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'''Daiquiri Deck''' is aan 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 originalfounder conceptand president of Daiquiri Deck came to Troy Syprett, founderwas and president,born and araised in [[Sarasota, Florida]] native and is a [[University of Florida]] graduate,. His idea of Daiquiri Deck came to him whilewhen he was drinkingdining at a restaurant called Fat Tuesday, which is a bar chainthat is known for its frozen drinks, duringwhen ahe tripwas tovisiting [[Key West, Florida]]. HeSyprett thoughtliked aboutthe howidea heof wouldfrozen likedrinks in a similarbar style venue and thought it would be a good idea in Sarasota and that alsois servedwhen foodhis andDaiquiri frozenDeck's drinksidea 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 originalfirst Siesta Key ___location; lessand thanwithin sixhalf monthsof latera year, he told his childhood friend from his childhood Russell Matthes, who wasalso aattended fellowthe [[University of Florida]] graduate who moved to Sarasota as a young child, that theDaquiri businessDeck was on "fire". After hearing this news, Matthes leftquit his job at the [[Steak & Ale]] chain and joined Syprett. "When we first opened, I felt like iI was riding a tiger, and if I fell off, it would eat me,"Syprett said. Matt Grover, aborn in [[Maine |Maine]] nativeand whoa graduatedgraduate from the [[University of Maine]], knew Syprett fromwhen athey summermet hein hadSarasota spentarea induring the Sarasota area,summer working in Siesta Key at the Peanut Gallery on Siesta Key. HeEventually, eventuallyGrover 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 fistfirst 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, movedwhen he decided to move to the west coast of Florida. He andeventually 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 herhe 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 offershas a varietyinteresting ofmenu foodwhere including mostthey notableserve theretheir 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 theretheir wall of frozen drinks which serves happy hour everyday from 3 pm to 7 pm, a local favorite ason itthe 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 eveningevenings at the Daiquiri Deck, there are live performances by musical artist. Thursday nights, the deck has open acoustic mic and interment night 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>
== Works Cited ==
== References ==
http://www.daiquirideck.com/locations/daiquiri-deck-st-armands
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http://www.siestakeychamber.com/home
http://www.yourobserver.com/article/full-deck
http://www.mustdo.com/articles/sarasota-daiquiri-deck-raw-bar-serves-oysters-and-cocktails-in-a-fun-atmosphere/
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