Located in Sarasota County, this event takes place in the same site as our popular March Art Classic with a unique blend of contemporary crafts…all handmade in the U.S.A. Some of the nation’s best crafters will converge along Miami Avenue, one of Venice’s downtown streets, with stained glass, handmade jewelry, paintings, photography, personalized products for your kids and pooch, and much, much more. Adding to the weekend will be an expansive Green Market with plants, flora, orchids and homemade soaps. More information: Festival

Located in Sarasota County, this event takes place in the same site as our popular March Art Classic with a unique blend of contemporary crafts…all handmade in the U.S.A. Some of the nation’s best crafters will converge along Miami Avenue, one of Venice’s downtown streets, with stained glass, handmade jewelry, paintings, photography, personalized products for your kids and pooch, and much, much more. Adding to the weekend will be an expansive Green Market with plants, flora, orchids and homemade soaps. More information: Festival

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Classic Car Cruise Nights at Beneva Village. 5 PM to 8 PM. Taco Bell 3510 Clark Rd Sarasota,FL 34231 Every 2nd and 4th Saturday Our car club members and any one with a classic car joins us for an evening displaying their vehicles. It's open to the public with no entrance fee. 

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Third Thursdays, Cocktails at the Cà d'Zan, occur on the 3rd Thursday of every month, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  These events, held on the terrace of the mansion, allow Museum visitors to enjoy beautiful sunsets on Sarasota Bay, while listening to popular regional bands.  $5 admission* ~ tickets are available at the door only.  Seating is very limited; no chairs are permitted to be brought onto the terrace. For general information, please call 941.359.5700 x5705. Or Visit: Ringling

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Big Night Out plays for Friday Fest at Van Wezel. 09/24/10 5:00pm Big NIght Out wows the crowd with a blend of Latin and Caribbean dance music. An explosive horn section and a pulsing conga add to the bouncing rhythm section and passionate Bi-lingual female vocals. Big Night Out will have everyone out of their chairs and dancing.

Classic Car Cruise Nights at Beneva Village. 5 PM to 8 PM. Taco Bell 3510 Clark Rd Sarasota,FL 34231 Every 2nd and 4th Saturday Our car club members and any one with a classic car joins us for an evening displaying their vehicles. It's open to the public with no entrance fee. 

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

For more information: triathlon

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Classic Car Cruise Nights at Beneva Village. 5 PM to 8 PM. Taco Bell 3510 Clark Rd Sarasota,FL 34231 Every 2nd and 4th Saturday Our car club members and any one with a classic car joins us for an evening displaying their vehicles. It's open to the public with no entrance fee. 

Crescent Beach Grocery (Siesta Key's Corner Grocery & Epicurean Oasis invites you to its 2010 Series of wine and food tasting events where we will be featuring wines from around the world accompanied by hors d'ouvres from our gourmet deli. During these informal tastings wine vendors will be sharing their tasting notes and guiding your taste buds though a wide selection of wines.  You are certain to find a wine that will excite your palate. Wine and food tastings are from 6-8 p.m. Admission is complimentary.

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

East End Volley Ball tournaments will be held at Siesta Key on Oct. 16-17. The winners at Siesta Key will receive trips including airfare and casino rooms for the tournament. I hope you can come out to watch during the tournament. For more information: 631-728-0397

Sarasota, located along Florida's Gulf of Mexico is well known for its white sandy beaches and beautiful architecture. For the past 15 years, it has also become popular for this Annual Art & Craft Festival which garners crowds of fine craft lovers each year. From paintings, to woodwork, visitors will find it at this well organized show. More information: Festival

East End Volley Ball tournaments will be held at Siesta Key on Oct. 16-17. The winners at Siesta Key will receive trips including airfare and casino rooms for the tournament. I hope you can come out to watch during the tournament. For more information: 631-728-0397

Sarasota, located along Florida's Gulf of Mexico is well known for its white sandy beaches and beautiful architecture. For the past 15 years, it has also become popular for this Annual Art & Craft Festival which garners crowds of fine craft lovers each year. From paintings, to woodwork, visitors will find it at this well organized show. More information: Festival

Third Thursdays, Cocktails at the Cà d'Zan, occur on the 3rd Thursday of every month, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  These events, held on the terrace of the mansion, allow Museum visitors to enjoy beautiful sunsets on Sarasota Bay, while listening to popular regional bands.  $5 admission* ~ tickets are available at the door only.  Seating is very limited; no chairs are permitted to be brought onto the terrace. For general information, please call 941.359.5700 x5705. Or Visit: Ringling

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Classic Car Cruise Nights at Beneva Village. 5 PM to 8 PM. Taco Bell 3510 Clark Rd Sarasota,FL 34231 Every 2nd and 4th Saturday Our car club members and any one with a classic car joins us for an evening displaying their vehicles. It's open to the public with no entrance fee. 

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will hold the island's first ever triathlon, on Sunday, October 24, 2010.  Hosted at the Longboat Key Club & Resort, the endurance event will start at 7:30 a.m. and include a half-mile swim, 20-mile cycling ride and five-mile run.  For more information:  http://www.longboatkeytri.com/

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Join thousands of Sarasota music fans as they gather at Ed Smith Stadium Complex for the Sarasota Blues Fest. Past performers have included Little Feat, Duke Robillard, Buddy Guy, Gregg Allman, Delbert McClinton, Solomon Burke, John Mayall, The Bluesbreakers, Jeff Healey, Coco Montoya, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Jimmie Vaughn, Sonny Landreth, Shemekia Copeland, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Dr. John, The Radiators, Junior Wells, Bobby Rush, JJ Grey & Mofro and more greats of the blues. Sarasota, Florida welcomes the best in Blues for a great day of music and fun. Lots of on site food and drink is available for purchase at reasonable prices. More information: Bluesfest

Crescent Beach Grocery Siesta Key's Corner Grocery & Epicurean Oasis invites you to its 2010 Series of wine and food tasting events where we will be featuring wines from around the world accompanied by hors d'ouvres from our gourmet deli. During these informal tastings wine vendors will be sharing their tasting notes and guiding your taste buds though a wide selection of wines.  You are certain to find a wine that will excite your palate. Wine and food tastings are from 6-8 p.m. Admission is complimentary.

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Just off the coast from Sarasota, after a quick drive over a couple of bridges, lies St Armands Key, an island away from all the activity of the mainland. Here, at St Armands Circle, an upscale shopping district popular with tourists from all over the world, you will find 150 artists in town for the 22nd Annual St. Armands Art Festival. The event offers art from a broad spectrum of mediums including sculpture, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and more! Information: Festival

Classic Car Cruise Nights at Beneva Village. 5 PM to 8 PM. Taco Bell 3510 Clark Rd Sarasota,FL 34231 Every 2nd and 4th Saturday Our car club members and any one with a classic car joins us for an evening displaying their vehicles. It's open to the public with no entrance fee. 

Watch the full contact joust and human combat chess tournaments! Ride rides and play games. Feast on turkey legs and hearty ales from the English pubs. Enjoy Celtic music and the new artisan marketplace with over 100 shops, food, and snack booths. There’s 11 stages holding over 75 shows daily! Plus, step into legend with this year’s Return to Avalon theme–the Adventures of King Arthur and his knights! Come one and all to two weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, pure family fun at this year’s Sarasota Medieval Fair! Information: Fair

This charity event will benefit KIDS by the SEA, serving children with cancer. A police escorted parade with a new teddy bear on your bike and end at the Sarasota Fairgrounds for a big party $15 & a stuffed animal for charity, you gain entrance to the parade event which includes your barbeque dinner, soda and water. Beer available. Rain or shine; Chinese silent auctions, a 50/50 drawing, a judged bike show, motorcycle rodeo sponsored by the Manatee River HOG Chapter live music all day. Lots of vendors! All bikers and bike clubs and the general public are invited. The parade proceeds down Honore Avenue & Fruitville Rd. leaving 11:30 a.m. from the mall parking lot at University Center. at The Shoppes at University Center mall, corner of University Parkway & I-75 exit #213 in Sarasota, FL., Sunday morning the 14th of November. Registration from 10:00 a.m. and ends at 11:15 a.m. We leave in a police escorted parade at 11:30 a.m. to go to the Sarasota Fairgrounds. Tickets are on sale at Rossiter’s Harley Davidson in Sarasota and at Manatee River Harley Davidson off SR 64 in Bradenton NOW to pre-register and pre-registration will be available online after Labor Day. Advance price is $10 per person if paid for at the dealerships or mailed in postmarked by 11-6-2010

Watch the full contact joust and human combat chess tournaments! Ride rides and play games. Feast on turkey legs and hearty ales from the English pubs. Enjoy Celtic music and the new artisan marketplace with over 100 shops, food, and snack booths. There’s 11 stages holding over 75 shows daily! Plus, step into legend with this year’s Return to Avalon theme–the Adventures of King Arthur and his knights! Come one and all to two weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, pure family fun at this year’s Sarasota Medieval Fair! Information: Fair

Just off the coast from Sarasota, after a quick drive over a couple of bridges, lies St Armands Key, an island away from all the activity of the mainland. Here, at St Armands Circle, an upscale shopping district popular with tourists from all over the world, you will find 150 artists in town for the 22nd Annual St. Armands Art Festival. The event offers art from a broad spectrum of mediums including sculpture, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and more! Information: Festival

A week-long festival of events at Siesta Beach featuring 20 of the country's best master sand sculptors.  For details, visit www.crystalsand.org.  Today: Sculptors begin work on the event centerpiece - a large group sculpture displaying sponsor logos

A week-long festival of events at Siesta Beach featuring 20 of the country's
best master sand sculptors.  For details, visit www.crystalsand.org.  Today:
Sculptors complete work on the event centerpiece (a large group sculpture
displaying sponsor logos), and then begin the 'pound up' (filling forms with
sand prior to sculpting) of their competition sculptures.

A week-long festival of events at Siesta Beach featuring 20 of the country's best master sand sculptors.  For details, visit www.crystalsand.org.  Today: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.  First day of competition sculpting; free sand sculpting lessons by Sand Lubbers Sandvertising Company

Third Thursdays, Cocktails at the Cà d'Zan, occur on the 3rd Thursday of every month, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  These events, held on the terrace of the mansion, allow Museum visitors to enjoy beautiful sunsets on Sarasota Bay, while listening to popular regional bands.  $5 admission* ~ tickets are available at the door only.  Seating is very limited; no chairs are permitted to be brought onto the terrace. For general information, please call 941.359.5700 x5705. Or Visit: Ringling

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition A week-long festival of events at Siesta Beach featuring 20 of the country's best master sand sculptors.  For details, visit www.crystalsand.org.  Today: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Second day of competition sculpting; Mote Marine's Mote Mobile; free sand sculpting lessons by Sand Lubbers Sandvertising Company; Vendor Village open for food, beverages, and retail.

Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition A week-long festival of events at Siesta Beach featuring 20 of the country's best master sand sculptors.  For details, visit www.crystalsand.org.  Today: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Third day of competition sculpting; live bands (noon-5:00 pm); free sand sculpting lessons by Sand Lubbers Sandvertising Company; Vendor Village open for food, beverages, and retail.  NOTE: Due to the limited amount of parking at Siesta Beach, it is highly recommended that Saturday and Sunday attendees park at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 South Tamiami Trail.  The cost is $5 per carload, including round-trip transportation to the event site.

Watch the full contact joust and human combat chess tournaments! Ride rides and play games. Feast on turkey legs and hearty ales from the English pubs. Enjoy Celtic music and the new artisan marketplace with over 100 shops, food, and snack booths. There’s 11 stages holding over 75 shows daily! Plus, step into legend with this year’s Return to Avalon theme–the Adventures of King Arthur and his knights! Come one and all to two weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, pure family fun at this year’s Sarasota Medieval Fair! Information: Fair

Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition A week-long festival of events at Siesta Beach featuring 20 of the country's best master sand sculptors.  For details, visit www.crystalsand.org.  Today: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Fourth and final day of competition sculpting; amateur sand sculpting competition (register between 8:00 am-9:00 am); live bands (noon-5:00 pm); Mote Marine's Mote Mobile; free sand sculpting lessons by Sand Lubbers Sandvertising Company; Vendor Village open for food, beverages, and retail; awards ceremony (2:00 pm); "Ask the Sculptors" (sculptors return to their sculpture plots to answer questions following awards ceremony). Note: Due to the limited amount of parking at Siesta Beach, it is highly recommended that Saturday and Sunday attendees park at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 South Tamiami Trail.  The cost is $5 per carload, including round-trip transportation to the event site.

Watch the full contact joust and human combat chess tournaments! Ride rides and play games. Feast on turkey legs and hearty ales from the English pubs. Enjoy Celtic music and the new artisan marketplace with over 100 shops, food, and snack booths. There’s 11 stages holding over 75 shows daily! Plus, step into legend with this year’s Return to Avalon theme–the Adventures of King Arthur and his knights! Come one and all to two weekends of exciting tournaments, scrumptious feasts, pure family fun at this year’s Sarasota Medieval Fair! Information: Fair

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Start the Holiday Season off right! Come to the village and get in the holiday spirit. Fun for the entire family The Siesta Village Holiday Stroll & Open House will be located at the Siesta Center (across from Michael Saunders).

Classic Car Cruise Nights at Beneva Village. 5 PM to 8 PM. Taco Bell 3510 Clark Rd Sarasota,FL 34231 Every 2nd and 4th Saturday Our car club members and any one with a classic car joins us for an evening displaying their vehicles. It's open to the public with no entrance fee. 

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Classic Car Cruise Nights at Beneva Village. 5 PM to 8 PM. Taco Bell 3510 Clark Rd Sarasota,FL 34231 Every 2nd and 4th Saturday Our car club members and any one with a classic car joins us for an evening displaying their vehicles. It's open to the public with no entrance fee. 

Third Thursdays, Cocktails at the Cà d'Zan, occur on the 3rd Thursday of every month, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  These events, held on the terrace of the mansion, allow Museum visitors to enjoy beautiful sunsets on Sarasota Bay, while listening to popular regional bands.  $5 admission* ~ tickets are available at the door only.  Seating is very limited; no chairs are permitted to be brought onto the terrace. For general information, please call 941.359.5700 x5705. Or Visit: Ringling

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Crescent Beach Grocery Siesta Key's Corner Grocery & Epicurean Oasis invites you to its 2010 Series of wine and food tasting events where we will be featuring wines from around the world accompanied by hors d'ouvres from our gourmet deli. During these informal tastings wine vendors will be sharing their tasting notes and guiding your taste buds though a wide selection of wines.  You are certain to find a wine that will excite your palate. Wine and food tastings are from 6-8 p.m. Admission is complimentary.

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

Grass Roots Business Card Exchange Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm. Free Appetizers and 2/1 drinks. Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key.

More than 75 artists exhibit their pottery, jewelry, painting, photography, ceramics, clothes, glass and more at this anticipated two-day show at one of the world's most beautiful beaches.

More than 75 artists exhibit their pottery, jewelry, painting, photography, ceramics, clothes, glass and more at this anticipated two-day show at one of the world's most beautiful beaches.

The Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival makes the list of Sunshine Artist Magazine’s top art shows in the country. For two days, festival-goers will enjoy works from the nation’s best talent – long-time festival favorites along with the newest names on the contemporary art scene. Stroll among life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and much, much, more.  Information: Festival

The Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival makes the list of Sunshine Artist Magazine’s top art shows in the country. For two days, festival-goers will enjoy works from the nation’s best talent – long-time festival favorites along with the newest names on the contemporary art scene. Stroll among life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and much, much, more.  Information: Festival

Couples can say "I do" again on the white sands of Siest Key this Valentine's Day. More than 300 couples took part in last year's vow-renewal ceremony on Siesta Public Beach. The County has hosted the annual ceremony for many years, and the event continues to grow.

The 23rd Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts is one of the area’s biggest and best art events. The festival is held along Main Street in downtown Sarasota, spanning from 5 Points-Selby Park to Orange Avenue. Meet some of the best artists in the nation, displaying life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography and more. Information: Festival

The 23rd Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts is one of the area’s biggest and best art events. The festival is held along Main Street in downtown Sarasota, spanning from 5 Points-Selby Park to Orange Avenue. Meet some of the best artists in the nation, displaying life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography and more. Information: Festival

For Children Ages 1-6 Each child receives an Easter Bunny or Stuffed Toy, Goody Bag and Easter Egg hunt stuffed with prizes. Face painters will be there and opportunities to ride the trolley, tour the Siesta Key ambulance and fire truck and participate in other fun family entertainment. Sheriff Dept. fingerprinting kits are available. Registration is limited to first 125 paid children. For additional information contact Roz at 941-349-2770 x 227. Or E-mail: rhyman

Stroll along the beach as you take in art from 250 of the nation’s most talented artists & crafters showcasing life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and much, much more. There will also be a green market selling live orchids, body products, and tasty dips.

Stroll along the beach as you take in art from 250 of the nation’s most talented artists & crafters showcasing life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics and much, much more. There will also be a green market selling live orchids, body products, and tasty dips.

The annual event is held on Siesta Key Public Beach, children and adults can compete in this free event for cash prizes for the first, second, and third place in each category. Registration at 8:30 am Contest begins: 9:00 am. Categories are: Adult - Humorous, Adult - Miscellaneous, Children - 10 years and younger, Children 11-17 years of age. Sponsored by Sarasota County Parks and recreation and the Pelican Press.

Escape the Pace enjoy "Fun in the Sun" Week long festival starts June 25 - July 4th, 2011. For Calendar of Events Visit our Website: GrandPrix

Escape the Pace enjoy "Fun in the Sun" Week long festival starts June 25 - July 4th, 2011. For Calendar of Events Visit our Website: GrandPrix

Escape the Pace enjoy "Fun in the Sun" Week long festival starts June 25 - July 4th, 2011. For Calendar of Events Visit our Website: GrandPrix

Escape the Pace enjoy "Fun in the Sun" Week long festival starts June 25 - July 4th, 2011. For Calendar of Events Visit our Website: GrandPrix

Escape the Pace enjoy "Fun in the Sun" Week long festival starts June 25 - July 4th, 2011. For Calendar of Events Visit our Website: GrandPrix

Escape the Pace enjoy "Fun in the Sun" Week long festival starts June 25 - July 4th, 2011. For Calendar of Events Visit our Website: GrandPrix

Escape the Pace enjoy "Fun in the Sun" Week long festival starts June 25 - July 4th, 2011. For Calendar of Events Visit our Website: GrandPrix

Escape the Pace enjoy "Fun in the Sun" Week long festival starts June 25 - July 4th, 2011. For Calendar of Events Visit our Website: GrandPrix

Escape the Pace enjoy "Fun in the Sun" Week long festival starts June 25 - July 4th, 2011. For Calendar of Events Visit our Website: GrandPrix

Escape the Pace enjoy "Fun in the Sun" Week long festival starts June 25 - July 4th, 2011. For Calendar of Events Visit our Website: GrandPrix