HONORING SARASOTA COUNTY’S Heroes Memberships available to all Doctors, Nurses, First Responders, Firefighters, Police, EMT’s, Active Military, and Teachers VISIT YOUR BRANCH TO JOIN www.ourysrq.org #WhereTheHeartIs 1075 S. Euclid Ave. 941-955-8194 8301 Potter Park Dr 941-922-9622 28 WEST COAST WOMAN OCTOBER <strong>2020</strong>
foodie events continued • Five-O Donut Co. Five-O Donut Co. has opened a third location is now the frying hub for the growing Sarasota doughnut shop. The three-and-a-half-year-old company, which currently has locations at 2241 Ringling Blvd. and at 7119 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, is now at the Shops at Siesta Row at U.S. 41 and Bay Road. The new location comes with a larger kitchen, which will give the company production capacity to support further expansion. And that’s really good news. ■ http://fiveodonutco.com. Place orders for pick up or local delivery. They’re also on Uber Eats, Door Dash and Bite Squad. Call 941-312-4744. • Safety 4 SRQ Safety 4 SRQ is a new online directory where Sarasota and Manatee area businesses can post their health safety practices, so potential customers can know in advance. Developed as a public information resource and to support area businesses, membership is currently open in the restaurant, salon/barber and retail categories (https://www.safety4srq.com/). Members can link to their Safety 4 SRQ member profile from their business website, so this important information is readily available to potential shoppers, but separate from online promotions for the dining or shopping experiences they offer. Safety 4 SRQ allows no marketing of goods or services on the site, so members will not compete for advertising space, and website visitors seeking information will not be subjected to follow-up email marketing. Susan Hicks, owner of PRecise Communications, developed the concept and worked with Kimberly McClure of White Studios (http://www.whitestudios.us/) to create the online directory. According to Hicks, the project was created to provide simple, clean information that people can use to help them make buying decisions. It was inspired in part by the decision of Michael’s On East to temporarily shut down after an employee’s positive COVID-19 test, which led to offering a “Safety Superstar” membership. “The first category to open was Restaurant, and Michael’s On East signed on as our first Safety Superstar,” Hicks said. The Little Salon was the first in the Salon/ Barber category, also joining as a Safety Superstar, followed by Cutting Loose and Nick Choat’s Sport Clips Haircuts of South Sarasota and Sport Clips Haircuts of Bradenton. The Blue Heirloom was the first Retail member to join. “This online Health Safety directory is a great asset,” Choat said. “Our biggest problem has been communicating to the public that they will be safe coming to our salons for hair cuts and styling because of our firm commitment to following rigorous health safety measures.” ■ For information: call 941-925-3602. Safety 4 SRQ (https://www.safety4srq. com/) is an online directory for Sarasota and Bradenton area businesses to post their Health Safety practices. Events • The Sarasota-Manatee Original started 16 years ago when members from the Sarasota and Manatee area’s restaurant community came together to unite independently owned restaurants. Coming up, they have Set the Bar Cocktail Week in celebration of the area’s unique cocktail scene replacing the annual Set the Bar Cocktail Competition for this year due to event restrictions related to COVID-19, with Set the Bar Cocktail Week. Sip like a local during the region’s most “spirited” week from Sunday, <strong>October</strong> 12 to Monday, <strong>October</strong> 18 with featured drinks, special offers, virtual and in-person events and food and beverage pairings available to-go or while dining in Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurants. Set the Bar Cocktail Week is a chance for locals and visitors to experience the flavors of the Suncoast. Many offerings are available for dine-in and to-go. Look for the “to-go” icon when browsing the participating restaurants and their offerings at https://www.eatlikealocal.com/. There are also virtual cocktail events for those who would prefer to participate from home The Sarasota-Manatee Originals consist of over 60 locally owned restaurants throughout Florida’s Suncoast, from the tip of Anna Maria Island to the southern beaches of Venice. • Yoga and beer? Sure! Beer Garden Yoga is at Motorworks Brewing through December 29. Join them every Tuesday night at 7:45pm in the spacious outdoor Beer Garden for a one hour, all-levels yoga flow led by RYT Rachael Croll from Salty Buddha Co. Spread out your yoga mats in the fresh, open air of Florida’s Largest Beer Garden then, once safely distanced, stretch out your body, mind and soul one delicious, cold beer at a time. Classes are just $10 and include a complimentary core four pint (V Twin Vienna Lager, Intellectual Property Ale IPA, Pulp Friction Grapefruit IPA, Midnight Espresso Coffee Porter or Rollcage Red Ale). No sign-up required; you can just show up before the class begins & sign-in/pay at the brewery. Please bring your own mat to practice on, invite all your friends, and come vibe out in our spacious Beer Garden with like-minded souls and recharge during a relaxing hour under the stars. ■ Motorworks Brewing 1014 9th Street <strong>West</strong>, Bradenton • Food Trucks are coming to Shannon Staub Library 11:30-2 p.m. 4675 Career Lane, North Port, every Friday. Eat your lunch then visit our wonderful library and pick out some good reading for the weekend. Support North Port Food Trucks, Shannon Staub Library and the community. Food Truck Fridays vendors: Pickled Pink on November 6, December 4 and January8; The Groovy Grill on <strong>October</strong> 16, November 20, December 18 and January 22; Puerto Rican Spice <strong>October</strong> 9, November13, December 11 and January 15; The Dawg pound on <strong>October</strong> 23, November 27 and January 29; Ma Petite Creperie on <strong>October</strong> 30. • The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art has opened Mable’s Coffee and Tea. The coffee shop, located inside the McKay Visitor’s Pavilion, is managed by Metz Culinary, and will serve Starbuck’s products and includes full barista service in addition to an array of pastries, snacks and treats. The Ringling also announced the openings of two additional food service venues on campus. The Ringling Grillroom, also located inside the McKay Visitor’s Pavilion offers fine dining and beverages, and is set to open around Oct. 12. The Banyan Garden Bistro, a more casual dining alternative, will open on the Ringling grounds before the end of <strong>2020</strong>. The Ringling asks that all visitors wear masks or facial coverings when inside the museum’s buildings. Additional information can be found at ringling.org. • Rogers Market is a family owned and operated local business and they have a new store on 63rd Ave E in Bradenton. Chef Peter and his team operate a full restaurant kitchen including fresh, high quality homemade food. They offer Marathon gas and feature a full diesel island. On the menu are items like beignets and their signature duck confit with plum sauce on brioche bun. The interior is designed by the owner, Mrs. Gigi Rogers, an Interior Designer out of California. They also sell a variety of of wine at all of our locations. ■ Locations: • 4460 Tallevast Rd., Sarasota • 2415 63rd Ave East, Bradenton • Fruitville & Paleo Dr., Sarasota (Coming soon) • Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille in downtown Bradenton and Mattison’s City Grille in downtown Sarasota are now making it easier for people to enjoy the restaurant’s food from the comfort of their home, office, or in some cases, home office. They have a new free delivery menu. Delivery is available from 11am-2pm and 5-7pm. There is no minimum order and no fee for delivery. Delivery is only available to businesses and residents within approximately 2 miles of the restaurants. Select bar drinks and wines are also available for delivery. Mattison’s partners with online delivery services such as UberEats, BiteSquad and Door Dash but those services charge both the business and the consumer fees. Mattison’s service is fee-less. According to Owner and Executive Chef, Paul Mattison, “We understand that many people are struggling right now but they still want to enjoy great food. We want to provide them with a safe service and affordable food that nourishes and satisfies them. Our menu items include products that are locally sourced, sustainable and hormone and antibiotic free. Much of being healthy is determined by what kind of food we put in our body. My staff and I know that the type of products we use are healthy and nutritious.” ■ To view menus and place an order call the restaurant or visit https:// mattisons.com/. ■ Mattison’s City Grille in Sarasota 941-330-0440. ■ Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille in Bradenton 941-896-9660. OCTOBER <strong>2020</strong> WEST COAST WOMAN 29
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