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Old 02-20-2020, 07:44 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hi Everyone,

Here's a list of fun things I've found that are going on in the Sarasota - Bradenton - Venice area this weekend:



FEB 7 - MARCH 1

Circus Sarasota -- big performances under the tent that include Nik Wallenda. 33 shows. Located on the SE corner of the parking lot of the University Town Center mall.
Ticket prices $15 - $55, $5 parking (parking $ goes to charity).
Show info at: https://circusarts.org/calendar/circ...20/2020-02-20/



FRIDAY

Free Music in the Park -- Venice Centennial Park gazebo, 7 - 9 pm, bring lawn chairs.

Pirates Charities Spring Training Golf Classic -- River Wilderness Golf & Country Club, Parrish.

Movie Night at Benderson Park -- free movie "Abominable." Bring chairs, snacks by on site vendors. 6:30 pm.

John Fogerty -- lead musician from the rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival (Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising) performs at 8:30 pm, Van Wezel. Info at www.vanwezel.org.




FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Shake, Rattle & Soul Fest -- Elvis impersonator, other tribute performances includes Rod Stewart, Beach Boys, Little Richard & more. Tickets start at $54. Fri 6 - 10 pm, Sat 3 - 9:30 pm. Robarts Arena, Sarasota county fairgrounds.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Venice Italian Feast & Carnival -- Italian food, dancing, live entertainment, carnival rides. Free admission, $5 parking, rides at cost. Venice Airport grounds. Fri starts 4 pm, Sat & Sun 12 noon.
Info at: The Annual Feast: Italian American Club of Venice

Sarasota Invitational Regatta Rowing Competition -- teams from all over compete at Benderson Park, 8 am - 5 pm each day. Free admission, $5 parking.

Gator Nationals -- BMX bike races, BMX park at 17th St & Tuttle in Sarasota, 7 - 3 pm.
Info at: https://www.usabmx.com/tracks/1831



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 -- on Old Main Street (400 12th St W), 9 am - 2 pm. Veggies, organics, fresh eggs, seafood and more.

Venice Farmers Market -- at the Centennial Park parking lot, 9 am - noon.

Baseball: Atlanta Braves vs Baltimore Orioles -- Cool Today Park, Venice, 1:05 pm.

Baseball: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Minn Twins -- LECOM Park, Bradenton, 1:05 pm.

Beertopia -- craft & import beers, dishes from local restaurants, live entertainment. Gold Coast Eagle Distributors, Lakewood Ranch, 6:30 - 10 pm, $50/person.

Dog Perfect Adoption Event -- Dog Perfect at The Landings store teams up with Sarasota County Animal Services to adopt out dogs, 11 am - 2 pm.

Lance's Hooters Car Show -- classic cars at the Bradenton Hooter's parking lot, US 41, 6 - 9 pm.




SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Siesta Key Craft Festival -- 100+ vendors, Siesta Key Village, 10 am - 5 pm.

Fine Arts Festival of Manatee County -- Riverwalk Park in downtown Bradenton, 75+ vendors, Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 9 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, 9 am - 1 pm

Siesta Key Drum Circle -- just before sunset at Siesta Key public beach, everyone welcome.

Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show -- starts at 2 pm Sunday, 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway (by Mote).

Polo at Lakewood Ranch -- polo matches every Sunday at 1 pm thru April 12, 2020.
Info at: https://www.sarasotapolo.com/

Baseball: Baltimore Orioles vs Boston Red Sox -- Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, 1:05 pm.




Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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