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Old 04-07-2022, 06:55 AM
 
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:



APRIL 1 - 10

Sarasota Film Festival -- various events, see website for schedule
Info at: https://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com/


APRIL 5 - 10

Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo -- at Lakeland airport. Largest event of this kind in the southeast. Over 500 exhibitors, antique aircraft, state of the art aircraft, military aircraft. Air Shows. Schedules and ticket info at: https://dailyschedule.flysnf.org/




FRIDAY

Music in the Park -- free music concert at the Rossi Park Pavilion, Riverwalk, Bradenton, 6 - 8 pm, bring lawn chairs.

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

Paws on the Catwalk -- Sarasota County Human Society fundraising event. Luncheon, entertainment by both 2 & 4 legged friends, dress code: cocktail party attire or dress like your favorite musician, Doors open 10:30 am, $200/person, Art Ovation Hotel, 1255 N. Palm Ave, Sarasota.

Sarasota Film Festival Friday Night Street Party -- music, food, drinks, 7 - 11 pm, 332 Coconut Ave, Sarasota.




FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Sarasota Bradenton Home Show -- all things for inside and outside your home. Robarts Arena, Sarasota county fairgrounds. Free admission with online registration or $10/person at the door. Fri & Sat 10 am - 7 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm.

BMX Racing Championships -- BMX Park at 17th & Tuttle in Sarasota, practice Friday, racing Saturday & Sunday. Parking $10/day or $20/weekend.



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.

Craft Beer & Wine Fest -- tastings/ tickets $40 - $50, 12 - 4 pm, Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda.

Children's Garden Adult Easter Egg Hunt -- eggs filled with gift cards & prizes from local businesses, food, drinks. Fundraiser, reservations required, $50/person. 4:30 - 8:30 pm, The Children's Garden, 1670 10th Way, Sarasota.

Sarasota Cars & Coffee car show -- UTC, 295 N. Cattlemen, 8 - 10 am.

Yoga with the Tigers -- fundraiser by Big Cat Habitat. Tigers are appropriately secured, ticket includes access to entire Habitat, starts 8:45 am, $45/person.

FX Doll & Toy Show -- vintage dolls & toys for sale, appraisals of vintage toys available. VFW Post, 145 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, 9 - 2 pm. Admission 8 - 9 am $10/person, 9 am & later admission is free.

EGGstravaganza Egg Hunt, Lakewood Ranch -- Waterside Place, 7500 Island Cove, ages 3 & up, children only. 9:30 - 11:30 am, tickets required to participate, $10/LWR resident, $20/non-resident. Registration: https://secure.rec1.com/FL/lakewood-ranch-fl/catalog



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Sarasota Spring Arts & Crafts Festival -- lots of vendors, J D Hamel Park, 10 am - 5 pm.



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.

Easter Egg Decorating & Easter Bonnet Contests -- free but registration to participate is required. Wellen Park Welcome Center, Venice, 9:30 am - 11:30 am.




UPCOMING EVENTS:

Rites of Spring Music Festival
Hernando DeSoto Children's Parade
Sarasota Jungle Gardens hosts Jungle Trails & Bunny Tails event


Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy!
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Old 04-08-2022, 10:45 AM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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Supposed to be great weather.....get out there
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