calendar spring 2023

March

THROUGH MARCH 5

CIRCUS SARASOTA n Visit CircusArts.org.

Circus Sarasota will present “Legacy: 25th Anniversary.” Come see awardwinning international artists perform under an iconic red and white Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota.

MARCH 1

RANCH NITE WEDNESDAYS n Visit LakewoodRanch.com.

In collaboration with Sarasota Polo Club and MVP Sports and Social and sponsored by The Market at Lakewood Ranch, this mid-week community Ranch Nite event features food trucks, cornholes, live music and cocktails from 6-9 p.m. at Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Sarasota. Continues every Wednesday through May 31.

CLASSIC CAR SHOW n Visit CollectorCarsTV.com.

Come to Lakewood Ranch Main Street from 5-8 p.m. for a car show celebrating the “classics.” All are welcome to participate for just $10 per vehicle, and there are no restrictions on year, make or model. Continues April 5 and May 3.

MARCH 3

MUSIC ON MAIN n Visit LakewoodRanch.com.

This monthly event returns on Lakewood Ranch’s Main Street from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a free concert by Jack’d Up, food vendors, beer trucks and kids activities. Proceeds will benefit Friends of the Lakewood Ranch Library Inc.

MARCH 4

MAIN STREET MARKET n Visit MainStreetMarketLWR.com.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, more than 75 small and local businesses will be out with gifts, candles, baked goods, hand-crafted jewelry and more at the boutique market, hosted by Main Street Market LWR. Continues April 1.

Guide Dog Walkathon

Enjoy a day out with your pooch at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, for Southeastern Guide Dogs’ biggest fundraiser of the year. Two- and four-legged friends and neighbors are invited to participate and raise funds for a 3K walk, which begins at 10 a.m.

The Waggin’ Tails Festival includes live music, food, vendors, live music and a raffle, with the drawing at 11:30 a.m.

n Visit GuideDogsWalkathon.org.

MARCH 5

YOGA IN THE PARK n Visit LakewoodRanch.com.

Join a gentle yoga session from 9-10 a.m. at Waterside Park, 7301 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota. Continues every Sunday.

FARMERS MARKET

Far from the typical farmers market, The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch is a curated gathering of the best flavors in the region, cooking demonstrations and more. Visitors can purchase produce, meat, poultry, seafood, breads, pasta and other prepared foods from more than 60 vendors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Sarasota. Event runs every Sunday. n Visit LakewoodRanch.com.

SARASOTA POLO

Come out to enjoy an afternoon of tailgating and polo. Gates open at 10 a.m., and matches start at 1 p.m. at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Lakewood Ranch. General admission costs $15 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Polo matches will be held every Sunday through April 30. n Visit SarasotaPolo.com.

March 6

Purim Masquerade Party

Celebrate Purim with Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch at a masquerade party starting at 7 p.m. at the Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Lakewood Ranch. Enjoy Megil-