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Cortez Kitchen to reopen Jan. 14

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January 30, 2022
By SUN contributor
New owners take over Beach Bistro

New owners take over Beach Bistro

HOLMES BEACH – It’s the end of an era at the Beach Bistro. The award-winning beachfront restaurant’s owners of more than 36 years, Sean Murphy and Susan Timmins, have sold the restaurant to Anna M…
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November 28, 2021
By SUN contributor
Restaurant owner launches web series

Restaurant owner launches web series

HOLMES BEACH – If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a restaurant or how restaurant owners manage a crisis, Buddy Foy Jr. and his family have just the show for you. Foy, owner…
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August 17, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Renovated Bortell's Lounge reopening soon

Renovated Bortell’s Lounge reopening soon

UPDATED Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021 at 12:09 p.m. – ANNA MARIA – Bortell’s Lounge is scheduled to reopen at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 25. “We’re super excited to be back and we’re looking forward to seein…
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May 23, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Lack of workers putting stress on Island businesses

ANNA MARIA ISLAND – As you browse the shops, dine in the restaurants and check into the resorts of Anna Maria Island, you may notice what’s becoming a familiar sight not just on the Island, but in ci…
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May 14, 2021
By Jason Schaffer

Alcohol-to-go one of many wins for restaurant, lodging industries

TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) has released its legislative summary report highlighting bills that were passed and signed into law during the 2021 Florida legisla…
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February 15, 2021
By Joe Hendricks
Slicker's Eatery opens in Cortez

Slicker’s Eatery opens in Cortez

CORTEZ – Owned and operated by Bob Slicker, Slicker’s Eatery is now open. Located at 12012 Cortez Road W., Slicker’s latest culinary adventure set sail on Tuesday, Feb. 9 with a ribbon-cutting cer…
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December 7, 2020
By SUN contributor
New dining experience comes to Waterline

New dining experience comes to Waterline

HOLMES BEACH – A new dining experience is set to open on Dec. 20 with the French cuisine of The Chateau Anna Maria. The new restaurant, helmed by Edward “Buddy” Foy Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, wil…
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November 30, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
City Pier Grill opening soon

City Pier Grill opening soon

ANNA MARIA – The City Pier Grill could open this week or next, according to Brian Seymour, who will operate the business with partners Nick Graham and Vic Mattay. The exact opening date will be an…
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September 5, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Seymour’s group selected for City Pier grill and bait shop

Seymour’s group selected for City Pier grill and bait shop

ANNA MARIA – The group consisting of Brian Seymour, Vic Mattay and Nick Graham is the city commission’s top choice to operate the City Pier grill and bait shop. During Friday’s emergency meeting…
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July 13, 2020
By Joe Hendricks
Governor says bar restrictions will remain in place

Governor says bar restrictions will remain in place

BRADENTON – Gov. Ron DeSantis says he does not anticipate reopening bars without food licenses anytime soon. During Saturday’s press conference at Blake Medical Center in Bradenton, The Sun asked…
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