Business Observer

By Robin Hartill
| 5:00 a.m. March 2, 2011

Karen Gourley, a master barber from JustGents, shaves Daiquiri Deck co-owner Russell Matthes' beard.

Longboat Key
News

+ Daiquiri Deck owners make the cut for opening
Daiquiri Deck co-owners Troy Spyrett and Russell Matthes made a vow in January not to shave until the opening of their new restaurant on St. Armands Circle. But, now, they’ve made the cut: At the soft opening of the new location two weekends ago, they got a shave from master barber Karen Gourley, of JustGents. The new restaurant is located at the former Hemingway’s Restaurant location, 325 John Ringling Blvd., and is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. The Siesta Key location at 5250 Ocean Blvd. remains open.

+ LBK Moorings receives ValvTect Marina award
The Longboat Key Club and Resort’s Moorings Marina received the 2010 Marina of the Year Award from ValvTect Petroleum. The award is presented to marinas that demonstrate a commitment to customer service and environmental stewardship.

“Our marina is part of the AAA Four-Diamond Longboat Key Club & Resort, which features world-class amenities such as spa, tennis and dining specially designed for serious boating enthusiasts. We are pleased to be recognized by ValvTect for the high-quality, professional services we provide our guests,” said Dennis Matthews, director of marina operations for Longboat Key Club Moorings in a prepared statement.