There is always something exciting going on in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Casey Key, Longboat Key, Bradenton, Lido Key and the surrounding communities. Everything from festivals, arts & crafts to fireworks extravaganza all around the Sarasota area.
5/1/2009 - 11/26/2009
Bluegrass Concert
Weekly Thursday performance by local artists. Hand-clappin', foot-stompin' fun. 7-10pm. 4430 S. Lockwood Ridge Rd., Bee Ridge Park, Sarasota. 941-861-5000
www.parksonline.scgov.net
5/1/2009 - 11/26/2009
Cocktails at the Ca d'Zan
Third Thursday. $5 admission. Food and drinks for purchase, live entertainment. 6-9pm. Ca d'Zan Mansion, Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota. 941-359-5700 ext. 5705
www.ringling.org
5/2/2009 - 11/21/2009
Bridge St. Market
First & third Saturday except Aug. & Sep., 9am-2pm. Open-air market with garden & local artwork, clothing, accessories, produce & food, and more. Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island. 941-518-4431
www.amichamber.org
5/2/2009 - 11/28/2009
Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market
Every Saturday, 7am-1pm. Lemon Ave. and Main St., Sarasota. 941-951-2656
www.downtownsarasota.com
Third Saturday each month from 9am-noon. Four-legged friends are welcome. Must be leashed. Historic Spanish Point, S. Tamiami Trl., Osprey. 941-966-5214
www.historicspanishpoint.org
11/20/2009 - 11/22/2009
Bradenton Beach House SandBlast
Sand-sculpting clinics and contest. Nov. 12-14 at sunset; contest Nov. 15, 9am-2pm. Beach House, 200 Gulf Dr. N., Bradenton Beach. 941-359-0868
www.teamsandtastic.com
