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Old 12-26-2014, 02:04 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Does anyone else wonder where this year went? Hard to believe we are talking about New Year's Eve celebrations. Anyway, here are the weekend and New Year's Eve events that I found. I know a lot of small restaurants and bars have their own New Year's celebrations, but I tried to stick to the larger events in our area.


Friday

Live from Downtown Sarasota It's Friday Night -- runs 6 - 9 pm, live entertainment, Rosemary District.


Friday - Sunday

Sarasota Jungle Gardens Holiday Lights -- last weekend, runs 6 - 9 pm, holiday lights decorate the Jungle Gardens, special events and regular shows. Adults $11, children 3-12 $6.

Selby Gardens Lights in Bloom -- holiday lights decorate Selby Gardens, runs 6 - 9 pm. Adults $17, children 6-11 $6.


Saturday - Tuesday

Sailor Circus Holiday Spectacular -- shows at 2 & 7 pm, tickets $12 - $18, call 355-9805 or go to
The Circus Arts Conservatory | Sarasota


Saturday

Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker -- Van Wezel, for tickets go to Sarasota, Florida - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Car Show & Food Drive -- Phillippi Estate Park, 8 - 10 am, free coffee & donuts, bring 1 non-perishable food item for admission.


Sunday

Polo Matches -- Lakewood Ranch Polo Club, 10 am - 4 pm, $12/adult, 12 and under get in free. For info call 907-0000.


Monday

Shen Yun -- spectacular Chinese performing arts event at the Van Wezel, for info go to Shen Yun in Sarasota - DECEMBER 29, 2014, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall



New Year's Eve Events

Downtown Sarasota -- starts at 12 noon & runs until 1:30 am. Childrens rides & games, midway, food vendors, 4 stages with live bands. Family friendly until evening, becomes more of an adult event then. The pineapple drops at midnight.

Downtown Bradenton -- starts at 4 pm & runs until midnight. Street vendors, food, live music and street dancing.

Billed as "The Best New Year's Eve Party in Sarasota" -- Sarasota Municipal Auditorim, runs 9 pm - 2 am, 2 bands, bar, appretizers, desert & coffee bar after midnight. Tickets $125/person
Sarasota New Years Eve Party | Sarasota's Best NYE Party

Silent Disco New Year's Eve Party -- on top of the Palm Parking Garage in downtown Sarasota, 9 pm - 2 pm. Everyone will be provided with wireless headphones for the music, cash bar, food vendors. Tickets $80 at the door, $70 in advance. Call 552-6301.

Fire & Starlight New Year's Eve Party at Historic Spanish Point, Osprey -- family friendly event, snow, toast marshmallows, kids events, 6 - 10 pm. Tickets $10 adults, under 12 $5.
Holly Days and Mangrove Lights | Historic Spanish Point

WSLR New Year's Eve Celebration -- inexpensive, family friendly event. Fogartyville Community Center at 525 Kumquat in Sarasota. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door, 16 & under get in free.
Latest News | WSLR

Mattison's Bayside at the Van Wezel Las Vegas-style Celebration -- buffet with prime rib & shrimp, live music, photo booth, other activities. $75/person + tax, gratuity. Reservations suggested. 921-3400.

New Year's Eve at the Ritz Carlton -- live music, dancing, champagne at midnight, 8 pm - 1 am. $75/person, reservations required.
Calendar of Events

Marina Jack is offering 2 dinner seatings, then a band/dancing 10 pm - 2 pm. Possibly fireworks at midnight. Ph: 365-4232

New Year's Eve Bash at the Ranch -- Polo Grill, Lakewood Ranch. $75/person. Buffet, DJ, open bar. Reservations required, call 756-9400.

Pier 22 New Year's Eve Celebration -- 9 pm - 1 am, champaign fountain & mini burgers at midnight, buffet, music by DJ's, party favors. Celebrate on the riverfront. $69.95/person + tax & gratuity. Call 748-8087.

New Year's Eve Party by the Italian American Club of Venice -- starts at 7:30 pm, open to the public. Buffet at 9 pm, dancing, cash bar. Formal attire required, black tie optional. $70/person, call 493-8883.

New Year's Eve on the Beach -- at Sharky's on the Pier, Venice, starts at 8 pm. $10 cover charge/person. Fireworks at midnight.



And I will leave all of you with the following "words of wisdom" regarding New Year's:

"Let this coming year be better than all the others. Vow to do some of the things you have always wanted to do but could not find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories. Vow not to make a promise you do not think you can keep. Walk tall, and smile more. You will look 10 years younger. Do not be afraid to say, I love you. Say it again. They are the sweetest words in the world." - Ann Landers

and

"Now there are more overweight people in America than average-weight people. So overweight people are now average, which means, you have met your New Year's resolution."
Jay Leno
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