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Old 02-28-2019, 03:54 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hi Everyone,

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


FEB 28 - MARCH 10

FL Strawberry Festival at Plant City --Info at: Florida Strawberry Festival – 11-day event celebrating the strawberry harvest of Eastern Hillsborough County with concerts, rides, events and lots and lots of strawberries.


FRIDAY

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

Music on Main -- live music at Lakewood Ranch's Main Street, 6 - 9 pm.

Gazebo Starlight Cinema -- free movie at the gazebo in Venice's Centennial Park, 6:15 pm, bring lawn chairs.

Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon -- fundraiser for the Humane Society of Sarasota County, at the Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota, starts 10:30 am, $175/person. Includes reception with cocktails, raffle, lunch & a fashion show.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Big Top at the Big Cat Habitat -- fundraiser, Cirque Ma'Ceo performs Fri 6 pm, Sat 3:30 & 6 pm, Sun 3:30 pm. Event takes place each Fri - Sun now thru Feb 3rd. Tickets $10/ea or family 4 pack for $60. 7101 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota.

St. Pete Seafood & Music Festival -- Vinoy Park, 4 to 10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. General admission $5/person, VIP $75/person.



MARCH 3 - 9

Sarasota Jazz Festival -- sponsored by the Jazz Club of Sarasota. Includes free concert at Phillippi Estate Park on Sunday, noon - 4 pm.
Info at: https://www.sarasotajazzfestival.org...--tickets.html



Thru MARCH 10

Circus Sarasota -- 33 performances under the big top tent, behind the University Town Center mall. Tickets $15 - $55. Info at: https://circusarts.org/performances/...sarasota-2019/



SATURDAY

Sarasota Farmers Market -- downtown at Lemon & Main, 7 am - 1 pm. Please note: market has moved temporarily to First Street & Lemon due to construction going on in the Lemon & Main area.

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

Bradenton Farmers Market -- downtown Bradenton on Main Street, 9 am - 2 pm.

Sharks Tooth 10K Run -- at Venice Airport Festival Grounds, registration fees required, benefits Special Olympics. Same day registration starts at 5:30 am, race starts at 7:30 am.
Info at: Shark's Tooth 10K

Cole Swindell concert -- Ed Smith Stadium, 7 pm. Tickets $30 - $163.

Anna Maria Island Heritage Day -- Settlers Market, BBQ, museum tours, crafts & demonstrations. 9 am - 2 pm, AMI Museum, 402 Pine Ave.

ArtSlam 2019 -- downtown Bradenton on Old Main St, 9 am - 4 pm.




SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Berry Fest -- craft booths, kids activities, baby animals, fresh strawberries. Fruitville Grove, 7410 Fruitville Rd, 10 am - 4 pm.

Lido Tides Arts & Crafts Show -- on Lido Key, 400 Ben Franklin Dr, 10 am - 4:30 pm.

Downtown Venice Art Classic -- runs 10 am - 5 pm.

Dubfest Craft Beer & Music Festival -- beer, live music, vendor booths, food trucks. Sarasota County fairgrounds, ages 21 & over. Tickets $25 - $100/person. Sat 1 - 10 pm, Sun 1 - 8 pm.

Wings Over Venice -- Radio controlled planes event. Also food vendors. Free admission, $3/car parking. 9 am - 3 pm, 4000 Knights Trail Rd, Nokomis.



SUNDAY

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

Coquina Beach Market -- at the south end of Coquina Beach, 10 am - 4 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 - 3 pm, 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway (by Mote Marine).

Polo -- Sarasota Polo Club at Lakewood Ranch. Every Sunday thru April, 1 pm.

Celtic Woman -- performance at the Van Wezel, 3 pm.

Gamble Plantation Open House -- free tours, 10 am - 3 pm. Ellenton on US 301.

Tour of the Market Fundraiser by the Sarasota Farmers Market -- 50 ft long salad bar & other food offerings 5 - 7 pm, followed by Disco Dance Off 7 - 8 pm. Tickets $10 - $45. Lemon Ave & First.




UPCOMING AREA EVENTS:

March 8 - 11: 2019 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg -- car racing in the streets of downtown St. Pete.
Info at: Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg - Schedule



Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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