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Old 03-10-2016, 11:15 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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It's the weekend and the forecast is for lots of sunshine and warm temps, so great for getting outdoor and enjoying the various activities and events. There are a lot of events going on in the Bradenton - Sarasota - Venice area this weekend, including the following:


FRIDAY

Spring Training: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Tampa Bay Rays at McKechnie Field, Bradenton, 1:05 pm.

Free Music Friday -- Venice's Centennial Park at the gazebo, 7 - 9 pm.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Muscle Car Nationals -- at the Bradenton Motorsports Park approximately 7 mi east of I-75 on SR64. Car classes include Outlaw Xtreme Pro Mod, Factory Super Cars & Street Cars. Also a car show, burnout contests and swap meet.

Firestone Grand Prix of St. Pete --- Indycar racing in the streets of downtown St. Pete. Very popular 3 day event. Info at Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.


Arcadia All-FL Championship Rodeo. This is the real deal if you'd like to see a first class rodeo. Info at
Upcoming Events » 88th Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo | Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo




SATURDAY

Sarasota Farmers Market -- downtown at Lemon & Main, 7 am - 1 pm.
Central Sarasota Farmers Market -- corner Proctor & Beneva, 8 am - 1 pm.
Bradenton Farmers Market -- downtown historic Bradenton, 9 am - 2 pm.
Venice Farmers Market -- downtown Venice, 8 am - noon.

Baltimore Orioles vs Minn. Twins at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, 1:05 pm.

Anna Maria Island's Privateers Thieves (flea) Market -- crafts and produce vendors, food vendors, Privateers will have their 60 ft ship on hand. South end of the island, 8 am - 3 pm.

Lakewood Ranch's Irish Celtic Festival & Lucky Dog Parade (fundraiser for local humane society) -- event at the Adventure Park off of Greenbrook Blvd 11 am - 4 pm. Celtic music & dancers, food vendors, dog parade at 12:30 pm. Free admission.

Heroes Party at the Ranch Craft Beer & Music Festival --- support vets, enjoy live music, craft beer tasting $15/ticket, food from area restaurants for sale. Lane Plaza at corner of SR64 & Lakewood Ranch Blvd, 4 - 10 pm.

Sarasota 1st Annual Honey Bee Festival --- at Sweetgrass Farms, 8350 Carolina St (north of University Parkway/Shade area). Vendors & craft fair, kids zone, honey tastings, fresh produce & you pick strawberries for sale. Adults $5, children free admission.


SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Sarasota Spring Fine Arts Festival -- corner Gulfstream & Main in downtown Sarasota. Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 11 am - 5 pm.

Pineapple Antique Show --- multiple vendors, antiques, art, jewelry, etc. Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm. $6/adult. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium


SUNDAY

Coquina Beach Market -- what better place to hold a farmers market/flea market than at the beach? 10 am - 4 pm, south end of Anna Maria Island.

Bridge Street Market -- another great farmers market option on Anna Maria Island, 10 am - 3 pm.

Siesta Key Drum Circle -- just before sunset at Siesta Key public beach, everyone welcome.

Polo Match at Lakewood Ranch's Polo Club -- event starts at 1 pm, tailgate party before, public welcome.

Every Sunday through the season: Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team Show --- 2 pm, behind Mote Marine on Ken Thompson Pkwy.

Corvettes in Venice on the Isles -- at Centennial Park, 7 am - 4 pm.

St. Patrick's Day Parade -- Anna Maria Island, starts at the Holmes Beach City Hall and travels north, 4 pm.

St. Patrick's Celebration by the Italian American Club of Venice -- corned beef & cabbage, meal at 5 pm, cocktails/cash bar 4 - 5 pm. Tickets $22/person for guests. ph: 928-0902
Italian American Club of Venice


Enjoy!
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