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Old 03-24-2016, 10:47 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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It's the weekend and the forecast includes a good chance of rain, but they are saying it won't rain all weekend so I am going with the theory the glass is 1/2 full and people will be able to take advantage of the events going on in the Bradenton - Sarasota - Venice area this weekend, including the following:


FRIDAY

Hernando DeSoto Childrens Parade & Party --- floats, bands, clowns, various organizations participating as well. Parade starts at 10 am at the Manatee County Fairgrounds in Palmetto, ends up at Sutton Park where the after parade party starts at 2 pm with fun activities for the family.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens is offering Jungle Trails & Bunny Tails --- egg hunt (bring your own baskets) for the little ones, petting zoo, photos with the Easter Bunny and regular Jungle Gardens events. 10 am - 3 pm. Children $6.50 ages 4 - 16, children under 4 get in free, adults $17.99.

Free Friday Music Night --- Venice's Centennial Park by the gazebo, 7 - 9 pm, bring lawn chairs.


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 Boston Red Sox at Ed Smith Stadium, 1:05 pm.


SATURDAY EGG HUNTS:

Sandbar Restaurant on Anna Maria Island --- also egg roll, bonnet contest, bring your own basket. 9:30 am - noon.

Lakewood Ranch --- at Greenbrook Adventure Park, for LWR residents/children ages 2 - 13. 9:30 - 11:30 am, also a petting zoo, face painting, etc. $3/child, $5/adult, children 2 & under get in free.

Siesta Key --- by Access Point #5, children ages 1 - 6. Each child will receive a grab bag & stuffed toy. $10/child to participate. Also games & activities.

Venice Centennial Park --- bring your own baskets, 9:30 - 11 am.

Big Truck Day & Egg Hunt --- at Twin Lakes Park, east of I-75 on Clark Rd, 10 am - 2 pm. Egg hunt (bring baskets), also lots of large trucks on display to see and climb around on. Food concessions available.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Downtown Sarasota Spring Fest Arts & Crafts Show --- at Five Points Park, 10 am - 4:30 pm.

Sarasota Rotary Fine Arts & Craft Festival --- works by sculptors, painters, jewelry makers & other craftsmen. 10 am - 5 pm. Hillview Ave. Adults $5, children 12 & under get in free.

Last weekend for the Sarasota County Fair --- Sarasota county fairgrounds on Ringling Ave.
https://www.sarasotafair.com




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.


EASTER SUNRISE SERVICES

6:00 am -- Rossi Waterfront Park, Bradenton Riverwalk.
6:30 am -- Sarasota Bayfront Park
6:30 am -- Lido Beach Pavillion on Lido Key
6:30 am -- Siesta Key Beach by the pavillion
(it is suggested to bring lawn chairs for the services)



Have a great weekend!
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