Author Archives: Q-tips

Ivan Locke (Hardy) has worked diligently to craft the life he has envisioned, dedicating himself to the job that he loves and the family he adores. On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Ivan receives a phone … Continue reading →

BAD WORDS Mr. Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-year-old who finds a loophole in the rules of The Golden Quill national spelling bee and decides to cause trouble by hijacking the competition. Contest officials, outraged parents, and overly ambitious … Continue reading →

FROZEN Featuring the voices of Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, “Frozen” is the coolest comedy-adventure ever to hit the big screen. When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme mountain man … Continue reading →

Tarpon Point 801 Riverside Dr E, Bradenton, FL 34208, (941) 746-8700 tarponpointegrill.com Q-Tips say: Good place to have drinks and listen/dance to the music outside in the “Tiki Bar”. Service is decent, food is just ok as are the drinks … Continue reading →

SPANISH TRAIL MARKER – Erected in 1928, this coquina ball is the Zero Milestone. It marks the eastern end of the Old Spanish Trail, the first transcontinental road from St. Augustine to San Diego, CA. This is a “look only” … Continue reading →

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum The lighthouse was built in 1874. Became Florida’s first lighto9use in 1824. Take the trolley to trolley stop #15 (the beach bus stop) the bus takes you to the beach and the longer route to … Continue reading →

ST. AUGUSTINE Saint Augustine is a vacation spot—you’ll find classic hotels and intimate restaurants. Mrs. Q says: Those can be a dime a dozen, though. What sets Saint Augustine apart is its history—it’s the oldest European settlement in the U.S. … Continue reading →

SOUTHERN OAKS INN -2800 N Ponce De Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 342-2354 – www.southernoaksinnstaug.com Q-Tips say: Come here and be impressed. Southern Oaks is clean, neat and nicely managed and is pet-friendly with a pool. Close to … Continue reading →

RAINTREE RESTAURANT – 102 San Marco Ave., Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-7211 – raintreerestaurant.com Q-Tips say: Oh Yes, this was good.
Great food, drinks, service, ambiance, inside/outside seating. We began with sharing Tuna Carpaccio and a cup Lobster/Red pepper … Continue reading →