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Old 08-31-2023, 11:11 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.


FRIDAY - SATURDAY

Laser Light Nights -- laser light shows set to classic rock music. Bishop Museum, 201 10th St W, Bradenton. Shows at 7 & 9 pm, tickets $16 - $25.



FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Labor Day Regatta -- hosted by the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Fri 5 - 7 pm, St 8 am - 7 pm, Sun 9 am - 4 pm. 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy.



FRIDAY

Summer Foodie Fest -- food tastings, cash bar. Hotel Venezia in Venice, 5:30 - 8 pm, tickets $20/person, ages 21 & older.

Music On Main, Lakewood Ranch -- street party on their Main Street, live music, vendors, 6 - 9 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.

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.

Jazz Under The Stars -- live performance at The Reserve Retreat, 7 pm, $8/person, 1322 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

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

Breakfast with the Sharks -- breakfast & up close encounter with the sharks, 8 - 9:30 am, tickets $40/adult, $30 ages 2 - 17. Tickets do not include entry to aquarium. Mote Marine.

Fan Appreciation Night -- Bradenton Marauders baseball game, followed by fireworks. Gates open 5 pm, game 6:30 pm. LECOM Park, Bradenton.

Lance's Hooters Car Show -- informal classic car show, music. 5 - 9 pm, Hooters, 6507 Tamiami Trail S, Sarasota.

NHRA Bracket Bash -- drag racing, lots of classes. Bradenton Motorsports Park, 21000 State Rd 64 E, 8 am - 6 pm.



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Downtown Venice Craft Festival -- lots of vendors, 10 am - 4 pm, Miami Ave in Venice.



SATURDAY - MONDAY

Labor Day Block Party -- waterslide, cornhole tournament, games, live music. Caddy's in Bradenton. 11 am - close, 801 Riverside Dr E (on the riverfront), 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.

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 September)

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.



LABOR DAY

Pig Roast -- Knights of Columbus, doors open 1 pm, BBQ buffet 2 pm, tickets $20/person. 512 Substation Rd, Venice.



Please Note: The Englewood Pioneer Fest has been canceled for 2023.



UPCOMING SEPTEMBER EVENTS

9/08-10: Sarasota Bradenton Fall Home Show
9/08: Exotic Cars on the Circle
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 09-01-2023, 10:48 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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Here's a Lakewood Ranch event I missed..........

2023 CHARGERS SOCCER TOURNAMENT

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

PREMIER SPORTS CAMPUS

8 AM - 5 PM

Come cheer on your favorite player at this annual event. Games start on Saturday and will wrap up with Finals on Monday.
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Old 09-02-2023, 07:33 AM
 
Location: Bradenton/Sarasota FL
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Hope your mom is doing better

Gulfport also has their Geckofest today
https://visitgulfportflorida.com/geckofest
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