Cheers to supporting childhood cancer research

By Dana Kampa
| 10:00 a.m. September 8, 2025

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub is among the dozen restaurants supporting the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation with drink sales this September.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Raise a glass in support of the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation this month.

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub is among the Beachside Hospitality restaurants participating in a September fundraiser.

One dollar from every signature "Rum Bucket" drink sold will go toward supporting cancer research in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

The group of a dozen local restaurants has hosted the annual fundraiser since 2014. In total, they have raised more than $75,000 for research and clinical trials.

Other participating restaurants in Manatee County include Sandbar Seafood + Spirits and Beach House Waterfront Restaurant.

For the full list of Beachside restaurants, visit BSHGrp.com.

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Dana Kampa

Dana Kampa is the Longboat Key neighbors reporter for the Observer. She first ventured into journalism in her home state of Wisconsin, going on to report community stories everywhere from the snowy mountains of Washington State to the sunny shores of the Caribbean. She has been a writer and photographer for more than a decade, covering what matters most to readers.