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Magnolias on the Bay Catering and Events Manager, Ashley Dignam, with two photos from a wedding

Aug 6 2024

Getting Married on Manasota Key? Host Your Wedding with Magnolias on the Bay!

Magnolia’s on the Bay is opening its fine dining experience, upscale atmosphere, and breathtaking views of Lemon Bay to brides and grooms looking for a wedding venue on Manasota Key in Englewood, FL. The team at this eatery is proud to offer an upscale outdoor event experience, with wedding rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions all unfolding on the property’s stunning covered patio. The restaurant’s incredible waterfront location allows couples to host every moment of their special day on the shores of Lemon Bay.

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photo collage of Lock N Key chefs in 1994 and 2024

May 14 2024

Meet Our Chefs At Lock ‘N Key!

Posted In: Discover Manasota Key, Local Cuisine

We want you to meet some of our TALENTED & AMAZING CHEFS. We chose these 5 guys for this blog as they have been the backbone of our kitchen for 30+ years. Hats off to them as they truly are the most loyal and hardworking group of men you’ll ever find. Anyone who has ever worked at Lock ‘N Key will tell you the same. We would not be where we are today without them. – Rocket & Sue

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Dalton Godjikian at the bar at Lock N Key in Englewood FL

Mar 21 2024

Meet Our Bartender at Lock N’ Key, Dalton Godjikian!

Posted In: Discover Manasota Key, Things to Do

At Lock ‘N Key, we believe in making your hours truly happy. What’s a better way to do that than bringing you the excitement of pull tabs. Make the best of our Happy Hour specials and who knows, with our pull tabs, you might even end up being the lucky winner! 1.) How long have

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Linda Lyon wearing a pink SandBar blouse, standing at the merch kiosk in the restaurant

Jan 26 2024

Meet Our HR Manager and Host at Sandbar Tiki & Grille, Linda Lyon!

Posted In: Discover Manasota Key, Local Cuisine

We asked Linda ( Cinnamon ) to take a couple minutes out of her busy schedule to chat with us about her time at Sandbar, her involvement at the restaurant, and what she enjoys most outside of her worklife.

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manager Sam D’Amico in the outdoor dining courtyard at Magnolias on the Bay on Manasota Key

Nov 16 2023

Meet one of our Managers, Sam D’Amico of Magnolias on the Bay

Posted In: Discover Manasota Key, Local Cuisine

Tell us a little about yourself? S.D: I was raised in Little Italy in Baltimore City and was blessed to have great parents, who taught me the meaning of a work ethic. We owned a restaurant/Import store called D’Amico Italian Imports and I started working with them at the age of 11.

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the four members of the band Mixed Signal sitting on a bench

Nov 8 2023

Interview with Mixed Signal

Posted In: Things to Do

At SandBar Tiki & Grille we love to entertain, whether it’s cold drinks overlooking the dock or dancing in the sand to your favorite bands, SandBar is the place to be! Everyday we host live music and on Saturday and Sunday’s twice a day. Meet one of our bands that we can’t get enough of, Mixed Signal!

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One of Lock N Key's Lead Chefs, Ashley Esposito holding a plate of food

Nov 1 2023

Meet One of Our Lead Chefs at Lock ‘N Key, Ashley Esposito!

Posted In: Local Cuisine

We asked Ashely to take a couple minutes out of her busy schedule to chat with us about her love for food, what she loves most about making delicious cuisines at Lock N Key and what we can expect from her in the future.

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