Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Crawl

 https://www.visitvenicefl.org/fat-tuesday-mardi-gras-crawl-2022/

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

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

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. 

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

http://www.italianamericanclubofvenice.com/feast/

 

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

Venice Area Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Rally

 https://www.venicechamber.com/member-engagement/non-profit-rally

Are you interested in learning about the many non-profit organizations serving the greater Venice area?

Come explore the many opportunities there are to give of your time, talent, and/or treasure and support non-profits.

‌‌Friday, January 21, 2022

10 AM - 2 PM

Venice Area Chamber of Commerce

(This event will be held in the Chamber parking lot) 

2022 Participating Non-Profit Organizations:

 

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties

Center Place Health

Dollars for Mammograms

Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County

Elephant's Trunk Thrift Store

Family Promise of South Sarasota County

Friends of Oscar Scherer Park

Friends of Sarasota County Parks

Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County

HVV Medical Guardian

Kiwanis Club of Venice

Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center

Loveland Center

NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Restore Global - SRQ Office

SCORE Manasota

Senior Friendship Centers

Sertoma Club of Venice

START of SC

The Long Walk Home

The Twig

the WareHouse of Venice

Tidewell Hospice

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 86

Venice Area Beautification

Venice Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Venice Area Garden Club

Venice Area Historical Society

Venice Art Center

Venice MainStreet

Venice Musicale

Venice-Nokomis Woman's Club

Visit Sarasota County

Wildlife Center of Venice

Women's Resource Center

Women's Sertoma Club of Venice

AND MORE!

 

British Open Pub-2-Go and Auntie Anne's Pretzel Truck SWFL will be on site throughout the event.

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

Annual Fine Arts & Crafts Festival (Venice-Nokomis Rotary)

 https://www.visitvenicefl.org/

January 15, 2022 - January 16, 2022  

Hours:  Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-4pm

Venice Airport Festival Grounds

Join us as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Venice-Nokomis Rotary Fine Arts and Crafts Festival!

With over 90 talented artists, a classic car show, food trucks, drinks and the best music lineup we've seen in the area, there's something for everyone so don't miss it!

Purchase tickets online for only $3.00. Kids under 10 are free and to CELEBRATE our 30th ANNIVERSARY anyone who is 30 YEARS OLD will get in FREE! (ID Required)

**Tickets $5.00 at the gate**

LIVE MUSIC BY BANDS SUCH AS...

Mike Imbasciani & his BluezRockerz - 2019 SWFL Blues Society's

Regional International Blues Challenge "People's Choice Award" Winner!

JAH Movement - Voted "Best of the Bay" and Musical Artist of the Year, JAH Movement is one of Florida's Top Reggae Band!

Ken McBride Himself - Don't miss the local favorite, famous for his four octave voice!

All proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Child Protection Services, Our Mothers House, the Venice Art Center, and many local, youth sports organizations.

www.venicenokimisrotary.org/art-fest

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

Looking for fun events? Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend in Sarasota-Manatee: Jan. 7-9

 Wade TatangelSarasota Herald-Tribune, January 6, 2021

Free and family-friendly outdoor events including a music festival benefit and block parties, plus an R-rated circus and a bubbles festival.

The first weekend of 2022 is filled with another roster of great events across Sarasota and Manatee including a music festival on Sunday to benefit a beloved local musician. Held at one of the area's top breweries, it will feature performances by Southern rock and blues luminaries including longtime members of the Dickey Betts Band and Outlaws.

First, though, you'll want to begin your weekend on Friday night with one of the free block parties taking place in Sarasota and Manatee counties. And starting today, you'll find an R-rated circus show under its very own black and red big top in Palmetto. Plus, there's Bubble Festival on Saturday in Sarasota headlined by a master bubble performer and magician who was on "America's Got Talent."

Let's begin with details on the fundraiser concert featuring a who's who of the region's top rock and blues stars. 

1. Fundraising concert for Richard 'Hombre' Price at Big Top Brewing

Born in Fort Myers and largely raised in Sarasota, Price played bass alongside members of the original Allman Brothers Band lineup in Jacksonville before embarking on a successful session career in Nashville that led to him being heard on Lucinda Williams' Grammy Award-winning 1998 album "Car Wheels on a Gravel Road" and playing in her touring band. Battling cancer now and in need of funds for medical bills, Price will be the beneficiary of a full afternoon and evening of music featuring national blues star and Dickey Betts Band member Damon Fowler and fellow guitar hero Chris Anderson formerly of the Outlaws.  The all-star music lineup also includes Bobby Messano, Dana Lawrence (Kettle of Fish), Tony Tyler, Twinkle, Mike Kach (Dickey Betts Band), Sarasota Slim, Chuck Riley, Mark Serio, Greg Poulos (Kettle of Fish), T.C. Carr, RJ Howson, Richy Kicklighter, Steve Camilleri (Dickey Betts Band) and Justin Headley. Phil Phunn will be the master of ceremonies. 2 p.m. Sunday, Big Top Brewing Company, 975 Cattlemen Road, Sarasota; 941-371-2939, bigtopbrewing.com

2. Fresh Friday in downtown Sarasota

Fresh Fridays, the free and themed monthly series of events in downtown Sarasota that started in November and continues through March, returns with "Dance Under the Stars." Held on Palm Avenue, between the parking garage and Main Street, it will feature dance showcases and instruction in three different styles led by Maks Lototskyy of Dynasty Dance Clubs. 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Palm Avenue, downtown Sarasota; freshfridayssarasota.com 

3. Music on Main in Lakewood Ranch

The first Friday of the month also means you can enjoy the long-running Lakewood Ranch block party Music on Main, where you'll find the street lined with food vendors and beer trucks as well as rides and activities for the youngins. This week's event will feature a performance by high-energy country-rock act The Derek Lersch Band. 6-9 p.m. Friday, Lakewood Ranch's Main Street, lakewoodranch.com/event/music-main

4. Paranormal Cirque

The Sarasota-based Paranormal Cirque returns for another R-rated show featuring scares and laughs while incorporating elements of circus, theater and cabaret; with all the fun and thrills taking place under their imposing black and red big top tent set up in Palmetto. Today through Jan. 17, Riviera Dunes Marina, 102 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto; $10-$50, 941-704-8572, paranormalcirque.com

5. Bubble Festival at The Bazaar

Bubble master and magician Blaise Ryndes, from season 13 of "America's Got Talent," will headline the free-admission Bubble Festival held in the courtyard of The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime. There will also be live music by Tyler Vaden, food from Hamlet’s Eatery, and guest vendors to go with the 40 creators and curators found inside The Bazaar. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime, 821 Apricot Ave., Sarasota; 941-445-1938; facebook.com/BazaarOnApricotAndLime

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