Grand opening ceremonies for one of Sarasota’s newest restaurants will be November 12th. The new restaurant, Urban Reef is located at 1888 Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
Archive for the ‘Coming Events’ Category
Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival
October 26, 2009
My wife Opal and daughters attended the 18th Annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival this weekend. If you are looking for “Old Time American Fun” you need not look any further than the Pumpkin Festival. The annual festival has something for everyone in the family. You will enjoy circus acts, petting zoo, a giant corn field maze, magic shows, frog jumping contest, rock climbing wall, pumpkin canon, craft show, pioneer village, hayrides, live music, food and much more. Click here for more information about the festival.
Vern Buchanan Town Hall Meeting
September 8, 2009Congressman Vern Buchanan will be holding a town meeting to discuss the economy and health care on Friday, September 11th at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m.
Bill Clinton in Sarasota
September 8, 2009Bill clinton is scheduled to be here in Sarasota on September 30th to speak at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall as part of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture series. For more information visit, www.rclassociation.org
Suncoast Off Shore Grand Prix
May 29, 2009This year the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival will celebrates its 25th anniversary. The races held in Sarasota’s one of the longest running race venues in the country. During the last the races and related events have raised over 14 million dollars for the benefit of the mentally and physically handicapped. Proceeds this year will benefit the Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped. This year’s festival events will begin June 27 and run thru July 5th. For more information visit www.suncoastoffshore.org
Mahindra Dealership in Sarasota
May 13, 2009Soon an Indian automotive dealership will open on Clark Road next door to the Land Rover Dealership. The new automotive dealership from India is known as Mahindra Motors. The company which is a maker of trucks and SUVs enjoy an 85 percent market share in India. The company hopes that their economical diesel powered vehicles will be hit here in the US. Sarasota will be home to the first US dealership. The company hopes to open hundreds more in the near future.
Florida Winefest, Sarasota
April 22, 2009If you are looking for something to do this weekend you might consider taking part in the 19th Annual Florida Winefest & Auction. Activities will include food and wine sampling, an auction dinner and dance, seminars and a brunch on Sunday. Events are scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Most of the activities will be taking place at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota.
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Sarasota Ferraris and Exotic Cars
February 12, 2009
Because exotic cars and rare and helping children shouldn’t be, the Florida region of the Ferrari Owners Club and the Child Protection Center will be hosting their annual events to benefit the Child Protection Center. This weekends events will include a Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception at Rectrix Aerodrome, on Friday. Ferraris and Exotic cars will be on display on St. Armands Circle on Saturday followed by a tropical Beachside dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club. On Sunday there will be a Road Rally sponsored by Rolls-Royce followed by brunch at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club.
Though Ferraris and exotic cars are no rare sight in Sarasota, thee will be no better place to view these beautiful machines than this Saturday on Lido Key. For more information visit ferrarisandexotics.com
Pug Parade, Lakewood Ranch
February 4, 2009The 12th annual Pug Parade will be February 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greenbrook adventure park in eastern Lakewood Ranch. This event is fun for the entire family. All dog are welcome but only pugs will participate in the parade and ensuing pug costume contest. If you are unable to attend, check back here after the event for pictures and video. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
Thunder by the Bay
January 9, 2009The annual motor cycle festival known as Thunder By the Bay will kick start latter today. Local and visiting motor cycle enthusiasts will converge for a weekend of festivities including a bike show, poker run, and parties all to benefit the Florida Center for Child and Family Development. For more information visit www.thunderbythebay.org.
The Perlman Music Program Winter Residency
December 21, 2008Today marks the beginning of The Perlman Music Program Winter Residency in Sarasota. For more information visit the official website. The program developed and taught by Itzhak Perlman will showcase the talents of some the world finest young musicians.
Royal Lippizan Stallions
December 17, 2008Today marks the start of the winter training season for Hermann’s Royal Lippizan Stallions at the Hermann family ranch in Myakka City. It’s a remarkably intimate way to meet these magnificent show horses, whose history dates back to 16th-century Austria. Showtimes are Thursdays through Fridays at 3 p.m., and Saturdays at 10 a.m. Bring lawn chairs.
Click here for more information.
Lakewood Ranch Christmas
December 1, 2008
There are many holiday events going on in the Lakewood Ranch area this season. Decorations are up and it is beginning to feel like Christmas on the ranch. Some of the planed holiday events include:
- Music on Main – December 5, 6-9pm
- Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm every Saturday till April 25th
- Celebrate the Holidays Around the World, Window displays on Main Street
- Old Time Trains by RealRail – Dec. 5 & 13, 5pm – 9pm, 6, 13, & 2oth, 10am – 2pm
- Strolling Carolers – Dec. 6, 13, 19, & 20th 6pm – 8pm
- Horse Drawn Carriage Rides – Dec. 6, 13 & 20th, 6pm – 8pm
- Pet Photos with Santa – Dec. 7, 2pm – 4pm & Dec. 18, 6pm – 8pm
- Holidays Around the Ranch – Dec. 12, 5pm – 8pm
- Snowman Festival – Dec. 12 to Jan. 2nd
- Holiday Classic Movies – Dec. 13 & 2oth, 10am – Miracle on 34th Street
- Holiday Story Telling at Little Bookworms, Main Street – Dec. 5, 12, & 19 at 12:30pm
- Breakfast with Santa – 8:30am – 10:30am Dec. 13 at McAllisters & Dec. 20th at Polo Grill
Visit www.shoplakewoodranchmainstreet.net for more details.
Suncoast Off Shore Grand Prix
July 3, 2008It is time again for the annual Sun Coast Off Shore Grand Prix boat races. If you are new to the area or visiting Sarasota you will not want to miss this weekend’s events which will include the boat races, a golf tournament, a parade and opportunities to view the boats up close and personal. For more information visit http://www.suncoastoffshore.org.
Siesta Key Sand Sculpture Contest.
May 2, 2008
If you are in town this weekend you will want to visit Siesta Key on Saturday morning for the 35th annual Sand Sculpture Contest. Get there by late morning to check out the astounding and delightful works of art being crafted from the world’s whitest sand.
Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix
June 29, 2007This year’s Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix boat race will take place on Sunday, July 1st. The races which will begin at 11:00, can be seen just off the beaches of Lido Key. If you have never seen the Suncoast offshore Grand Prix before you won’t want to miss it. Some of the fastest boats in the world will be competing. The races which have been held in Sarasota for 23 years have raised more then 8 million dollars for local charities. Click here to view a picture gallery of last years race.
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Dick Cheney in Sarasota
October 6, 2006
Vice President Dick Cheney is in town today to speak at a luncheon fundraiser in support of Vern Buchanan a local business man running for Congress. The fundraiser is to be held at the Hyatt in downtown Sarasota. Our town is been accustomed to hosting such figures. President Bush was in town visiting one of our schools on September 11, 2001. Last year I had to opportunity to attend a lunch meeting at the Ritz which included another figure in the news lately; Denny Hastert. With so many notable figures in politics and entertainment visiting Sarasota it is safe to assume that Sarasota has officially on the political and cultural map.
Off to the Races
July 1, 2006
The 22nd annual Suncoast Offshore race festival has begun. The big races is Sunday and can best be viewed from Lido beach. Today the boats and festivities can be enjoyed at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds. The Suncoast Offshore Festival is held each year during fourth of July week end. It is a charity event to benefit the Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped. IF you have not witnessed such an event before you must make plans to attend. Click here for more information on the races and related activities that go on till Tuesday, July 4th.
Links:
http://www.suncoastoffshore.org
http://www.superboat.com
http://www.apba-racing.com
