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Circus Arts Conservatory presents its Circus Sarasota 2024 show. See award-winning international artists perform under an iconic red and white Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. Tickets are $30-$80; parking is $10. Visit CircusArts.org.
This monthly event returns on Lakewood Ranch’s Main Street from 6-9 p.m. celebrating Agricultural History Month. Enjoy a free concert by Eireann’s Call, food vendors, beer trucks and kids activities. Proceeds will benefit Manatee Children’s Services. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, more than 70 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. Visit MainStreetMarketLWR.com.
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 event includes live music, food, vendors, live music and a raffle, with the drawing at 11:30 a.m. Visit GuideDogsWalkathon.org.
Join a gentle yoga session from 9-10 a.m. at Waterside Park, 7301 Island Cove Terrace, Sarasota. Continues every Sunday. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
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. Visit TheMarketLWR.com.
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 7. Visit SarasotaPolo.com.
This mid-week community Ranch Nite event features food trucks, cornhole, live music and a mobile bar by Cornerstone and Co. The event is 6-9 p.m. at Waterside Place, 1561 Lakefront Drive, Sarasota, every Wednesday through May 29. Visit LakewoodRanch.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 3 and May 1. Visit CollectorCarsTV.com.
The family-friendly free movie night runs the second Friday of each month at Waterside Park, 7301 Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch. The movie will begin approximately at 8 p.m. and is sponsored by Grace Community Church, which will provide a free popsicle from Siesta Pops to the first 300 attendees. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Concessions will be available from We B'Poppin Popcorn and Kettle Corn. Face painting and inflatables will be available for the kids. Continues April 12 and May 10. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
For those of Irish Celtic descent or those who just want to be Irish for the day, this event features the luck of the Irish with traditional food, craft beers, hard ciders, live music and dance performances from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13010 Adventure Place, Bradenton. Visit MyLWR.com.
Runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 9 and 10 at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. Shop an outdoor gallery of handmade fine arts and crafts including paintings, glasswork, woodworking and more. Admission is free. Visit ParagonFestivals.com.
Come out to enjoy an evening of tailgating and polo at Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Lakewood Ranch. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and the match begins at 5:30 p.m. General admission costs $15 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Runs Thursdays through April 11. Visit SarasotaPolo.com.
Hermitage Artist Retreat gives audiences a sneak peek at works, such as plays and operas, that often eventually appear on renowned stages with its Hermitage Sunsets program. The final event of the program’s debut season begins at 6:30 p.m. at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Park Circle, Sarasota. Folding chairs are put out, but guests are welcome to bring their own chairs and blankets. Registration is $5 and required. Visit HermitageArtistRetreat.org.
Advocate for additional MS research, funding and other steps toward a cure with National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s fundraising walk. The program starts at 8:15 a.m., and the walk kicks off at 8:30 a.m. from the Nathan Benderson Park pavilion, 700 N. Cattlemen Road, Sarasota. A 1-mile route and a 3-mile route are available. Participants who raise at least $100 will receive a T-shirt. Visit NathanBendersonPark.org.
Celebrate Purim with Chabad of Bradenton & Lakewood Ranch at a masquerade party starting at 8:45 p.m. at the Chabad House, 5712 Lorraine Road, Lakewood Ranch. Enjoy Megillah readings, drinks, music and a masquerade. Admission is free. Visit ChabadOfBradenton.com.
Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch presents its annual Spring Art Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Browse art from a variety of mediums including acrylics, jewelry, ceramic and mixed media. Admission and parking are free. Visit CAALR.com.
Bring your baskets and kids to Lakewood Ranch’s longest-running egg hunt at GreenWaterside Park, 7301 Island Cove Terrace, Lakewood Ranch. More than 25,000 eggs will be spread across the field and separated by age to maximize the excitement. Participant tickets are $10 for residents and $20 for nonresidents; parents free. Visit MyLWR.com.
From 10-11 a.m., learn about the Lakewood Ranch community, its parks and its events with other new residents. Free for residents; $10 for nonresidents. Continues April 23 and May 28. Location varies by date. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
This regional food and craft beer sampling event at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, features food, beer, children’s activities, vendor booths, exhibits and live music. Gates are open from noon to 5 p.m. Ticket information to come. Proceeds benefit Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota and Sertoma Kids. Visit MyHometownFest.com.
USRowing holds U.S. Olympic and Paralympic rowing team trials for the women’s single sculls, women’s pair and men’s pair events at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. The winners of each event will be nominated to the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team. Visit NathanBendersonPark.org.
This monthly event returns on Lakewood Ranch’s Main Street from 6-9 p.m. with a “Flashback to the ‘90s” theme. Enjoy a free concert by Mojo Filter, food vendors, beer trucks and kids activities. Proceeds will benefit Suncoast Charities for Children. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
Children can learn the basics of fishing with the help of the Lakewood Ranch Angler’s Club in preparation for the Youth Fishing Tournament. The seminar will be held at Summerfield Park, 6402 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch. Sessions are at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Visit MyLWR.com.
Cast those lines, and reel in the fish! Youth ages 5-18 can test their fishing skills and compete for prizes during Lakewood Ranch’s annual Youth Fishing Tournament, from 9 a.m. to noon at Lake Uihlein, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bring your rod, reel, chair and sunscreen. Bait will be supplied, but participants can bring their own. Fee is $5 for residents and $15 for nonresidents. Visit MyLWR.com.
Begins at 8 a.m. each day at Lakewood National Golf Club, 17605 Lakewood National Parkway, Lakewood Ranch. The Korn Ferry Tour's LECOM Suncoast Classic offers golf fans an opportunity to see future PGA Tour stars. Enjoy Lakewood National Golf Club's views and watch some of the world's best golfers compete for a $1 million purse. Activities, food trucks and vendors will be on site throughout the weekend. Single-day tickets are $20; children 17 and younger, military, first responders and teachers free. Visit LECOMSuncoastClassic.com.
This monthly event returns on Lakewood Ranch’s Main Street from 6-9 p.m. with a theme of “Appreciating Nature.” Enjoy a free concert by Brigade, food vendors, beer trucks and kids activities. Proceeds will benefit Camelot Community Care. Visit LakewoodRanch.com.
Dine and drink rum in a libation lounge after this SUP and Run 5K event benefiting veterans group Operation Second Chance and RUCK9. Admission is $45-$50. Paddleboards are available for a $55 rental fee. The handcycle and wheelchair division is free admission. All races start at 8 a.m. at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. Visit PaddleSignup.com.
