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Old 04-12-2017, 08:04 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hello everyone. I am posting the list of events early this week as several events take place on Friday.

There's a lot going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton - Venice area, including the following events this weekend:


FRIDAY

Music in the Park -- live music at Bradenton's Riverwalk, free admission, lawn chairs & picnic baskets ok, 6 - 8 pm.

Free Music Friday Night -- live music at Venice's Centennial Park gazebo, 7 - 9 pm, bring lawn chairs.

Hernando De Soto Childrens Parade & Party in the Park -- parade starts at 10 am at the Manatee County fairgrounds, party afterwards at Lamb & Sutton Parks in Palmetto.


Sarasota Jungle Gardens is hosting Jungle Trails & Bunny Tails -- Easter egg hunts, meet the Easter Bunny, etc. Egg hunts at 11 am, 12:30 pm & 2 pm. Kids admission 1/2 price. Info at: Sarasota Jungle Gardens | Sarasota's Favorite Family Attraction!



FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Suncoast BBQ & Bluegrass Bash -- at the Venice Airport Festival Grounds. Fri 5 pm - sunset, Sat 10 am - 7 pm. Fish fry on Friday, BBQ cook-off, chili cook-off, kids park, etc.
Info at: Suncoast BBQ and Bluegrass BASH



FRIDAY - SUNDAY


Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open Tennis Tournament -- pro tennis athletes compete at United Tennis Club, 4511 Bay Drive, Bradenton.



SATURDAY

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

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

World Circus Day -- free admission all day Saturday to the Ringling Circus Museum in Sarasota, open 10 am - 5 pm.

Rock out 4 Rescue -- adopt a pet event by the Manatee County Animal Services. Adoptions for just $20. Live music, food vendors, kids activities. 305 25th St W, Palmetto, 10 am - 5 pm.

My Hometown Fest -- food, 40+ craft beers, music & games. Tickets range from $10 - $40 ($40 incl food & beer samplings). Noon - 5 pm, Nathan Benderson Park.

Main Street Live Party -- old Main Street in Bradenton, 5 pm - midnight, live music, arts & craft vendors, food & drink vendors.

Barefoot Beach Bazaar -- vendors offering hand-crafted items, Nokomis Beach Plaza on Casey Key, 4 pm - sunset.

Big Truck Day & Easter Egg Hunt -- Twin Lakes Park, 2 egg hunts at 10:30 am & 12:30 pm. Several types of large trucks on display. Runs 10 am - 2 pm. 6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota.


SATURDAY EASTER EGG HUNTS:


Sandbar Restaurant -- on Anna Maria Island, hunt at 9 am, followed by egg roll, Easter bonnet contest. BYO Basket.
Venice Centennial Park -- runs 9:30 am - noon, BYO Basket.
Mar Vista -- on Longboat Key, hunt at 10 am for ages 10 and under. BYO Basket.
Southside Elementary school, Sarasota -- hunt begins at 10 am. BYO Basket.



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.

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICES: All suggest bringing lawn chairs for seating.
Bradenton: Rossi Waterfront Park (near Manatee Memorial Hospital) -- 6 am
Sarasota: Nathan Benderson Park -- 6:30 am
Sarasota: Ken Thompson Park -- 6:45 am
Sarasota: Sarasota Bayfront Park (by Marina Jack) -- 6:30 am
Sarasota: Siesta Key Beach (by the pavilion) -- 6:30 am
Sarasota: Lido Beach (by the pavilion) -- 6:30 am

Brunch at Marie Selby Gardens -- brunch provided by Michaels on East. Seatings between 10:30 am - 1:30 pm. Tickets range $30 - $80. Registration ahead preferred. Info at:
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - A Living Museum

Easter at Marina Jack -- special brunch 10 am - 3 pm. Adults $39.95, children under age 9 $23.95.

Easter Brunch on the Bay -- at the Ringling Museum of Art, seatings at 10 & 11:30 am, 1:30 pm. Adults $85, children under age 12 $25. Reservations required: Ann Marie 359-5700, ext 5710


Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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Old 04-14-2017, 04:51 PM
 
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Has anyone been to the BBQ event in prior years? Can you buy the BBQ during the entire day on Sat? They have 11am "Tasting" but I couldn't tell if it continues through out the day or if you need to be there around 11am.
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