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Old 05-20-2016, 11:17 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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It's the weekend and there are events going on in the Bradenton - Sarasota - Venice area to go out and enjoy, including the following:


FRIDAY

Towles Court Art Walk -- all galleries, restaurants, stores open till 9 pm. Artists market 4 - 7 pm.

Baseball: Bradenton Marauders vs Dunedin Blue Jays, 6:30 pm at McKechnie Field in Bradenton.

First Annual Lip Sync Competition -- FL Studio Theatre in Sarasota, 7 pm. $35/person includes a drink ticket, raffle ticket & appetizers. Supports Vintage Paws Sanctuary.


FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show -- Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 10 am - 5 pm each day, admission $4/adult.

Tampa Bay Boat Show -- huge boat show at the FL State Fairgrounds in Tampa, free admission. Fri 10 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 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

Puttin Fore Pups Golf Tournament -- Benefits the Big Dog Ranch Rescue. $100/person to play, includes buffet lunch. Serenoa Golf Club. Info at Events | Big Dog Ranch Rescue

By the way, the Manatee County Humane Society currently has about 140 dogs that need good homes, twice as many as they can comfortably house. If you or someone you know is thinking about adding a new best friend to your family, please consider adopting one of these dogs. They are offering specials on the adoption fees at this time. As an owner of several rescue cats, I can tell you that these little guys really do appreciate having a good home and give a lot of love in return.

Blues, Brews & BBQ Fest -- on Anna Maria Island, Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach, 3 - 9 pm, $5/person admission.

Jazz in the Park -- at the Fredd Atkins Park in Sarasota, noon - 2 pm. Free admission.

SUP & Run 5K -- participants do a 5K run and 5K paddle on the lake at Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota. Races start at 8 am. Sold out but spectators welcome. Benefits Operation Second Chance.

Adoption Night at McKechnie Field -- before the Bradenton Mauraders vs Dunedin Blue Jays baseball game at 6:30 pm will be a dog and cat adoption event that starts at 5:30 pm.



SUNDAY

Bridge Street Market --great farmers market option on Anna Maria Island, 10 am - 3 pm.

Siesta Key Farmers Market -- Siesta Village Plaza, 8 am - 2 pm.

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

Rare Fruit Tree Sale -- event at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, free admission. 5000+ trees for sale. 10 am - 4 pm. Cash only, no credit cards. More info at Manatee Rare Fruit Council


Enjoy!
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