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Glizzy and Getaways 🌭✈️ Speaking of, Chuck E. Cheese couldn’t get away fast enough to evade arrest in the local Tallahassee chain. That headline and local posts via Facebook have gone viral.🐁 The controversial arrest is another odd Florida Man story to add to the list. Switching it up. If you’re craving some sun, sand, and vacay vibes, Sarasota has day trips, hidden gems, and just the right amount of adventure to make your camera roll jealous. Also, we’re diving into one of the juiciest debates of our time: Is a hot dog a sandwich? It’s the culinary identity crisis we never saw coming. Whether you're longing for coastal escapes or condiment-fueled chaos, this one’s got it all.
Quick Summary
In our 444th edition, here’s Fun Fri:
Travel: When in Sarasota
Food: A Debate About Hot Dogs
Featured: Trydent Consulting | FAQ
Event Highlight: Anhinga Music & Art Festival
TRAVEL
SARASOTA: 6 DAY TRIP IDEAS
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🗺️☀️ 6 Day Trips from Sarasota You Need on Your Radar. | Kishia Vee FB Post
Here are 6 epic day trips (all within 1.5 hours of Sarasota) serving beach vibes, swamp castles, and surreal art. Save this list. 🌴🚗
1. Solomon’s Castle 🏰 | Ona, FL - 1 hr. drive
Yes, a literal castle. Made of aluminum. In a swamp. Inside? Wild art, quirky vibes, and a boat-shaped restaurant.
2. Anna Maria Island 🌊 | Holmes Beach, FL - 1 hr. drive
Old Florida charm, turquoise waves, beach eats, and cute shops. It’s giving ‘coastal grandma’ in the best way.
3. The Dali Museum 🎨 | St. Pete, FL - 1 hr. 15 mins. drive
Bold art. Bolder architecture. Salvador Dalí’s weirdest dreams in one surreal stop (bonus: café slaps).
4. Fort De Soto Park 🏖️ | Tierra Verde, FL - 1 hr. 15 mins. drive
Kayaks, dog beach, trails, and a legit fort. Beach day meets history lesson with no homework.
5. Myakka River State Park 🌿| Sarasota, FL - 30 mins. drive
Gators, canopy walks, airboats, and endless green. Florida wilderness at its finest.
6. Boca Grande 🏝️ | Boca Grande, FL - 1 hr. 30 mins. drive
Pastel houses, peaceful beaches, and golf carts everywhere. Basically, if a postcard came to life.
Planning for a perfect trip to Sarasota, Florida? Get all the tips, recs, and must-sees over at Travel & Leisure.
FOOD
HOT DOGS
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🌭🥊 Is a hot dog a sandwich? It’s the ultimate food feud. A sizzling debate. A bun-believable battle of definitions. | Tal Dem
Some say yes - a hot dog has meat, a bun, and toppings.
Others say no - it’s a tube, not a sandwich.
Over the years, food experts, brands, and bun-believers alike have jumped into the “is a hot dog a sandwich?” showdown.
NO: In 2015, the National Hot Dog Council declared that hot dogs are no longer sandwiches. They're just hot dogs.
YES: In 2016, Merriam-Webster tweeted: "The hot dog is a sandwich."
NO: In 2017, hot dog champ Joey Chestnut said it – not a sandwich.
YES: In 2021, hot dog company, Oscar Mayer, tweeted: “A hot dog is 1000% a sandwich.”
NO: In 2017, The Courier-Journal issued a hilarious correction for calling hot dogs sandwiches 11 times since 1887. They deeply regretted it… especially the ketchup.
FYI: July is peak hot dog season – thanks to the 4th of July, National Hot Dog Day, and the legendary Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. America runs on buns this month!
🗳️ What do you think? Is a hot dog a sandwich? Yes or no? Pick your side - poll.
FEATURED
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Trydent Consulting | FAQ
🤔 Problem: Business owners often have reports but don’t know how to interpret or act on them.
💡 Trydent’s Solution: "We translate financials into strategic insights by walking you through your reports in plain language, highlighting what the numbers mean and why they matter. We help you connect the dots between your financials and daily operations – so you can make informed choices around pricing, staffing, budgeting, and growth. Our goal is to make your data actionable, not overwhelming."
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about their consulting solutions, feel free to reach out. | Contact 📞
FUN EVENTS
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Entertainment / Things To Do
Saturday, Jul. 26
2025 Summer Trail Race Series by Gulf Winds Track Club | Saturday, Jul. 26 | 8 AM | 1113 Buckingham Dr. | Register | Learn More
Charity Tap Concert by Little Sunshine Pantries | Saturday, Jul. 26 | 6 PM | Old City Waterworks, 717 S. Gadsden St. | Tickets | Learn More
Saturday, Aug. 2
Featured Event: Anhinga Music & Art Festival by Tallahassee Downtown | Saturday, Aug. 2 | 3 PM | Kleman Plaza | Learn More
Monday, Aug. 4
Pickle Pad x Stretch Zone by The Pickle Pad - Tallahassee | Monday, Aug. 4 | 8 AM | 1925 N. Monroe St. Suite 109 | (Registration: 7:30 AM) Free Learn More
Friday, Aug. 8
Back to School Night by Amicus Brewing Ventures | Friday, Aug. 8 | 4 PM | 717 S. Gadsden St. | Learn More
Brand New Flat Moon Theory Album & Katareen Diaz | Friday, Aug. 8 | 7 PM | American Legion Hall, 229 Lake Ella Dr. | $26 Tickets | Learn More
Friday to Saturday, Aug. 8 to 9
2025 Tallahassee Beer Festival | Friday to Saturday, Aug. 8 to 9 | 2 PM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | $70.60 to $107.10 Tickets | Learn More
2025 TBF Beer Mile by Tallahassee Beer Festival and Mickey S. Moore | Friday, Aug. 8 | 6 PM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Register | Learn More
Saturday, Aug. 9
One Night In Vegas by The Pyramid Players of Tallahassee-Studios | Saturday, Aug. 9 | 5 PM | The Moon, 1105 E. Lafayette St. | $15 Learn More
Friday to Saturday, Aug. 15 to 16
Caribbean Heritage Music Festival by Lyrical Lynn Music | Friday to Saturday, Aug. 15 to 16 | 6 PM & 1 PM | American Legion Hall, 229 Lake Ella Dr. | $16.55 to $42.42 Tickets | Learn More
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