You’ve likely heard of Siesta Key Oyster Bar before, whether it be on the news a few years back when a man stole dollar bills of the wall to buy a delicious Publix sub, or simply by visiting this popular seafood spot whenever you’ve passed through the west coast of Florida. But Siesta Key Oyster Bar has made the news again recently for another reason and it’s too heartwarming not to pass along.

If you’ve been to Siesta Key before, then you’ve likely come across the wildly popular Siesta Key Oyster Bar — the casual spot with beach vibes serving up fresh seafood and cold beer.
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And while we can recommend visiting Siesta Key Oyster Bar for their inventive and inexpensive seafood menu…
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…or their insanely delicious brunch Bloody Mary, now we recommend visiting for an entirely different reason.
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If you’ve been inside Siesta Key Oyster Bar, then you’ve probably seen the thousands upon thousands of dollar bills hanging on these iconic walls from patrons over the years.
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But just recently, the Siesta Key Oyster Bar employees started taking down those dollar bills one by one in order to donate to the victims of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
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Once the staff saw the destruction caused by this hurricane in the Bahamas, they wanted to do everything in their power to help.
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The total that was taken off the walls was nearly $14,000. Even the employees had no idea that much money was peppering their walls.
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Many bar patrons at Siesta Key Oyster Bar are excited for the donation, citing that they themselves hung up a decorated dollar within the past few years and now it’s on its way to help out a place in need.
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We applaud Siesta Key Oyster Bar for doing their part in helping the neighboring people of the Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian. What an example of a community in Florida coming together for the greater good!

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