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== Daiquiri Deck ==
'''Daiquiri Deck''' is an American restaurant/bar founded by Troy Syprett with associates Russell Matthes and Matt Grover in 1993. <ref>{{cite web|title=Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar|url=http://www.daiquirideck.com/|website=Daiquiri Deck|publisher=Digital Media|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref> [http://www.daiquiridecksiestakey.com/home Daiquiri Deck] Siesta Key was the first ___location to open in [[Siesta Key, Florida]], followed by locations at [[Madeira Beach, Florida]] in 1995, [[St. Armands Key]] in 2011 and the most recent Daiquiri Deck ___location opened in [[Venice, Florida]] in 2013.
== History ==
The founder and president of Daiquiri Deck Troy Syprett was born and raised in [[Sarasota, Florida]] and is a [[University of Florida]] graduate. His idea of Daiquiri Deck came to him when he was dining at a restaurant called Fat Tuesday which is a bar that is known for its frozen drinks when he was visiting [[Key West, Florida]]. Syprett liked the idea of frozen drinks in a bar style venue and thought it would be a good idea in Sarasota and that is when his Daiquiri Deck's idea came to life.<ref>{{cite web|title=Welcome To Siesta Key|url=http://www.siestakeychamber.com/home|website=Siesta Key Chamber|publisher=Siesta Key Chamber Of Commerce|accessdate=16 October 2015}}</ref> In 1993, Troy opened the first Siesta Key ___location and within half of a year, he told his friend from his childhood Russell Matthes, who also attended the [[University of Florida]] that Daquiri Deck was on "fire". After hearing this news, Matthes quit his job at [[Steak & Ale]] and joined Syprett. "When we first opened, I felt like I was riding a tiger, and if I fell off, it would eat me,"Syprett said. Matt Grover, born in [[Maine |Maine]] and a graduate from the [[University of Maine]], knew Syprett when they met in Sarasota area during the summer working in Siesta Key at the Peanut Gallery. Eventually, Grover invested in Daiquiri Deck and became a owner in the Business in 1999. A majority of the sales originally in 1993 were from alcohol it wasn't until the later years in 1999 where food was more prevalent.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hartill|first1=Robin|title=A Full Deck|url=http://www.yourobserver.com/article/full-deck|accessdate=15 October 2015|agency=Your Observer|issue=1|date=August 13, 2014}}</ref> "When the first Daiquiri Deck opened, more than 70% of sales were alcohol. Today, sales are approximately 60% food and 40% alcohol which is the key to the restaurant's longevity,"Russell Matthes said.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hartill|first1=Robin|title=A Full Deck|url=http://www.yourobserver.com/article/full-deck|accessdate=15 October 2015|agency=Your Observer|issue=1|date=August 13, 2014}}</ref>
In 2008, John Hentschl was a executive chef at a company called Shooters International when he decided to move to the west coast of Florida. He eventually became the executive chef of the [[Columbia Restaurant]] on St. Armand's Key. He stayed at the Columbia Restaurant ___location in Florida for for 5 1/2 years until he relocated to the position of executive chef at Daiquiri Deck with their opening near his previous Columbia Restaurant in St. Armand's Key.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hartill|first1=Robin|title=A Full Deck|url=http://www.yourobserver.com/article/full-deck|accessdate=15 October 2015|agency=Your Observer|issue=1|date=August 13, 2014}}</ref>
== Menu ==
Daiquiri Deck has a interesting menu where they serve their famous Florida Gator bites, which is fresh chunks of alligator tail seasoned which is fried.<ref>{{cite web|title=Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar|url=http://www.daiquirideck.com/|website=Daiquiri Deck|publisher=Digital Media|accessdate=19 October 2015}}</ref>. Daiquiri Deck is famous for their wall of frozen drinks which serves happy hour everyday from 3 pm to 7 pm, a favorite on the island is the 2 for 1 drinks. Some of the most popular drinks include the St.Armand's Hurricane, Sex on Siesta #1 Beach and 1993 Margarita.
== Entertainment ==
Most evenings at the Daiquiri Deck, there are live performances by musical artist. Thursday nights, the deck has open acoustic mic for up and coming artist to showcase talent.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Ettinger|first1=Nita|title=Sarasota Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar Serves Oysters And Cocktails In A Fun Atomsphere|url=http://www.mustdo.com/articles/sarasota-daiquiri-deck-raw-bar-serves-oysters-and-cocktails-in-a-fun-atmosphere/|accessdate=17 October 2015|publisher=Must DO|date=January 15, 2015}}</ref> The deck has a 5 kilometer run that it host regularly, where participants who complete the run will receive a free daiquiri, domestic draft or smoothie.
== Renovations ==
The most recently opened Daiquiri Deck ___location in Venice, is a 6,100 square foot restaurant which has a Caribbean-themed feel to it.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Hackett|first1=Kim|title=Daiquiri Deck To Open In Downtown Venice|url=http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20120502/article/120509910?tc=ar|accessdate=15 October 2015|agency=Hearld Tribune|publisher=Patrick Dorsey|date=May 2, 2012}}</ref>
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