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Old 10-07-2021, 08:09 PM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Hi Everyone,

The season has begun! 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 some of the events require masks):



OCT. 9 - NOV. 28

Selby Gardens Orchid Show -- orchids displayed with a Ringling Circus flair. Regular admission prices, 10 am - 5 pm, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.


OCT. 8 - NOV. 26

Autumn Hay Maze -- Nathan Benderson Park's playground garden area, open 6 am - 8 pm daily until Nov 1st, then 6 am - 6 pm daily.



FRIDAY

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



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

UTC Fit Day -- free fitness classes at University Town Mall by The Vitamin Shoppe, starts at 9:30 am.

Jaquar Festival d'Elegance -- St. Armand's Circle, 9 am - 4 pm.

Sarasota County Master Gardener Plant Sale -- plants, advice. Cash or check, no credit cards. Free admission. 8:30 am - 3 pm, Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Rd.

Tombstone Tour -- guide thru old tombstones & history, Manatee Village Historical Park. Tours 10 am, 12 pm & 2 pm. Free but reservations suggested as groups limited to 15. ph: 749-7165. 1404 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton.

Throwback to the 50's at Fishermen's Village -- in Punta Gorda, 12 - 4 pm.

Micro Wrestling -- professional wrestling event at Robarts Arena, 8 - 10 pm. Ticket info at:
https://www.microwrestling.com/event...-sarasota-fl-2




SATURDAY - SUNDAY

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Fest -- hay & pony rides, pumpkin painting, petting zoo & more fun family events, music, food trucks. 10 am - 5 pm. Free admission & parking. 7410 Fruitville Rd.
Note: runs each weekend in October




SUNDAY

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

NEW: The Meadows Farmers Market -- At the Meadows shopping village off Honore, 10 am - 2 pm.

Polo at Lakewood Ranch -- closed for the summer, back soon for winter season.

The Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show -- show at 2 pm, Ken Thompson Park on City Island.




UPCOMING EVENTS NEXT WEEKEND:

St. Armand's Boat Show
Hungarian Festival
Big Mama's Collard Greens Fest
Anna Maria Island Bay Fest
Sarasota Celtic Music Festival
Sarasota Rocktoberfest
Sun Fiesta in Venice
FL International Air Show in Punta Gorda
Arcadia's Fall Rodeo



Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy!
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Old 10-08-2021, 05:16 AM
 
Location: Free State of Florida
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Tonight, (Friday Oct 8) 7:02 PM at the Trop in St. Pete, Rays vs. Red Sox game 2.

Or, catch the game at your local sports-oriented dining establishment; such as a Gecko's near you.

Go Rays!
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Old 10-08-2021, 12:37 PM
 
Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
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thank you again
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Old 10-08-2021, 05:04 PM
 
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How bout them Rays
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