Author Archives: Q-tips
Dolce Italia
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
Peridia Golf & CC – Southern Buffet
1/21/26 – Fried Chicken & St. Louis Ribs. Served with sides. Q-Tips say: Never Again. The salad bar was ok- many items to make your salad. The Sides were plentiful BUT the FRIED CHICKEN was very greasy & some pieces … Continue reading
Miguel’s 1/2/2026
6631 Midnight Pass Rd. Sarasota, FL 34242 – 941-349-4024 – https://www.miguelsrestaurant.net/ Miguel’s Restaurant specializes in French and continental food. They have a wide selection of appetizers. Entrees include fresh gulf seafood, the choicest cuts of filet mignon, delicious poultry, and … Continue reading
Mote Marine Lab & Aquarium
12/31/2025 – 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota, (941) 388-4441, mote.org Another fun day with our Son & Daughter in Law. Q-tips say: Yes, go and enjoy. It is awesome. They advance marine science and education leading to new discoveries, revitalization, … Continue reading
Circus
2075 Bahia Vista St Sarasota, FL. (941) 355-9335 – circusarts.org 12/30/2025 – Daughter in Law & Son , along with the Q-tips enjoyed the Circus in Sarasota. After the Circus, off to Pier 22. Mrs. Q says: What a great … Continue reading
Home Alone
When bratty 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) acts out the night before a family trip to Paris, his mother (Catherine O’Hara) makes him sleep in the attic. After the McCallisters mistakenly leave for the airport without Kevin, he awakens to … Continue reading
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
As the holidays approach, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) wants to have a perfect family Christmas, so he pesters his wife, Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), and children, as he tries to make sure everything is in line, including the tree and house … Continue reading
Meet me at the Christmas Train Parade
When Charlotte’s son Benny learns about an old tradition, he persuades her to try and reignite the Christmas magic that brought neighboring communities together. Netflix – Prime. Q-tips say: YES, We enjoyed this movie. A great movie for the family … Continue reading
Santa Boot Camp
Hired by shopping mall magnate Ed Mancini to host a Christmas gala for his biggest investors, Emily heads to Santa Bootcamp – to find the perfect Santa and the inspiration she’ll need to make the evening a success. anta Bootcamp … Continue reading
PIEROGI INN – Sarasota, FL 12/10/25
PIEROGI INN – 6611 Superior Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231, (941) 929-0101 Q-Tips say: THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO for DELICIOUS Polish and Ukrainian foods in the Sarasota FL area. All kinds of Pierogis, Kolaczki, Beet/Beef Barley Soup mixes and … Continue reading