West Villages Improvement District: February 2022

Monday, February 14, 2022

Friday Night Concert Series

https://www.visitvenicefl.org/

Join the fun in historic downtown Venice for the bimonthly Friday Night Concert Series at the gazebo in Centennial Park! This event, hosted by Venice MainStreet, is held every second and fourth Friday of each month from 7pm-9pm and is free and open to the public.

PLEASE NOTE: Social distancing is required and masks are recommended. Attendees are asked to follow current CDC guidelines. Bring your own chairs or picnic blankets. No alcohol is permitted in Centennial Park.

UPCOMING 2022 CONCERTS- All at 7PM

February 25 Steve Arvey SteveArveyMusic.com

March 11 Patchouli & Terra Guitarra Patchouli.net

March 25 Harbor Drive harbordrive.pro/theBand

April 8 PLEASE NOTE: There is no concert on this date due to another pre-scheduled event at the gazebo.

April 22 Robert Garcia RobertGarciaSoloAct.com

May 13 John Howard JohnHowardMusic.net

May 27 George Durham & Company Band thebash.com/variety/george-durham-and-company

June 10 Joseph Lawhorne facebook.com/joelawhorneentertainment

June 24 Doug Burns dougburnsmusic.com

July 8 Marcus Magellan marcusmagellan.com

July 22 To be announced

August 12 Dean Johanesen deanjohanesen.com

August 26 Clover’s Revenge cloversrevenge.com

September 9 To be announced

September 23 To be announced

October 14 To be announced

October 28 Patchouli & Terra Guitarra patchouli.net

November 11 Joe Mullan facebook.com/JoeMullanEntertainment

November 25 To be announced

December 9 To be announced

Please Note: There is NO CONCERT on December 23rd

Ali H. Johnston, MBA in Real Estate

REALTOR®, Lic. Broker #BK3284964

West Villages Realty LLC

19503 S West Villages Pkwy

Stes A2 (by Appt)

Venice, Florida 34293

Office: 941-460-3179

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Looking for fun events in February?

https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/entertainment/events/2022/01/31/fun-events-in-february-top-10-things-to-do-for-sarasota-bradenton-port-charlotte-florida/9283197

Wade Tatangeloand Jimmy Geurts Sarasota Herald-Tribune January 31, 2022

Top 10 things to do in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte

From food and music fests to power boat races and a circus show, the biggest events taking place this month in Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice and Port Charlotte.

To help plan ahead, here's our list of the top 10 things to do this month in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties. You'll find everything from food and music festivals to power boat races and a circus show.

Please keep in mind that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, events are often canceled or postponed. We highly recommend checking the status online or by phone before attending any of our picks for weekend fun. For instance, a few events set to take place this month have already been put on hold, including Venice Pride Festival, which has been rescheduled for Nov. 12.

Charlotte County Fair, now-Feb. 6

The 33rd annual Charlotte County Fair brings another bunch of family-friendly activities and live entertainment, as well as tasty foods, to Port Charlotte. Info: thecharlottecountyfair.com

Giving Hunger the Blues, Feb. 6

The 24th annual music festival benefitting Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program is set to take place at Nathan Benderson Park, with a lineup including Blues Music Award-winning musicians Selwyn Birchwood and Albert Castiglia. Info: jazzclubsarasota.org/giving-hunger-the-blues

Circus Sarasota, Feb. 11-March 6

Held under a big top in Nathan Benderson Park on the Regatta Island, this year’s show is set to feature an international cast of circus artists, including some who’ve appeared on “America’s Got Talent” such as Bello and Annaliese Nock. Info: circusarts.org

Bradenton Area River Regatta, Feb. 12

The largest single-day spectator event in Manatee County returns to the shorelines of Bradenton Riverwalk and Palmetto with powerboat races, concerts, fireworks and many other family-friendly activities included in this free event that debuted in 2015. Info: bradentonarearegatta.com

Thunder by the Bay, Feb. 18-20

The 24th annual music and motorcycle festival returns to Sarasota Fairgrounds with live music including rockers FireHouse (“Love of a Lifetime,” “When I Look Into Your Eyes”), along with vendors, motorcycle competitions, food court, “Thunder Alley” and more. Info: thunderbythebay.org

St. Barbara Greek Festival “Glendi,” Feb. 18-20

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosts this celebration of Greek culture, now in its 38th year, that in past years has featured authentic foods, folk dancing, crafts and live music. Info: stbarbarafestival.org

Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival, Feb. 19-20

Seafood, live music, libations and nautical art will again be the main attractions at this event celebrating its 40th year in the historic commercial fishing village of Cortez, nestled along north Sarasota Bay just east of Anna Maria Island. Info: cortez-fish.org

Venice Italian Feast & Carnival, Feb. 24-27

Pizza, calzones and cannoli are just a few of the tempting foods likely to appear on the menu at the 33rd annual event presented by the Italian American Club of Venice. Info: italianamericanclubofvenice.com

Osfest, Feb. 26

Local reggae favorites Jah Movement throw this sixth annual block party honoring the late Oswald Caines, who used to play in Democracy Reggae Band, with live music, vendors and more on Main Street and Lemon Avenue in downtown Sarasota. Info: jahmovement.com/osfestreggaeblockparty

Spring training, Feb. 26-March 29

Baseball fans will find the reigning world champion Atlanta Braves kicking off spring training at their CoolToday Park home in North Port against the Boston Red Sox on Feb. 26. Meanwhile, Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota is spring training home to the Baltimore Orioles, Bradenton’s LECOM Park is the Pittsburgh Pirates’ and Charlotte Sports Park is the spring training home of the Tampa Bay Rays, whose Kevin Cash is a Tampa native who was named the American League Manager of the Year in 2020 and 2021.