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Hermitage Artist Retreat’s Artful Lobster Shatters Records, Raising Over $380,000 for Hurricane Recovery and Arts Residency Program

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The Hermitage Artist Retreat in Sarasota County, Florida, celebrated a record-breaking achievement at its 16th Annual Artful Lobster luncheon, raising over $380,000 on November 9. This annual fundraiser supports the Hermitage’s renowned artist residency program, which offers creative sanctuary for global talents in music, theater, visual art, literature, and more. Proceeds from this year’s event […]

The Hermitage in Sarasota Raises Nearly $300,000 at the 15th Annual Artful Lobster

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The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) raised over $292,000 at the 2023 Hermitage Artful Lobster luncheon on Saturday, November 11th. Now in its 15th year and following the 20th anniversary of the Hermitage, this annual event raises valuable funds for the Hermitage’s internationally renowned artist residency program, supporting the creative process of artists from […]

Grammy Award-Winning String Quartet ETHEL to Headline the Hermitage’s 15th Annual Artful Lobster

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The Hermitage Artist Retreat announces today that world-renowned and Grammy Award-winning string quartet ETHEL will headline the Hermitage’s signature fall fundraising event, “The Artful Lobster: An Outdoor Celebration!” on Saturday, November 11th from 11:30am to 2pm at the Hermitage campus on Manasota Key. This is the first time in many years that all four members […]

The Hermitage Raises More Than $265,000 at 2022 Artful Lobster – A Record-Breaking Celebration!

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The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) raised more than $265,000 at the 2022 Hermitage Artful Lobster luncheon on Saturday, November 12. Now in its fourteenth year and this year marking the 20th Anniversary Season of the organization, this annual event raises valuable funds for the Hermitage’s renowned artist residency program and expanded community programming […]

The Hermitage Raises More Than $225,000 at 2021 Artful Lobster – A Record-Breaking Celebration!

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The Hermitage Artist Retreat raised more than $225,000 at the 2021 Artful Lobster luncheon on November 13. Now in its thirteenth year, the Artful Lobster raises valuable funds for the Hermitage’s renowned artist residency program and community programming initiatives. Amidst limited capacity and added safety precautions, 200 guests attended the sold-out event, which took place […]

Hermitage Artist Retreat Suffers Damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton on Manasota Key

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The Hermitage Artist Retreat today announced a modified program schedule for October and November following the impact of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Despite the damages to the Hermitage campus on Manasota Key, the planned program with Broadway veteran Britton Smith will be moving ahead this Thursday at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Downtown Sarasota. […]

Hermitage Artist Retreat Announces 2024-2025 Benefit Event Dates

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The Hermitage Artist Retreat, located in Sarasota County, Florida, has announced the dates for its annual benefit events for the 2024-2025 season. The 16th annual Artful Lobster Benefit will be held on Saturday, November 9th, 2024, from 11:30 am to 2 pm. This signature outdoor event raises essential funds for the Hermitage’s esteemed artist residency […]

The Hermitage Artist Retreat announces dates for 2022-2023 20th Anniversary Season

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Kicking off the Hermitage Artist Retreat’s 20th Anniversary Season, the Hermitage’s annual Artful Lobster: An Outdoor Celebration will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, from 11:30am to 2pm. Now in its 14th year, this signature event raises valuable funds for the Hermitage’s renowned artist residency program. The Artful Lobster is the only Hermitage benefit […]

SALTWATER Café

Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Dining.

 SALTWATER Café
1071 Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL

I’ve had a ‘hankering’ for a LOBSTER!  
(Yes, this SRQ-born native spent 20+ years in Tennessee). It was my birthday, and I was on a MISSION to go to a locally owned and run Seafood restaurant and satisfy my craving!   
Then, as often happens, I started vacillating (hey, I was entitled it was my birthday) and started dreaming about a Filet with Béarnaise!  I can have BOTH (I said to myself and to my husband who was paying for it)!  After careful research, we solicited the company of two friends and we made the southbound trip to the Saltwater Café in Nokomis.

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