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The Parrot X-Press Grill opens in Sarasota The Parrot X-Press Grill has opened at 2407 Bee Ridge Road in the former space of Smacks Burgers & Shakes, which closed in September. The new business is owned by Jeff and Melanie Gambino, who also own The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill restaurants in Sarasota and Bradenton on State Road 70 near Interstate 75. “We’re super excited about it,” Jeff Gambino said about the new concept. “It’s got that great Parrot vibe to it, inside and out, and we’ve heard a lot of positive response from the general public, both at our other locations as well as just stopping by here.” ....
Sam Woolf Singer-songwriter Sam Woolf, who reached the finals on the 13th season of American Idol while a senior at Braden River High School, will return to the area for a show at Sarasota venue The Blue Rooster. Woolf continued to pursue a musical career after American Idol, recently releasing the mellow pop single Ease My Mind and multiple collaborations with duo The Como Brothers. He s also stayed busy during the pandemic performing livestream concerts, including a 360-degree show using virtual reality headsets. 7 p.m. today; The Blue Rooster, 1525 Fourth St., Sarasota; $10; 941-388-7539; blueroostersrq.com Big Al and the Heavyweights ....