Does Sports Theme Trump Taste in Ruskin Sports Bar?

Review – Beanie’s Sports Grill


We had been cruising the Ruskin/Apollo Beach region of Rt. 41 in search of some vittles. Our visit earlier that day to the Manatee Viewing Center had us peckish. I had a peculiar craving for seafood or beef but I was open to anything and thought we might find something unique and nifty along this old Tamiami highway.

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Where the Manatee Play in Tampa Bay

TECO Manatee Viewing Center


Our first road trip as Floridians was to see the manatees and we hadn’t even visited family yet.

Our move to Florida from Pennsylvania was complete. The truck has been refueled, swept out, and returned to Penske. The hole that I–that is–that the tree limb put in the roof has been disclosed to the manager on duty. Our boxed belongings are neatly stacked in the garage and being systematically emptied out as we require the contents. The furniture is arranged, the television is connected and the refrigerator and pantry are stocked. Our kitties are settled in and acclimating to the new digs.

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