Author Archives: Q-tips

Pincher’s Crab Shack – 3/24/22

Pincher’s Crab Shack – 10715  Rodeo Rd., Lakewood Ranch, FL  – (941) 922-1515 – http://pinchersusa.com Q-tips say: Go try it! OK food and service & drinks. Ambiance is like a sports bar.   Pincher’s seems to be obsessed with cheese. Not a … Continue reading

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My kid could paint that

3/21/22 – After watching her dad paint, 4-year-old Marla Olmstead decides she’d like to be a painter too. Showing remarkable facility, she’s soon got paintings hanging in a local coffee shop and a handful of interested buyers. A local paper … Continue reading

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Dali Museum

One Dali Blvd. St. Petersburg, FL. www.thedali.org – 727.823.3767 3/22/22 – Q-tips & their adult kids say: YES, see it. What a great visit. Mrs. Q says: Salvador Dalí made paintings, sculptures and films about the dreams he had. He … Continue reading

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Last laugh

3/23/22- Retired talent manager Al reconnects with former client Buddy, a comedian who gave up performing decades ago, and urges him to go back out on the road. Q-tips say: Was ok. Chevy Chase and Richard Dreyfuss are a sight … Continue reading

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Licorice pizza

3/22/22 – “Licorice Pizza” is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. Q-tips & our visiting adult kids say: Don’t waste your time watching this. … Continue reading

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Gratzzi Italian Grill

3/22/22 –  211 2nd St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, 727 623 9037 www.gratzzigrill.com Q-tips & visiting adult kids say: Was just ok – nothing really special. The Early Bird menu had a few things to order from but the regular … Continue reading

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Try Wine

1 Beach Dr SE Ste 101 St. Petersburg, FL., (727) 898-9463, www.trywinecompany.com Wine bar/ Tapas/ small plates/ beer/spirits. Q-tips & visiting adult kids say: YES, go to Try Wine & enjoy their selection of wines, etc. & food, munchies, tapas, … Continue reading

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Ford’s Garage

3/21/22 – 295 N Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 803-3673 www.fordsgarageusa.com/locations/sarasota/ Q-tips & our visiting adult kids say: We did enjoy. Burgers/drinks/service was great along with the pretzels. The ambiance is great but music/noise level – a tad loud. … Continue reading

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The Adam project

3/11/22 – After accidentally crash-landing in 2022, time-traveling fighter pilot Adam Reed teams up with his 12-year-old self for a mission to save the future. Q-tips say: Yes, enjoyed it. The Adam Project might bring you back in time to … Continue reading

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Gifted Hands –

3/6/22-The life of Dr. Ben Carson – Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr. (born September 18, 1951) is an American retired neurosurgeon and politician. Inspired by his mother (Kimberly Elise) to never give up, Detroit native Ben Carson (Cuba Gooding Jr.) overcomes poverty and prejudice … Continue reading

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