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Old 02-24-2022, 12:07 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):



THRU MARCH 6TH

Circus Sarasota -- held at Nathan Benderson Park's Regatta Island, just south of the University Town Center mall in north Sarasota. Ticket & other info at: https://circusarts.org/performances/...sarasota-2022/



THURSDAY - SUNDAY

Italian Feast & Carnival -- Italian food incl sausage & peppers, eggplant parmigiana, spaghetti but also ribs & hot dogs. Live entertainment, bands. Rides, games, various vendors. Free admission, $10 parking. Venice Airport Festival Grounds. Thur & Fri 4 - 9 pm, Sat & Sun 12 - 10 pm.



FRIDAY

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



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Firestone Grand Prix -- Indy car racing in the streets of downtown St. Pete. Info at: https://www.gpstpete.com/
Activities include a Fan Village, Beer Gardens, Drive Autograph Sessions, Games & Exhibits



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.

Brothers 2 Brothers Concert -- classic rock of Doobie Brothers & Allman Brothers bands. 6 - 10 pm, tickets $25/bring own seating or $75/VIP with seating provided. Robarts Arena at the Sarasota county fairgrounds.

OsFest Reggae Music Block Party -- various bands, food, kids activities, 4 pm - 1 am at Lemon & Main in Sarasota, by The Gator Club. Tickets $20 - $35.

Chorus of the Keys -- concert featuring everything from Broadway hits to patriotic music. Riverview Performing Arts Center in Sarasota, 2:30 or 7:00 pm, tickets $30 - $35.

Lance's Cruzin to the Hop Car Show -- classic cars & music, parking lot of Sommers Dutch Family Restaurant, 4000 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, 9 am - 1 pm.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Sarasota Antiques Show -- Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, $8/adult.

Sarasota Winter Craft Show -- wide variety of vendors, J D Hamel Park, 10 am - 5 pm, free admission.

Venice Home Show -- vendors with products for inside and outside your home. Venice Community Center, 10 am - 4 pm. Free admission.



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.

Jazz in the Park -- free jazz concert, bring lawn chairs, 12 - 4 pm, Phillippi Estate Park in Sarasota.




UPCOMING EVENTS NEXT WEEKEND

Beertopia

Bradenton Art Slam

Plant City's FL Strawberry Festival -- runs 3/03 - 3/13. Carnival rides, livestock shows, concerts ranging from Oak Ridge Boys to Beach Boys, lots and lots of strawberries.



Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy!
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