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Old 04-21-2016, 09:42 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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It's the weekend, the weather forecast is for lots of sunshine and warm temps, and there are events going on in the Bradenton - Sarasota - Venice area this weekend to get out and enjoy, including the following:


FRIDAY

Music in the Park --- downtown Bradenton's Riverwalk, 6 - 8 pm, free admission, suggested to bring lawn chairs.

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


FRIDAY - SATURDAY

FL Studio Theatre's Poetry Life Spring Festival --- event with nationally recognized poets. Ticket info at 366-9000.



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

Sarasota Earth Day Celebration at Oscar Scherer State Park --- free admission, special events scheduled, 10 am - 4 pm.

Food & Travel Festival --- new event in our area. International food, wine, music, activities, travel companies & an international "marketplace." Free admission, 11 am - 6 pm at Five Points Park in downtown Sarasota.

Tabernacle Car Show --- at Tabernacle church grounds, 4141 Desoto Rd in north Sarasota, just south of University Parkway. 10 am - 4 pm.

Car & Bike Show --- at the Manatee River Harley - Davidson, 624 67th St Cir E, Bradenton. 10 am - 2:30 pm.

Tropical Nights - Sparkles & Spurs event at the Sarasota Polo Club, Lakewood Ranch. Fundraiser benefiting Meals on Wheels. Food, auctions, music by The Billy Rice Band. 6 - 10 pm, tickets $150.

Moonlight Movie at Siesta Key Beach --- free event just after sunset on Siesta Key public beach, move is Wall-E. Bring blankets and/or lawn chairs.


SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Volly America Spalding Big Shot Volleyball Tournament --- at Siesta Key Beach, free for spectators. Sat 8 am - 6 pm, Sun starts at 9 am.

2016 All Fair Giant Fly In --- radio controlled planes, spectators welcome, free admission, sun shelters, concessions on sale. Field located 3 miles east of I-75 on Bee Ridge Rd. 9 am - 3 pm each day.



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.

Classic Car Show --- Venice's Centennial Park, 9 am - 2 pm.

Family Spring Fling --- at the Van Wezel, 10 am - 1 pm. Free admission. Face painting, bounce house, child ID kits, helmet fittings for children, arts & crafts, free food.


Enjoy!


PS: Thanks to all of you who posted the nice comments on last week's thread.
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Old 04-22-2016, 08:55 PM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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Food and travel show and Tabernacle car show are my bid
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