Wednesday, July 5, 2017 / by Hunt Brothers Realty
Your July 7th - 9th Weekend Guide to Suncoast's Local Happenings
Happy Weekend! Hope you all had a fabulous Fourth of July celebration!
Here are some fun things to do this weekend on the Suncoast.
FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2017
THE PARK SRQ
8084 Hawkins Rd, Sarasota
From 11am to 4pm
The Park SRQ is hosting a massive water day for students. There will be tons of awesome water activities to save you from the summer heat. Be sure to participate in the huge community picnic by bringing a food item or drinks. This event is free!
MOTE MARINE LABRATORY
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota
From 5:30pm to 6:30pm
In partnership with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Reef Environmental Education Foundation is hosting the 2nd annual Sarasota Lionfish Derby. Come put your lionfish hunting skills to the test! There will be cash prizes and bragging rights to be won. For more information or to register your team please visit the event page (click the photo).
MUSIC on MAIN
MAIN STREET LAKEWOOD RANCH
8100 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton
From 6pm to 9pm
Free concert, food vendors, beer truck, and dog friendly! You and your pup are invited to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for Music on Main, a FREE concert series and block party for the public. This event is hosted the first Friday of every month and provides plenty of family fun.
SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2017
SARASOTA CARS & COFFEE
SUNCOAST MOTORSPORTS
5005 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
From 8am to 10pm
Join Sarasota Cars & Coffee from 8am to 10am at Suncoast Motorsports. This event runs rain or shine and welcomes all makes and models. Bring the whole family! Freshly brewed hot and iced Starbucks coffee will be served along with delicious pastries free of charge!
STORY TIME FOR KIDS
COPPERFISH BOOKS
103 W Marion Ave, First Floor, Punta Gorda
From 10:30am 11:15am
Special guest reader Libby Schaeffer, who is a regular guest reader, will be joined by grandsons, James and Roy. The boys are excited about sharing their Japanese heritage and will read a couple of their favorite books and show the group how to make origami.
PINTS FOR PUPS 1 YEAR BIRTHDAY BASH
OAK and STONE
5405 University Pkwy, Bradenton
From 12pm to 6pm
Cheers to a year of beers and floppy ears! Oak and Stone is turning one - and they want to celebrate with you and your four-legged friends while giving back to our local community. Nate's Honor Animal Rescue will be at Oak & Stone with adorable pups who need forever homes, along with a variety of local businesses, offering goodies galore.
BEATS ON TOP
MANDEVILLE BEER GARDEN
428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota
From 9pm to 12am
Every second Saturday hang out at the Mandeville Beer Garden and listen to beats by DJ 2Short There are 32 beers + kombucha on tap. Free admission.
SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2017
YOGA IN THE BREWHOUSE
FAT POINT BREWING
611 Charlotte Street, Punta Gorda
From 10am to 1pm
Join North Port's Amy Osborne for an all level yoga session at the Fat Point Brewing company. Class is $15 and includes class fee and beer! Don't forget to bring your mat!
SARASOTA SCAVENGER HUNT
PATRICK'S 1481
1481 Main Street, Sarasota
From 5pm to 8pm
Meet Bayside Young Adults at Patrick's 1481 to take part in a downtown Sarasota scavenger hunt. The winning team will enjoy their dinner for free!
