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Old 07-14-2022, 06:04 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:


THRU AUGUST 13

Summer Circus Spectacular -- circus acts from all over the world, shows at 11 am & 2 pm Tues - Fri, 2 pm & 5 pm on Sat. Tickets $18/adult, $12/children ages 12 and under. Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bayshore Rd, Sarasota.


THURSDAY

Suncoast Summer Festival Charity Poker Tournament -- opens at 6 pm, tournament at 6:30 pm, registration fee to participate is $115/person, 4404 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota.



FRIDAY

Van Wezel Friday Fest -- live music, free admission, on grounds of the Van Wezel, food & beverage vendors on site, 5 - 9 pm.



FRIDAY - SATURDAY

Historic Downtown Venice Christmas in July -- participating stores offering specials, Santa Claus, 11 am - 3 pm.



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. (Closed for the summer, back in October.)

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

Live Music at Lakewood Ranch Waterside Place -- runs 6 - 9 pm.

Midsummer Luau at the Sarasota Farmers Market -- live music, vendor specials, 7 am - 1 pm, Lemon & Main.

Free Pop Up Outdoor Fitness Class -- Venice's Centennial Park, 8:30 am.

BMX Ride Day -- open to the public, $10/person, 8 - 10 am, BMX Park at Tuttle & 17th, Sarasota..Lessons available $45 - $60/hour.



SUNDAY

Lakewood Ranch Farmers Market -- Waterside Place, 10 am - 2 pm. (Closed Easter Sunday)

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

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

Polo at Lakewood Ranch -- Season over, back next winter for a new season of polo matches.
Polo ticket and other info at: https://lakewoodranch.com/event/sund...ota-polo-club/

The Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show -- spring season over, back in late September with more shows.

Summer Movie Night -- movie night at Coll Today Park in Venice, starts at 6 pm, tickets $3 ages 4 - 9, $7 ages 10 and over.

Summer Fling by C & C Rescue Foundation -- emergency fundraiser for rescuing animals. Live music, pool tournament, lunch $5/person, 12 - 4 pm, American Legion Post 266, 5201 Richardson Rd, Sarasota.

St. Armand's to Sarasota Walkabout -- group of walkers to gather at St. Armand's Circle for walk across Ringling Bridge to Sarasota and back again. Approximately 6 miles. 5:30 - 8:30 pm.



UPCOMING EVENTS IN JULY:

International Dragboat Crew World Championships
Mystic Faire



Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy!
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Old 07-14-2022, 10:29 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Couple of events going on in Tampa this weekend worth mentioning:

Tampa is celebrating it's 135th birthday with a big celebration Saturday 11 am - 3 pm at Water Works Park on Highland Ave. Party is supposed to have interactive exhibits, games, prizes, live entertainment, food trucks and more. Waterworks Park features a playground, spray park, dog park and is next door to Armature Works along Tampa's beautiful Riverwalk. There will be goody bags for the first 100 families, party favors, giveaways, gifts and more.

Also Saturday is the Rides by the River Car Show. People are invited to bring their collector, import or hot rod vehicle to display. Also local car dealers will have vehicles on display. Free event at the Armature Works on Ola Ave, starts at 8 am.
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Old 07-15-2022, 06:53 AM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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Also Saturday is the Rides by the River Car Show. People are invited to bring their collector, import or hot rod vehicle to display. Also local car dealers will have vehicles on display. Free event at the Armature Works on Ola Ave, starts at 8 am.
This is an AMAZING show for anyone who likes exotic and expensive cars
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Old 07-19-2022, 05:27 AM
 
Location: Free State of Florida
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This is an AMAZING show for anyone who likes exotic and expensive cars
Geez, I wish I had read about this Friday...I missed it. How was it? I sold my collector Porsche, so I'm out of the exotics market now, but I always enjoy seeing them. Any new and exciting all-electric cars there that you've never seen before?

I saw my first Lucid 2 weeks ago in SRQ, which was
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Old 07-23-2022, 08:18 AM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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Geez, I wish I had read about this Friday...I missed it. How was it? I sold my collector Porsche, so I'm out of the exotics market now, but I always enjoy seeing them. Any new and exciting all-electric cars there that you've never seen before?

I saw my first Lucid 2 weeks ago in SRQ, which was
If you’re on Facebook, join Florida car spotters. My friend and I run an exotic car spotter page that you might like.
As for electrics, I saw a Polestar in Waterside yesterday, a Rivian on the way to work Friday and then many Taycans in the area
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Old 07-24-2022, 04:41 AM
 
Location: Free State of Florida
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If you’re on Facebook, join Florida car spotters. My friend and I run an exotic car spotter page that you might like.
As for electrics, I saw a Polestar in Waterside yesterday, a Rivian on the way to work Friday and then many Taycans in the area
Thx Tommy...will do. I sold my exotic Porsche in May, but I'm already itching to get back in since my wife nixed the boat...the cash is burning a hole in my wallet.

The Lotus line-up for 2023 is compelling...especially the all-electric Evija:

https://www.lotuscars.com/en-US/evija/
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