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Here are a few of our picks for things to do this holiday weekend in Sarasota!
Friday, July 30 – Sunday, July 31 • 6 PM – 10 PM
Sunset Music Sessions!
Caddy’s Bradenton, 801 Riverside Drive, E Bradenton, FL
Let’s have some fun this weekend! Grab a drink and come on down to Sunset Music Sessions at Caddy’s Bradenton. Feel the beat! You can check our music schedule online! Visit https://caddys.com/live-music/
This weekend’s entertainment:
Friday 7/29 – Jason Frilot
Saturday 7/30 – Jeremy James
Sunday 7/31 – Kimi Tortuga
Friday, July 29 • 7:30 PM
Family Movie Night: Shark Tale
Civic Green, 801 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
Join us for a free family movie on Civic Green. Bring your chairs, blankets, a picnic, children, grandchildren, and good dogs for a fun-filled evening of family-friendly entertainment under the stars. This month’s movie is Shark Tale!
**In the case of inclement weather, this event will be relocated to Bayfront Community Center (803 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL)**
Saturday, July 30 • 9 AM – 2 PM
FRIENDLY CITY FLEA
Oscura, 816 Manatee Ave E Bradenton, FL
INDOOR FRIENDLY CITY FLEA July 30 from 9 AM – 2 PM at Oscura in DTBT.
A curated gathering of makers + musicians + creatives in downtown Bradenton, Florida. Located at Oscura Café & Bar, it is the perfect spot to spend your Saturday. Grab your friends and come out to support small businesses, artists, and the community.
This monthly gathering celebrates our city and all the creatives in it!
Live Music – Food + Drinks – We are still looking for creatives to join our Flea!
Become a vendor! – Here’s the form to join our City Flea! https://www.friendlycityflea.com/vendor-form-1
Saturday, July 30 • 6 PM – 12 PM
SWEAT YOUR ASS OFF 5K BEER RUN
Off-Trail Bike & Brew, E Venice Ave, Venice, FL
After Party includes: Free select draft beer, prizes, finisher awards, live band, food truck available, and Male/Female Overall awards! Come for the fun and stay for the party!!
The race will start at Off Trail Bike & Brew, go north on Legacy Trail to Colonia and back. Easy course! Rumor has it that you can enjoy a nice cold brew at the water stop!!
There will not be an official timing company, just a good ole clock to see when you finished.
Part of the proceeds going to Team Tony Cancer Foundation! Check them out here: https://teamtony.org/ Watch for more info to come!
Saturday, July 30 • 10 AM – 2 PM
Family Fun Day at the Venice Art Center
Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Avenue S, Venice, FL
This is a FREE family event. We will have FREE food and drinks, FREE face painting, and many, many “under the sea” art projects. You will also meet a LIVE mermaid! Bring the whole family. All activities are in our cool, air-conditioned space!
Location: Venice Art Center
390 Nokomis Ave S., Venice, FL. 34285
Sponsored by the Venice Art Center, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, and the Venice Gondolier.
Sunday, July 31 • 10 AM – 2 PM
Farmer’s Market @ Lakewood Ranch
The Market at LWR, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL
Shop local every Sunday with 90+ local vendors including organic produce, flowers, specialty spices & rubs, honey, fresh bread, baked goods, prepared foods, pet products, jewelry, and more!
