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
5/2/2009 - 11/7/2009
Family Night at South Florida Museum
First Saturday of every month. 4-9pm. 201 10th St. W., Bradenton. 941-746-4131 ext. 11
www.southfloridamuseum.org
Stroll the street 2nd Saturday of each month. 6-9pm. Dearborn St., Englewood. 941-474-5511
www.englewoodchamber.com
5/16/2009 - 11/21/2009
Pups at The Point
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
5/20/2009 - 11/18/2009
Science Café
Every third Wednesday. Different science topic every month. Casual interactive and fun. Lively discussions and drink specials. Food available to purchase. Cellar Lounge, 4307 26th St. W., Bradenton. 941-746-4131 ext. 11
www.southfloridamuseum.org
11/7/2009 - 11/8/2009
22nd Annual Venice Art Festival
Over 150 artists. Photography, jewelry, sculptures, glass. 10am-5pm. W. Venice Ave., Venice.
www.artfestival.com
