Showing posts with label local business. Show all posts
Showing posts with label local business. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Award Winning Juice Bar Opens Next to Gulf Gate Apartments

One of the best things about living at Gulf Gate Apartments is our close proximity to so many wonderful and interesting shops. One that recently opened its doors in January this year is CROP - a juice bar that promotes healthy living by offering high-nutrient juices. CROP stands for Cold-pressed, Raw, Organic, Produce; which describes what they put into their juices. This business was the inspiration of Karen Odierna, who used to be an oncology medical representative and she is a nurse by trade. She believes that medication is not good for people and she has a passion for juicing. Here's a quote from CROP's Facebook page about their mission:

CROP is committed to bringing the highest quality, nutrient dense juice to the market. What is "nutrient dense" you ask? Simply, our goal is to infuse you with an extensive range of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. We do this by maximizing the amount of organic, leafy greens in your power packed, cold pressed juice(made with a Norwalk juicer).

Since the shop opened they have already won an award from Sarasota Magazine for being the best new juice bar. If you are interested in stopping in it is literally just across the street from Gulf Gate Apartments - so get a little exercise and pick up something healthy to drink.

For more information you can visit their website here: http://cropjuicesrq.com/

CROP owner, Karen, opened her store in January 2014

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Positively Paradise - Visit Selby Botanical Gardens

If you are looking for a wonderful way to spend a weekend afternoon, consider visiting the Selby Botanical Gardens. The gardens have many different flowers, but the most fantastic are the orchids which come in several varieties.

One of our staff recently visited, and had these remarks to share:
I also love the fact that there is a darling Tea House where tea tastings are held every day (they have cookies and coffee too). The shop has lots treasures as well with potted flowers and lots of flower books. If you would like to take a watercolor class, a botanical drawing class or a watercolor class, Selby Gardens offers classes for all levels. As I was strolling around the gardens last Sunday taking pictures of the flowers, I noticed they had a small symphony orchestra playing beautiful music on the grass. Everything there blends together to create a perfect setting to lift your spirit. Selby Gardens is a must-see for tourists and locals alike. 

Admission is $17 per person, and although that seems costly, the yearly membership is only $60 and gives you reduced access to many other local museums. The Gardens are open every day from 10AM-5PM (except for Christmas Day).

Check out their website at http://www.selby.org for upcoming events: they have a Mother's Day Brunch coming up, yoga classes, and a juried photo exhibition among other things.


Monday, November 19, 2012

Take-Out Or Dining Out This Thanksgiving

Don't want to cook this holiday season? You're in luck because Publix supermarkets have a full, hot, Thanksgiving feast you can purchase. Publix Turkey Holiday Dinners only require heating before serving and include 4 sides: 2.75 lb Old-Fashioned Cornbread Dressing, 2.75 lb Home-style Mashed Potatoes, 32 oz Gravy, and 16 oz Cranberry-Orange Relish. These delicious dinners are anywhere from $39.99 (7-10 Servings) to $79.99 (14-18 Servings) plus much more you can choose from. Check out their website here.

Looking to go out for Thanksgiving? Here are a several places that are open and offer Thanksgiving Dinners:

Trader Vic’s 
378-3900
351 N. Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota
Offering a traditional Thanksgiving menu featuring roast turkey and prime rib from 11:30AM to 8:30PM. Tradervics.com. 

Sam Snead’s 
906-7771
1830 S. Ospery Ave, Sarasota
Presents a three-course menu including roast turkey, salmon or prime rib for $25.95 for adults, $12.95 children under 12, from 11:30AM to 8:00PM Samsneadssarasota.com. 

Rosebud’s
918-8771
2215 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey
Offering a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 11:30AM to 9:00PM featuring roast turkey, rack of lamb and prime rib. A children’s menu is available. Rosebudssarasota.com. 

Polo Grill and Bar
782-0899
10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch 
Offers a buffet from noon to 5:00PM with traditional turkey day standards, along with a variety of cooking stations and dishes from around the world, for $32.95 adults, $14.95 for children aged 5-12, with children 4 and under free. Pologrillandbar.com. 

Pier 22
748-8087
1200 1st Ave. W., Bradenton
Will host a traditional Thanksgiving dinner from 11:00AM to 10:00PM for $24.95 for adults and $12.95 for children 12 and under. The restaurant’s usual menu will also be available. Pier22dining.com. 

Patricks
955-1481
1481 Main St., Sarasota
Will offer special three-course meals including roasted turkey for $18, beginning at noon. Other specially priced entrees and a kids menu are available. Patricks1481.com

Michael’s On East
366-0007
1212 East Ave. S., Sarasota
Will have two Thanksgiving options, from 2:00PM to 8:00PM: a traditional meal with all the fixings for $28.95, or a la carte dining off a special holiday menu. Michaelsoneast.com 

Libby’s Cafe + Bar
487-7300
1917 Osprey Ave., Sarasota
Will offer a special turkey dinner for $30 adults, $13 for children, from 11:00AM to 9:00PM, including a bonus “brown bag” of turkey to go, for day-after turkey sandwiches. A la carte menu also available. Libbyscafebar.com. 

Harry’s Continental Kitchens
383-0777
5600 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key
Offers a traditional Thanksgiving three-course dinner from 2:00PM to 8:00PM for $31.95 per person ($43.95 per person with premium wine pairings). Harryskitchen.com. 

Cracker Barrel
480-9200
445 Commercial Court, Venice
or
 624-4994
800 Kings Hwy, Pt. Charlotte
Serving a special Thanksgiving dinner beginning at 11AM that includes dessert and beverage for $8.99 adults and $4.49 for children. 

Saturday, October 13, 2012

In Search Of The Great Pumpkin

Although the weather may not be showing it yet, it is Fall! What better to put you in the Autumn mood than a pumpkin festival? The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival is a series of weekends until Halloween. October 15 and 16, October 22 and 23, and October 29 and 30, all from 9:00AM to 5:00PM.

There are lots of fun activities:
-Corn Maze
-Chainsaw Sculpturing
-Hayrides
-Frog Jumping Championship
-A wide variety of craft booths
-Food!
-Live music and shows

They have some great events scheduled, which you won't want to miss. The pumpkin festival is sure to set the mood for the upcoming holiday season.

For more information visit the Husander Farms Pumpkin Festival website.

How to pick a great Pumpkin 
1. Make sure it is visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
2. The pumpkin is free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily.
Infections can invade easily and cause rot.
3. Make sure the stem is attached.

What to do with all those seeds?
Toasted Pumpkin seeds
1 ½ cups raw whole pumpkin seeds
2 teaspoons butter, melter
Pinch of Salt
Directions: Preheat oven to 300 degrees. While oven is heating put seeds in bowl with melted butter and salt. Coat seeds thoroughly and spread in a single layer on cookie sheet. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown stirring occasionally. Remove from oven and let cool. Enjoy!

Monday, June 25, 2012

Exploring Sarasota

Those of us who live at Gulf Gate Apartments in Sarasota, Florida, really have it made when it comes to dining, shopping, and finding interesting things to do. From St. Armands Circle to the Westfield Southgate mall to the Gulf Gate Village there are plenty of places to shop and find international cuisine. Some of the resources we found on the web that may help you navigate your choices are listed below. Enjoy living at Gulf Gate with all these wonderful options around you; we certainly do!

Exploring Sarasota:
http://www.visitsarasota.org/
http://www.starmandscircleassoc.com/about.cfmhttp://www.westfield.com/southgate
http://www.gulfgate.biz/Home.aspx