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Old 02-10-2022, 06:24 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 some of the events require masks):



FEB 10 - 21

FL State Fair -- fairgrounds are located in Tampa, great family friendly event. All the carnival rides, fair food & entertainment you'd expect of a state fair. Info at: https://floridastatefair.com/


FEB 11 - MARCH 6

Circus Sarasota Under the Big Top -- circus performances under the big tent at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. Various dates / times of performances. Please be sure to read the Covid restrictions at their website.
For info go to: https://circusarts.org/performances/...sarasota-2022/



FRIDAY

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



FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Sarasota Shell Show -- exhibits, shell crafts, etc. 10 am - 5 pm, $5/adult, children ages 11 and under get in free. Potter Building at the Sarasota county fairgrounds.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Gem, Jewelry & Bead Show -- Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 10 am - 5 pm, $5/adult.




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.

Bradenton Area Regatta -- powerboat races on the Manatee River at downtown Bradenton / Palmetto. All day festival at Riverwalk with games, entertainment, music, food, kids zones. Fireworks after dark. 9 am - 10 pm, free admission. Go early, parking can be a pain in the backside.

Sarasota Cars & Coffee -- classic car show at Ford's Garage, University Town Center, 8 - 10 am.

Fox Yoga -- fundraising event at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota, 8:45 - 10 am, $125/person (includes one day admission to the Habitat).

The Ultimate Eagles Experience -- Eagles tribute band, Sarasota's Riverview High Performing Arts Center, 7 pm, tickets $10 - $100/person.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Sarasota Open Air Fine Art Show -- vendors works on display and sale, Phillippi Estate Park in Sarasota, 10 am - 5 pm, free admission, $5 parking.



SUNDAY

Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market -- Waterside Place, 10 am - 2 pm.

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

Coquina Beach Market -- farmers market at the beach, Anna Maria Island's Coquina Beach parking lot, 10 am - 4 pm (each Sunday thru March).

Polo at Lakewood Ranch -- Gates open 10 am, matches 1 - 4 pm.
Polo ticket and other info at: https://lakewoodranch.com/event/sund...ota-polo-club/

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

Siesta Key Drum Circle -- at Siesta Key beach every Sunday about an hour before sunset.



FEBRUARY 14

Sarasota County is offering vow renewals at Nokomis and Siesta Key Beach, $25/couple at time of event or $15 if you register early, registration required to participate. Info at: www.scgov.net/parks

Valentine Day Stroll -- Siesta Key Village, 5 - 8 pm, look for balloons for participating vendors. Chocolate kisses, specials.



UPCOMING EVENTS NEXT WEEKEND

Thunder by the Bay (motorcycles)
Greek Glendi - Greek Festival
Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival



Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy!
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Old 02-11-2022, 05:54 PM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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My wife would be more than happy with cheese curds at the State Fair for V-day.
Have a good weekend everyone
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