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Old 03-30-2023, 11:25 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hi Everyone,

Here's a list of fun things I've found that are going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton - Venice area this weekend:


MARCH 24 - APRIL 2

Sarasota Film Festival -- various events around the city. Info at: https://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com/



FRIDAY

Music in the Park -- free music at the Riverwalk amphitheater, Bradenton, 6 - 8 pm.

Sarasota Film Festival's Friday Night Disco Street Party -- disco bands 7 - 11 pm, $15/adult, 332 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

FL Intercollegiate Rowing Association Championships -- at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, starts 8 am each day.



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 -- on Old Main Street (400 12th St W), 9 am - 2 pm.

Venice Farmers Market -- at the City Hall, 401 W Venice Ave, 8 am - 1 pm.
Summer Hours: 8 am - noon.

UTC Fit -- free outdoor fitness workout event, 9:30 - 10:30 am, The Green at University Town Center Mall.

Music at Hart's Landing -- free music starts at 7 pm, 920 John Ringling Causeway.

Lake Sarasota Easter Egg Hunt -- children welcome, starts 10:30 am, Lakeview Park, 7255 Hand Rd.

EGGstravaganza in Lakewood Ranch -- Waterside Park, 9:30 - 11:30 am, children ages 3 - 12. Also bounce house, activities, food trucks. Tickets $10/Lakewood Ranch resident, $20/non-resident. Tickets at mylwr.com.

Manatee River Casino Royale -- fundraising event by the Manatee River Rotary. Blackjack, roulette, craps, poker. Raffles, food, open bar. $100/person, 6:30 - 10 pm, 1705 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton.

SW Florida Wing Fest & Craft Beer Festival -- Punta Gorda's Laishley Park, 12 - 7 pm, tickets $10/gate, VIP tables $120 - $360, includes food & beverages.

Run/ Walk for the Turtles -- fundraiser by Mote Marine on Siesta Key's public beach, 7 - 9 am, participants 6:30 am package pick up for event.

FL Wine Brunch & Charlity Auction -- bay front champagne reception, 4-course meal, music, live auction. 11 am - 3 pm, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Wild About Nature Festival -- on the shores of Little Sarasota Bay/ Bay Preserve at Osprey. Educational speakers, exploration, crafts, games, food trucks. Free family event. 11 am - 4 pm.

Aqua Egg Hunt -- Arlington Park Aquatic Complex for ages 4 - 12, $2/child to participate, starts at 1 pm.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Spirit Fest Expo -- things holistic, metaphysical & wellness. Speakers, 80+ booths/vendors, readings, demos. Robarts Arena at the Sarasota county fair grounds. $12/adult, ages 12 and under get in free. Doors open 10 am each day.

Sarasota Fine Arts Show -- professional artisans works and crafts on display. Food available on site. 10 am - 4 pm, $5/adult, children 15 & under get in free, free parking.



SUNDAY

Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market -- Waterside Place, 10 am - 2 pm.

The Meadows Farmers Market -- At the Meadows shopping village off Honore, 10 am - 2 pm.

Siesta Key Drum Circle -- at Siesta Key beach every Sunday about an hour before sunset.

Polo at Lakewood Ranch -- Polo match 1 - 3:30 pm, various ticket prices.
Polo ticket and other info at: https://lakewoodranch.com/event/sund...ota-polo-club/

The Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show -- free show, starts 2 pm, 1602 Ken Thompson Pkwy by Mote.

Sundays at the Bay -- free performance by various artists at The Oval on the Bay, 4 - 5:30 pm.




UPCOMING APRIL EVENTS

4/07: Hernando de Soto Children's Parade
4/14 - 16: Sarasota Bradenton Home Show
4/14 - 16: Punta Gorda Seafood & Music Festival
4/20 - 23: Sailor Circus Spring Show
4/22 - 23: Venice Sharks Tooth Festival


Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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Old 03-30-2023, 05:35 PM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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I know it’s Stpete but it’s very unique
https://tallshipsstpete.com/

Tall ship festival
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