Do you stand up...

[Riccardo]

We ate there when we were down looking around in july

Where do you live?

[rdog5]

So you only need to be a patriot in public?

Guess here is your answer:

36 U.S. Code § 301 - National Anthem
(a)Designation.—
The composition consisting of the words and music known as the Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem.
(b)Conduct During Playing.—During a rendition of the national anthem—
(1)when the flag is displayed—
(A)individuals in uniform should give the military salute at the first note of the anthem and maintain that position until the last note;
(B)members of the Armed Forces and veterans who are present but not in uniform may render the military salute in the manner provided for individuals in uniform; and
(C)all other persons present should face the flag and stand at attention with their right hand over the heart, and men not in uniform, if applicable, should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart; and
(2)when the flag is not displayed, all present should face toward the music and act in the same manner they would if the flag were displayed.

[Drama Queen]

I live in Palmer Ranch which is just north of Venice in Sarasota. Palmer Ranch has several neighborhoods that are within the Venice school district. In fact, my wife wants to move within the Venice district ( I'm disagreeing with her at the moment). I've been here 22 years and can ramp you up on the area in general... restaurants... Plumbers.. Roofers... HVAC...

Just in case you have doubts... You made the best choice to live along the entire west coast, IMO.

Where are you? North Venice? BTW, I hear Bill Parcells moved to Venice

[3rd & Inches]

stop trying to flip my bitch.

[Loki]

so in private...

you're supposed to stand and face the television.

[slag]

This ... plus, it's not traditional to stand up when the national anthem is played on television in private (removed from the actual event) ... but it is traditional to do so when you are actually at a public gathering, and specifically at sports events.

More importantly, Kapernick by his own admission intentionally disrespected the anthem/flag ... while people who don't stand when it's played on television aren't doing that, are they?

[Dim Bulb]

Not yet

This ... plus, it's not traditional to stand up when the national anthem is played on television in private (removed from the actual event) ... but it is traditional to do so when you are actually at a public gathering, and specifically at sports events.

More importantly, Kapernick by his own admission intentionally disrespected the anthem/flag ... while people who don't stand when it's played on television aren't doing that, are they?

But give it time.

[Riccardo]

wow that's close

I live in Palmer Ranch which is just north of Venice in Sarasota. Palmer Ranch has several neighborhoods that are within the Venice school district. In fact, my wife wants to move within the Venice district ( I'm disagreeing with her at the moment). I've been here 22 years and can ramp you up on the area in general... restaurants... Plumbers.. Roofers... HVAC...

Just in case you have doubts... You made the best choice to live along the entire west coast, IMO.

Where are you? North Venice? BTW, I hear Bill Parcells moved to Venice

I did a bike ride up the legacy trail from the hotel we were staying at in Venice. Turned around at Palmer Ranch parkway!

We're buying in a development still under construction off Tamiani trail east of south venice. Waiting for them to open the lot up we want for new construction. Should be done by June or so next year if goes to plan.

[Drama Queen]

You were about 300-400 yards away from my house when you

I did a bike ride up the legacy trail from the hotel we were staying at in Venice. Turned around at Palmer Ranch parkway!

We're buying in a development still under construction off Tamiani trail east of south venice. Waiting for them to open the lot up we want for new construction. Should be done by June or so next year if goes to plan.

... turned around at Palmer Ranch Parkway.

There is much development down in south Venice. Sounds like you are somewhere near River Road or Jacaranda? On I 75 I'm off of Clark Road which is exit 205 and Jacaranda is exit 192. That's 13 miles give or take.

[slag]

The question was rhetorical.

[Susquehanna Birder]

I wonder how much the DoD paid for that display.

[Susquehanna Birder]

I actually had to look that up yesterday. Growing up, I was taught that the hand over the heart thing was done for the pledge, but not for the anthem. Standing, sure...but not the hand thing. Apparently I was wrong!

For what it's worth, the military base where I work plays the anthem over the outside loudspeakers each morning at 8 AM. It can be vaguely heard in the office bulidings...but nobody stands up, and usually nobody even takes a break in their conversation to observe the event. And that includes active service members and civilian employees.

[Riccardo]

awesome

Just east of Rockley. We looked at houses in there (Plantation) but too geezery. Also a golf community wasn't really needed, wifey doesn't play. The community we'll be in is Gran Paradiso

[Riccardo]

hahah

Pablo honey... come to florida. You.. you bastard you!

[AthensEagle]

Have you ever noticed how many avid speed-walkers there are outside at 0758?