Tuesday, May 16, 2017 / by Hunt Brothers Realty
Your May 19th - 21st Weekend Guide to Suncoast's Local Happenings
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Hurray for the Weekend!
If you are looking for some fun action or cool new places to hang, then take a look at our list of weekend fun happening all around the Suncoast.
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017
NORTH PORT FARMERS MARKET
4970 City Hall Blvd, North Port
9am - 2pm
Fresh Produce, Fresh Seafood, Live Music!
12th ANNUAL SWEETHEART COUPLES TOURNAMENT
Laishley Crab House
100 E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Starts Friday at 6:30pm and runs to Saturday
The sweetheart couples tournament is all about fun and fishing, so grab a partner and sign up!
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK
Cafe in the Park
2010 Adams Lane, Sarasota
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Live music by Hymn for Her at Cafe in the Park!
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017
SARASOTA FARMERS MARKET
Downtown Sarasota
7am - 1pm
Fresh Produce, Live Music, Food Vendors, Artisans, & so much more!
PUNTA GORDA FARMERS MARKET
Taylor Street at West Olympia Avenue, Punta Gorda
8am - 1pm
Local vendors with a wide variety of products, live music, local food, and more!
2017 HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS EXPO
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda
10am - 2pm
Dozens of local businesses will be participating with booths. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the day for this popular event occurring just before the start of Hurricane Season. Your Charlotte County Emergency Management Team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
SPRING PICNIC
Babcock Ranch
42850 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda
10am - 4pm
A day of Live Music, Kite Flying, Fishing, Food Trucks, Half Price Rentals, Pony Rides, Hay Rides, Dunk Tank, and more! Free admission!
ST. ARMANDS SEAFOOD & MUSIC FEST
St. Armand's Circle
Lido Key, Sarasota
11am - 8pm
Paragon Seafood Festivals are world class! The freshest of seafood will be available. Great music and the most beautiful venue!
BELLE FROM BEAUTY & THE BEAST VISIT
Learning Express Toys of University Park
8451 Cooper Creek Blvd., Bradenton
Capture the moment at our meet and greet with Belle from Beauty and the Beast!
ZINFEST 2017
Morton's Gourmet Market
1924 S Osprey Avenue, Sarasota
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Join Morton's for one of their most popular wine tastings! Over 20 red Zinfandel's will be sampled. Morton's chefs will be on hand with some culinary creations to pair with these incredible picks. Advance tickets are $25, $30 day of. Proceeds benefit the Morton Culinary Education Fund administered by the Community Foundation of Sarasota.
MUSIC, ART, & BIG EATS
Big Top Brewery
6111 B Porter Way, Sarasota
5pm - 12am
Live Bands, Vendors, Food, and Local Brew! This event is benefiting the Child Protection Center of Sarasota.
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2017
SIESTA KEY FARMERS MARKET
If you are looking for some fun action or cool new places to hang, then take a look at our list of weekend fun happening all around the Suncoast.
FRIDAY, MAY 19, 2017
NORTH PORT FARMERS MARKET
4970 City Hall Blvd, North Port
9am - 2pm
Fresh Produce, Fresh Seafood, Live Music!
12th ANNUAL SWEETHEART COUPLES TOURNAMENT
Laishley Crab House
100 E Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda
Starts Friday at 6:30pm and runs to Saturday
The sweetheart couples tournament is all about fun and fishing, so grab a partner and sign up!
LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK
Cafe in the Park
2010 Adams Lane, Sarasota
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Live music by Hymn for Her at Cafe in the Park!
SATURDAY, MAY 20, 2017
SARASOTA FARMERS MARKET
Downtown Sarasota
7am - 1pm
Fresh Produce, Live Music, Food Vendors, Artisans, & so much more!
PUNTA GORDA FARMERS MARKET
Taylor Street at West Olympia Avenue, Punta Gorda
8am - 1pm
Local vendors with a wide variety of products, live music, local food, and more!
2017 HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS EXPO
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center
75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda
10am - 2pm
Dozens of local businesses will be participating with booths. Door prizes will be drawn throughout the day for this popular event occurring just before the start of Hurricane Season. Your Charlotte County Emergency Management Team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.
SPRING PICNIC
Babcock Ranch
42850 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda
10am - 4pm
A day of Live Music, Kite Flying, Fishing, Food Trucks, Half Price Rentals, Pony Rides, Hay Rides, Dunk Tank, and more! Free admission!
ST. ARMANDS SEAFOOD & MUSIC FEST
St. Armand's Circle
Lido Key, Sarasota
11am - 8pm
Paragon Seafood Festivals are world class! The freshest of seafood will be available. Great music and the most beautiful venue!
BELLE FROM BEAUTY & THE BEAST VISIT
Learning Express Toys of University Park
8451 Cooper Creek Blvd., Bradenton
Capture the moment at our meet and greet with Belle from Beauty and the Beast!
ZINFEST 2017
Morton's Gourmet Market
1924 S Osprey Avenue, Sarasota
4:30pm - 7:30pm
Join Morton's for one of their most popular wine tastings! Over 20 red Zinfandel's will be sampled. Morton's chefs will be on hand with some culinary creations to pair with these incredible picks. Advance tickets are $25, $30 day of. Proceeds benefit the Morton Culinary Education Fund administered by the Community Foundation of Sarasota.
MUSIC, ART, & BIG EATS
Big Top Brewery
6111 B Porter Way, Sarasota
5pm - 12am
Live Bands, Vendors, Food, and Local Brew! This event is benefiting the Child Protection Center of Sarasota.
SUNDAY, MAY 21, 2017
SIESTA KEY FARMERS MARKET
Siesta Key Village
5104 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Local Vendors, & Live Music!
SHARK TOOTH DIVE
Caspersen Beach
4100 Harbor Drive, Venice
8:30am - 2pm
Suncoast Aqua-Ventures is hosting a family fun shark tooth dive! Hot dogs and burgers will be provided, please bring a side. A suggested $10 donation welcome.
ISLAMORADA FISH FRY
Mr. Beery's
2645 Mall Drive, Sarasota
3pm - 8pm
Join Islamorada Beer Company for a good ole' fashion fish fry to kickoff the summer! Fresh Grouper, great live island music, kids welcome!
ASOL REP'S MEN WHO COOK & BREW 2017
Van Wezel Performing Arts
777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
6pm - 9:30pm
Men Who Cook & Brew is back with craft beer from local vendors, along with Sarasota and Bradenton's finest guest chefs who will share their culinary talents and prepare a dinner filled with their favorite recipes!
5104 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables, Local Vendors, & Live Music!
SHARK TOOTH DIVE
Caspersen Beach
4100 Harbor Drive, Venice
8:30am - 2pm
Suncoast Aqua-Ventures is hosting a family fun shark tooth dive! Hot dogs and burgers will be provided, please bring a side. A suggested $10 donation welcome.
ISLAMORADA FISH FRY
Mr. Beery's
2645 Mall Drive, Sarasota
3pm - 8pm
Join Islamorada Beer Company for a good ole' fashion fish fry to kickoff the summer! Fresh Grouper, great live island music, kids welcome!
ASOL REP'S MEN WHO COOK & BREW 2017
Van Wezel Performing Arts
777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
6pm - 9:30pm
Men Who Cook & Brew is back with craft beer from local vendors, along with Sarasota and Bradenton's finest guest chefs who will share their culinary talents and prepare a dinner filled with their favorite recipes!