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Old 09-07-2023, 10:57 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. Please keep in mind that some events may have been impacted by the hurricane.


THURSDAY - SUNDAY

Sarasota Salsa & Bachata Fest -- dance workshops, dance performances, pool parties, social events. Hyatt Regency, 8 am - 5 pm, prices vary, $151/full pass.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Sarasota Bradenton Fall Home Show -- all things for inside and outside your home. Fri & Sat 10 am - 7 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm. $10/person at the door or free vouches available online. Robarts Arena, Sarasota county fair grounds.



FRIDAY

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

Candlelight Concert -- Vivaldi's Four Seasons performs in candlelight at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, for ages 8 and up, tickets $41 - $67.

Grateful Dead Night at Big Top Brewing Company -- free admission, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, 975 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota.




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.

Wellen Park Yoga -- free yoga session 8 - 9 pm, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd.

Sarasota Wellness Expo at UTC -- over 50 exhibitors. Fitness, insurance, veterinarians, health screenings, etc. University Town Center Mall, 10 am - 3 pm, free admission.

Open House Wine Tasting -- sample 30+ wines, $25/adult (must be 21+), Michael's Wine Cellar, 1283 Tamiami Trail South, starts 1 pm.

Sarasota Cars & Coffee -- informal car show, starts 8 am, Ford's Garage at UTC.

UTC Fit -- various fitness classes for free, starts 9:30 am, The Green at UTC mall.

Mac & Cheese Fest & Competition -- competition to see who has the best mac & cheese dish. Big Top Brewers, 2507 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, 3 - 9 pm, free admission.

Exotic Cars on the Circle -- exotic car show at St. Armand's Circle, 9 am - 3 pm.

Party on the Plaza -- band Pure Country performs 7 pm, gates open 5 pm, $15/adult. Cool Today Park, Venice.




SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Half off admission prices at Mote Aquarium all September! Open 9:30 - 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.

Wellen Park Farmers Market -- 9 am - 1 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 (2023-24 season starts in October)

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.

Indoor Fall Arts & Crafts Show -- Charlotte Harbor Events Center, Punta Gorda, 10 am - 3 pm, free admission.




UPCOMING SEPTEMBER EVENTS

9/17: Museum Day
9/23: Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival
9/30: Pumpkin Fest



Have a great weekend. Enjoy!
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Old 09-07-2023, 11:36 AM
 
Location: SRQ
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Also this weekend, Manatee Pro Rodeo in Palmetto, you can find it on an internet search.
And, Saturday is the liquidation auction on site at Mixon's Fruit Farms.
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Old 09-07-2023, 04:00 PM
 
Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
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Thanks!
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Old 09-10-2023, 10:59 AM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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Thanks as always
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