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Old 08-29-2019, 01:18 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hi Everyone,

Although everyone in Florida is keeping track of hurricane Dorian over the next few days, there are still events and things to do on the weekends (weather permitting). Here's the list of fun things I've found that are going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton - Venice area:


Thru SEPTEMBER 2ND

Englewood Pioneer Festival -- all sorts of events such as a classic car show, cardboard boat races, dance, parade, pie eating contest, etc.
Info and event schedule at:
https://englewoodreview.com/main.asp...ArticleID=5982



SATURDAY

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

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

State Stand Up Paddle Championship -- sponsored by Special Olympics FL, 7 am - 5 pm, Nathan Benderson Park.

Goat Yoga -- Fruitville Grove, 7410 Fruitville Rd, starts 10 am, $25/person, reservations required.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Labor Day Drag Races -- includes kids classes of racing. Bradenton Motorsports Park, 21000 E SR 64, gates open 8 am, racing starts 10 am. Adults $15/person.



SATURDAY - MONDAY

Labor Day Regatta -- sailboats meet up at City Island, event runs 8 am - 4 pm each day.

Downtown Venice Craft Festival -- Miami Ave W, 10 am - 4 pm.



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.

Note: The new Oneco Farmers Market has delayed opening by a few weeks, they are being required to upgrade the sprinkler system in the building first. New opening date not announced as yet.

AquaPalooza 2019 -- water party for boats, meets up at New Pass sandbar by Marina Max, 10 am - 4 pm.



SUNDAY - MONDAY

Sarasota Jungle Gardens -- offering 1/2 off admission prices for children with purchase of full price adult ticket. Open 10 am - 5 pm.



Try to have a great weekend and please, everyone, stay safe, pay close attention to the weather forecasts.
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Old 08-29-2019, 02:34 PM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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Rain, rain go away....come back after labor day
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Old 08-30-2019, 11:44 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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The Venice craft festival has now been canceled for this weekend.

Many of the local parks are also closing ahead of Dorian's landfall, so check before going.
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