Groovin Grouper

07/10/2026

We appreciate everyone's well wishes while we are on summer break, but had to pop in because we just found out we made it as a finalist in voting for Best of Sarasota 2026! We would be so grateful if you could take a moment out of your day and vote for us under "Best Seafood Dish" 💙 Thanks a million!
P.S. You have to vote in at least 10 categories for your vote to count so we'd love if you showed our friends at Yo Daddio BBQ some love too.

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07/08/2026

Well... even food trailers need a little TLC. 😅
We managed to keep things rolling through our first season by putting a few "Band-Aids" on some of the trailer's issues, but between Florida's brutal summer heat and the slower season, it's finally time to give it the full attention it deserves.
We'll be out of commission for the next couple weeks while we knock out repairs and maintenance so we're ready to hit the ground running this fall—with fewer breakdowns and a whole lot less stress (fingers crossed 🤞🏼).
We know this isn't the update anyone was hoping for, especially us, but we'd rather fix it the right way now than risk letting you down during our busiest time of year.
Thank you for all the support, patience, and love you've shown us. We can't wait to get back to serving your favorite seafood soon. Stay tuned for updates... we'll be back before you know it! 💙🐟

07/01/2026

Don't forget! We are open tomorrow at our Home Turf in Nokomis from 6pm-8pm
Fish chowder, lobster nachos, shrimpburger.... sounds like the ultimate midweek dinner plan!

06/30/2026

When it feels like the fryer is cooler than the parking lot, it's time for a summer game plan....
To beat this unbearable Florida heat, Groovin' Grouper is switching gears into summer hours! ☀️
You'll still find us at community events, neighborhood nights, and serving up catering all summer long. Our Home Turf hours will just be a little more limited while Mother Nature tries to cook us all.
📍 This week we're open at Home Turf:
Wednesday, July 1 | 6:00–8:00 PM or sold out
So if you've been craving our famous fish chowder, shrimp burger, or basa dinner, come see us Wednesday evening!

06/25/2026

Tomorrow! Come see us Friday night at Venice Acres with Nana's Bananas from 5pm-8pm. Venice Acres is a community located off Auburn Road and their food truck night is open to all 🎉🐟🍌See you at the window 😉

06/24/2026

Come groove with us and Nana's Bananas this Friday! We will be at Venice Acres from 5pm-7pm and it is open to all. See you at the window 😉

06/19/2026

TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! Join us with Yo Daddio BBQ, Nana's Bananas, Doug Burns Music, and The Liquor Hole. You do not want to this month's Nokomis Night!

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06/15/2026

🎣 WHERE TO CATCH GROOVIN' GROUPER THIS WEEK!

We've got a busy week groovin around Sarasota and Nokomis, but the main event is Friday night! 👇🏼

📍 Wednesday | 11AM-3PM
Sunset Chevrolet
1800 Bay Rd, Sarasota
✅ Open to the All

📍 Thursday
Islandwalk
(Residents Only)

📍 Friday Lunch | 11:30AM-2PM
BMW Sarasota
5151 Clark Rd, Sarasota
✅ Open to the All

🌴🎶 FRIDAY NIGHT: NOKOMIS NIGHTS! 🎶🌴
⏰ 5PM-7:30PM
📍 Home Turf | 1011 Tamiami Trail, Nokomis

Join us for an evening of food, drinks, music, and fun as we team up with:
🐟 Groovin' Grouper
🍖Yo Daddio BBQ
🍌 Nana's Bananas
🍹 The Liquor Hole

🎸 Live music by Doug Burns
🪑 Extra seating
🎯 Yard games
🌅 Great vibes for the whole family

Come hungry, stay awhile, and support your favorite local businesses. We can't wait to see everyone Friday night at the Corner of Surf & Turf!

06/11/2026

The boss has spoken.. Go see him tomorrow, it's Nacho Average Thursday!
Level up your Thursday and add Yo Daddio BBQ famous Texas Twinkies. Best way to start any weekend!!