Author Archives: Q-tips

I’ll be Right There

Wanda has her hands full: her 8-month pregnant daughter wants a wedding which her ex-husband is flaking on paying for, her mother thinks she’s dying, her wayward son is either going into rehab or the army, her long-time boyfriend doesn’t … Continue reading

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Season 52

170 University Town Center Dr Ste 103 Sarasota, FL – seasons52.com Both Q had: Happy Hour Cosmo & service/food/drinks were awesome. Mrs. Q had: Tuscan White bean soup & Philly Cheesesteak – Beef tenderloin, cipollini onions, wood-grilled red peppers, provolone … Continue reading

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OSCAR SCHERER State Park 4/13/2025

OSCAR SCHERER State Park – 1843 S Tamiami Trl. Osprey, FL –  (941) 483-5956 This is a smaller park than Myakka State Park. Oscar Scherer offers: hiking trails, restrooms, campground(s), canoe launch, play ground, ranger station, a nature center. Yes, … Continue reading

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The Golden Voice

A homeless veteran and a young street singer, both on a self-destructive path, who battle dark times through friendship and music. Q tips say: YES! Watch The Golden Voice. Excellent movie! A must see! I loved it! Rising star Dharon … Continue reading

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G20 –

When the G20 summit comes under siege, U.S. President Danielle Sutton (Academy Award® winner Viola Davis) becomes the number one target. After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country and … Continue reading

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CAPITAL GRILL – Sarasota FL 4/11/25

The CAPITAL GRILL – 180 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 256-3647, thecapitalgrille.com Q-Tips say: Have been to the Capital Grill in Chicago and here & both locations are great. Usual Libations:  Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan Mrs. … Continue reading

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G T Bray Park 4/11/2025

G T Bray Park –  5502 33rd Ave Dr W., Bradenton, FL,  (941) 742- 5923,          mymanatee.org/home/government Q-tips say: G T Bray Park – or as we call it: Squirrel Park. Mrs. Q says: Nice place to walk, … Continue reading

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MYAKKA RIVER STATE PARK Sarasota FL 4/10/2025

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!  The only turtle we saw were at Phillippi Creek oyster bar that day: … Continue reading

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Phillippi Creek Oyster bar

5353 S Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL, (941) 925-4444 – www.creekseafood.com Q’s Began our dinner by sharing: Steamed Clams – 1 dozen steamed clams.- ok. Had our usual libations- Old Fashion & Perfect Manhattan. Mrs. Q had: Seared Ahi Tuna with … Continue reading

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Selva

University Town Center – 67 N. Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota – 941.358.6272 selvagrill.com 4/9/25 – Q-tips say: Yes, go and enjoy. We went for the Happy Hour menu – 4pm to 6pm in the Bar/Lounge only. Mrs. Q had: Old Fashioned … Continue reading

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