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Old 06-24-2021, 06:52 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 (please note that a few events are still requiring masks):



June 25 - 27 & July 3-4 --- Suncoast Summer Fest (formerly known as Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix)
See: https://www.suncoastsummerfest.org/events



FRIDAY

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

Downtown Sarasota Block Party -- Boats on the Block party --meet & greet the race teams, live music, vendors. Main Street between Orange & Gulfstream, 6 - 10 pm.



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. (CLOSED June - Sept.)

Venice Farmers Market -- at the City Hall, 401 W Venice Ave, 8 am - 1 pm.
Summer Hours: 8 am - noon.

Red, White & Blue Motorcycle Poker Chip Run -- $10/hand for participants. Registration 9:30 - 11 am, Rossiter's Harley Davidson at 300 Cattlemen Rd. Live music, food, full bar, vendors.

Sommers Dutch Family Restaurant's Classic Car Show -- 9 am - 1 pm, 4000 Cattlemen Rd.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Summer Indie Markets -- University Town Center mall parking lot. Food, music, vendors. Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 11 am - 4 pm.

BOAT RACES -- Powerboat & Aqua X boat races off of Lido Beach, Sat 9:30 am - 4 pm, Sun p am - 4 pm.

Repticon Sarasota -- 2 day reptile expo, shows, sales. Sat & Sun 9 - 11 am, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm & 2 - 4 pm.
Online ticket sales only, Robarts Arena, Sarasota county fairgrounds.

Powerboats by the Bay -- dry pit area at the Van Wezel parking lot, also vendors, food, music.



SUNDAY

Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market -- LWR Medical Center parking lot, 10 am - 2 pm.

Polo at Lakewood Ranch -- closed for the summer, back next fall.

The Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show -- closed for the summer, back next season.

Cricket Matches -- Sarasota International Cricket Club in Lakewood Ranch, 10 am - 4 pm, spectators welcome. (Matches canceled for 6/26.)



And since I won't be posting next weekend.......


UPCOMING EVENTS -- 4th of JULY WEEKEND


7/04 Fireworks:
Sarasota Bayfront - 9 pm
Venice by the South Jetty - 9 pm
Siesta Key Beach -- 9 pm
Palmetto / Bradenton -- on the Manatee River - 9 pm
Punta Gorda -- 120 Laishley Ct - 9 pm
North Port -- North Port High School - 9 pm (gates open 6 pm)
Englewood -- Middle Beach (Blind Pass) - 9 pm



SATURDAY, JULY 3RD

Suncoast Summer Fest's Boat Fun Run -- open to everyone with a boat, 11 am - 4 pm, meet up at 2 Marina Plaza on Sarasota Bay.

Anna Maria Island 4th of July Parade -- starts at south end/ Coquina Beach and travels north to City Pier, starts 10 am.

Nathan Benderson Park Rec Days -- water fun for families - try stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, canoes & more. $10/person or $5/adult with child, children 6 & under get in free. 10 am - 2 pm, Nathan Benderson Park.

Fireworks on the Lake -- Nathan Benderson Park. Fireworks at 9 pm, gates open 5 pm with food, exhibits, live music & kids zone. $20/car.

Outdoor Concert at South Venice Civic Association -- food, beer & wine (no coolers allowed), bring lawn chairs, 6 - 9 pm. Tickets $12 - $15.

Longboat Key Freedom Fest -- mini parade, music, food, kids games, dog costume show. 9 - 11 am, Bicentennial Park on Longboat Key.

Former President Donald Trump / Save America Rally -- Sarasota county fairgrounds, 8 pm, fireworks afterwards, tickets required - must be purchased online. Gates open 2 pm, speakers 2 - 5 pm.
https://events.donaldjtrump.com/even...in-sarasota-fl



SATURDAY & SUNDAY, JULY 3 & 4

Punta Gorda An American Holiday -- festival at Fisherman's Village. Music, food, shopping, artists, entertainment. Fireworks at 9 pm Saturday.

Suncoast Summer Fest's Celebration in the Park -- food, BBQ, music, vendors. J D Hamel Park, 11 am - 10 pm.



SUNDAY, JULY 4

Palmetto 4th of July Celebration -- Sutton Park, 5 - 9 pm. Vendors, food, entertainment. Wynonna Judd performs at 7 pm.

Myakka River Kayak Festival -- kayaks, canoes, food, live music. 9 am - 5 pm. Snook Haven, 5000 E Venice Ave.



Have a great weekend everyone and also a great 4th of July holiday! Enjoy!
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Old 06-25-2021, 05:11 AM
 
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Hi. THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
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Old 06-25-2021, 07:33 AM
 
Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
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thanks as always for this list
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Old 06-26-2021, 08:46 AM
 
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Yes, thanks for the information about the Save America Rally featuring Former President Donald Trump -


At least the Fairgrounds has enough parking
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Old 07-01-2021, 08:43 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Quick update on this weekend:

St. Pete is having a 3 day 4th of July festival July 2nd - 4th at the Pier with lots of activities, food trucks, entertainment, live music ending with fireworks Sunday evening.

Tampa is hosting a large BBQ on Saturday and their Red, White & Boom by the Bay fireworks display on Sunday: https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/l...tampa-bay-area


Have a great weekend everyone!
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