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Old 11-18-2021, 06:50 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

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving -- free movie shown, popcorn, games & rides. 6 - 8 pm, Grace Community Church, 800 Bee Ridge Rd.



FRIDAY - SATURDAY

Christmas in Pinecraft Arts & Crafts Festival -- lots of local vendors, marketplace at Beneva & Bahia Vista, 9 am - 4 pm.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Englewood Beach Waterfest -- offshore boat racing Saturday & Sunday 10 am - 4 pm, Block Party Fri 5 - 9 pm. Also vendors, music, food court. Dearborn Street.




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.

UTC Christmas Parade -- lighted floats, arrival of Santa on a firetruck, fireworks. Starts 6 pm, University Town Center Mall in Sarasota.

Light Up Bradenton Beach -- Bradenton Beach on Anna Maria Island hosts Santa & a kids zone 3 - 5:30 pm, followed by tree lighting, carolers, entertainment until 9 pm.

Lakewood Ranch Fall Art Show & Sale -- at the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 9 am - 4 pm, masks required.

Drumstick Regatta -- hosted by the Sarasota Sailing Squadron -- must pre-register, limited to specific boat classes, 9 am - 5 pm.

Sarasota Classic Car Show at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum, 5500 N Tamiami Trail, 10 am - 2 pm, music, trophies.

Mannheim Steamroller -- performs at the Van Wezel, 8 pm, ticket info at www.vanwezel.org




SATURDAY - SUNDAY

Sarasota Fall Arts Festival -- artisan vendors at J D Hamel Park, 10 am - 5 pm.

Sarasota Medieval Fair -- New Location - Woods of Mellavanny. Knights, minstrels, all things medieval. Turkey legs & ale. Adults $21.95, Students/Seniors $18.95, ages 5 - 10 $9.95. 10 am - 5:30 pm. State Rd 70 13 miles east of I-75.

Suncoast Renaissance Festival -- recreation of a medieval/renaissance village. 10 am - 6 pm, various price packages, Sarasota county fairgrounds.

Sarasota Open Air Fine Arts Show & Sale -- paintings, glass, sculpture, etc. 10 am - 5 pm, free admission, $5 parking. Phillippi Estate Park, Sarasota.



SUNDAY

Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market -- Waterside Place, 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 Dec 19th for winter season.

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

Ponies Under the Palm -- Mustangs and Ford cars & trucks on display, 8 am - 3 pm, Lakewood Ranch's Main Street.

Dock Yoga -- Marina Jack, starts 10 am, $25/person.



Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy!



HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Old 11-19-2021, 09:44 AM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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OK, now which ones to choose?
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