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Tips for a Fantastic Wedding Video

August 25, 2010

From Sage Hall of StarFruit Productions

Congratulations! You are engaged and planning for one of the most important days of your life! It’s time to start thinking about the when, where and who of your big day. One of the many decisions you will make is how you want the day to be captured. Well, I’m a tad biased, but, the wedding film is one of the most exciting, touching and memorable ways to capture your big day. Wedding videos have come a long way baby! They are no longer the shaky, star wipe filled, cheeseball videos that we have all been subjected to in the past! My friends and clients are constantly surprised that they “are actually enjoying watching a wedding video”! Yes, that’s a direct quote! [more...]

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Florida Seafood Hotline

August 11, 2010

For years now, our restaurants, the BeachHouse, the Sandbar, and Mar Vista, have been serving up some of the best quality Florida seafood around.  The recent oil spill in the Gulf and the massive media attention and coverage it has received has caused many people to worry about if and how the spill will affect the quality and availability of Florida seafood products.  In case you haven’t heard, we’d like to fill you in on the latest information. [more...]

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Rosé Wine, Why Not?

July 31, 2010

Whenever a Rosé wine is suggested, there is often one of two reactions: “Oh, I only like White Zinfandel” or “I never drink pink wine.”  While certainly either response is understandable, both are lamentable, as there is a wonderful world of highly potable French Rosés.

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Congratulations to Rick Poling – May Photo Contest Winner

July 5, 2010

Rick writes, “I thought you might like to see one of our favorite photos from ‘wedding week’. My daughter (Melissa Poling… now Melissa Matuszewski ) and son-in-law (Ryan Matuszewski) were married at the Sandbar last Monday (5/31/10).
Attached is a picture of the wedding party, jumping for joy, [...]

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Anna Maria Island Fireworks 42 Years Strong

June 24, 2010

The Sandbar, Beachhouse and Mar Vista Restaurants owner, Ed Chiles, is a local guy. He lives, works and plays on Anna Maria Island. His roots and his commitment to the area run as deep as the waters he fishes in every Tarpon season. Ed has always been community minded. That is why he tries to [...]

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Chiles Group to host Three Day Fireworks Celebration this Fourth of July

June 7, 2010

Join us for a weekend-long fireworks celebration this Fourth of July! Warm weather, gorgeous sands, and beautiful turquoise waters will be the backdrop for a weekend filled with fireworks shows not to be missed!
We will kick off this Fourth of July weekend at The Mar Vista Restaurant on July 2nd for the 2nd Annual Mar [...]

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