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Friday, Aug. 14
Opening Ceremony
Starts at 11 a.m. at the Unconditional Surrender statue at the bayfront. Join the Unconditional Surrender Veterans Group to honor the legacy of the men and women of America’s Greatest Generation on National Spirit of ’45 Day. The event is sponsored by the Unconditional Surrender Veterans Group. Visit experiencegoodwill.org.
Saturday, Aug. 15
Tuxedo Junction
Runs from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd. Veterans will be honored with 1940s themed dinner and entertainment. Any veterans who served during WWII are welcome to register and dine for free. Additional guests are $25 per seat. Members of the community are invited to enjoy the entertainment for free from the arena bleachers. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Visit experiencegoodwill.org.
Sunday, August 16
Memorial Service
Starts at 6 p.m. at Patriot Plaza at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72. All are welcome to attend a memorial service and presentation of the wreath to remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice and to those that have passed since Aug.14, 1945. Admission is free. Visit experiencegoodwill.org.
Call to sound: The First Brass of Sarasota, a local group of dedicated brass and percussion players, will be performing at the Aug. 16 memorial service.To represent the 70th anniversary, The First Brass of Sarasota are seeking any local area trumpet and brass players to be a part of their 70-member trumpet army for the performance. Anyone interested in performing for the occasion should contact Nance Guth at [email protected] or 928-0296.
Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8
Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament
Times vary at Marina Jack, 2 Marina Plaza. The Annual Sarasota Slam Fishing Tournament is taking place with billfish, wahoo, tuna, grouper, snapper, trout and redfish with offshore and inshore divisions. Marina Jack will be the home base for the tournament. Weigh-in will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8. Entry fees are $500 per angler for offshore and $150 per angler for inshore. Visit sarasotaslam.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 11
Kids Summer Beach Runs
Starts at 5:30 p.m. at Siesta Key Beach. Take part in the last Kids Summer Beach Runs on Siesta Beach for the season. Registration for the 1-mile run begins at 5:30 p.m. with a start time at 6:30 p.m. along the shoreline. There is a one-time registration fee of $1. Call 861-5000.
