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Old 06-08-2023, 09:19 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:


THURSDAY - SATURDAY

US Rowing SE Youth National Championships -- youth from all over the country compete. Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, 8 am - 5 pm.



JUNE 8 - 24

Sarasota Music Festival -- symphonies, recitals, master classes & more. Various times & locations.
Info at https://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/festival



JUNE 9 - AUGUST 12

Summer Circus Spectacular -- circus acts from Sarasota area & around the world. Show times: Tues - Fri 11 am & 2 pm, Sat 2 & 5 pm. Tickets $20/adult, $13/child ages 12 & under. Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota.



FRIDAY

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



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Bradenton Boat Show -- boats, accessories, fishing school. Fri & Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm, $6/adult, children under age 12 get in free, free parking. Bradenton Area Convention Center in Palmetto.




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.

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

Open House Wine Tasting -- 30 wines & light bites, Michael's Wine Cellar in Sarasota, 1 - 3 pm. Tickets $25/adult + tax & gratuity.

Cadillac Jimmy's Cruise In at Culvers Restaurant -- informal classic car show, 5 - 8 pm, 90 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota.

Sarasota Cars & Coffee -- informal car show 8 - 10 am at Fords Garage, University Town Center.

Free BMX Open House & Clinic -- for children up to age 18, 9 am - 2 pm, BMX park at 1500 N Tuttle in Sarasota, participants must have waiver signed by parents to participate.

Mote Aquarium World Ocean Day -- celebrating World Ocean Day with displays, live music activities. Mote Courtyard, 9:30 am - 3 pm, regular admission rates, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy.

Venice Doll Club & Toy Show -- collectibles, 70+ vendors. VFW Post 3233, 124 S. Tuttle in Sarasota, 9:30 am - 3 pm free admission. Early bird admission 8 am $10/person.

Free Hot Dogs at Detwiler's Farmers Market - University. Free hot dogs, chips, coleslaw, watermelon & homemade cookies 11 am - 3 pm. University Pkwy location only, 6100 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota.

Sandbar Party at Overlook Park -- Longboat Key, party on the sandbar -- access by boat, kayak, paddleboard, jet ski. Starts at 8 am.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

St. Armands Circle Craft Festival -- unique jewelry, pottery, soaps, etc. Also including a green market. 10 am - 4 pm.

NHRA Points Bracket Series Drag Racing -- drag races 8 am - 10 pm, general admission ticket prices on website, Bradenton Motorsports Park, 21000 SR 64, Bradenton.



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.

Polo at Lakewood Ranch -- 2023 season is over, back next winter.
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 (2023 season has ended, back next winter)

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

Siesta Key Beach Drum Circle -- free event, people gather about an hour before sunset.

Summer Movie Nights at Cool Today Park -- all summer long. Movies at 5 pm. Tickets: ages 4 - 9 $3/ea, ages 10 & up $7/ea. Venice.




UPCOMING JUNE EVENTS
16: Van Wezel Friday Fest
17: Punta Gorda Blues Fest
17-19: Venice Craft Festival
23 - 7/04: Sarasota Power Boat Grand Prix & Suncoast summer Fest


Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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Old 06-08-2023, 10:12 AM
 
Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
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Thanks!
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Old 06-09-2023, 06:35 PM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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As always, thank you
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