 - Pungent condiment 10 - Experts 11 - Inuit dwelling 12 - Prophets 13 - Narrow mountain ridge 21 - Early computer 23 - Light ___ 26 - Foul mood 27 - Basic monetary unit of Ghana 28 - Trompe l'___ 29 - Try to bite 30 - Catchall abbr.

32 - Counterfeiter catcher 33 - Ex-frosh 34 - Twice tetra35 - Claims 38 - Corpulent 39 - Conger catcher 44 - Dog of mixed breed 45 - Lacking movement 46 - Prepare an exhibition 47 - Cochise, for one 48 - Stylish 49 - Large cat 50 - Inner self, to Jung 51 - Preminger et al.

53 - Not false 55 - Eliel Saarinen's son 56 - Domesticate 57 - Thick slice 60 - Startled cries

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The Center of Anna Maria Island 407 Magnolia Ave, Anna Maria Info: 941-778-1908, ww.centerami.org/adult-fitness-programs EVERY SUNDAY Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show 2:00 p.m.

Through Nov. 6 Ken Thompson Park 1700 Ken Thompson Pkwy.

Info: www.skiarees.com Siesta Key Farmers Market 8am-2pm Siesta Village Plaza 5124 Ocean Blvd.

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Siesta Beach Drum Circle One hour before sunset Siesta Public Beach 948 Beach Rd. OCTOBER 15 16th Annual BayFest 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Pine Avenue, Anna Maria Info: www.annamariaislandchamber.org OCTOBER 21 Night of Fish, Fun & Fright 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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St. Armands Circle Park Info: starmandscircleassoc.com 22nd Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival 10: a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Central Avenue Info: www.artfestival.com OCTOBER 29 Sip The Sunshine - An All Florida Craft Beer Festival 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cost: $35 Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota Info:www.sipthesunshine.com

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Food & Drink bar & restaurant listings LONGBOAT KEY Amore Restaurant 555 Bay Isles Parkway 941-383-1111 The Lazy Lobster of Longboat 5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 941-383-0440 Dry Dock Waterfront Grill 412 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. 941-383-0102 Chart House 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 941-383-5593 Longbeach Cafe 6836 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 941-383-7900 Harry's Continental Kitchens 525 Saint Judes Dr. 941-383-0777 Cafe Don Giovanni 5610 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. 941-383-0013 Pattigeorge's Restaurant 4120 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. 941-383-5111

Bayou Tavern 6814 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 941-312-4975 Blue Dolphin Cafe 5370 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. 941-383-3787 Euphemia Haye Restaurant 5540 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. 941-383-3633

Javier's Restaurant and Wine Bar 6621 Midnight Pass Rd. 941-349-1792 Sun Garden Cafe 210 Avenida Madera 941-346-7170

Village Cafe 5133 Ocean Blvd.

941-349-2822

Ciao Italia Casual Italian 5370 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. 941-383-0010

Lobster Pot Restaurant 5157 Ocean Blvd.

941-349-2323 The Hub Baja Grill 5148 Ocean Blvd.

941-349-6800

Maison Blanche Restaurant 2605 Gulf Of Mexico Dr. 941-383-8088

Ophelia's on the Bay 9105 Midnight Pass Rd. 941-349-2212

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant and Pub 760 Broadway St. 941-383-0881

The Siesta Key Oyster Bar 5238 Ocean Blvd.

941-346-5443

SIESTA KEY Senor Siesta 5110 Ocean Blvd.

941-349-0818

Blu Que Island Grill 149 Avenida Messina 941-346-0738

Miguel's Restaurant 6631 Midnight Pass Rd. 941-349-4024

The Cottage Restaurant 153 Avenida Messina 941-312-9300

Bonjour French Cafe and Crepes 5214 Ocean Blvd.

941-346-0600

Beach Bites 217 Avenida Madera 941-706-3421 Solorzano Bros. Pizzeria 215 Avenida Madera 941-349-2767 Turtles on Little Sarasota Bay 8875 Midnight Pass Rd. 941-346-2207 3.14 Pi Craft Beer & Spirits 5263 Ocean Blvd.

941-346-1188 Captain Curt's Crab & Oyster Bar 1200 Old Stickney Point Rd. 941-349-3885 ANNA MARIA ISLAND The Island Spice 1701 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach 941-527-0123

Lobstahs 5337 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 941-779-1000

Rod & Reel Pier 875 N Shore Dr. Anna Maria 941-778-1885

The Feast Restaurant 5406 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 941-778-5092

Sandbar Restaurant 100 Spring Ave. Anna Maria 941-778-0444

Duffy's Tavern 5808 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach 941-778-2501

City Pier Restaurant 100 S Bay Blvd.

Anna Maria 941-779-1667

Hurricane Hank's 5346 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 941-778-5788

BeacHhouse Restaurant 200 Gulf Dr. N. Bradenton Beach 941-779-2222

Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 4000 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 941-778-0784

Island Time Bar and Grill 111 Gulf Dr. S. Bradenton Beach 941-782-1122

Mr. Bones 3007 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 941-778-6614

Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar 135 Bridge St. Bradenton Beach 941-778-4849

The Waterfront Restaurant 111 Bay Blvd. S. Anna Maria 941-778-1515 Harry's Grill 9903 Gulf Dr. Anna Maria 941-896-7879

Blue Marlin Grill 121 Bridge St. Bradenton Beach 941-896-9737 Eat Here 5315 Gulf Dr. 941-778-0411

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Food & Drink best waterfront drinking & dining If you are visiting our beaches or are lucky enough to be a beach local, we all face the same dilemma: where to eat?

Have no fear, my feisty and finicky diners. We have selected the restaurants we feel are some of the best waterfront places to go for tasty food, an ice-cold adult beverage or just a cool place for some vittles. longboat key Dry Dock Waterfront Grill 412 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 941-383-0102 Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub 760 Broadway St. 941-383-0881 The Chart House 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 941-383-5593 Pattigeorge’s Restaurant 4120 Gulf of Mexico Dr. 941-383-5111

bradenton beach The BeacHhouse Restaurant 200 Gulf Dr. N. 941-779-2222 Bridge Tender Inn & Dockside Bar 135 Bridge St. 941-778-4849 Bridge Street Bistro 111 Gulf Dr S, 3rd FL 941-782-1122

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anna maria The Waterfront Restaurant 111 South Bay Blvd.

941-778-1515

Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 4000 Gulf Dr. 941-778-0784

Sandbar Restaurant 100 Spring Ave. 941-778-0444

Beach Bistro 6600 Gulf Dr. 941-778-6444

Rod & Reel Pier 875 N Shore Dr. 941-778-1885

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City Pier Restaurant 100 S Bay Blvd.

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Ophelia's on the Bay 9105 Midnight Pass Rd. 941-349-2212 Turtles on Little Sarasota Bay 8875 Midnight Pass Rd. 941-346-2207 The Boatyard Waterfront Bar & Grill 1500 Stickney Point Rd. 941-921-6200

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Dining Feature

Lobstahs

Holmes Beachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s local favorite

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thought residing in Indian Rocks Beach, just south of Clearwater Beach, was the ultimate living destination, until I hiked over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge one Sunday afternoon with the wife and kids and into paradise. Yes, the beaches of Manatee and Sarasota counties. I'm actually kind of jealous.

Don't get me wrong, Indian Rocks Beach rocks. I know, stupid, but hey, it was just a quick thought. Regardless, we wondered over to Anna Maria Island to check it out, have some lunch and perhaps watch a little football.

Viola! We found the perfect place. But it actually wasn't a sports bar, or was it?

Stand by, my dear and soon-to-be very loyal readers.

Lobstahs reminds me of an extremely popular restaurant up in our neck of the woods called Crabby Bills, only Lobstahs is nicer. No offense to Crabby Bill's, but Lobstahs appeared to us to be more formal.

Good thing or bad thing? Who's to say? Both restaurants are known for their seafood, and that's all that really matters.

Although the dining area at Lobstahs was quite nice, with white cloth napkins and all, we felt comfortable in our casual beach attire.

No, I would not wear my bathing

suit in the place, but casual beach wear, sure.

The atmosphere was pleasant. There are televisions around the bar if one wanted to down a couple cold ones and watch some football. The only thing I didn't like on this Sunday afternoon was the restaurant's music selection. It didn't fit the atmosphere, but that's an easy fix.

I know the place is called Lobstahs but I chose to stray away from the obvious choice and try something different. I went with the fish and chips. It was the perfect choice. It was prepared perfectly and tasted great.

My wife ordered her signature choice - is

Lobstahs 5337 Gulf Dr. Holmes Beach 941-779-1000

that such a thing the Greek salad.

She loved it, no really, she did. It was just the way she likes it, and she even brought home the leftovers.

I failed to mention that I had a cup of the Lobster Bisque prior to our meal. As one would expect from a place called Lobstahs, it was delicious. I should have ordered a bowl or two.

My son kept it simple, ordering the Bacon Burger. Keep in mind, folks, it was midafternoon, so our appetites hadn't peaked. That's why we chose to keep it somewhat light. My son really liked the Bacon Burger, with its crisp bacon and cheddar cheese.

And, yes, I stole a bite to see for myself how good it was. It was.

My daughter kept even it lighter than the rest of us and simply had a bowl of the Broccoli Cheese soup. She loved it, but not to discount the chef, she loves anything with cheese.

Other items on the menu are, of course, seafood items such as filet of grouper, maple grilled salmon, linguini with clams, seafood Anna Maria. There's also a variety

of salads and a great choice of appetizers, from calamari and oysters to wings and, yes, lobster nachos. Damn, why didn't I order those? Next time, for sure.

Be sure to ask about Lobstahs' specials.

Red snapper and lobster tempura with sesame sautĂŠed spinach and sweet and sour Aubergine relish were a couple of the specials the day we were there.

Our server was very attentive and pleasant and had our food to our table more quickly than expected. It really was a great experience, from the food and the atmosphere to the cold beers and the NFL that I was able to sneak a peek at, in between my daughter and son's riveting stories. You know what I'm talking about.

Seeing my interest in the football games going on, our server told us about the Tiki Hut Sportsah Bar, the outdoor enclosed sports bar in the rear of the restaurant.

Now we're talking. It's a very cool addition to Lobstahs.

Another highlight worth mentioning is Lobstahs happy hour, every day from 3-7 p.m., with excellent food and drink specials.

All in all, Lobstahs really is a cool joint.

Go check it out!

Food & Drink come on, get happy TOP 5 RESTAURANTS

the Sceneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best happy hours longboat key The Lazy Lobster of Longboat 5350 Gulf of Mexico Dr., 941-383-0440 Happy Hour, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Domestic Beers, $2.50, House wine, $3.25 Call brands, martinis & Manhattans, $5.25 Dry Dock Waterfront Grill 412 Gulf Of Mexico Dr., 941-383-0102 Happy Hour, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Reduced Drink Prices Chart House 201 Gulf of Mexico Dr., 941-383-5593 Happy Hour, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Reduced Drinks and Appetizers Bayou Tavern 6814 Gulf of Mexico Dr., 941-312-4975 Happy Hour, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

House wines - $4, Well cocktails - $5 Select Beer - $2.50

siesta key The Siesta Key Oyster Bar 5238 Ocean Blvd., 941-346-5443 Oysters & Crawfish, 1/2 price from 3-6pm The Hub Baja Grill 5148 Ocean Blvd., 941-349-6800 Happy Hour, M-F, 11am - 6 p.m., & 10 p.m. to close $6.50 Margaritas on the rocks $4 House wines, $3 Well drinks $2 Domestic drafts Ophelia's on the Bay 9105 Midnight Pass Rd., 941-349-2212 Happy Hour, 5 - 6 p.m. Bar & Lounge Only $7 Martinis, $3 Domestic Drafts $6 Well Drinks, $5 House Wines $4 Bottles Beers 3.14 Pi Craft Beer & Spirits 5263 Ocean Blvd., 941-346-1188 Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. at the restaurant only.

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