PAGE 12 - August 15, 2007
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
By Sally Price, Newscaster Correspondent
The Sunrise Outpost, Unusually Fine Barbecue, sits on the south side
of Hwy 40 in Yankeetown. It was the former site of J T Enterpirse, a seafood processing
company run by Joe Catalano for years. Many long timers, locally and from Dunnellon and
Crystal River, fed their families with money they earned in these long standing buildings
picking crab meat and other seafood delights.
Several years ago Frank and Grace Hodge, formerly from Tavares, had a vision for
this unusual structure and purchased it to fulfill a dream. According to Grace, the couple are
lovers of sunrises and sunsets and spent many hours driving to view the start and end of the
day. They chose the name Sunrise Outpost for that reason. There was a slow
paced conversion by the couple, who waited for perfection in both atmosphere and food
before opening their venture.
The makeover of the building took place with decor fitting the small fishing village
the town was. Eye catching displays will keep you busy while waiting for the orders prepared
one at a time by Frank. Grace manages the front and greets everyone with that usual friendly
smile. Browse the used books, videos and Cd's on sale at a price you can't afford to pass up
"Dunnellon Hot Summer Night" - Car Show Included
from the small book store Grace has in the back while you wait on those dinners prepared
September 8th is the date for the Historic District Shops of Dunnellon's Fourth
with the utmost attention.
Annual "Hot Summer Night" festival, a street party, car show and end of summer celebration.
The restaurant, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM, specializes
The party runs from 5 - 9 p.m. along West Pennsylvania Ave. and Cedar St. which will be
in Frank's secret dry rub ribs and pulled pork. Also available and prepared as ordered is
closed to normal traffic while Ernie Lewis of "Rock and Roll Heaven" conducts the car show
chicken and a full choice of Boar's head meat prepared in subs or by the pound for take out.
($10 entry fee for all makes and models 1901-2006), spins the platters and hands out some
For those that like a little liquid refreshment beer and wine are also served. A new popular
gorgeous trophies.
"Brisket Burger" has been added to the menu along with other tasty items. Specials include
There will be hula hoop and twist contests along with food and specialty vendors.
"peel and eat shrimp" at $5.95 1/2 lb on Friday nights. Eat in and enjoy the friendly atmo-
The Historic Village Shops will all be open for your shopping pleasure with many in-store
sphere or call and do a take out.
event specials. Our Florida Books and Art will have a book signing with Lana Adele Baader,
Preserving buildings and putting them to use again is historically significant and
author of "A `Gator Pond!?", a children's book that we can all learn from. This year's event will
Grace and Frank have performed this mission. The reward of some "fine cooking" is a bonus
proudly benefit Hospice of Marion County. Contact Ernie Lewis at (352) 625-2986 for car
if you stop in and take a step back in time.
show information or Tara at (352) 465-5444 for festival scoop including sponsor and advertis-
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Deli 6027 Hwy 40 W - Yankeetown
10880 U.S. Hwy 19 S.
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P.O. Box 519
New Hours
Ribs - Chicken - Pulled Pork
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Inglis, FL. 34449
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