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Old 03-30-2017, 09:15 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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There's a lot going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton - Venice area (I am adding a few Tampa and St. Pete fun events this week), including the following events this weekend:


FRIDAY

Movies on the Green -- featuring "Rio" under the stars, free movie, food vendors, kids zone. Doors open at 6 pm, Lakewood Ranch Premier Sports Campus. Parking is $5.

Music & Paws in the Park -- free concert at the Bradenton Riverwalk Amphitheater. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets and dogs allowed on short leashes. 6 - 8 pm. Featuring local craft beers for sale and showcasing shelter dogs up for adoption.

Wine Walk to Ca' d' Zan -- fine wine & food samplings, live music, 6 - 10 pm. $135/person general admission or $200/person VIP.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Sarasota Film Festival runs thru the weekend, ends April 9th.
Info at: https://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com/

Whisky Obsession Festival -- whisky tastings, classes, Bourbon Rock & Blues Bash street party on Lemon Ave/Sarasota on Saturday.
Info at http://www.whiskeyobsessionfestival.com/

Tampa Event: Southeast Street Rod Nationals -- hundreds of classic cars on display, vendors, events.
FL State Fairgrounds. Fri & Sat 8 am - 5 pm, Sun 8:30 am - 1 pm. Tickets $15/adult, $6 for ages 6 - 12, those under age 6 get in free.

Tampa Event: Cuban Sandwich Festival -- event includes a record attempt to build the world's largest Cuban sandwich. Fri 5 - 9 pm, Sat noon - 6 pm, Sun 11 am - 7 pm. Ybor campus of the Hillsborough Community College, 1320 Palm Ave. Free admission.
Info at: 6th Annual International Cuban Sandwich Art & Food Festival - 2017 CSF



SATURDAY

Sarasota Farmers Market -- downtown at Lemon & Main, 7 am - 1 pm.

Central Sarasota Farmers Market -- corner Proctor & Beneva, 8 am - 1 pm.


Run/Walk for the Turtles -- sponsored by Mote Marine, event at Siesta Key Beach. Registration starts at 6:30 am at the gazebo south of the pavillion, fun run/walk at 7:30 am, 5K run at 8 am.

Sarasota Film Festival's Moonlight Movie -- at Siesta Key Beach, sunset, free admission, snacks for purchase. Movie is "Finding Dory."

Bradenton In Bloom Garden Tour -- sponsored by the Manatee River Garden Club, 3120 First Ave W, Bradenton. 10 am - 4 pm. Admission $20/person.

St. Pete event: Tampa Bay Rays opening game -- Tropicana Field, 1 pm.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

FL Intercollegiate Rowing Association Regatta -- at Nathan Benderson Park. 9 am - 5 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.

Sarasota's Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team performs their water ski show at 2 pm. Behind Mote Marine at 1602 Ken Thompson Pkwy.

Polo Match -- at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch. Every Sunday thru April 9th. Gates open at 10 am, match starts at 1 pm. Info at: Sarasota Polo Club

Plunderfest -- Musical Jam on Anna Maria Island to raise funds to repair the AMI Privateers' ship. Noon - 6 pm, 4343 Palma Sola Blvd. Music, silent auction, raffle, food/beer for purchase.

St. Pete event: Festival of Speed -- Vinoy Park 10 am - 4 pm. 300 exotic cars, motorcycles & boats on display. Food & beverage samplings, cigar lounge, jazz, on site cafes. $20/person. Super Car VIP Lounge with open bar $85/person. Benefit for Children's Dream Fund.




Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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