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Old 12-30-2015, 08:18 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Since tomorrow is New Year's Eve and some people may not as yet made plans, I am posting early again this week to share the various NYE celebrations going on in the Bradenton - Sarasota - Venice area, along with a few weekend events.


THURSDAY/ NEW YEAR'S EVE:

Sarasota Celebration/ Pineapple Drop -- always a popular event in downtown Sarasota, area of Main & Lemon streets. Celebration starts at 3 pm with family friendly things to do, rides, games, vendors. Live music during the evening and the pineapple drops at midnight.
New Year's Eve In Downtown Sarasota Florida

Sarasota Bayfront Fireworks Show at Midnight -- bring in the new year with a bang. Go early, parking becomes a problem if you wait.

Marina Jack's -- special seatings/dining, plus great spot to view the fireworks.
Marina Jack - Southwest Florida

Selby Gardens New Year's Eve Soiree -- 4 course dinner, music, holiday lights plus great spot to see midnight fireworks for those wanting something special. $250/person.
Home - Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Speakeasy Soiree at Powel Crosley Estate, Sarasota -- 5 course dinner at 7 pm, speakeasy starts at 9 pm & includes swing-style dancing, card games, cigar lounge. $125/person for dinner & soiree or $40/person just soiree.
New Years Eve Speakeasy in Sarasota

WSLR New Year's Eve Celebration -- more casual event, starts at 8 pm, potluck dinner (bring a dish to share). $10/person in advance or $30/person at the door. Fogartyville Center, 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota.
Latest News | WSLR

Ten Tenors are performing at the Van Wezel -- show at 7 pm, world tour by popular group from
Australia, tickets $15 - $80/person.
Sarasota, Florida - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Funktastic Dance Party -- at Fete Ballroom, next to Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch. 60's - 80's dance music, cash bar. 9 pm - 1 am.
Ticket info at FĂȘte Catering & Ballroom - Sarasota, FL Catering Company



Main Street Live, Old Main, Bradenton -- celebration starts at 5 pm. Local restaurant booths, food & beer trucks, music and entertainment. Free admission.

Fireworks at the Beach House, Anna Maria Island -- party starts at 8 pm, $125/table. Reservations required. Fireworks at midnight.
Beachhouse Waterfront Restaurant on Anna Maria Island, Florida serving Fresh Florida Seafood
Fireworks can be see up and down the public beaches if you prefer to skip the Beach House party.

Seafood Shack Best Shucking New Year's Eve Party Ever -- Seafood Shack in Cortez fishing village, West Bradenton. $69.95/person + gratuity, ages 21 & over. Oyster bar, gourmet buffet, cash bar, entertainment. 8 pm - 1 am.
The Seafood Shack - Cortez, Florida

Pier 22 in Bradenton on the riverfront -- Masquerade Ball with dancing, buffets, champagne fountains. $79.95 - $119.95 per person, 21 & older. Reservations required.
Pier 22 Restaurant - Patio - Ballroom | Bradenton FL


Sharky's Beach Bash -- at Sharky's on the Pier, Venice. Starts at 8 pm, cover charge $10/person. Live entertainment, fireworks at midnight.



FRIDAY/ JANUARY 1:

Sarasota Jungle Gardens special prices for New Year's Day -- buy 1 ticket, 1/2 off a 2nd ticket of equal or lesser value.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens | Sarasota's Favorite Family Attraction!

Live from Downtown Sarasota It's Friday Night -- area performers provide live entertainment, 6 - 9 pm, corner of Main & Five Points Park this week.

Music On Main, Lakewood Ranch -- music, food & drink vendors, family entertainment. 6 - 9 pm.


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.


SATURDAY - SUNDAY

Orchids Expo Show & Sale -- by the Sarasota Orchid Society. Sat 9 - 5, Sun 10 - 5, Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Adults $5, children aged 8 & under get in free.

Venice - Sarasota Antiques Show -- lots of vendors, Sat 10 - 5, Sun 10-4, Venice Community Center. Adults $7.

Lido Beach Winter Fine Arts Festival -- held at the Lido Beach Resort, sorry, don't have the hours open.

Florida's Largest Winter Home Show -- in Tampa at the FL State Fairgrounds. 900+ exhibitors. Sat 11-6, Sun 11-5. Adults $8, seniors $7, children under 12 get in free.


SUNDAY

Siesta Key Drum Circle -- just before sunset on the Siesta Key public beach, everyone welcome.


UPCOMING EVENT: THUNDER BY THE BAY, Sarasota Motorcycle Festival
Big street festival in downtown Sarasota next Saturday & Sunday with thousands of motorcycles, live bands, food & beverage vendors. Event runs January 7th - 10th.
Thunder By The Bay :: Home


Here's wishing all of you a Happy, Healthy New Year!

Diane
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