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        Konichiwa, tourists!
            by Brian Ries
            When you&#039;re out on the islands off of St. Pete, most of the restaurants you see are independent joints, small operations that can weather seasonal shifts in clientele, slow times and the lack of a large base of neighborhood regulars, scattered piecemeal down Gulf Blvd. Until, that is, you get to John&#039;s Pass Village on Madeira Beach. Amidst nautical kitsch and souvenir stores &mdash; and a real-live miniature pirate ship!&hellip;
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