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Happy 88 Birthday, Sonny Tillman!

Celebrating 88 years of BBQ brilliance For all of us here at Sonny’s BBQ, August 14th is a momentous day. That’s when our founder (and living legend) Sonny Tillman was born a whoppin’ 88 years ago. We threw a birthday party for the original Pitmaster at our Archer restaurant in Gainesville, where an intimate crowd […]

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Backyard Brisket

Be Your Own BBQ Boss We’re biased about our tender, melt-in-your-mouth Certified Angus Beef Brisket served up exclusively in our Sonny’s BBQ restaurants. But we’ll let you in on a little secret. One of our Pitmasters (and legend) Brandon Manly recently took his 20 years of good ol’ fashioned know-how to our Oviedo, Florida location […]

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Punta Gorda Police Department Nominates Beverly Marquis

Nominated by Corporal Tony Pribble, Beverly Marquis is the star behind the curtain for the Punta Gorda Police Department. Beverly, referred to as “Bev” around the department, works internally to manage budgets, travel plans, vendors, payroll and everything in between. “Ask Bev” has become the department’s response to almost any question they have regarding […]

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Palm Harbor Celebrates Firefighter

The local Sonny’s BBQ in Palm Harbor recently recognized Firefighter Kenny Lane of East Lake Fire Rescue with a Random Act of BBQ. Kenny was nominated by his father for the work he has done for the local community. He’s been serving with East Lake Fire Rescue since March of 2010. During his time there […]

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Sonny’s BBQ of Tallahassee Recognizes Lt. Michael O’Grady

Fire Station #16 in Tallahassee is one of the busiest fire stations in Leon county. They are always out on calls and helping people in need in their local community. Lt. Michael O’Grady frequents the Sonny’s BBQ on Dick Wilson Lane & Timberlane Road and has gotten to know the team fairly well. He is […]

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Sonny’s BBQ sponsors new homes with Habitat for Humanity

Sonny’s BBQ is excited to announce their partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka. Sonny’s has committed to sponsoring a home in the Magnolia Place development in Longwood, FL. This will be the 3rd home that Sonny’s BBQ has sponsored in the last few years. Per Habitat for Humanity, the Magnolia […]

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Sonny’s BBQ of Sebring honors Mary Ann Wick for her dedication to Habitat for Humanity

Sonny’s BBQ surprised Mary Ann Wick of Sebring this past Friday with a “Random Acts of BBQ” for her efforts with Habitat for Humanity. Mary Ann has been volunteering with the ReStore since 2004. She spends every single Tuesday arranging artificial flowers into beautiful arrangements that are then sold in the ReStore. All of the […]

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RABBQ For the Homeless Coalition in Port Charlotte

Sonny’s BBQ in Port Charlotte, FL, teamed up with the Punta Gorda Recreation Center and the Homeless Coalition to throw a Random Acts of BBQ for a group of families. We sponsored 10 families in the Charlotte area and helped them to have a Christmas that they would not have been able to give themselves. […]

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Sonny’s BBQ Gives Back to Sarasota Firefighters

Sonny’s BBQ participated in an annual event in the community called Firemen’s Chili Cook-Off. This event supports the Sarasota Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund. The Sarasota Fire Fighter’s Benevolent Fund was established in 1996 to assist Sarasota County Firefighters and their families during times of crisis. The SFFBF is comprised of local firefighters and paramedics. The […]

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Sonny’s BBQ of Mooresville, NC, Recognize Young Man For Giving Back

Sonny’s BBQ of Mooresville, NC recognized Colt Corley, 21, for donating his bone marrow through Be the Match during a drive in Davidson. His decision came from hearing about it at The Cove Church Mooresville campus. After a few months, he was told that he was a match and could save someone’s life. Without hesitation, […]

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