The devastation in Haiti has made the rest of the world want to help. Seeing the news feeds and hearing the accounts of so many who have lost so much have made us all realize just how much we have and how much extra we have to give. Our restaurants are happy to be a part of the effort to help in some small way.
For those of you who want to drop off your donations, we will have box trucks at the BeachHouse and Sandbar this weekend. The trucks will be at the BeachHosue this Saturday, Feb. 6th from 11am – 5pm and at the Sandbar on Suday, Feb. 7th from 11am – 5pm to collect donations for Haiti. The entire truck will be shipped to Haiti when it is full, so help us fill it as soon as possible.
If you know of any other relief efforts being conducted or someone whose dedication and selflessness are commendable, please let us know about it by commenting below.
Here are some things that we need:
- Tents, canopies and tarps.
- Children’s clothes and shoes.
- Bags of potting soil and vegetable seeds.
- Battery chargers ans rechargeable batteries.
- Flashlights, camp lights, battery operated fans and radios.
- Seal-tight containers for sugar, flour, etc.
- Any cleaning products, washtubs and Tide, brooms, mop buckets, brushes, etc.
- Rice, pasta, flour, canned meats, dried beans, powdered milk and drinks, jugs of ketchup, hot sauce, spices and sugar. Large packages please.
- Toiletries and toilet paper (big packages), feminine products.
- Outdoor games and soccer balls.
The 5th Annual Jazz Festival sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Historical Society and hosted by the Sandbar Restaurant will be held on Thursday, February 7th from 3 pm to 5 pm at the Sandbar Event Pavilion. Tickets are $6.00 in advance available for purchase at the Historical Society or $8.00 at the door.
Jazz favorites covering the 40’s to the 80’s will be played by the Gulf Drive Band. Classic tunes at their best. A cash bar and buffet will be available. For more information please call the AMIHS at 941-778-0492 or the Sandbar at 941-778-0444.
In case you haven’t heard, Anna Maria Island weddings are making big news, and once again, one of our celebrated waterfront restaurants is in the headlines. The BeachHouse and the Sandbar Restaurants have been chosen to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2010, an honor bestowed by WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company and website. WeddingWire is the only online wedding planning resource center designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding vendors.
The Bride’s Choice Award™ is a very special honor to us for two reasons. First, this award recognizes the top 5 percent of local wedding professionals from the WeddingWire Network who “demonstrate excellence in quality, service and professionalism” in the wedding industry. But even more importantly, The Bride’s Choice Awards™ is determined exclusively by recent newlyweds – those who have had direct experience with our hardworking and dedicated staff at the BeachHouse. Our brides and grooms have stepped up, spoken out, and personally attributed this honor to us. We could not be more grateful. [more...]
You do not want to miss this one! The Sarasota Food and Wine Festival, benefiting the American Lung Association, is “the must-attend wine event for the Sarasota social calendar.” Good music, beautiful tropical scenery, and palate-pleasers from some of the best local restaurants paired with select vintages from Premier Vintage Company is sure to delight all. Join the Mar Vista in celebrating this very special evening.
VIP Reception 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. $85 (includes festival)
Street Festival 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. $50
Don’t miss the exclusive VIP Reception held prior to the festival. This ticket gets you a gift bag and a bottle of fine wine from Premier Beverage Company.
