
From left: Tourism director Jay Tusa, PR and communications manager Sandra Rios, and arts and culture manager John Melleky of Florida’s Paradise Coast.
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The amuse-bouche: cauliflower panna cotta with oyster emulsion and pickled vegetables
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Coastal cocktails inspired by southwest Florida: the Southern Standard with whiskey and orange bitters; the Citrine Soul with vodka, lemon, and pineapple; and the zero-proof Everglow with sparkling water and passion fruit.
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From left: Suzy Fuller, Jim Fuller, Lindsey Fuller, Diane Holloway, and JL Holloway.
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The tables are set with menus and details inspired by the Garden & Gun Club and the Southern sporting lifestyle.
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Chef Ann Kim introduces the meal and the inspiration behind the collaborative menu–a blend of global dishes with Southern culinary traditions.
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