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Old 12-29-2022, 02:53 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:



DECEMBER 1 - JANUARY 2

Wintertime Fun at UTC -- mall offering an ice skating rink and other fun winter activities, tickets for skating available online at $17/person (skates included).


DECEMBER 1 - JANUARY 3

Park At St. Armands Circle -- a winter wonderland with ice skating, carriage rides, live entertainment. Tickets $10 - $20. Mon thru Thurs 4 - 9 pm, Fri thru Sun 12 - 9 pm.


DECEMBER 26 - JANUARY 5

Selby Gardens Lights in Bloom -- holiday lights, childrens arts & crafts + activities, food available to purchase, cash bar. 6:30 - 9:00 pm, various price packages.


DECEMBER 28 - 31

Sailor Circus Holiday Spectacular -- over 100 children & teens perform circus acts. Tickets $15 - $30, various show times, 2075 Bahia Vista, Sarasota. Info at: https://circusarts.org/calendar/sail...al/2022-12-28/



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.

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. Special New Year's Eve Celebration till midnight. Food, beer, music.

Pineapple Drop Carnival -- big New Year's Even celebration in downtown Sarasota, Lemon & Main plus Five Points Park. Carnival rides, vendors, food & drink, live music starting at 9 pm. Runs 1 pm - 1 am. The famous pineapple drops at midnight, followed by fireworks at the bayfront.

Main Street Live New Year's Eve Celebration -- Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton, 6 pm - 12:30 am. Vendors, live music, food vendors, family fun, fireworks.

Sharky's New Year's Eve Beach Bash -- celebrate at Sharky's on the Pier in Venice, 7 pm - 12:30 am, ticket $30/ general admission to $165 / VIP. Several beach bars, food trucks, music.

Food Truck Rally -- at Big Top Brewing, 975 Cattlemen, 5 pm - midnight.

University Town Center Mall New Year's Eve Party -- family friendly event 6 - 9 pm, parking lot by Ford's Garage. Free showing of "Frozen," live music, fireworks at 9 pm.

Caffeine & Gasoline Car Show -- informal car show at the BMW, 5151 Clark Rd, 8 - 10 am.

New Year's at Selby Gardens -- black tie event, seated 4 course dinner, music, 7 pm - 1 am, $300/person, reservations required.




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.

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

Polo at Lakewood Ranch -- Polo match 1 - 3:30 pm, various ticket prices.
Polo ticket and other info at: https://lakewoodranch.com/event/sund...ota-polo-club/

The Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show -- free show, starts 2 pm, 1602 Ken Thompson Pkwy by Mote.




SOME OF THE UPCOMING JANUARY EVENTS:
Shake, Rattle & Soul Fest
Manatee County Fair
Beer & Burger Festival



Have a great weekend everyone. Enjoy! HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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