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Here are a few of our picks for things to do this holiday weekend in Sarasota!
Wednesday, July 20 – Wednesday, August 3
5th Annual Sarasota Police ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ School Supply Drive
SPD Headquarters, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota, FL
Students in Sarasota return to school on August 10, 2022. The Sarasota Police Department, in partnership with the community, wants to ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ with new school supplies for the upcoming school year for the fifth year in a row before students head back to class.
The Sarasota Police Department is partnering with CoreSRQ, to accept school supplies beginning Wednesday, July 20, 2022, through Wednesday, August 3, 2022, for the fifth annual ‘Pack the Patrol Car.’
New school supplies can be dropped off from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. at two different locations or purchased online:
• Sarasota Police Department, 2099 Adams Lane, Sarasota
• CoreSRQ, 1075 South Euclid Avenue, Sarasota
• Online through Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/yfzrhewu
Following the ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ school supply donation drive, members of the Sarasota Police Department will donate school supplies to students throughout the community before school begins on August 10th.
The Sarasota Police Department is accepting new school supplies for all ages and grade levels including backpacks, pencils, pens, highlighters, boxes of Kleenex, small bottles of hand sanitizer, folders, notebooks, glue, markers, crayons, erasers, and notebook paper. Members of the Sarasota Police Department will break down all donations by grade level before donating them to students.
Thursday, July 21 – Saturday, July 23
Christmas in July!
The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime, 821 Apricot Avenue Sarasota, FL
It’s Christmas in July at The Bazaar! Amazing deals throughout and maybe you’ll even spot Santa!
Get some early Christmas shopping done while supporting local businesses! Bring the little ones and pop into Hamlet’s Eatery Saturday morning for breakfast with Santa! You’ll even have an opportunity to take pictures with Santa, so much sure to bring your camera!
Friday, July 22 • 5 PM – 8 PM
Food Truck Friday
Bay Preserve at Osprey, 400 Palmetto Ave, Osprey, FL
Join the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast for a monthly Food Truck Friday Night Series this summer at Bay Preserve!
This series is sponsored by: The Herald Tribune, Florida Power and Light, Sarasota Scene, TreeUmph!, Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Florida Native Plants Nursery, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Purmort & Martin Insurance Agency, and Sovereign Plastic Surgery.
Enjoy food and fun with family and friends as you take in a beautiful summer sunset on the shore of Little Sarasota Bay. Each month different food trucks will join us for this free event. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to sit on at this picnic-style gathering.
Our July food trucks are Currywurst serving up tasty German fare. Check out their Facebook page to see sample menus and learn more about their offerings, also joining us will be Grace’s Taste of Poland Check out their Facebook page to learn more about their menu. For dessert, Kona Ice will be serving up delicious and cool treats. Check out their Facebook page to learn more about their offerings.
There will also be lawn games, dip netting, and other activities for the family to enjoy. Come join us for food, activities, and fun!
In an effort to ensure the truck has plenty of food and we have plenty of parking, we ask that you please RSVP below if you plan on attending.
Saturday, July 23 • 8 AM – 12 PM
Venice Farmers Market
Venice City Hall, 401 W. Venice Avenue, Venice Fl
Local and Organic Fresh Produce, Baked Goods, Meats, Microgreens, Seafood, Dairy, Plants, Herbs, Handmade Soap, Prepared Foods, Honey, Syrups, Sauces, Salsa, and more…
Come on out and grab some fresh veggies and homemade treats and support our local makers! See you there!
Sunday, July 24 • 10 AM – 2 PM
Back to School Bash
Sun Outdoors Sarasota, 7125 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL
Ready for an event that is fun for the whole family, let’s celebrate and get ready for the new school year. Looking for unique, engaging activities for your child this school year? Join Family Living for the Annual Back to School Bash! This event gives parents a chance to meet one-on-one with dozens of after-school representatives, who will be sharing information about their adventures for kids.
Early Summer is the best time to get started planning children’s After School routine because the most popular programs can fill up quickly!
After-school programs range from, art and performance programs; to science, technology, and academic activities; to sports, horseback riding, and more.
• Plus! The Education Station gives you the opportunity to meet with various private and charter schools and see if it is a good fit for your child.
• Plus! Health and Wellness professionals will be on hand to share with you the latest health and safety information you need to know.
• Plus! Arts and Crafts at different stations
• Plus! Fun Giveaways fun for the whole family
• Plus! A Star Wars Invasion
• Plus! Scavenger Hunt to win special prizes
• Plus! A POOL PARTY after the event!
Register today for FREE Admission, FREE Parking, and FREE Entertainment! ($5 at the door)
Visit www.FloridaFamilyLiving.com and visit our vendors for your best school year.
Info: [email protected] • 941-922-KIDS (5437)
Attendees can gather details about all the very best after-school options and learn about travel ideas for the entire family. We’ll have plenty for the kids to do while parents focus on the best programs for their children.
Sunday, July 24 • 12 PM
Buck O’Neil Community Celebration
DreamLarge, 513 Central Avenue, Sarasota, FL
Join us for a community celebration, watch party, and mural unveiling in honor of historical baseball player Buck O’Neill! On Sunday, July 24, Join us for a community celebration, watch party, and mural unveiling in honor of historical baseball player Buck O’Neil!
O’Neil, who grew up in Newtown, lived through and told the stories of the desegregation of baseball, paving the way for many future players, coaches, and personnel within America’s pastime. Now, Buck’s mural will be a permanent fixture in Sarasota, signifying the long-lasting legacy he left. The event will feature free food, drinks, a watch party of the Induction Ceremony, and a community unveiling of RADD‘s new Gilbert Mural Initiative mural in honor of O’Neil. This mural is being painted by artist Matt McAllister and is supported by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, DreamLarge, Newtown Alive, Baltimore Orioles, RADD, and the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition.
