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January Events KIDS EAT FREE or CHEAP!
JANUARY 2017
Enter Your Cutie to be Our Next COVER KID! See Page 3!
Meet Iris! OUR NEW YEAR
COVER KIDS WINNER!
This Little Ray of Sunshine is Sure to Warm Your Heart!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
KICK OFF 2017 WITH GREAT D EALS & FAMILY FUN!
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Manasota Cover Kids! We want YOUR cuties to fill our open front covers!
Enter your Cover Kid on our website or Facebook page. Winners will be chosen periodically to fill any Front Cover vacanies! Winners selected will be chosen not only by votes, but also by the season/theme of our issues. Our contest is always open & it’s FREE to enter! Check out our December issue to see which one of these cuties will grace its cover!
Visit our NEW website for contest rules and details!
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Next Deadline: January 20, 2016
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Tickets On Sale Now! 366606
AMALIE ARENA JAN 25 – 29 Please say “I found it in The Kids’ Directory.” Thanks!
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January Events Find MORE family-friendly events on our online events calendar at www.manasotakidsdirectory.com! As always, please verify all dates and times before attending as events are subject to change. JANUARY 5 ˜ 8, 2017 Thunder By the Bay Rockin & Ridin at the Ranch Motorcycle Festival to raise money for local charity featuring live music, food, craft beer, wine and spirits tastings and more. Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch, 5895 Post Blvd. JANUARY 6, 2017 Music on Main at Lakewood Ranch 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. JANUARY 12 ˜ 22, 2017 The Annual Manatee County Fair Manatee County Fairgrounds, 1303 17th St. W., Palmetto JANUARY 13 ˜ 15 , 2017
Tampa Bay Turners Gymnastics Invitational Bradenton Area Convention Center One Haben Blvd., Palmetto JANUARY 14, 2017 The 14th Annual Ringling Bridge Run Starts at 7:30 a.m. from the Van Wezel Performing
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Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail. Entry: Adults $25, Kids $15, Family $60. There’s also a one-mile fun run that starts at 8:30 a.m. JANUARY 15, 2017 Run the Ranch at the Sun Coast Half Marathon Race spans 13.1 miles from Main Street at Lakewood Ranch and through the Country Club West communities of Lakewood Ranch. Race starts at 7 a.m. JANUARY 20 ˜ 22, 2017 Sarasota Bradenton Spring Home Show Free admission & parking. Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m, Sun: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Robarts Arena, Sarasota Fairgrounds 30000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota JANUARY 20 ˜ 22, 2017 Bradenton Boat Show Boats, accessories, ÿ shing equipment and more along with ÿ shing seminars. Adults $5, 12 and under are free. Free parking. Fri and Sat: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bradenton Area Convention Center One Haben Blvd., Palmetto
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January Events JANUARY 21, 2017 Annual Gasparilla Children’s Extravagnaza Pirate festival and parade along Bayshore Blvd. Downtown Tampa
JANUARY 25 ˜ 29, 2017 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus presents Circus Xtreme Amalie Arena, Tampa
JANUARY 21, 2017 11th Annual All Trails Hike Hiking begins from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. There are 12 miles of paths and trails from which to choose and to enjoy and see nature up close. After hiking enjoy lunch until 2 p.m. and music starting at noon. Admission $10. Under 16 free. Oscar Scherer State Park 1843 S. Tamiami Trail Osprey, just south of Sarasota.
JANUARY 27 ˜ 28, 2017 Suncoast Blues Festival Sarasota’s new Blues Fest with two days of blues. Gates open Friday at 5 p.m., Saturday at 11 a.m. RV/ Camping also available for reservations. Sarasota Fairgrounds, 30000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. JANUARY 29, 2017 Gasparilla Pirate Festival Pirate festival and parade along Bayshore Blvd. Downtown Tampa
JANUARY 21 ˜ 22, 2017 2nd Annual Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival Family entertainment, local bands, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, kids’ activities, magicians, face painters and more. Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Five Points Park, downtown Sarasota.
FEBRUARY 25 ˜ 26, 2017 The 2017 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Downtown Tampa To submit a FREE event listing, visit manasotakidsdirectory.com. Free event listings are included in our online calendar & may be included in print if space & time permit. Email manasotakids@ outlook.com for other ways to promote your event!
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Spotlight Amusements Sarasota/Bradenton spotlightamusements.com Inflatables & Party Rentals, 941-706-3102
Saturn 5 Family Entertainment Center DeSoto Square Mall, Bradenton, 941-745-5700 Party Venue
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A New Year Means a New You! Order Online Today!
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