I was thinking, as I was writing about IBE Barter Member McKeithen Growers, just how many species of native trees there are, and I realized I don’t know a thing about the subject but as I read about the various choices and expert evaluation by Eddie McKeithen, I became fascinated. McKeithen Growers is a family business that has been thriving since 1995. They do a bit of mail order business as well, and are hands-on when it comes to caring for their customers and answering all your questions. They will give you all the necessary information about how to treat your purchase so it will outlive you!
McKeithen’s supplies Native trees but will also introduce you to a few species that are not typical to Florida, but have done quite well. Eddie McKeithen is the owner, and is a graduate of the University of the South, Sewanee, TN, with a BS degree in Forestry and Natural Resources. Eddie is a native Floridian and has been involved in the landscape and horticulture industry in Florida since 1984.McKeithen Growers is located in East Manatee County, approx. 10 miles east of I-75 just off of State Road 70, and are members of FANN and FNGLA agencies, two Florida horticultural Associations.
McKeithen Grower’s, Inc. is a premier supplier of native trees indigenous to Florida, the Eastern US Seaboard north to Maryland, and the Gulf Coast States west to Texas. They offer 40 plus varieties of landscape quality native trees in containers including 3, 15, 30, 45, 100 & 200 gal. sizes. Every year McKeithen’s offers more varieties of natives to choose from. But they don’t just grow native trees. Take a look around and see trees that you don’t everyday!
The McKeithen Growers website is a place to go for information and suggestions on where trees will do the best and be robust. There’s a beautiful array of photos that capture the true beauty of some of these varieties, and if you click on each picture you will get a complete list of information with pictures, describing that particular tree, how much sunlight it needs, what height and spread it will grow to, colors to expect upon bloom, and the attributes and features. Not only can you access the website for information, but if you call the nursery, an employee or family member will be happy to give you the complete story on your tree.
On the McKeithen Growers website you will see some native trees that are strongly suggested by Eddie because of their ability to adapt to the Florida weather. The Standard S. Red Cedar is perfect for everyday landscapes as is the American Elm. These have been sheared for maximum fullness, so as they grow into a larger tree they will have a much wider canopy.
The following trees are also currently available in 100 gal. containers at McKeithen Growers: Red Maple, Southern Red Cedar (full to the base), Native Southern Magnolia, Live Oak and Bald Cypress. They also carry Sweetbay Magnolias, Slash Pine, Pond Cypress, Winged Elm, Dahoon Holly, and Sweetgum. Available in 30 gallon sizes are water oaks, popash, and pignut hickory.
During their season, the following trees will be ready in various sizes: Chickasaw Plum, Redbud, Loblolly Bay, Blackgum (Swamp Tupelo), Cherry Laurel and Needle Palm.
Log onto: www.mckeithengrowers.com for a wonderful idea of what you can plant on your own property, how much sunlight you need, specifications about soil, and many beautiful pictures about Florida native trees. Eddie McKeithen is the owner, and the Growers are located at 24005 71st Ave. East, in Myakka City, Fl. 34251. To send Eddie an email, use eddie@McKeithen.net and call him at 941-232-9377 on his cell phone.
A’TU International Jewelry and Clothing was started over 25 years ago on a lanai in Sarasota, Florida. They began their business doing parties at people’s homes and became such a quick success that they were selling their jewelry to boutiques and small chain department stores. Being left with stock at the end of each season, they decided to open their Jewelry and Clothing Outlet, featuring hand-picked current styles at reduced prices. As a member of IBE, the International Barter Exchange, all members are welcome to shop at A’TU!
Their philosophy is to provide great products at discounted prices. They know you’ll be getting lots of compliments from your friends and will bring them with you next time you shop. It’s a great way to get new customers…one woman tells another woman and then she tells her friends. A’TU gets new faces every day, and will take care of you like women’s clothing stores did in the old days….you are in the fitting room and your sales associate brings you clothing to try on, eliminating the frustration of you having to keep running in and out of the fitting room.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that all of the clothing was washable! The designs they carry are styles you won’t see coming and going. Some styles are Bohemian, some smartly dressy, and then your every day wardrobe basics: the black and white blazers and jackets, the standard dress pants, shells, and jewelry to match. I was thrilled that everything is competitively priced and affordable. A’TU’s has the best and biggest inventory of high fashion jewelry I’ve ever seen in one store! The benefits of shopping here are many- They are IBE members, so you can use your IBE alternative dollars for your purchases. Their snow bunnies are loyal customers and keep asking them to have the kind of website that would allow them to shop all year long! They finally accomplished that!
Their customers become friends and delight in the idea that although A ‘TU’s prices are affordable, their clothing is not like the stock of any other store. One-of-a-kind outfits that will make you the hit of your next party or business meeting, with accessories to match. Go visit and see for yourself that their omen’s wear is exclusive but fairly priced, the stock is always loaded, and you’ll be treated with kid gloves by the sales associates. This kind of shopping experience was, at one time, what every respectable dress shop would offer. Well, you can still get it here at A’ TU. I was bedazzled and can’t wait to go back and see what new inventory they have and what great seasonal numbers are on sale! You’ll find tops, pants, basics, jackets, jewelry, totes, and racks of sale items that will really give your dollars a lot more mileage.
Popular brands you will see at A’TU are Cover Charge, Keren Hart, Appraisal, Casual Studio, Fantazia, Kokomo, Caribe, Clara S., and Crystal Modes. Internet orders get a free gift. Just answer a few questions like whether you have pierced ears or wear clip earrings, and what your favorite colors are. You can rely All internet orders receive a free gift. All you have to do is register on the website on A’TU to always have discount prices, fabulous costume jewelry, and a strong commitment to their customers to have them look their very best!
A’TU is located at 3900 Clark Road in Sarasota. Call them for information at: 941-923-7038. On their website you can view their fashionable, washable, and comfortable duds for real women in an array of sizes and beautiful colors. Be the woman who stands out from the rest at your next party! You’ll have everyone asking you where that fabulous outfit came from!
Another cutting edge IBE member company, Waterworld has been serving Manatee county and the surrounding areas of the Gulf Coast of Florida. Waterworld was created in 1996 and has continued to offer the most technologically advanced water purification systems in the Gulf Coast area. Free quotes and clear explanations about how to maintain your water purification system are what Waterworld specializes in, and they are located at 5355 McIntosh Rd. in Sarasota. Call them at 941-927-8687 and set up an appointment today. You can also read more about what services Waterworld offers by logging onto their website atwww.waterworldpurification.com.
From its inception in 1996, Waterworld has been run by its original owner, offering a complete line of solutions from under sink to whole house reverse osmosis systems. Waterworld services what they sell. Any parts or replacement items are available through their company, plus the supplies needed to keep you up and running. This makes life easier for everyone and makes Waterworld your complete, one-stop source of purification services and products.
You can either drop in to Waterworld’s showroom or call to discuss your needs with one of their trained technicians. Your needs will be different depending on whether you have a Well Water System or Municipal Water Supply.
Drinking water is subject to many contaminants. Whether you have a well or a municipal water system, you run the risk of encountering a variety of dangerous chemicals and contaminants. These include lead, pharmaceuticals, arsenic, bacteria, and more. On their website, Waterworld has a link to providing complete information tables on water contaminants, including Microorganisms, Disinfection Byproducts, Disinfectants, Inorganic chemicals and Radionuclides. You will also find general drinking water information available on their website.
When buying a water purification system, you need to check to see if it is certified to the requirements of strict public health standards by NSF International. NSF is internationally recognized as a not-for-profit, third-party organization with more than 50 years of experience in testing and certifying products to meet strict health standards. “Tested to NSF standards” is not the gold standard; “NSF Certified” is what you are looking for.
Shopping online from Waterworld’s website is a service that will be available to our customers shortly. You’ll be able to order any replacement parts from the site, but in the meanwhile, call 941-927-8687 for assistance with ordering parts.
Waterworld Purification Systems is conveniently located on McIntosh Rd. in Sarasota, Fl, between Clark Rd. and Ashton Rd. Look driving directions and a map on their website.
As an IBE Barter member, Suncoast Interactive is all about Social Media Management, setup, and design. They will build you a customized social media program and apply it in the most popular web platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn, including the initial setup to the strategy and profile management. In order to accomplish this, Suncoast Interactive will organize you with a look that is all you, by designing and utilizing custom graphics, landing pages and videos. They want your branding to shine online.
Suncoast Interactive will manage your online reputation. What are people saying about you online? Is it affecting your bottom line? Their online Reputation Management will manage your social profiles. They believe that you need a public relations, marketing, advertising and customer service team to monitor your profile every day, They believe that most businesses are busy doing business and don’t have to time to stay on top of it, so Suncoast Interactive can step in and manage it for you.
Text (SMS) is the fastest growing media channel today. SMS reminders, notifications, coupons, and alerts are the gateway to more revenue for you and your business. They have a comprehensive mobile marketing plan that is right for you. Being as there are 3 billion phones in the world, this is the most widely used technology on the planet. A good share of those are texting daily over emailing, and smart phones will only grow in use over the next few years. Over 70% of recipients react to SMS marketing messages. 30% of users respond to mobile ads.
Suncoast Interactive can help you develop and design a website that will establish your online presence, which is necessary for any-sized business. Websites today are affordable and are an important tool for marketing your business. Suncoast Interactive has web packages reasonable packages that are very affordable and they know how small businesses feel intimidated by the process, but Suncoast Interactive will walk beside you from hosting and domain registration to content and graphic design.
How much will this cost me, you might be asking yourself? Sure, it sounds good, but can I afford all this? Suncoast Interactive has three packages to choose from, so you can get the right fit for your dollars. There is a Basic package, an intermediate Professional package, and an Enterprise package. All include set up, Installation, and Management of Social Accounts and Weekly Messages. All are quite affordable and you’ll have the experts from Suncoast Interactive at your wide during the process.
To contact Suncoast Interactive, you can call them at 941-323-5475 or log onto their website at: www.suncoastinteractive.com Their address is 14104 Nighthawk Terrace in Lakewood Ranch, Fl.
IBE Barter is proud to be affiliated with Dr. Robin Hamlin and Florida Coastal Plastic Surgery. She is Board Certified and fully competent to perform body, facial and any cosmetic procedure. This is a highly competitive world and people are finding themselves in the workplace for longer years than a few decades ago. Have you had a feeling of frustration when looking at your face in the mirror? Would you like to look more like the you of decades past? Then maybe it’s time that you took a step towards committing to a refreshed, new you. Dr. Hamlin is here to help you realize your dream of looking and feeling younger.
If your desire to improve yourself and your self-esteem and that image includes having a fuller bustline, decreasing your breasts, or giving them a lift, Dr. Hamlin would love for you to come in for a consultation and let her show you what procedure she recommends for your particular case.
Concerned with your nose? Has it always bothered you and you would like to love how you look? Rhinoplasty, or cosmetic nasal surgery, is a widely performed plastic surgical procedure. At the same time, if your breathing is impaired and you would like that situation to be corrected, Dr. Hamlin can also repair your deviated septum, as well. There are also other procedures that will enhance the way your face looks and boost your self-esteem in the process. Those are upper and lower eyelid surgery, facelifts, and more.
If you’ve wanted to change certain body issues because of weight gain, weight loss, or just a desire to look better in your clothes and out of them, there are several procedures that can be performed. An Abdominoplasty will take excess fat around your abdomen or stomach and change your clothing size and confidence. Upper arm surgery to remove the fat that a lot of us have in our upper arms is also a procedure that Dr. Hamlin performs. Liposuction or removal of fat, is a highly successful procedure Dr. Hamlin performs. Look for before and after pictures of all procedures on her website.
Non-surgical procedures are also performed by Dr. Hamlin, such as laser hair removal, lasering of brown spots, electrolysis, and vein lasering. Enjoy a Spa Day while getting services like waxing, permanent makeup, hair extensions, manicures, pedicures, and facials. Also available are body wraps, detoxing mud wraps, and hot stone treatments.
Dr. Hamlin is located at 505 Manatee Ave. W, Bradenton, Fl. Call for an appointment at 9471-798-9777. Hours of operation are: Monday – Thursday 9 am – 5 pm, Friday 9 am – 3 pm, and the spa is open on Saturday by appointment only. Call today and get started on a new you!
IBE Barter is proud to introduce you to one of its popular members, The Riverhouse Reef & Grill, located at 995 Riverside Drive in Palmetto, Fl. A wonderfully beautiful setting gives you water views with boats and watercraft docked along the lazy coast. The Riverhouse Reef and Grill is a laid-back blend of casual and elegant. The waterfront dining room is enclosed but facing the great Manatee River view, while outside, dockside seating provides a riverside view of manatees and dolphins with a backdrop of impressive yachts at the Regatta Pointe Marine.
You can count on the Riverhouse Reef and Grill to provide you with the freshest seafood as well as Angus Steaks and burgers. They love to put a new interpretation on old favorites like Lobster Pot Pie, Cajun Crawfish Cheeseburgers and Fish Tacos. Happy Hour is every day from 3 pm to 7 pm, featuring a full array of appetizers and your favorite beer, wine, and cocktails.
The Riverhouse Reef & Grill’s Sunday Brunch is famous for its delicious fare, cooking up the traditional brunch offerings and providing a regular menu as well. Feast your imagination on Cheesy scrambled eggs, hickory smoked bacon, sausage, hash browns, pancakes, French toast, seasonal fresh fruit and more. Also served are Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and champagne.
Those Mondays when your week is starting out in a frustrating way, come join the crowd at the bar as they celebrate Margarita Mondays at $3 a drink, and you can order your favorite appetizers and finger food as well. If you log onto their website, at www.riverhousereefandgrill.com you will get all the information you need. It does not get any more spectacular than the Riverhouse on the historic Manatee River at Regatta Pointe Marina…where the very special views make memories of their own that will last forever.
Regatta Pointe Marina has many services and features that cater specifically to their residents including the ship store, which is a West Marine satellite location and membership In the Regatta Pointe Marina Yacht Club. The boaters enjoy deep waters and no bridges between our marina and the Tampa Bay or Gulf of Mexico. Problem-free living and a boating community that will exceed all of your needs is our goal.
The Riverhouse is a waterfront banquet facility located on the historic Manatee River at Regatta Pointe Marina in Palmetto, Florida. Built on an island and surrounded by a 350 slip resort marina, the Riverhouse offers a unique banquet facility with stunning views and breathtaking atmosphere. The facility can comfortably host a 250 seat single event inside, with open waterfront porches offering an additional opportunity for seating, wedding locations, or social events. The Riverhouse is available for daily, evening, or luncheon bookings. Their hours are: Sun-Thu 11:30am to 9pm | Fri-Sat 11:30am to 10 pm. Plan your next gala or wedding, or any celebration where upscale service, food and ambiance is top-of-line. Call today and begin creating your wedding or family dinner (941) 729-0616.
El Warike offers one of the best Peruvian Cuisines on the Gulf Coast of Florida. You can enjoy this wonderful dining experience in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. For over ten years their trained staff and talented chefs have dedicated themselves to providing you with a fun, relaxing, and delicious time. Their selection of Peruvian dishes includes traditional dishes, Cerviches, Peruvian Paellas and the traditional grilled specialties.
If you’ve never had Peruvian cuisine you are missing an amazing cuisine that has evolved from both local and immigrant traditions. The foods eaten today in Peruvian cuisine are the same recipes from ancient civilizations. Peruvian dishes have also inherited some of its roots from European, African and Asian influences. The country of Peru and its geography bring into play local seafood from the coast, tropical fruits from the jungle and grains and potatoes from the Andes.
Peruvian cuisine reflects local practices and ingredients—including influences from the indigenous Inca and cuisines brought in with immigrants such as Spanish cuisine, Chinese cuisine, Italian cuisine, German cuisine, Japanese cuisine and African influences. Without the familiar ingredients from their home countries, immigrants modified their traditional cuisines by using ingredients available in Peru. The three traditional staples of Peruvian cuisine are corn, potatoes, and chili peppers. Staples brought by the Spanish include rice, wheat and meats (beef, pork and chicken). Many traditional foods—such as quinoa, kaniwa, some varieties of chili peppers, and several roots and tubers have increased in popularity in recent decades, reflecting a revival of interest in native Peruvian foods and culinary techniques.
Jorge Corzo, owner and chef, migrated to the US 11 years ago with a dream of sharing the jewels of Peruvian Cuisine with Americans. The family has opened several restaurants since they have been in the US, such as El Tondero, Red, Peruvian Grill and El Warike. El Warike offers the best and most authentic Peruvian food and was the first Peruvian restaurant in Bradenton!
Peruvian cuisine is considered the best South American Cuisine and you can find that out by eating at El Warike! Serving Lunch and Dinner, you can also see daily specials on their website, www.elwarikerestaurant.com. Menus can also be viewed, as well as wine selections. Contact the IBE office to order your QR Certificate to this great restaurant.
Meet Ortygia Restaurant and Chef Gaetano Cannata. When people grow up cooking and eating their favorite cuisine, you know you’re getting a piece of their family history and the history of their native country, in this case, Sicily, Italy. Chef Guy’s cuisine is the result of living in a tight-knit neighborhood in New Jersey and watching his father create elaborate meals for friends and family. Their home was a gathering place of friends and relatives, and Guy strived to recreate that atmosphere at Ortygia Restaurant in Bradenton.
Chef Guy decided to move to Florida and work in various restaurants to accumulate knowledge of other cuisines and fine tune his own culinary talents. Seeing the laid-back atmosphere of Bradenton’s Village of the Arts, he converted a cottage into a charming and atmospheric restaurant, his Ortygia. This is the sweet atmosphere and meeting place for eating and hanging out where he serves up “Monzu” cuisine, a mixture of Sicilian and French cooking that actually dates back to Napolean’s time.
In fact, Chef Gaetano’s style of culinary arts incorporates elements of Arab, Greek, Spanish and North African cooking styles that have historic roots.
The ingredients in Chef Gaetano’s food embrace organic and locally purchased products in an effort to buy local. Mazzone Extra Virgin Olive Oil is exclusively used in all preparations. Did you know you can cater your party or business meeting through Ortygia? Indoor and outdoor space is available with the perfect ambiance. And there are some very special retail products available for your home use. Just inquire within. This restaurant offers a friendly family atmosphere and you’ll find the patrons to be discerning about flavors and knowing exactly what they want. Log onto: www.ortygiarestaurant.com to see the menu and many more interesting facts or call 941-741-8646 for reservations and remember, Ortygia is open from Tuesday through Sunday to serve you. Lunch is served between 11:30 am to 2:30 am. Dinner is from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm.
Chef Gaetano hosts cooking tours of the Mediterranean that you will want to sign up for. Learn about the cuisine sand see the gorgeous countryside of different regions of the Mediterranean as you have hands-on cooking lessons and tours and meals in the better area bistros and cafes. Look for the tab on the website to sign up or simply read and learn about how exciting these tours are, with pictures and comments from patrons.
My friend Sande Caplin, who is always searching out restaurants and taking friends along to enjoy the ride, gave me an excellent recommendation for Ortygia. Sande is an IBE member and was very impressed with the unique cuisine at Chef Guy’s wonderful restaurant. In fact, Sande said that Chef stopped at his table to asked how everything was and answered all the questions about the origin of some of the dishes and was generous of his time. All around it was a delicious experience for Sande and his friends. IBE Barter is proud to have Ortygia as a member and to refer people there for a special, one-of-a-kind meal! Chef Guy welcomes you!
Life is very complex and sometimes you don’t know exactly what to do with what’s going on. Old issues that were not treated or addressed, relationships or work stressors, issues with disabilities or addiction – all of these, if left untreated, begin to chip away at your life as you find no relief, no outlet or a person to help you. For some it’s a giant step to be willing to talk to someone who wants to listen. To seek relief, education and compassion is a big and important beginning towards starting the healing process. Sometimes its old childhood problems such as sexual or physical abuse, abandonment or neglect, that have shaped your life, and you need someone to listen to you and a place to feel safe. Many aspects from your past that you have suppressed may make you feel like a walking time bomb and feel like you’re waiting to explode.
Patricia Musselwhite-Weaver is a Sarasota mental health counselor who offers counseling and education to clients whether they are children, adults, elderly or disabled. She is licensed to do psychotherapy for depression, grief, anxiety, stress reduction, anger management, and relaxation therapy. Patricia is experienced in helping clients adjust to their physical disabilities or chronic illnesses and provide pain management. Patricia is an expert at helping her disabled clients apply for resources and especially for Social Security Disability benefits.
Patricia’s office is a calm and peaceful place with a quiet ambiance – a safe place to talk about your fear and anger. She makes her schedule fit around your needs, offering daytime, evening and weekend appointments. She accepts 100% IBE and most insurance plans, including military and veteran’s benefits. When I asked her where she begins to help relieve people’s symptoms and give them direction with their treatment, she told me that the central issue in many cases is the education piece, where people need to understand the process of recovery. They need a compassionate person to empower and give them a voice, and that is the beginning of healing old wounds.
Patricia was born and raised in Minnesota where she completed her bachelor’s degree at the University of Minnesota. She then lived in Mexico for 5 years and is fluent in Spanish. She moved to Sarasota in 1980 and completed her Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of South Florida. Her master’s research thesis was “Female Victim’s Perception of Relationship Between Spouse Abuse and Alcohol Use.” She` ran a safe house for adult victims of childhood abuse and has worked with ex-inmates from prison.
Patricia has seen and heard most everything from her clients, so don’t think anything you tell her will be shocking. In providing a safe place to let go of fears and really talk about what has happened in the past and what will happen now is a gift you will experience under the guidance of Patricia Musslewhite-Weaver. Anything you tell her is held in the strictest of confidence.
Patricia is married with grown children and two grandchildren. Her original life plan was to become a veterinarian but in her day, discrimination against women was allowed. Friends later dared her to enter graduate school in Mexico and she took a year of psychology classes. People in her life kept pointing her in the direction of counseling and she followed that path. It seems like a perfect fit, as she has been in practice and helping people for over 30 years and she loves her career.
Her office is located at 7012C South Tamiami Trail in the Pine Park Centre, south of Gulf Gate Pavillion on Highway 41, across from the Mazda dealer. Please call her at 941-922-6404 to schedule an appointment. The direction of your life can be changed by entrusting your care to Patricia-Musselwhite-Weaver, an important member of the International Barter Exchange.
IBE Barter wants you to know Bent Tree Country Club. To provide a more exclusive comfort level to their members and visitors, Bent Tree Country Club has proudly undergone major course renovations during the summer of 2010. Those renovations are now complete, making Bent Creek the home to new Champion Bermuda Greens, remodeled fairway and tee boxes. Bent Tree is so thrilled with the success of their improvements and upscale amenities that a genuine desire on the part of the members is to grow the club with new members who enjoy a fun atmosphere that is laid back and always the best part of your day.
Their memberships have no monthly or annual minimums attached. Come and tour the entire club and see for yourself that Bent Tree is where the Champions play. Tree-lined fairways of towering mature oaks, expansive meticulously kept greens, and miles of lakes and streams create a unique and tranquil setting for first-class, championship golf at Bent Tree Country Club.
Every effort has been made to retain the property’s natural beauty, where birds and wildlife abound. This unspoiled terrain creates the feeling of a long established northern course. The par 72 championship course provides a thorough test for the exacting golfer, as well as forgiving those with higher handicaps. Bent Tree also believes strongly in many of the long forgotten traditions of the game, and walking to enjoy your round is encouraged at any time. You’ll be greeted enthusiastically by the courteous staff at PGA Professionals who provide all levels of teaching and you’ll find organized weekly and monthly events that acquaint their different members. For individual play single players Tee Times are always available.
Bent Tree hosted the Sarasota LPGA Classic from 1976-1988. Nancy Lopez won her first LPGA tournament at Bent Tree, and later added her 35th career victory here that gained her entry into the LPGA Hall of Fame. Past winners list is a virtual “who’s who” in LPGA Golf History: This grand old lady of the Sarasota, the club, celebrated her 30th birthday on October of 2005
Bent Tree has such an idyllic setting and the grounds are maintained by the excellent groundskeepers who also care for the lakes and streams that are found to be homes for wildlife intrinsic to the area. The first course was designed by Bill Lewis, and the redesign was masterfully handled by Ward Northrop, including the re-design of the greens in 1994. This relatively unspoiled terrain serves as the back drop for golf in a northern setting.
Designed to challenge golfers at all levels, the course caters to the most exacting golfer as well as forgives those with higher handicaps. Bent Tree has something to offer everyone. Tree lined fairways, expansive greens and miles of lakes and stream combine to create a unique environment with an appealing blend of natural beauty and championship golf opportunities at Bent Tree country club. Bent Tree is a very walkable course and provides five sets of tees ranging from 5,465 to the tips at 6,863 yards. The par 72 layout has two signature holes: the par three 12th hole which requires players to hit a tee shot to carry 185 yards over water to a steep front sloped green protected by a mammoth bunker in the front of the putting surface. Then there is the ever dangerous 511 yard par five 18th which features a double dogleg with water left, right and in the middle to a three tiered green. The back nine is considered by all to be the toughest part of the course. US Open Qualifiers have been hosted at Bent Tree in the past and the Florida State High School Championship was played at Bent Tree in 1998 and 1999.
There are other lovely amenities at the Bent Tree Club, such as The Grille Room, a perfect place to kick back and enjoy your favorite beer and lunch. They carry a large selection of beers, wines and full liquor bars. Their diverse menu suits all tastebuds and covers everything from light snacks to hearty meals. Their lunch menu is viewable on the website at www.benttreecc.net. Click on Bar & Grille on the Amenities tab to see their tasty daily luncheon menu.selections. Come on in and relax, eat lunch and catch your favorite team on the big screen televisions.
Are you planning a wedding or business event and need an atmosphere with upscale ambiance, food and service? Consider Bent Tree Country Club for a worry-free experience. They have a professional and attentive staff ready to help you with all the details. They have a range of services and partners to ensure your event is a complete success. Contact them and let them help you get the planning underway!
Let me tell you about Bent Tree Country Club’s beautifully furnished banquet facility with capacity for any number of your guests who will enjoy idyllic and splendid views. A Full-Service professional catering staff will pamper you with semi-formal to formal dining packages, and also offered is dramatic sunset staging, complete with a backdrop of the golf course. For more information and a customized quote, please call or email Laurie McBride, our banquet coordinator.
Bent Tree Country Club is located at 4700 Bent Tree Blvd in Sarasota, Fl. Important phone numbers are as follows – Pro Shop (941) 371-8200, Membership Office: (941) 371-5854, Food & Beverage: (941) 371-5094, Administrative Assistant/F & B Reservations: (941) 371-5854. Bent Tree’s hours of operation are Golf Shop 6:30 are – Dusk, Grill Room & Lounge 11am – 5.30pm (Daily), 11am – 9 pm (Wednesday & Friday). A good time awaits you and your family, and a chance to relax and meet new friends.
