HAPPY WEEKEND! 

If you are looking for some fun things to do around the Suncoast take a look at this weekend's events.


FRIDAY, MAY 12, 2017 

THE MODERN SHOW
Center for Architecture Sarasota
265 S. Orange Ave, Sarasota
9:30am - 12pm


Step back in time for a two-day celebration of 20th century art and décor at the Center for Architecture. For two days the building will again display the best in modern design for sale to benefit Center for Architecture.


THE BIG FEAST
Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th Street West, Bradenton
7am - 9pm



This is a gourmet meal to benefit the Mayors' Feed the Hungry. 5 Chefs, 5 Courses, Wine & Craft Beer Pairings, Music & fun for all! Reservations are required.

OUTDOOR POPS: HITS & HOME RUNS
Ed Smith Stadium
709 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Starts at 8pm 



Join the Sarasota Orchestra for a fan friendly outdoor pops concert. American Idol season 14 runner-up, Clark Beckham will be there. Events with a grand fireworks display over the stadium.

MOTOWN IN MAY
Growlers Pub 
2831 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
10pm - 1am


Come celebrate and dance Motown in May with DJ Jimmy and DJ Daniel. It's where all the cool kids will be! 


SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2017 

GREAT MOTHER'S DAY RACE - SRQ 5K
Siesta Key Beach
946 Beach Road, Siesta Key
7am - 10am


6th Annual Family 5k! Registered participants will receive a free race pictures, a dry-fit tee shirt, and goodie bag.
There will be prizes and awards for top finishers in each age category. Everyone will receive a medal! Rain or Shine. Only 800 guaranteed spots.


SHARK TOOTH DIVE
Sharky's on the Pier
1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice
9am - 2pm


Dive with Sharky's on the Pier and find lost treasures, sharks teeth, & more! Event is FREE and fun for divers of all levels.

MANATEE RIVER HARLEY- DAVIDSON 12TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Manatee River Harley Davidson 
624 67th Street Circle East, Bradenton



Come help celebrate 12 years of customer service with Manatee River Harley Davidson. FREE food, cash bar, vendors, and live music with Andy Pursell band.

EXOTIC CAR FESTIVAL
Lakewood Ranch Main Street 
8100 Lakewood Main Street, Lakewood Ranch
10am - 3pm



Car show supporting the Manatee County Sheriff's Department Charities. 

KEY LIME FESTIVAL
Fishermen's Village 
1200 West Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
10am - 1pm



5th annual Key Lime Festival hosted at the Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda. Family friendly activities scheduled throughout the day. Live music, fun photo booth, juggling, balloon twisting and face painting. Village speciality stores, restaurants and participating vendors will feature Key Lime products for sampling and purchase. 


REPIDAY SARASOTA
Sarasota County Fairgrounds 
3000 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota
10am - 5pm


Repticon team brings you Reptiday, the one-day reptile show and sale! See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts at amazing prices. Learn more about reptiles and exotic animals at live seminars and demos.

SARASOTA FLORIDA SEAFOOD FESTIVAL
Sarasota County Fairgrounds 
3000 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota
10am - 5pm



This event is for seafood lovers!
Bring an appetite.  

LUCKY DUCK RACE FOR PACE
Caddy's at the Point 
801 Riverside Drive East, Bradenton
2pm - 5pm



Join Quacky and Friends at the 8th annual Lucky Ducky Race for PACE. Cheer on your very own "lucky" as at least 15,000 rubber ducks race down the Manatee River for prizes, all benefiting PACE Center for Girls of Manatee County. Amazing prizes for a great cause! Adopt a duck, help a girl! 

8th ANNUAL HARVEY MILK FESTIVAL
Five Points Park 
Downtown Sarasota
2:30pm - 12am



11-band concert at Five Points Park in historic downtown Sarasota. This event is part of a three-day festival. The Mission of Harvey Milk Festival is to honor and celebrate the life of Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay Americans elected to public office, by fostering emerging talent in musicians and artists who support diversity and reject discrimination. 



SUNDAY, MAY 14, 2017