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Old 06-10-2021, 05:15 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):


FRIDAY

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



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

US Rowing SE Youth National Championships -- over 350 crews competing for titles all weekend long. Racing starts at 7:25 am each day. Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota.



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.

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

Harvey Milk Festival presents: Pride -- dance, music, art. 9 am - 12:30 pm at the Sarasota Farmers Market.

Bluegrass Music Fest -- at Fisherman's Village, Punta Gorda, 12 - 4 pm, free admission.

Bay Music Live! -- live performance on the Van Wezel grounds, tickets required. Lawn space for 4/ $70 or lawn space w/table & chairs/ $100. Reservations thru Van Wezel website. Mattisons burgers plus pizza sold on site. Starts at 6:30 pm, music starts 7 pm.

Big Gay Beach Party -- on the north end of Lido Beach, starts 11 am, participants are being advised that there are no concessions on that part of the beach, so bring food, water, etc.

Liger Luau -- fundraiser for the Big Cat Habitat on Palmer Blvd. Live music, buffet, special animal guests, silent auction. Tickets $50 - $75/person. 5:30 - 8:30 pm.

Food Truck Rally -- Big Top Brewing parking lot, Porter Way in Sarasota, 2 - 10 pm.

Street Heat Drag Racing -- you get to race what you drive. Bradenton Motorsports Park, 21000 State Rd 64, gates open 5 pm, track 6 pm. $20/adult, children 11 and under get in free.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

St. Armand's Circle Craft Festival -- more than 175 artisans presenting their works for sale.



SUNDAY

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.



UPCOMING EVENTS

June 25 - 27 & July 3-4 --- Suncoast Summer Fest (formerly known as Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix)

Biggest event of the summer, includes the following:
6/24 -- Waves & Wheels Festival Kick Off Party at Robarts Arena
6/26 -- Red, White & Blue Motorcycle Poker Chip Run
6/26 -- Downtown Sarasota Block Party
6/26 & 6/27 -- Offshore Boat Racing at Lido Beach
7/03 -- Boat Fun Run
7/04 -- Parade in downtown Sarasota at 8 pm, followed by Fireworks at 9 pm



Have a great weekend everyone! Enjoy!
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Old 06-11-2021, 11:25 AM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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Fishermans Village, any GOOD places for lunch there or nearby?
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