Sandbar Winemaker Dinner

December 2, 2011

Sandbar Restaurant and Lola Wines Winemaker Dinner Location: Sandbar Restaurant Event Pavilion Friday, January 27, 2012, 6:30 pm Owner Ed Chiles and Chef Ian Fairweather of the award winning Sandbar Restaurant present a special evening with an exceptional four-course menu created to highlight the Lola wines from California winemaker Seth Cripe. Dinner selections include Gulf Shrimp and bottarga finished with Bradley Store grits and pork jus, a Gamble Creek Farms Heirloom tomato salad, pan-seared Tenderloin paired with Florida lobster and roasted oyster mushrooms and a cheese course provided by Kelly Kary of the Olive Oil Outpost. Lola wines are naturally balanced wines making them the perfect accompaniment to our specially crafted winemaker dinner menu. Enjoy delicious food paired with exceptional wines in a beautiful setting. We look forward to seeing you at this special event. Contact Caryn Hodge at chodge@chilesgroup.com or call (941) 778-8705 for more information and to make your reservations.

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza

December 27, 2011

On Saturday, December 31, 2011 The BeachHouse Restaurant will host the 18th Annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza – A magical night of dinner, dancing, music, party favors, and bubbly topped off with a spectacular fireworks display at midnight (weather permitting). The excitement starts at 9:00 pm. Price is $99.99 per person and is available by reservation only for the inside dining room party package. Ticket price includes dinner from the scrumptious appetizer, entrée and dessert buffet, music, dancing, a balloon drop, music by DJ Chuck C, and a champagne toast at midnight with party favors. The $99.99 inside dining price also includes tax and gratuity but excludes bar bill. Open seating on the beautiful Gulf front deck will also be available with regular menu selections and delectable New Year’s Eve specials. Chuck Weirich will provide music for our deck area.  Seating for the deck is first come, first served. The BeachHouse offers the best spot for the beachside fireworks show. Valet parking will be offered. Advance ticket purchase is required for the inside dining room. Call now to make reservations and to purchase tickets. This party sells out every year so don’t delay. To make your reservation please call the BeachHouse Restaurant at 941.779.2222 or email srhoton@chilesgroup.com.

A Surprise Proposal at the Sandbar

December 2, 2011

Gabriel and I live in Ocala but go to Tampa quite a bit for fishing and to explore the beautiful city. Last Saturday, 11-26-11, he told me to get ready as he wanted to get out of Ocala and see where the wind took us. Of course he already had called the Sandbar and knew exactly where he was taking [...]

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Christmas on Bridge Street

December 1, 2011

Bridge Street will be changed from its normal tropical paradise into a Winter Wonderland on Saturday, December 17. Snow flakes, a visit by Santa, holiday music and performances, special sales at the shops, holiday treats, gift basket and wreath giveaways, fabulous gift ideas and a lighted boat parade are all planned to make the season [...]

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Ed’s Corner

December 1, 2011

It’s so hard to believe another year has almost come and gone. 2011 has been successful for our company in many ways and we feel very blessed. We are just finishing the first phase of two very important construction projects. At the Sandbar, our new state of the art deck kitchen and new bathrooms will [...]

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18th Annual Lawton Chiles Christmas for Kids Party

December 1, 2011

Dear Friends, The 2011 Holiday Season is here and it is time for the 18th Annual Lawton Chiles Christmas for Kids Party. Thanks to the generosity of many, the event  has grown from 25 children our first year to over 100 children the last few years. We are planning for at least 140 children again [...]

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