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Old 02-22-2018, 08:14 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hi Everyone,

Hope you all have a great weekend, here is my list of fun things I've found that are going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton - Venice area:


THURSDAY - SUNDAY

Venice Italian Festival -- food, live entertainment, carnival rides & fireworks (Saturday night). Venice Airport Festival Grounds. Free admission, parking $6. Thurs 4 - 10 pm, Fri - Sun noon - 10 pm.



FRIDAY

Baltimore Orioles vs Tampa Bay Rays spring training game -- Ed Smith Stadium, 1:05 pm.

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



FRIDAY - MARCH 4TH

Circus: Big Top Performances -- featuring Bello Nock & Nik Wallenda. Tent is located on the SE side of University Town Center. Ticket info, performance times & other info at https://circusarts.org/




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 -- old Main Street in downtown Bradenton, 8 am - 2 pm.

Baltimore Orioles vs MN Twins -- Ed Smith Stadium, 6:05 pm.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs NY Yankees -- LECOM Park, Bradenton, 1:05 pm.

Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day Celebration -- Darwin Brewing Company in Bradenton, 11 am - 10 pm. Live music 4 - 10 pm, kids activities, pet friendly.

Taste of Mixon's -- taste samplings of products of various Mixon vendors, wine tastings, grove tours. 11 am - 3 pm. 2525 27th St E, Bradenton.

Car Show -- Lance's Cruzin to the Hop car show at Bradenton's Hooters on US41, 6 - 9 pm.

Osfest Reggae Block Party -- live music, in front of Sarasota's Gator Club in downtown Sarasota, starts 6 pm.

Le Marche Bohemien Eclectic Flea Market -- art, vintage clothes, re-purposed vintage items, etc. Five Points Park in Sarasota, 10 am - 5 pm.

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Health & Wellness Expo -- exhibitors, free samples, etc. 9 am - noon.

Rubonia, FL Mardi Gras Parade -- Rubonia Community Center at 1309 72nd St E, Rubonia (between Ellenton & Bradenton), 12 noon - 6 pm.

Beertopia -- sampling craft & import beers, food dishes, wine bar, raffle, music. 6:30 - 10 pm, Gold Coast Eagle Distributors in Lakewood Ranch, $50/person.




SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Sarasota Invitational Regatta Rowing Competition -- competitors from many states, free admission, parking $5. 8 am - 5 pm each day, Nathan Benderson Park.

Southwest Florida Heritage Festival -- homesteading skills, pioneer cooking, petting zoo, etc. $10/carload. 9 am - 5 pm, Crowley Museum & Nature Center, 16405 Myakka Rd.

Coquina Tides Arts & Crafts Show -- Anna Maria Island, north end of Longboat Pass Bridge, Bradenton Beach, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm.

Fine Arts Festival of Manatee County -- 75+ artists, music, food vendors. Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, Riverwalk Park in downtown Bradenton.

Siesta Key Crafts Festival -- folk art & more, food vendors, music. 10 am - 5 pm, Ocean Blvd in Siesta Key Village.



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.

Ski-A-Rees Ski Show -- 2 pm at 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway (behind Mote Marine).

Polo at the Sarasota Polo Club, Lakewood Ranch -- 1 pm, gates open at 10 am. Adults $10, children under 12 get in free. University Pkwy east to right on Lorraine Rd.

Joy of Jazz -- Venice Centennial Park at the gazebo, 2 - 4 pm, bring lawn chairs.



Enjoy!
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Old 03-02-2018, 09:09 AM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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I know this list takes time and it doesn't always get the praise you deserve but I look for it each and every weekend.
Many items I have seen on my own scouring of the inter web but I like your format and to see if I missed anything.....again, thank you for doing this (OK where's this weeks list haha)
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Old 03-02-2018, 11:48 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Originally Posted by Tommygphotos View Post
I know this list takes time and it doesn't always get the praise you deserve but I look for it each and every weekend.
Many items I have seen on my own scouring of the inter web but I like your format and to see if I missed anything.....again, thank you for doing this (OK where's this weeks list haha)
Thanks for the positive feedback on the weekly "to do" posts. The new post is coming soon, it's been a very busy week.....
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