Author Archives: Q-tips

John and Mable RINGLING Museum – Sarasota FL 3/2/26

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Q-tips

RINGLING MUSEUM – 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 359-5700ringling.org Hours: Mon-Wed, Fri-Sun 10 am – 5 pm, Thu 10 am – 8 pmClosed only for Christmas and New Years Day. Q-TIPS say: GO & ENJOY! Went for … Continue reading →

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Song Sung Blue

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Q-tips

Based on a true story, two down-on-their-luck musicians (Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson) form a joyous Neil Diamond tribute band, proving it’s never too late to find love and follow your dreams. Q-tips say: YES, watch it. A great movie … Continue reading →

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Wicked 2 –

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Q-tips

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover … Continue reading →

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Carrabba’s Italian grill

Posted on February 15, 2026 by Q-tips

2/15/26 – 5425 University Pkwy University Park, FL 34201 -(941) 355-4116 – carrabbas.com Both Q’s began with: their Old Fashion on Happy Hour Menu. ITALIAN OLD FASHIONED – Maker’s Mark Bourbon,Disaronno Amaretto, Orange, and a Cherry. Mrs. Q had: non … Continue reading →

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Flemings Steak House

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Q-tips

8306 Tourist Center Dr Bradenton, FL 34201 – flemingssteakhouse.com (941) 536-0774 2/13/26 – Went in the Bar Area for Social Hour Specials. The service was terrible. Asked for bread 3 times from two different people & never received the bread. … Continue reading →

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Bruce Springsteen

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Q-tips

DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE “Deliver Me from Nowhere” chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 “Nebraska” album. Recorded on a 4-track recorder in Springsteen’s New Jersey bedroom, the album marked a pivotal time in his life and is considered one … Continue reading →

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One Battle after Another

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Q-tips

Bob is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa. When his evil nemesis resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both … Continue reading →

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Perppercorns

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Q-tips

7175 State Rd 70 E Bradenton, FL – (941) 866-3011 – peppercornsfl.com Q-tips say: Everything Was Just Average. Mr. Q had a Margarita & cup of Clam Chowder soup & Blackened Fish. Mrs. Q had: An Old Fashion & Caesar … Continue reading →

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Sinners

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Q-tips

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Michael B. Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back. Q-tips say: Might not be for everyone. … Continue reading →

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Dolce Italia

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Q-tips

6551 Gateway Ave Sarasota, FL ., dolceitaliarestaurant.com – (941) 921-7007 An enjoyable evening with neighbor, Nancy & friend, Jim. We shared the homemade bread & delicious butter & a bottle of red wine: Montepulciano. Both had Salads. Nancy had Salmon. Jim … Continue reading →

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