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Old 04-04-2014, 01:01 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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The weekend is upon us, they are predicting blue skies, lots of warm sunshine for the next 2 days, so great time to get out and enjoy some of the events going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton area:


One of the larger events of the year is the Sarasota Film Festival, which starts today and runs thru April 13th. Tonight is the opening night film and party -- 6 pm at the Van Wezel, tickets $25 - $150. Lots of events throughout the week. www.sarasotafilmfestival.com

Another big annual event is the Desoto Heritage Seafood Festival -- location has been moved this year to Sutton Park in downtown Palmetto. Friday 5 - 10 pm, Sat 11 am - 10 pm, Sun 12 - 6 pm.


Friday

Free Music Friday at Bradenton's Riverwalk Park -- 6 to 8 pm, downtown Bradenton on the river front.

Music On Main at Lakewood Ranch -- Main Street, 6 - 9 pm, street party with live music and fun events for the family.

Live from Downtown Sarasota, It's Friday Night -- live performances and music at several sights, 6 - 9 pm. Palm Ave, Main St, First St & at Whole Foods Market.

Silver Lining Gala -- Michael's on East, Sarasota, starts at 6 pm. Event to honor local cancer survivors for their community contributions. Silent auction, dancing. See the Sarasota Memorial Hospital website for ticket info.

Sarasota Orchestra -- performs Beethoven's Fifth, Neal & Van Wezel Performing Arts centers. Tickets $30 - $84, see Sarasota Orchestra website for more info.


Friday & Saturday

FL Intercollegiate Rowing Championships -- Benderson Park off of University Pkwy just west of I75.


Saturday

Run/Walk for the Turtles -- fund raising event by Mote Marine, registration at 6:30 am, run starts at 7:30 am, proceeds help save sea turtles.

Pinecrest Market Day -- starts 9 am at 3737 Bahia Vista, lots of vendors with quilts, crafts, food.

Sailors & Sandals -- Sarasota Yacht Club, fundraiser for Take Stock in Children, starts 6 pm. Cocktails, dinner & dancing, wear your prettiest flip flops. Tickets $95. www.sailorsandsandals.com

Sailor Circus -- Legacy Performance, 2075 Bahia Vista. Ticket info at www.circusarts.org.

Bluegrass on the Trail -- Museum of Art & Whimsy fundraiser, tickets include food (BBQ, lobster rolls) & 1 drink. Adults $25, kids $10.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Orchid Ball fundraiser -- cocktails, dinner, dancing, auction. Starts at 6:30 pm. Black tie event. www.Selby.org/events for more info.


Saturday & Sunday

Arts & Crafts Show for the North American Butterfly Association -- Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, at 5801 Marina Drive. Sat 10 - 4, Sun 10 - 5. Free admission.

Sarasota Outdoor Living & Garden Show -- Five Points Park in downtown Sarasota. Sat 10 - 5, Sun 11 - 5, free admission.


Sunday

Oriole's All American Family Day -- Ed Smith Stadium, 12th St, Sarasota. Events start at 12 noon, celebrity softball game at 1 pm. Live music by the band America, patriotic opening ceremony, lots of fun things for the family. Free admission, parking $5.

Mutt Derby Fundraiser for All Faiths Food Bank & Greyhound Adoption -- Sarasota Kennel Club, start 12 pm. Pre-register your dog to run in one of the races. Admission = 1 non perishable food item.

La Musica International Chamber Music Festival -- Sarasota Opera House. Ticket info at www.lamusicafestival.org



This event is in Lakeland, FL located about an hour's drive from Sarasota but worth mentioning, we've gone before and had a fantastic time. Sun n Fun Fly In at the Linder Airport. Planes fly in from all over the US to take part in this week long event that wraps up this weekend. The Blue Angels will be performing today, Sat & Sun, along with other air show events. Saturday night is a night time air show and fireworks. Tickets $37/adults, kids 11-17/$15, parking $10.
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Old 04-04-2014, 01:23 PM
 
Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
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For the "pickers" out there, Lakewood Ranch will also have a community wide garage sale tomorrow, Saturday, from 8am to 2:30pm. We have them twice a year and this one tends to be a great event.
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