Author Archives: Q-tips

Peridia Golf & CC – St. Patrick’s Day Buffet

3/17/26- Corned Beef & Cabbage, Bangers & Mash, Shepherd’s Pie. & Bread pudding. Also, Green Beer. Q-tips say: Food/drinks/service was just ok. The music was not enjoyable, very loud, & we have never had Bread pudding, & probably will not … Continue reading

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Powerful young woman

Nothing in Cassie’s life is what it appears to be — she’s wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she’s living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs … Continue reading

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Melania

MELANIA offers unprecedented access to the 20 days leading up to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration — through the eyes of the First Lady herself. Step inside Melania Trump’s world as she orchestrates inauguration plans, navigates the complexities of the White … Continue reading

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Blue Moon

You know how in marriage they say “for better or for worse”? I think, in terms of my life, I have entered the “for worse” part, and it happened so quietly I didn’t even recognize it. Richard Linklater’s Blue Moon … Continue reading

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DESOTO Natl. Park – Bradenton FL 3/14/26

DESOTO Natl. Park – 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy, Bradenton, FL 34209, (941) 792-0458    Raised walk through the mangroves. Hours: Mon-Sun 9 am – 5 pm Q-Tips say:  A great park, excellent for kids, of all ages, beautiful marked trails to … Continue reading

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The Riverwalk

2026 – A 2 mile long Riverwalk along the Manatee River. We walked past a skate park, over train tracks, splash water park, playgrounds, an amphitheater & some art installations. This is an expansion of Rossi Park between the Green … Continue reading

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Peridia Golf & CC dining- Fridays

3/6/26 – Had a great evening & the a nice time with neighbor in the hood: Nancy & Peggy. Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & A Cosmo. Chicken Special – with veggies & Fries – was ok but the … Continue reading

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Selva

University Town Center – 67 N. Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota – 941.358.6272 selvagrill.com 3/5/26 – Q-tips say: Yes, go and enjoy. We went for the Happy Hour menu – 4pm to 6pm in the Bar/Lounge only. Had a wonderful time with … Continue reading

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TURTLES REST. Siesta Key/Sarasota FL 3/3/26

TURTLES REST. 8875 Midnight Pass Rd., Sarasota, FL 34242, (941) 346-2207, turtlesrestaurant.com Q-TIPS SAY – After our trip to Myakka Park – went to Turtles. Great view on the bay, service, drinks and the food is good. The Q’s have … Continue reading

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MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK Sarasota FL 3/3/26

MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK 13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241 –(941) 361-6511 myakkariver.org Q-Tips say: $6.00 per car is the entrance fee for the entire day!  Did see some alligators in the waterways. THINGS TO DO AT MYAKKA:A VISITOR … Continue reading

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