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Old 03-23-2023, 11:26 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:


MARCH 17 - 26

Sarasota County Fair -- agricultural exhibits, entertainment, carnival rides & food. Info at: https://www.sarasotafair.com/


MARCH 24 - APRIL 2

Sarasota Film Festival -- various events around the city. Info at: https://www.sarasotafilmfestival.com/



FRIDAY

Maverick's Rhythm & Rave -- free community party with dancing, petting zoo, rock climbing, food trucks. 5 - 9 pm, State College of FL campus, 5840 26th St W, Bradenton.

Music in the Park -- free music at the Riverwalk amphitheater, Bradenton, 6 - 8 pm.

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



FRIDAY - SATURDAY

Venice Book Fair -- writers programs on Friday, 10 am - 3:30 pm, Venice Public Library. Book Fair on Saturday 9 am - 3 pm, West Blalock Park.



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.

UTC Fit -- free outdoor fitness workout event, 9:30 - 10:30 am, The Green at University Town Center Mall.

Music at Hart's Landing -- free music starts at 7 pm, 920 John Ringling Causeway.

My Hometown Fest -- live music, family activities, food from local restaurants, craft beers. 12 - 5 pm, Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota. Info at: https://myhometownfest.com/

Kids Bunny Bash -- lots of fun activities for the little ones at Mixon Fruit Farms. 10 am - 2 pm. $8/person ages 2 and up. Free parking.

Wings over Venice -- radio controlled airplanes. Food and drink vendors. 9 am - 3 pm, 4000 Knights Trail Rd.

History in the Park -- live performances, vendors, food trucks. 10 am - 5 pm, Phillippi Estate Park, Sarasota.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Enchanted Garden Family Festival at Historic Spanish Point -- fairy houses, unicorns, story telling, arts & crafts. Adults $16, children 5 - 17 $11, ages 4 & under get in free.



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.

Sundays at the Bay -- free performance by various artists at The Oval on the Bay, 4 - 5:30 pm.

Selby Gardens Music Series -- live music at Selby Gardens, general admission fees apply, 1 - 3 pm.

Baseball: Baltimore Orioles vs Phillies, Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota, 1:05 pm.

Michael Bolton -- performance at the Van Wezel, 7 pm, ticket info at www.vanwezel.org

Venice AACA Antique Collector's Car Show -- prestigious event 8 - 3 pm, Venice's Centennial Park.

Easter Breakfast & Egg Hunt -- bounce house, kids activities, breakfast. 9 am - 12 noon, egg hunt at 11 am for ages 1 - 13. Suggested $10/adult donation for breakfast, kids eat free. 124 S. Tuttle Ave, Sarasota.




UPCOMING APRIL EVENTS

4/07: Hernando de Soto Children's Parade
4/14 - 16: Sarasota Bradenton Home Show
4/14 - 16: Punta Gorda Seafood & Music Festival
4/20 - 23: Sailor Circus Spring Show
4/22 - 23: Venice Sharks Tooth Festival

Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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Old 03-24-2023, 08:51 AM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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Exotic car show Saturday 25th on Main Street Lakewood Ranch to benefit terminally ill children

Come out to experience the Exotic Car Show featuring over 100 exotic cars, including rare Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, Lotus, Rolls Royces, McLarens and more. 100% of proceeds benefit “Flight to the North Pole”, a local charity for terminally ill children. Cars will be on display from 9:00am until 3:00pm. Admission is free for spectators.
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Old 03-24-2023, 09:09 AM
 
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Might have to do the car show ! hope there are bunches of entrants !
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