The Scout Guide Sarasota, Volume 9 by THE SCOUT GUIDE

SARASOTA ANNA MARIA ISLAND TO BOCA GRANDE FLORIDA

CITY GUIDE

DAVID WARREN CURRAN Co-owner

NIKKI LOGAN CURRAN Editor . Owner

T H E S C O U T G U I D E . C O M / S A R A S OTA sarasota@thescoutguide.com i@TSGsarasota f The Scout Guide Sarasota, Anna Maria, Boca Grande

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RASOTA vol 9

ANNA MARIA TO BOCA GRANDE

THE SCOUT GUIDE®

A COLLECTION. A COMMUNITY. A LIFESTYLE. This guide is a celebration of the people behind the exceptional brands that make the Florida Suncoast so special. It is our hope that this book will inspire discovery and help you engage with these businesses on a deeper level. Whether you are visiting or a long time local, we believe you will fall in love with the entrepreneurs as well as the movers and shakers. Thank you for connecting with us, using the guide, and supporting these incredible local businesses. Follow us online where we will continue to share their stories, and when you visit these places, please tell them The Scout Guide sent you. We can’t wait to see you around town! Cheers!

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campbellcabinetrydesigns.com | i@campbell_cabinetry_designs

1531 Main Street | Sarasota, FL | 941.378.3922

DISTINCTIVE. PERSONAL. UNFORGETTABLE. 941.218.3671 simplygourmetcaterers.com i@simplygourmetsrq

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Becky Souflis Director of Catering & Events

With over 25 years of hospitality excellence, Simply Gourmet by Metz has built a reputation for providing quality catered events in the regions we serve, becoming the premier caterer of choice.

chileshospitality.com

“I’m Alive! I believe I’m alive today and not an amputee because of Dr. Lepore!” -Lynne S. SPECIALIZING IN:

Minimally invasive hand/leg vein rejuvenation Stroke prevention Minimally invasive/endovascular treatment for life style improvement Limb salvage

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The Veins & Artery Experts

“Where all my patients are treated like family.” Michael R. Lepore Jr., MD, FACS, RPVI Vascular Surgeon 941.371.6565 | veinsandarteries.com

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Japanese Fine Dining tsunami-sarasota.com

Tsunami Downtown SRQ 100 Central Avenue | Sarasota, FL 941.366.1033 | if@tsunamisushi_downtown

Catering, Cocktails, Sake , & Entertainment

Tsunami LWR 11627 State Road 70 | Lakewood Ranch, FL i@tsunamilwr | f Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi

EST. 1981

CELEBRATING

YEARS thoughtful design. craf ted space.

Laura Gilkey Design Coordinator

5511 Ashton Road | Sarasota, FL 941.924.0132 | magilkey.com | @magilkey

Michael A. Gilkey Jr. Landscape Architect & Owner

Ryan Hynko Operations Manager

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Terry McMahon Landscape Designer

Sarah Brittain Exterior Designer

Josh Evitt Landscape Architect

Plans to Pillows

3232 South Tamiami Trail | Sarasota, FL 941.879.9494 trademarkinteriordesign.com i@trade_mark_interiors f trade mark interiors y @trademarkinteriorsinc

Tracee Murphy CEO & Principal Designer

Martha Stuckey LMA | Teresa Langinga LMA Megan M. Bogart M.D. | Cathy P. Milam M.D. Jane Thomas APRN

7400 South Tamiami Trail | Sarasota, FL 941.364.8220 | milambogartderm.com

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At Milam Bogart Dermatology, we’re putting our best face forward. From medical to cosmetic dermatology, our mission is to provide each of our patients with the most comprehensive skin care services available including: medical dermatology, Mohs surgery, cosmetic dermatology, skin cancer screening, and aesthetic services & products.

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27 North Pineapple Avenue | Sarasota, FL 941.312.6478 | gcflooringofsarasota.com i@gcflooring_sarasota

Lizette Candela Owner

100% MADE IN EUROPE

Alexis Smith-Frady

Realtor

941.254.1728 i luxurycoastallivingfl.com i i @alexisluxre an na maria islan d i longboat key i southwest flori da

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Kristin Hamwi, CRNA

Dr. Kristopher Hamwi, MD Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

5566 Broadcast Court . Sarasota, FL . 941.800.2000 floridaplasticsurgery.com . i @flplasticsurgery . f Florida Plastic Surgery

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7515 15TH STREET EAST | SARASOTA, FL 941.870.8089 | SOSTAGED.COM

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BELLA SELLS!

proudly serving lakewood ranch | sarasota | tampa for 20 years 941.3 15. 5 215 | carrollcouri.michaelsaunders.com

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sweetsparkman.com i@sweetsparkman

Eloise Abraham Lead Interior Designer Caitlin White Junior Designer

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107 S O U T H P I N E A P P L E AV E N U E S A R A S O TA , F L 941 . 35 0 .9992 N O R T H S TA R F I N E J E W E L R Y.C O M i @ N O R T H S TA R F I N E J E W E L R Y

Susan North Owner

Acupuncture Acupuncture Point Injection Cosmetic Acupuncture Bio-Electric Therapy Targeted Nutritional Supplementation Integrated Functional Medicine Chronic Pain Peripheral Neuropathy Migraines Fertility Enhancement

2650 Bahia Vista Street | Suite 101 Sarasota, FL | 941.951.1119 scansrq.com | i@scansrq f Sarasota Center for Acupuncture & Nutrition

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Dr. Leo Gallego, DOM, Dipl. O.M., AP

Dr. Christina Captain, DAOM, Dipl. Ac., AP

What are they up to next? bijougardencafe.com i @thebijougardencafe

sagesrq.com i @sagesrq

Chris Covelli Co - Owner & Executive Chef Sharon Carole Co - Owner

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T H O U S A N D S O F B U S I N E S S E S NAT I O N W I D E . E N D L E S S I N S P I R AT I O N. L E A R N M O R E AT T H E S C O U T G U I D E . C O M

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EM P OW E R IN G YOUTH TO A CH IEV E T HEIR FULL PO T ENT IAL 3130 Fruitville Road | Sarasota, FL | 941.366.3911 | bgcsdc.org i@bgcsarasota_desoto | f Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties

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CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS WORLDWIDE SINCE 1994!

Lathrop Ford, Co-owner & Andrew Ford, Owner

522 South Pineapple Avenue | Sarasota, FL sarasotaestateauction.com | if@sarasotaestateauction

Jim Dine

Dale Chihuly

Peter Max

Robert Motherwell

L E N D I N G I N A L L 5 0 S TAT E S ! 9 4 1 . 7 8 0 . 0 4 2 9 | M AT T H E WA R C A R I T E A M @ N O R T H P O I N T E . C O M f M AT T H E W A R C A R I ’ S M O R T G A G E T E A M

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G O L F I S H A R D E N O U G H . . . W E M A K E M O RT G AG E S E A SY !

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Celebrate theSuncoast! . . . W I T H TH E A R E A’S FI N E S T CUI S I NE & CRAFT ED COCKTAIL S FROM 6 0 + I N DE PE N DE N T, H O ME - G ROWN RESTAURANT S. C E LE B R ATI N G 2 0 YE A R S O F CUL INARY COL L ABORAT ION! E ATLI K E A LO CA L.CO M i @941ORIG INAL S

IT’S AWESOME TO EAT AND SUPPORT LOCAL! SCAN HERE TO FIND YOUR NEXT FAVORITE SPOT.

L U X U R Y B E A C H S E T- U P S O N ANNA MARIA ISLAND, FL.

941.926.6749 | BEACHSUITESAMI.COM | i @BEACHSUITESAMI

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Jenna & Nicky Co-owners & Stylists

WAT E R S I D E 1561 Lakefront Drive Suite 108 | Lakewood Ranch, FL

SOUTHSIDE 1927 S. Osprey Avenue Sarasota, FL

SURFSIDE 5129 Ocean Boulevard Siesta Key, FL

BEAUTY . APPA RE L . HO M E marmaladelifestyle.com | if@marmaladelifestyle | f Marmalade Salon & Boutique

The Pickleball Club...where unforgettable memories are made.

“We orchestrate moments that bring our Members together.”

Valerie McCarthy Founder

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1300 Sarasota Center Boulevard Sarasota, FL 941.271.4444 thepickleballclub.com

y a D t s a o c Sun ripping T WHITE SANDY BEACHES

ART WALK

Coquina Beach | Anna Maria Island Lido Key Beach Siesta Key Beach Caspersen Beach | Venice

Village of the Arts | Bradenton The Ringling | Sarasota The New Sarasota Art Museum Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

SHOP ’TIL YOU DROP

NAVIGATING NATURE

Pine Avenue | Anna Maria Island Waterside Lakewood Ranch St. Armands Circle | Lido Key Downtown Sarasota Venice Main Street Boca Grande Historic District

BOTTOMS UP

BITES BY BOAT

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SCOUTED

Wedding

Nicole Kaney, Owner

Cody & Tiffany Tolmen, Owners

WEDDING PL ANNING & SPECIAL EVENTS nkproductions.net | i@nk_weddings

LUXURY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY hunterryanphoto.com | i@hunterryanphoto

Experts

S A R A S OTA , A N N A M A R I A , A N D B O C A G R A N D E

Felicia Bryant, Owner

Julie Deffense, Owner

MOBILE AIRBRUSH SPRAY TANS 585.483.9040 | siestaglowbyfelicia.com i@siestaglowspraytanning

LUXURY WEDDING CAKES juliedeffense.com i@juliedeffense

Community Impact Powered by Philanthropy 2635 Fruitville Road | Sarasota, FL | 941.955.3000 | cfsarasota.org i@cfsarasota | f Community Foundation Sarasota County

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Roxie Jerde, President & CEO | Marilyn Thompson, Chair Judge Charles Williams, Board Member | Mercedes Soler, Board Member Paul Hudson, Vice Chair | Andrew Stultz, Treasurer

500 Palm Avenue . Boca Grande, FL . 877.764.1420

the-gasparilla-inn.com

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JOE & KRISTEN FARRELL

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T H E G U L F C O A S T ’ S F AV O R I T E WAT E R F R O N T D I N I N G . L O V E D B Y L O C A L S A N D TOURISTS ALIKE FOR ITS FRESH LOCAL FARE AND GORGEOUS VIEWS.

112 Circuit Road | Nokomis, FL | 941.488.3177 popssunsetgrill.com | i f @ popssunsetgrill

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ADVAN CI N G YO U R SA L O N E X PE R I E N C E . cuttingloosesalon.com . if

University Park - The Square at UTC . 8429 Honore Avenue . University Park, FL . 941.358.6000 Lakewood Ranch - River Club Plaza . 5820 Ranch Lake Boulevard . Lakewood Ranch, FL . 941.404.7100 Creekside Commons - 8950 US-301 . Unit 125 . Parrish, FL . 941.297.0430

406.600.9067 partymountainevents.com if@partymountainevents

Sam Owens Owner

Not your average event planners. Thinking outside the box and making your wildest design ideas possible is what Party Mountain is all about. The sky is the limit. Contact us today to start planning your next fabulous event.

COASTAL MODERN MEETS VIBRANT CITY LIVING

320 central avenue . sarasota, ﬂ 855.586.0979 . arcossarasota.com i@arcos.apartments

catering and special events bringing authentic italian cuisine to the heart of siesta key village. 5104 Ocean Boulevard | Sarasota, FL 941.349.1423 | cafegabbiano.com i@cafe_gabbiano f Cafe Gabbiano

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Dr. Pamela Chapman

Discover the Difference! Leading the way in Functional Medicine, Weight Loss, and Medical Aesthetics. Patients agree, with heartfelt reviews like this one: “Dr. Chapman’s care transformed my health and happiness. A true gem with a kind heart.” 6114 Manatee Avenue West | Bradenton, FL | 941.554.7546 thebeautyandwellnessinstitute.com | i@thebeautyandwellnessinstitute

Sigrid Olsen Designer

Island-Inspired Clothing. Artisan Crafted. Designed with Love. beachtobistro.com | i@beachtobistro

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Heather Rippy Owner

6838 Gulf of Mexico Drive | Longboat Key, FL | 941.960.0568 driftwoodbeachhome.com | i@driftwoodbeachhome Extensive collection of Sigrid Olsen Beach to Bistro

MONKEE’S OF SARASOTA

55 South Boulevard of the Presidents Sarasota, FL Coming Soon monkeesofsarasota.com i@monkeesofsarasota

WELCOME TO THE ISL AND! FRESH, CUSTOMIZED COCONUTS

amicoconuts.com i@amilovescoconuts

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Lori Harpsoe, Owner

HERE FOR EVERY THEME AND COLOR SCHEME

859.494.4559 thewhitebouncehouse.com i@thewhitebouncehousetampa

E ve nt p la n ner: ORO Event Co m pany | Bal l o o ns: Fl o urish Tampa

tippytaylor.com

i@tippy.taylor

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VALERIE DALL'ACQUA REALTOR

ARTFULLY UNITING EXTRAORDINARY HOMES WITH EXTRAORDINARY LIVES 941.445.7295 | VALSWATERFRONTHOMES.COM i @ VALDALLACQUA

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L EA RN, LEA D & LA U G H T O G E T H E R . A J EW ISH SC HO O L F O R A L L . 4335 Wilkinson Road | Sarasota, FL | 941.552.2770 | communityday.org i@hscommunitydayschool | f Community Day School

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COMMERCIAL + RESIDENTIAL CUSTOM ART + INSTALL ATIONS LIPSTICKLEX.COM | if@LIPSTICKLEXART

MASTERING . REHEARSAL BAYSOUNDSTUDIOS.COM . i@BAYSOUNDSTUDIOS RECORDING

GEORGE BIKOS OWNER / OPERATOR Pho to c o ur tes y o f: B r ian J . B o yd Pho to g r aphy

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A LE XA N D RE G OS S E LI N | E X ECU T IV E C HEF & OW N E R

BOLD: WE DON’T FOLLOW TRENDS, WE CREATE CULTURES. GLOBAL: WE MAKE GREAT FOOD FROM AROUND THE WORLD. VIBRANT: WE CREATE PLAYFUL EXPERIENCES. J O HN NY ZA K I | C H EF DE C U I SI NE

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BOLD . GLOBAL . VIBRANT 1592 M AI N STR EET | SAR ASO TA, FL | 9 4 1 . 3 6 5 . 2 2 3 4 | 1 5 9 2 S RQ . CO M

ALYSSA GAY, GAY, Founder & Chief Storyteller SARAH JANE BELL, BELL, Director of Operations ELISE MARTINEZ, MARTINEZ, Creative Director HALLIE HARRIS, HARRIS, Director of Brand Partnerships

BRAND FOUNDATIONS . BRAND MANAGEMENT Through open communication, creative thinking, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, AG Creative elevates your brand to new heights by developing impactful marketing campaigns, refining your brand messaging, and implementing innovative growth strategies. Together, we embrace the journey of transforming your brand’s dreams into tangible and remarkable achievements. We are your trusted partner in the pursuit of excellence as we work collaboratively to unlock the true power and potential of your brand.

CHARLESTON . SARASOTA

alyssagaycreative.com | if@alyssagaycreative

Buddy Foy Jr. Owner

Jennifer Foy Owner

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Dinner, Sunday Brunch, Happy Hour Private Parties & Events, Pharma Approved chateaurestaurants.com

CAPTIVA BEACH RESORT, A LITTLE SLICE OF PARADISE ON THE #1 BEACH IN AMERICA 6772 Sara Sea Circle | Siesta Key, FL 941.349.4131 | captivabeachresort.com i @captivabeachresortsiestakey

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LOGAN MCLEOD

CUSTOM APPAREL PRINTING . HOME . DECOR . UNIQUE GIFTS 1818 MAIN STREET . SARASOTA, FL 941.928.2757 . GRAFFITISRQ.COM . i@GRAFFITISRQ

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KIM MCLEOD

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Jose Rojas

Gino Calleja

Elevated Mexican Flavors. Inspired Experiences.

66 44 Gateway Avenue | Sarasota, F L | 941 .9 2 1 . 3 1 3 3 | kolucan.com | i @ kolucansrq

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ALISSA SILVERS FOUNDER, ARTIST, & CURATOR

LISSARTDESIGN.COM i @LISS.ART.DESIGN

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Kids should fly kites, not fight cancer.

Left to right: Carli Fischer, Programs & Family Services | Brittany Rudolph, Marketing & Events Emersyn, Age 7 Fighter-Medulloblastoma | Patty O’Leary, CEO | Nico Meola, Development

Serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota, Collier childrenscancercenter.org | i@childrenscancercenter f Children’s Cancer Center

THE SCOUT GUIDE SARASOTA FOLLOW ALONG

THESCOUTGUIDE.COM/SARASOTA

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DESIGN STUDIO 1929 south osprey avenue

sarasota, florida riley-id.com if@rileyinteriordesign

Carrie Riley - Owner + Licensed Principal Interior Designer

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