SUMMER 2023

May 4

Moonlit Paddle

Take your kayaking adventures to the next level with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, at 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, City Island. Explore the coastal waters while discovering the Sarasota Bay nightlife — wildlife, that is. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Cost is $45 or $40.50 for Mote members. Begins around 7:30 p.m., depending on sunset.

n Visit Mote.org.

‘HOW THE OTHER HALF LIVES’ n Visit TheIslandPlayers.org.

The Island Players presents the play “‘How the Other Half Lives,” a farce of misunderstandings and complications between three married couples when two characters try to cover up an affair. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through May 14 at The Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. Tickets are $27 online or $25 at the box office.

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6-7DOWNTOWN SARASOTA SPRING CRAFT FAIR

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at 5 Points Park, 1 Central Ave., Sarasota, photography, paintings, clothing and more will be on display and for sale. Admission is free.

n Visit ArtFestival.com.

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Corvettes On The Circle

View more than 100 classic American cars at Skyway Corvette Club’s annual Corvettes on the Circle. From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Armands Circle. Registration is $50 to show a car. Admission to view is free.

n Visit StArmandsCircleAssoc.com.

ANNA MARIA BEACH CLEANUP n Visit CenterAMI.org.

Help keep the beaches clean with The Center of Anna Maria Island. Meet at The Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, at 9 a.m. Trash bags, gloves, water and a snack will be provided.

Siesta Key Farmers Market

From 8 a.m. to noon at Siesta Key Village, 5104 Ocean Blvd., the Siesta Key Farmers Market features a variety of vendors selling produce, rum, bread, wellness products, artwork, natural candles and more. Continues every Sunday.

n Visit SiestaKeyFarmersMarket.org.

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AMI

Hogfish Swim

The Speedo Salt Series returns to Anna Maria Island for the fourth annual Hogfish Swim. Race in a 1.2-mile or 2.4-mile open water swim. The races are open to all skill levels — whether it’s your first open water swim or you’re training for a triathlon. The weekend also includes an unofficial meetup swim and a happy hour. Registration is $70 for the 1.2-mile or $75 for the

ALL ANGELS FEATURED ARTIST: S. GIBLIN n Visit SaltySportsSociety.com.

All Angels Gallery presents a one-woman show of artist S. Giblin through June 28. All Angels Gallery, 563 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 8 a.m. to noon Sundays. Visit AllAngelsLBK.org.

2.4-mile for adults, $60 or $65 for youths, and includes a swim cap and welcome gift.

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Dig The Beach Volleyball Tournament

Dig the Beach comes to Siesta Key Beach for a weekend of volleyball. Divisions include open amateur coed adults, amateur, semi-pro and professional, as well as various youth

Continued from Page 50 divisions. Registration is $150. n Visit DigTheBeach.com.

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Morning Paddle

Start your day on the water with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, at 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, City Island. Morning kayak tours, from 8:30-10 a.m., are guided through Sarasota Bay and across seagrass beds. Keep an eye out for dolphins, manatees and other wildlife that make up the bay’s ecosystem. Participants must be at least 12 years old. Cost is $45 or $40.50 for Mote members.

n Visit Mote.org.

JAZZ ON THE WATER n Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.

Board the Marina Jack II for an afternoon cruise to hear Jazz Club of Sarasota perform. The cruise leaves at 3 p.m. from Marina Plaza, 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota.

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Srq Vets 5k Memorial Hike

SRQ Vets returns for its eighth annual Memorial Day hike, in which veterans and civilians will honor those fallen with a 5K through Sarasota. The hike starts at 9 a.m. from J.D. Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota. Registration for ages 13 and older is $30 or $35 after May n Visit SRQVets.us.

14 and includes a T-shirt, a lunch ticket and a beverage ticket.

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ST. ARMANDS FINE ART FESTIVAL

From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Armands Circle, browse jewelry, paintings, mixed-media, photography and more from artisans from across the U.S. Admission is free.

n Visit ParagonFestivals.com.

June 3

THE GRAND

Carnival

Project Pride SRQ kicks off Pride month with the return of its Grand Carnival fundraising gala. Ada Vox of “American Idol” and “Queen of the Universe” and Zee Machine, who was nominated for Breakout Musical Artist at The Queerties Award, will perform. There will be an open bar and light bites. The gala, themed “Diamond Are Forever,” begins at 7 p.m. at The Circus Arts Conservatory, 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota. General tickets are $75, and VIP tickets are $125.

n Visit PPSRQ.org.

Beach Yoga

n Anna Maria Island: 8:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays year-round and Wednesdays through May. Donations accepted. Near the Pine Avenue beach entrance. Visit ThriveYogaFit.com.

n Longboat Key: 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays year-round. Donations accepted. Near the 100 Broadway St. beach entrance. Visit ThriveYogaFit.com.

n Manasota Beach Park: 8:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays yearround. $3 donation requested. At 8570 Manasota Key Road, Englewood. Visit YogaManasotaBeach.com.

n Nokomis/North Jetty: 9 a.m. daily year-round. $3 donation requested. At 1000 S. Casey Key Road, Nokomis. Visit YogaManasotaBeach.com.

n Nokomis Beach Park: Wednesday mornings year-round; times vary. Donations accepted. Near the beach access by the large parking lot. Visit SCGov.net.

n North Jetty Park: Every morning yearround; times vary. Donations accepted. Near the beach access from the north parking lot. Visit NokomisBeachYoga.com.

n Siesta Beach: From 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. $10. Between the green and blue lifeguard stands. Visit YogaOnSiestaBeach.com.

n Siesta Beach: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and at sunset Wednesdays. Donations accepted. Between the green and red lifeguard stands. Visit SiestaKeyYoga.net.

n Turtle Beach: 8:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $5 donation requested. In front of the stairs/ramp on the north side of the parking lot. Visit ChesapeakeYoga.com.

n Venice Beach: and 7 p.m. weekdays year-round. Donations accepted. At the Venice Beach Pavilion. Visit YogaWithElin.us.

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KIDS’ SUMMER BEACH RUNS, SIESTA BEACH

Kids ages 1-17 exercise on the beach with the summer favorite 1-mile run at Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key. Participants receive a ribbon after each run and a T-shirt after their fourth run. The beach runs are free. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the race at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday through July 25. There is no beach run July 4. n Visit SCGov.net.

KIDS’ SUMMER BEACH RUNS, NORTH BROHARD PARK

Kids ages 1-17 exercise on the beach with the summer favorite 1-mile run at North Brohard Park, 1400 S. Harbor Drive, Venice. Participants receive a ribbon after each run and a T-shirt after their fourth run. The beach runs are free. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the race at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday through July 26. There is no beach run July 5. n Visit SCGov.net.

Silver Pride Sarasota

Project Pride SRQ and Senior Friendship Center celebrate the LGBTQ age-50-and-up community with its inaugural Silver Pride Sarasota event. Enjoy live music, local vendors, food trucks and more from noon to 5 p.m. at Senior Friendship Center, 1888 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota. Admission is free. n Visit PPSRQ.org.

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ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE CRAFT FESTIVAL n Visit ArtFestival.com.

The 21st annual Craft Festival returns to St. Armands Circle from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Browse jewelry, pottery and more crafts from artists from across the U.S. Admission is free.

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DOWNTOWN VENICE CRAFT FESTIVAL n Visit ArtFestival.com. n Longboat Key’s Freedom Fest and Hot Diggity Dog Parade kicks off the festivities with the annual 15-minute parade along Bay Isles Road. n The Anna Maria Island Privateers bring swashbuckling fun to the Fourth of July with its annual public parade. n Venice, Siesta Key and Sarasota host fireworks shows each year for the Fourth of July, typically launching around dusk. n Keep Sarasota County Beautiful’s Liberty Litter Cleanup picks up litter July 5 from areas heavily used for Fourth of July celebrations.

The 30th annual Craft Festival returns to downtown Venice from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Browse photography, stained glass and more crafts from artists from across the U.S. Admission is free.

Stay tuned at YourObserver.com for details.