2025 March Sarasota
Events Calendar

The March Sarasota Events Calendar includes the best of the best fun things to do in and around Sarasota.

*Every effort is made to provide as accurate of information as possible, however dates, times, places and event schedules are subject to change without notice due to weather conditions, last minute changes or cancellations made by event organizers, mistakes, misinformation from sources and/or events beyond anyone's control, etc. Before making any major plans check with event organizers to confirm date of event and that event has not been canceled at the last minute.) The Calendar is updated as information is made available.

March Sarasota Events

March 1, 2025: It's Venice Airport Day. Meet pilots and see aircraft up close, discover drones and remote-controlled planes and learn how to become an RC pilot, explore aviation education opportunities and scholarships and connect with flight schools, chat with reps from local aviation clubs for both kids and adults. Experience everything aviation has to offer. The event will feature static aircraft displays, radio-controlled drones, and the unique opportunity to take a flight. Aviation enthusiasts and curious visitors alike can explore informational booths and connect with aviation experts, local clubs, and schools. Whether you’re interested in learning to fly or simply want to understand the Airport’s impact on the local economy and its humanitarian efforts, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss the chance to interact with local pilots, discover how aviation enriches the community, and enjoy delicious food truck offerings throughout the day. Free. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Skyport Aviation, 400 Airport Ave. E., Venice, Florida

March 1, 2025: The Friendship Knot Quilt Guild presents their quilt show "2025 Quilts in Paradise." Over 200 show quilts and challenge quilts will be on display, with a special exhibit of "Antique and Heirloom Quilts". They will be auctioning off small wall quilts and a nice variety of quilt blocks ready to be made into the quilt of your choice. For those interested in purchasing quilts and other items there will be a Quilter's Market, where members can offer their quilt artistry for sale. In addition, there will be vendors selling everything from needles and thread to sewing machines. Admission is $10.00. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Robarts's Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL.

March 1, 2025: It's the Palmetto’s Heritage Festival at Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County Agricultural Museum. Fun for all ages with activities throughout the park. This FREE event will have a park open house and activities for the whole family. Tour all 7 on-site buildings in a historic open house. The 1880 Heritage Station Post Office will be operational with a one-day-only cancellation designed by a local student artist. Bring your stamped mail! Enjoy heritage crafts for all ages. Word of Mouth BBQ will be on site with delicious food available for purchase. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Palmetto Historical Park & Manatee County Agricultural Museum, 515 10th Ave. West, Palmetto, FL.

March 1, 2025: It's the Summer kick-off Youth Activity Fair at Phillippi Estate Park. Gather all of the resources you need to plan for your family's summer! There will be vendors, food trucks,  demonstrations, and inflatable games. Free. 10:30 a.m.  Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

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March 1, 2025: The Ringling Museum presents Free Family Day with free admission to the museum for families, and art-making in the MakerSpace using botanical debris from Hurricane Milton. We hope you can find solace on our campus and in works of art, as well as a mindful reprieve in art-making at The Ringling. No registration is required. FAM (Family Art Making) is a free program that's fun for the whole family! Join us for creative art projects inspired by an object in our collections. Afterwards, visit the museum to see that object in person! You will be able to visit the Museum of Art and the Circus Museum with your FAM wristband that is provided at check-in. Tickets: This program is free, however tickets are required. Tickets are limited and will be available online approx. 14 days prior to each program. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. This event runs on select Saturdays from October 19, 2024 - April 26. 2025 The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota FL

March 1, 2025: It's the 2nd Annual Bayfest. Dive into an extraordinary experience at Bay Fest & celebrate the wonders of our underwater worlds! This event is free and family-friendly. Immerse yourself in exhibits showcasing local vibrant marine life.
Engage with experts to learn about our underwater habitats and the conservation efforts to help protect them. Hop aboard kayak tours and explore the coastline. Enjoy live music by talented local artists. Grab some grub from the Nest Cafe and our food truck vendors. Bay Fest is set to become an annual tradition, so mark your calendars for an extraordinary day as "Our Actions Make Waves." 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Bay Park, 1055 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, FL Free parking is located along Blvd of the Arts and Van Wezel Way, in front of the Van Wezel and the Blue Pagoda Welcome Center (655 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236). Please avoid parking in designated Sarasota Orchestra parking areas.

March 1 - 2, 2025: It's the 2025 Megalodon Challenge with the Shark's Tooth 10K & the Shark Fin 5K! The iconic Shark's Tooth 10K will be professionally chip-timed with custom finisher medals and locally printed custom race shirts. One of the favorite races for locals and visitors alike. You can also do the Shark Fin 5K or a virtual Sharks Tooth 10k. The Shark's Tooth 10K Starts at 7:15 a.m., the Shark Fin 5K starts at 8 a.m. Do both or just one. Various registration fees. Beautiful course from the Venice Airport Festival Grounds to Harbor Drive, on the road along the dunes of Venice Beach, through Caspersen Beach Park and returning to the Festival Grounds on the Venetian Waterway Park. Venice Airport Festival Grounds, 610 Airport Ave E, Venice, FL. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

March 1 - 2, 2025: Check out the "Spring Training Spectacular" Show. Dealers will be buying & selling sports cards & memorabilia from the 19th century to present. 60 dealer tables. "Free Appraisals," Card Grading & Autograph Authentication Services. Baseball, Football, Basketball, Hockey, Boxing, Soccer. $3 Admission & Free Parking. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hotel Venezia Banquet Center, 425 US 41 By-Pass North, Venice, FL.

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March 1 - 2, 2025: Rev it up now! The 19th annual Firestone Grand Prix roars into St. Petersburg featuring Indy Car style racing through the streets. More than 150,000 fans are expected to view the race, a 1.8 mile 14-turn course through downtown St. Pete. With three days of racing and entertainment and festival events tickets start at $25 with numerous high priced packages available also. St. Petersburg, FL.

March 1 - 2, 2025: It's the Tampa Bay Boat Show. The largest boating event in the Tampa Bay area showcases area boat dealers and manufacturers, from yachts to cruisers, kayaks to standup paddle-boards along with multiple vendors for the latest in boating and fishing supplies and accessories. This three-day sales event offers a great way to see and compare millions of dollars in boating inventory all in one location. You could be on the water by the end of the weekend! Free tickets on line. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 U.S. 301, Tampa, FL. Parking Subject to Fairgrounds Event Pricing.

March 1 - 2, 2025: It's the 24th Annual Downtown Venice Art Classic which brings together longtime favorites and newer names in the contemporary art scene. Mediums include sculpture, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and more.10 a.m. - 5 p.m. West Venice Avenue in Downtown Venice, FL. Free. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

March 1 - 2, 2025: Enjoy the Sarasota Festival of the Arts with original works of artisans and crafters from throughout Florida and across the United States. Over 70 artisans will showcase their art, in the process creating an outdoor gallery of spectacular painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, glass, ceramics, fiber and wearable art, mixed-media, metalwork, graphics, woodworking and more. Free admission. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. J.D. Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota, FL.

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March 1 - March 16, 2025: Fox Lea Farm is hosting the 10th Annual "Show Jumping Under the Stars" Grand Prix series during the Venice Equestrian Tour Winter Horse Show Series offering over $1,000,000 of prize money. This annual nine-week Hunter/Jumper series will feature Show Jumping Under the Stars every Friday night, where you can watch world-class talent as they compete for a chance for a piece of the $25,000 purse. Show Jumping Under the Stars will take place every Friday from January 17th through March 14th, 2025. The $5,000 National Hunter Derby starts at 3:30pm, the $24,999 Grand Prix starts at 7pm. Free Parking, Admission $10 with proceeds benefitting our partner charities each week. VIP tables available. Fox Lea Farm, 800 North Auburn Road, Venice, FL. More info: 941-320-2018.

March 1 - April 13, 2025: Sarasota's Bayfront Park has been the backdrop for Embracing Our Differences' colorful, larger-than-life canvases integrating powerful imagery and thought-provoking messages celebrating diversity. The scale and impact of this outdoor exhibition has continued to grow. In 2023, 320,616 people visited the exhibition—bringing the total amount of visitors to more than 4.3 million since 2004. The 2023 Exhibit has had an impressive response to the call for artwork and inspirational quotes, with 13,733 entries pouring in from 119 countries and 45 states. Students from 424 schools around the world submitted artwork or quotes.. (Park entrance is located at the corner of Ringling Boulevard and Bayfront Drive/US Route 41). For more information about Embracing Our Differences, call 941-404-5710.

March 1 - June 29, 2025: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will present George Harrison: A Gardener’s Life, which examines the work of major artists through the lens of their connection to nature and will explore the deep and meaningful connection between musician George Harrison – best known as the lead guitarist of the legendary rock band The Beatles – and the pastime of gardening, which became his greatest passion. George’s love of gardening was an integral part of his identity. In an interview in Rolling Stone magazine in 1979, the renowned singer-songwriter described himself as “just a gardener.” His strong association with gardening was further illustrated in his 1980 autobiography, I Me Mine, dedicated “to gardeners everywhere.” A selection of special programs will be scheduled throughout the run of the exhibit. A highlight will be An Evening with Patti Smith Dedicated to George Harrison on February 12 at Selby Gardens' Downtown Sarasota campus featuring Selby Gardens' iconic Artist in Residence Patti Smith. Members Free. Member guests $12. Adults $28. Ages 5-17 $12. Ages 4 and under Free. Open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.* *Closed Christmas Day. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL.

March 2, 2025: It's the Gamble Plantation Historic State Park 63rd Annual UDC Spring Open House. During the Mansion's 'free tours' see the many lifestyle demonstrations of  the era of the 1840’s - 1870’s. The ladies of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will be wearing costumes reminiscent of the era of the 1840’s through 1870’s to add that special touch of authenticity to the day. The Gamble Mansion will be open to the public with free tours of the building. There will be music, crafts and fun for everyone. Admission and parking will be free. 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Free admission and parking. A mile west of I-75 (exit #224) on US301, Ellenton, FL. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.

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March 2, 2025:  Enjoy Sarasota's own Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team and their Sunday afternoon show at 2 p.m. at Ski-A-Ree Stadium. This free show takes place at 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway (near/behind Mote Marine Aquarium on the water.) 2 p.m. 388-1666.

March 2, 2025: Come walk the Red Carpet as the Sarasota Film Society will be hosting its  Academy Awards Party. Watch the Academy Awards live on the Big Screen. The evening will also feature unlimited popcorn and choice of one adult or fountain beverage. Red carpet preshow at 6 p.m., Oscars begin at 7 p.m. Tickets $15. 7:00 p.m. Burns Court Cinemas, 506 Burns Ct, Sarasota, FL.

March 2 - 3, 2024: Next show is in 2026. The Venice Area Quilter's Guild presents it's 2024 Quilt Show, "Quilting By The Gulf XX." View their beautiful quilts and vote for your favorite. Shop for handmade gifts at the Boutique. As you enjoy your day at the show, don't forget to obtain a ticket for their gorgeous original-design raffle quilt entitled, "Sunshine & Sea Breezes." This custom design quilt measures 90" x90" and features a Mariners Compass in the center that is surrounded with art deco borders, and is all custom quilted.  Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. -  4 p.m. $10 at the door. Gift raffles and opportunities to win prizes.  Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave S., Venice, FL  (They hold their show every other year.) 

March 3, 2025: Come out for Ringling by the Bay featuring live music and dancing with Bruce Glasberg “Big Night Out” on the Bolger Campiello. Food and drinks available for purchase. 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tickets will be available approx. one month prior to each event, and will include a 24 hour pre-sale period for members. Members please note: $20 tickets are limited to one for Individual Memberships and two for all other Membership levels. Tickets are limited and will be available on a first come-first serve basis. Ringling Museum Grounds, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL. 941-358-3180.

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March 3, 2025: The Jazz Club of Sarasota presents Monday Night Jazz at the Cabaret presents an exciting evening of jazz featuring trumpeter James Suggs and Friends, one of the finest trumpet players in the Bay area, has performed critically acclaimed tribute shows to Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and Harry James. His CD, "You’re Gonna Hear From Me," has received rave reviews from critics. “I’m all about sound and James has it. It’s bright, but never brash. And on ballads, it’s burnished, like a soft light.”...Houston Perso. Tickets $34 - $39. .Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for food and beverage service. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. John C. Court Cabaret, 1st St and Cocoanut Ave, downtown Sarasota, FL 

March 4, 2025: It's Mardi Gras in downtown Venice. Join Venice MainStreet as it celebrates Mardi Gras in Downtown Venice! Enjoy live music as you take a stroll on Fat Tuesday! 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. W. Venice Ave, Downtown Venice, FL.

March 4 - 5, 2025: Enjoy free tours of the historic Powel Crosley Estate during a two-day open house event. Formally known as “Seagate,” the Mediterranean Revival-style mansion house built in 1929 once served as the winter home of Powel Crosley. The American innovator was most revered for revolutionizing entertainment, manufacturing Crosley radios and for owning the 500,000-watt station WLW, the most powerful of its time. The open house tours are a chance to view Crosley’s forward-thinking creations, including: a variety of radios, a Crosley sports car and other memorabilia throughout the mansion. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 8374 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL

March 5, 2025: It's a free concert with live music with the Gentlemen of Jazz. Music selections represent traditional jazz from the 1920s and 30s to hot jazz and swing of the 20's and 30's. It's a traditional American art form that provided the basis for many songs that now comprise the Great American Song Book. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit around the Gazebo where musicians perform. Enjoy the tunes from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. This free concert take place every Wednesday through March 26, 2025 in Centennial Park's Gazebo in downtown Venice, FL.

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March 6, 2025: Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources' Beach University series returns to the Siesta Beach main pavilion. In partnership with the Siesta Beach Ambassador volunteer program, this free educational series invites community members and visitors to learn about coastal environments in one-hour sessions. Beach University sessions are from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., at the main pavilion on Siesta Beach. (Last year they were every Thursday in March at the main pavilion on Siesta Beach), 948 Beach Road on Siesta Key. Free for ages 10 and up.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs as seating is limited. No registration is required.

March 6, 2025: Enjoy the Brown Bag Concert Series every Thursday from noon - 1 p.m. with live music through March 31. Bring your lunch and a chair or blanket and enjoy a wide variety of musical performances.  Adding new local musicians. Relax and enjoy wonderful music in a delightful park setting. Free admission and Free parking. Phillippi Estate Park, Park Gazebo area, 5500 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL. 

March 6, 2025: It's Ringling Underground. Enjoy live music, art and atmosphere in the Museum of Art Courtyard during Ringling Underground 8 p.m. -11 p.m. This event features an eclectic mix of local, regional, and national live music. Check out up-and-coming artists displaying their work in the Museum of Art Courtyard. $15 / Free for Students w/ ID & Members. Free with Art after 5 Admission. The Courtyard at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL. (941) 359-5700

March 6 - 8, 2025. Check out the 33rd Annual Pinecraft Days Arts & Crafts Festival! More than 30 exhibitors including Amish and Mennonite and upscale artists from around the Sun Coast area. Find handmade items from wood bowls to wind chimes, canvass, art, jewelry, candles, soaps, crafts, white elephant sale and more. Free admission. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Between Der Dutchman and Alma Sue's Quilt Shop, 3713 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, FL

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March 6 - 9, 2025: The 97th Annual Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo happens at the Rodeo Arena in Arcadia, about an hour's drive east of Sarasota.  Events include bareback riding, barrel racing and bull riding. Various ticket prices. Notes: Tickets are not refundable or exchangeable. The show goes on rain or shine. All seats are covered. The Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Various ticket prices. Gates open at 11 a.m. Pre-show events begin at 1 p.m. Rodeo begins at 2 p.m. Mosaic Arena, 2450 NE Roan Street. Arcadia, FL. Yes, there really are Cowboys in Florida!

March 7, 2025: Check out Jazz at Two and enjoy some great straight ahead jazz along with contemporary and original compositions from the Michael Ross ‘4’. His newest CD release of original compositions “Giraffe” has received great reviews from jazz critics. Ross is a first call bassist for many area bands. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Jazz Club members $15 - Guests $20. Unitarian Universalist Church 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL.

March 7, 2025: Check out some heavenly bodies at Sidewalk Astronomy at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature in downtown Bradenton for a FREE evening of observing through their telescopes. At this free event, you’ll have a chance to see Mars, Jupiter, Venus, the Moon and much more through their powerful telescopes! In addition to telescopes and tacos, you’ll have a chance to see The Bishop’s Planetarium show, Two Small Pieces of Glass: The Amazing Telescope at 7:00,7:30, and 8:00 p.m. for just $3.00 a person. (The Planetarium shows are free for museum members.) The Bishop has also arranged to have several food and beverage trucks in the courtyard for you to enjoy a bite to eat while observing the universe. Drinks, including beer, wine, soda, and water, will also be available for purchase.The event will be open from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. The Bishop is located at 201 10th Street West in downtown Bradenton. The telescopes and food trucks will be set up in the courtyard on the north (Manatee River) side of the building.

March 7, 2025: It's the first Friday of the month so that means Music on Main at Lakewood Ranch from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. MonkeyFinger will fill the air with classic rock, pop and a sprinkle of hair metal and the event will benefit Lakewood Ranch Community Activities. Bring your chairs, but leave coolers at home. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a short leash. Overflow parking is available at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Lakewood Ranch is off University Parkway east of I-75. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

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March 7, 2025: Don't miss this month's Fresh Friday event: Start enjoying the warm weather early at Downtown Social! Bring your friends, family, neighbors, and newcomers to celebrate the wonderful community that Sarasota, especially Downtown, has! Dance through the evening to a wonderful variety of music from Foreman's 5 and explore an exciting variety of delicious bites and drinks from the top restaurants in Downtown Sarasota. Catch Foreman's 5 live on Friday, March 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. It's going to be a night you won't want to miss it! 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. State Street, Downtown Sarasota, FL. Ample parking is available at the State Street Parking Garage, between Lemon Ave. and S. Orange Ave.

March 8, 2025: Check out their new location for The 26th Annual Cortez Nautical Flea Market with lots of used boat stuff, some new boat stuff, too, to buy or trade along with antiques, dive gear, fishing gear and more. Meet fellow boaters, enjoy some live music, food and have a good time. 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Free admission. Open to the public. There will also be a Nautical Arts & Crafts sale at the Cortez Cultural Center located to the east of the museum. Free parking is available at the F.I.S.H. Preserve located on Cortez Road next to the Cortez Cultural Center. Florida Maritime Museum, 4415 119th Street West, Cortez, FL.

March 8, 2025: The Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) is excited to continue its monthly open house events in 2025, inviting the community to connect with their local firefighters and learn about fire safety. These free, family-friendly open houses are held one Saturday each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Car seat safety inspections and bike helmet fittings will also be available. Station 13, 1170 Beach Road, Sarasota, FL

March 8, 2025: Check it out. Cemetery Tours Are Back at Manatee Village Historical Park! It's a free, hour-long tour of the 1850 Manatee Burying Grounds led by a member of Manatee Village's staff. Tours cover different facets of life during Manatee's Founding Period (1840-1918) as well as stories of those buried in the burying grounds. Topics vary depending on the staff member leading the tour. Each tour has a limited availability of 30 persons. 10 a.m. First come first served. Free to the public. Free Tickets available in the Wiggin's Store the day of the tours. Monday-Friday, 2nd/4th Saturday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Closed on holidays and their associated weekends. Manatee Village Historical Park 1404 Manatee Ave E (SR64), Bradenton, FL.

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March 8, 2025:  It's the Venice Area Garden Club's 35th Annual Garden Tour and Plant Sale. Enjoy beautiful, unique private gardens and a Plant Sale. Open Air Event. Admission, $5.00 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit: The beautification of the Venice Area, Scholarships & Programs and other community activities. Plant sale is open to the public. Venice UCC Church,620 Shamrock Blvd., Blvd. Venice, FL. VAGC is a 501C3 not-for-profit-organization. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.

March 8, 2025: Enjoy an open-air marketplace featuring eclectic, chic, salvaged, coastal, re-purposed, vintage and epicurean “treats, treasures and art” when Le Marché Bohémien arrives in downtown Sarasota. It will be a vintage collector’s paradise with offerings from a variety of artists who create wearable clothing and accessories that feature vintage photographs and who specialize in re-purposing vintage apparel. Also find wall hangings crafted from stained glass and natural elements to sculpted work and intricate jewelry created from antique buttons, sterling silver and semi-precious stones. Food and beverages will be available. Free admission. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Five Points Park, 100 Central Avenue, downtown Sarasota, FL

March 8, 2025: The Manatee Community Concert Band Presents "Shall We Dance?" They have their dancing shoes all ready for the next concert and hope you’re ready too. 3 p.m. , General Admission Tickets: $15 each concert. Kids 6 & Under $5/ticket. Visit the Neel Box Office for Student Discounts $10/ticket (in person w/student ID) NEEL Performing Arts Center located in the State College of Florida Bradenton Campus, 5840 26th St W, Bradenton, FL

March 8, 2025: Get ready for the 11th Annual Top Dog: A Boho Barn Raising - a fun-filled day of raising funds and spirits with live music, food trucks, and exciting activities for all ages. Help raise the roof (or barn) while supporting a great cause. Don't miss out on this paws-itively awesome event with the Top Dog Costume Contest and the crowing of Top Dog 2025! Tickets: $150. 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Donte's Den, 6801 283rd St. E., Myakka City, FL. Donte's Den is a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal sanctuary and hospital and all proceeds from Top Dog 2024 go directly towards supporting their facility and the animals in their care. 941-219-3730.

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March 8, 2024:  Join in on the Great Lawn of Selby Gardens' Downtown Sarasota campus for a casually elegant outdoor Garden to Plate dining experience! Enjoy fine wines selected by Michael Klauber that complement a multi-course dinner personally designed by Phil Mancini. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Guests may choose from a selection of seating arrangements that can accommodate groups of 4 to 10. Individual ticket $450.00. Downtown Sarasota Campus, 1534 Mound Street, Sarasota, FL

March 8 - 9, 2025: It's the 37th annual Holmes Beach Spring Fest Fine Arts & Crafts Fest on Anna Maria Island. Nearly 80 juried Fine arts and fine craft exhibitors. Each year, The Anna Maria Island Art League hosts “Springfest” Art Festival. This festival is a combination of people, education, entertainment and food; where you can find amazing items, hand crafted and offered for sale by talented artists. “Springfest” brings talented artists and art lovers, from near and far. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free admission and parking. City Hall Field right next to City Hall in downtown Holmes Beach, 5801 Marina Drive, Anna Maria Island, FL. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

March 9, 2025: Enjoy Sarasota's own Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team and their Sunday afternoon show at 2 p.m. at Ski-A-Ree Stadium. This free show takes place at 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway (near/behind Mote Marine Aquarium on the water.) 2 p.m. 941-388-1666.

March 9, 2025: Enjoy the Suncoast Concert Band's special concert performance. Showtime is 3 p.m. Admission is $5. Call 941-907-4123 for availability. Northminster Presbyterian Church, 3131 61st Street, Sarasota, FL.

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March 12, 2025: It's a free concert with live music with the Gentlemen of Jazz. Music selections represent traditional jazz from the 1920s and 30s to hot jazz and swing of the 20's and 30's. It's a traditional American art form that provided the basis for many songs that now comprise the Great American Song Book. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit around the Gazebo where musicians perform. Enjoy the tunes from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. This free concert take place every Wednesday through March 26, 2025 in Centennial Park's Gazebo in downtown Venice, FL.

March 12, 2025: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens presents its 2025 “Performances at the Point” outdoor world class performances by local performing arts organizations at the Historic Spanish Point campus in Osprey with the Astralis Ensemble. The event is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., doors open at 6:00 p.m., and guests will have time to enjoy the area around the historic White Cottage, Sunken Garden, and Pergola overlooking Little Sarasota Bay prior to the performance. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Michael’s on East. Tickets are $25 for Selby Gardens members and $35 for non-members, children 5-17 $15.00, and may be purchased online at selby.org. Advance ticket purchase is required. Special Event tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. Historic Spanish Point. 401 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL

March 13, 2025: Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources' Beach University series returns to the Siesta Beach main pavilion. In partnership with the Siesta Beach Ambassador volunteer program, this free educational series invites community members and visitors to learn about coastal environments in one-hour sessions. Beach University sessions are from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., every Thursday in March at the main pavilion on Siesta Beach, 948 Beach Road on Siesta Key. Free for ages 10 and up.  Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs as seating is limited. No registration is required. 

March 13, 2025: Enjoy the Brown Bag Concert Series every Thursday from noon - 1 p.m. with live music through March 31. Bring your lunch and a chair or blanket and enjoy a wide variety of musical performances.  Adding new local musicians. Relax and enjoy wonderful music in a delightful park setting. Free admission and Free parking. Phillippi Estate Park, Park Gazebo area, 5500 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL.

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March 14, 2025: Get your toes tappin' at Jazz at Two and enjoy music from the great American composers and jazz standards with the Kitt Moran Quartet. Before moving to Florida, Kitt performed in the top jazz clubs in NJ and NYC
including Michael's Pub, the Village Vanguard, The Blue Note, Gregory’s, Gulliver's, Trumpets and Shanghai Jazz; also Bally’s, Las Vegas and many Atlantic City casinos. A woman of many talents, she is also a playwright and an award winning artist. 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Jazz Club members $15 - Guests $20. Unitarian Universalist Church 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL.

March 14, 2025: It's Free Music Friday Night Concert Series with live music at Centennial Park. The music of  Harbor Drive takes place at the Gazebo in the park. Attendees are asked to bring their own chairs and blankets. No alcohol is permitted in Centennial Park. Free. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Centennial Park, Downtown Venice, FL.

March 14, 2025: Join in for their FINAL concert of 2025, when THE WANDERING HOURS play their Moon Over Myakka Fundraising Concert Series! The Wandering Hours' neo-traditional mountain folk music combines contemporary songwriting with an old timey feel. Banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, and upright bass underscore the band's thoughtful lyrics and storytelling. Discounted Member Tickets are $20 each (regular price is $25). Myakka River State Park - South Pavilion Lawn.Park entrance fee waived after 5pm. North Gate will be open 5:30pm to 6:30pm. BYO seating/blankets etc. Coolers/picnic baskets welcome Individual firepits are NOT permitted Questions? 941-361-6511. Bring your appetites! For your dining pleasure, we're thrilled to welcome THE EMPANADA GIRL, who will have delectable carnivore, vegetarian and vegan options on offer! Homemade brownies, lovingly baked by our Florida Park Service Volunteers, and coffee will also be available for sale at this concert. 7 p.m. Myakka River State Park, 13208 State Road 72 Sarasota FL.

March 14 - 15, 2025: It's the Venice Book Fair and Writers' Festival with various programs for writers on Friday at the Venice Public Library, 300 Nokomis Ave., South from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Book Fair is Saturday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. with numerous authors selling and autographing their books in Blalock Park, 300 Block Nassau Street South, Venice, FL.

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March 14 - 15, 2025: The Venice Symphony Returns to the Venice Performing Arts Center with "Crazy for Gershwin." The Venice Symphony pays tribute to beloved American composer George Gershwin with a blend of jazz and classical music selections from audience favorites An American in Paris, Girl Crazy, and Rhapsody in Blue. Guest artist and former prodigy Conrad Tao will accompany the symphony on piano for a show-stopping performance. The Venice Performing Arts Center | 1 Indian Ave, Venice, FL. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

March 14 - 17, 2025: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend with the Shamrock Pub's Longest and coziest party in town!  Fri 2 p.m. - 1 p.m., Sat 11 a.m. -1 p.m., Sun 12 p.m. - 12 a.m., Mon 12 p.m. - ? Expect standing room only - food out front. Corned beef and cabbage. Live music all 4 days. Special appearances by pipers and dancers through the weekend. On the edge of beautiful downtown Sarasota at The Legacy Trail and Ringling Boulevard. Shamrock Pub, 2257 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL.

March 14 - 23, 2025:  It's the 88th Annual Sarasota County Fair at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds. There are exhibits, Midway rides and fair food! The Fairgrounds are located at 3000 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL. Directions: Take U.S. Rt. 41 to U.S. Rt. 301 (Washington Boulevard S.) and turn east on Ringling Boulevard and follow Ringling Boulevard to just east of Tuttle Avenue. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

March 15, 2025: It's the Spring Vendor & Craft Fair. Vendors, crafts, art, food trucks & more! Come out and enjoy this family fun event! Free. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Maxine Barritt Park, 1800 S. Harbor Drive, Venice, FL

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March 15, 2025: The Leprechauns have hidden their magic gold in every nook and cranny of The Children’s Garden - Collect the gold and trade it in for a lucky bag of loot! Included with general admission and free for annual members (while supplies last). 10 a.m. The Children’s Garden, 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL. The Children’s Garden is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit public charitable organization. Tuesday through Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Closed Mondays. Admission: Adults and Teens 13 years & up: $10 +tax. Seniors 60+years and Military: $9+tax. Children 3 years & up: $6 +tax. Infants and toddlers 2 & under visit for free!

March 15, 2025: The Ringling Museum presents Free Family Day with free admission to the museum for families, and art-making in the MakerSpace using botanical debris from Hurricane Milton. We hope you can find solace on our campus and in works of art, as well as a mindful reprieve in art-making at The Ringling. No registration is required. FAM (Family Art Making) is a free program that's fun for the whole family! Join us for creative art projects inspired by an object in our collections. Afterwards, visit the museum to see that object in person! You will be able to visit the Museum of Art and the Circus Museum with your FAM wristband that is provided at check-in. Tickets: This program is free, however tickets are required. Tickets are limited and will be available online approx. 14 days prior to each program. Walk-ins will be accommodated as space allows. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. This event runs on select Saturdays from October 19, 2024 - April 26. 2025 The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota FL

March 15, 2025: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Main Street LWR with McGrath’s Irish Ale House on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Enjoy mouthwatering Irish cuisine, perfectly poured pints, live music. Experience the charm of Irish culture with performances by local Irish dance troupes Finnegan Academy and Drake Irish Dance Studio showcasing their impressive moves, adding to the festive atmosphere. Plus, enjoy magical moments with a magician, creative fun with a balloon artist and face painter, as well as games and inflatables for the kids.11 a.m. - 9 p.m. McGrath’s Irish Ale House, 8110 Main Street, Lakewood Ranch, FL.

March 15, 2025: The Annual Irish Celtic Festival & Lucky Dog Parade takes place at Greenbrook Adventure Park off SR70 in Lakewood Ranch. With entertainment stages, the Lucky Dog Parade, traditional food, face painting, Dancers, Bands. They’ll have plenty of traditional Celtic food, craft beers, Irish beer and whiskey and exciting entertainment! The kids will have a blast too! Make sure you stop by and enjoy all the artisan booths. Don’t forget to bring your dog for the annual LUCKY DOG PARADE too. Awards will be given for dogs that are Most Irish, Cutest & Dog/Owner Look Alike. 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free admission and $5 parking. Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13010 Adventure PI, Bradenton, FL.

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March 15, 2025: It's the Sarasota St. Patrick's Shamrock Bar Crawl: 4th Annual! Come paint downtown Main Street green with hundreds of other crawlers decked out in their green mile shirt taking over the best bars in downtown Sarasota. Get shamrocked on the St. Patrick themed bar crawl. 3 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tickets: $17.99. Registration Location: Raffurty's Bar, 1888 Main St, Sarasota, FL. VIP start at 1pm. General at 2pm. Sarasota, FL

March 15, 2025: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will host Maverick’s Rhythm & Rave, a free community party featuring live music. The family-friendly event is appropriate for audiences of all ages. Maverick the Manatee invites you to enjoy featured performers and activities, including the Phoenix 5 Live Band, DJ Grand Groove, bounce houses, interactive photo booths, face painting, games and activities, food vendors, raffles and lots more fun! The Phoenix 5 Live Band is a funk, soul and reggae collective comprised of some of central Florida’s most seasoned musicians. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to the event, which is appropriate for all ages. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and free parking will be available in Parking Lot F. Lots More Fun for Everyone! 3:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. New Location This Year: SCF Venice Performance Pavilion, 8000 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL.

March 15, 2025: Downtown Sarasota's Gator Club is Rockin' a Huge Block Party for St Patrick's Day with Irish Bag Pipes and live music from the Dereck Lersh Band outside on Main stage with Johnny Diamond on the inside stage with DJ Gator Ryan on the dance floor. Food trucks all night long including Smokin' Momma Lora’s BBQ Mobile. Starts outside at 6 p.m. - Midnight. The Gator Club, 1490 Main Street, Sarasota, FL.

March 15, 2025: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton. Enjoy a family-friendly St. Patrick's Day Block party with activities and live music by 22N, The Ultimate Party Band! 7 p.m. - 11p.m. Old Main Street, Downtown Bradenton, FL. (Main street Downtown Bradenton between Manatee Ave and 3rd Street.)

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March 15 - 16, 2025: It's the 3rd Annual Downtown Sarasota Fine Art and Craft Fair with a wide variety of arts and crafts. You'll find jewelry and pottery, ceramics plus photography as well as painting, clothing and much more. Everything is handmade in the USA! There's also a "Green Market" with all kinds of plants, flowers, hand made soaps, gourmet spices and more. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free admission. 1718 Main Street in Sarasota, FL, downtown Sarasota, FL.

March 15 - 16, 2025: It's the return of Art in the Park for its 25th year. Each year, the University Park Country Club (UPCC) hosts a fine art show featuring over 150 works of art created by local artists. The pieces range from large and small scale original paintings, mixed media, photographs, sculptures, small prints and beautiful note cards. The show is indoors and takes place rain or shine, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. After visiting the show, a perfect place to have lunch is at the club restaurant in a beautiful setting overlooking the lake and golf course. The restaurant offers an extensive menu, including craft cocktails. Admission to the show is free and there is free parking at the club. UPCC address is 7671 The Park Blvd., University Park, FL 34201

March 15 - July 13, 2025: The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art (The Ringling) is pleased to present the exhibition Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums. This multisensory exhibition is the first to explore the integral role that art and material culture played for mediums and magicians “conjuring” or “proving” the existence of spirits, better known as the spiritualist movement, that took root across the United States and Europe in the second half of the nineteenth century and continues today. The show will highlight Spiritualism’s influence on religious, scientific, and social thought in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries; the role of mediums and magicians as agents of empowerment and reinvention for a diverse group of people; as well as the contributions of international figures such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, and illusionist and escape artist Harry Houdini, both of whom played instrumental roles on opposite sides of the supernatural spectrum. Open Daily, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Various admission ticket prices. The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL

March 16, 2025:  It's the 20th Annual Corvettes in Venice on the Isle which takes place in Centennial Park. Up to a limit of 165 cars on display, more than 50 Awards, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, vendors, food, a DJ and more. The show runs from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. Centennial park, Downtown Venice, FL.

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March 16, 2024: TBA for 2025. Check out the Annual Florida WineFest Brunch and Charity Auction overlooking scenic Sarasota Bay on the grounds of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Guests will enjoy live music and a Live Auction. The Auction usually includes rare wines, fine jewelry, one-of-a kind-trips, unique culinary experiences & more. $275 per person. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami. Sarasota, FL.941-952-1109.

March 16, 2025:  Enjoy Sarasota's own Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team and their Sunday afternoon show at 2 p.m. at Ski-A-Ree Stadium. This free show takes place at 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway (near/behind Mote Marine Aquarium on the water.) 2 p.m. 388-1666. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

March 16, 2025:  It's time to gather your green! It's the Annual Anna Maria Island St Patrick's Day Parade with floats, high school bands, golf carts, dancers and pipers oh my! 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Starting at Holmes Beach City Hall (5801 Marina Drive) Line up in Flotilla (Facing South) to 58th St to Marina Dr. to Palm Dr. to Gulf Dr. to Pine Ave. to Tarpon St. to Magnolia Ave. The parade will end at The Center of Anna Maria Island Community Center (407 Magnolia Ave.). Anna Maria Island, FL.

March 16, 2024: Canceled for 2025. Mote Marine Laboratory hosts its fabulous Annual Party on the Pass, a casual night full of good food, good fun and goodwill supporting Mote's Sea Rescue, Rehabilitation and Release programs. Mote Aquarium’s Courtyard is transformed to host 400+ attendees enjoying delicious bites from food stations from top local restaurants. Various ticket prices/Individual ticket $175. 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL.

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March 17, 2025:  In Sarasota's Gulf Gate area Molly Malone's Irish Pub will celebrate St Patrick's Day. Traditionally opens at 10 a.m.. 6586 Gateway Avenue, Sarasota, FL. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

March 17, 2025:  McCabe's Irish Pub celebrates St. Patrick's Day. Opens 10 a.m. McCabe's Irish Pub, 302 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL.

March 17, 2025:  Celebrate their 27th Annual St. Patrick's Day Party at T.J. Carney's in downtown Venice with green beer, party favors, Irish dancers, bagpipers and more. Corned beef and cabbage special, potato leak soup, shepherds pie, chicken pot pie, lots of Irish cocktail specials  Live music with Ken McBride. Also live music all St Patrick's Day weekend :3/14 Tropical Avenue, 3/15 Gas House Gorillas, 3/16 is the pre party with Ken McBride. Opens at 10 a.m. - close. T.J. Carney's, 231 W. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL.

March 17, 2025: It's the Annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Lynches Pub & Grub. Over 120 Irish Whiskeys, Guinness & Green Beer. Corned Beef & Cabbage, Cottage Pie, Corned Beef sandwiches and more. Live entertainment starting at noon. Bagpipers throughout the day. Steve Arvey 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.  Opens 11 a.m.19 N Boulevard of the Presidents. St. Armand's Circle, Sarasota, FL

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March 17, 2025: The British Open's St Patrick's Day Outdoor Parking Lot Party is on! Get ready to shamrock and roll at their epic annual parking lot bash for St. Paddy's Day. The fun kicks off at noon! So grab your green gear and party like you're in Dublin at the biggest blowout in Venice! Full day of live entertainment with local bands, Irish dancers, Pipe & Drums and more. Food, beer, cocktails. Starts at noon. $$ for a wristband for inside and outside access all day. 12 p.m. British Open Pub, 367 Jacaranda Boulevard Venice, FL

March 17, 2025: The Forty-Fifth Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival is underway with a special Monday Night Jazz performance at the John C. Court Cabaret featuring the Jeremy Carter Quintet. Concert is part of the VIP and festival sponsor package. The Forty-Fifth Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival March 17 - 22, 2025. Tickets for the general public available on March 1. For VIP package and sponsor information visit: www.sarasotajazzfestival.com. John C. Court Cabaret, 1265 1st St, Sarasota, FL

March 17, 2025: It's Clancy's Annual St. Patrick's Day Bash with traditional Irish style food like corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie, hot dogs and hamburgers and more plus beer. Continuous entertainment under the tent starting at 11 a.m.  with the Eric Von Band 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., West Bound and Down 3 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. , Jezabelle 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Irish Dance Academy 2 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. No cover charge. 11 a.m. - 12 a.m. Clancy's, 6218 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, FL. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.

March 17, 2025: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Fishermen’s Village as they host their annual St. Patrick’ s Day festivities featuring authentic Irish Music throughout the day at Dry Beach and Center Court beginning at 12 noon and continuing until 8 pm! The Black Velvet Band from Tampa, FL 12 noon - 3 pm (Dry Beach). Guns and Hoses Bag Pipers 3 - 5 pm , performing at various locations, Village Restaurants will feature traditional Irish Specialties. Face Painting by Bouncing Buddies, 1:30 - 6 pm (nominal fees). Warrior Beats, live music and fun photo booth, 5 - 9 pm, Center Court. Free entry. Noon - 9 p.m. Fisherman's Village, 1200 W Retta Esplanade, Punta Gorda, FL.

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March 17, 2025: Where else to celebrate St Patrick’s Day at your local Irish Pub! Stop by and hang out with our hooligans behind the bar! We will have Green Beer, Drink Specials, Jell-O Shots*, and more. The party will start as always at Noon and late night shenanigans will shut down at 2 a.m. 23 beers on tap including the latest craft beers and full bar. Two locations: Paddywagon Irish Pub Bradenton, 4402 E State Road 64, Bradenton, FL and Paddywagon Irish Pub Cortez, 6690 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL.

March 17, 2025: Come out for Ringling by the Bay featuring live music and dancing with .Dana Lawrence “Prodigal Son” on the Bolger Campiello. Food and beverage will be available for purchase on the bayfront. One chair per person will be available. No outside food, drink, coolers, chairs or pets are permitted. Members please note: $20 tickets are limited to one for Individual Memberships and two for all other Membership levels. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Ringling Museum Grounds, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL. 941-358-3180.

March 17, 2025: It's Brian Gurl’s Irish-Scottish Show:  A Musical Tribute to Kindred Cultures. From Danny Boy to Bonnie Banks Of Lochlomond and from Irish Washerwoman to Highland Cathedral and River Dance, enjoy a spectacular evening of Scottish and Irish favorites - including blazing jigs, flutes, bagpipes and gorgeous vocals. Tickets: $20 General Admission. On sale in the Glass House at VPC after services March 9th and 16th (10:30 am - 12:30 pm). Available at the door (cash or check only). For more information or to reserve tickets, call: (941) 999-8850. 7 p.m. Venice Presbyterian Church, 825 The Rialto, Venice, FL.

March 18, 2025: It's Anna Maria Island Heritage Day. The Annual Anna Maria Island Heritage Day Festival. Indulge your taste buds with their famous strawberry shortcake and delectable baked goods available for purchase. It is a fun, family-oriented event with live music, food, arts and crafts demonstrations and vendors, kids games and so much more. The Privateers will incarcerate the mayors of all three Island cities in our ‘Old City Jail’ for ransom donations. No parking spaces will be available at the museum during the event, but there is free parking along Pine Avenue. Festivalgoers can take the free Island Trolley and get off at the Crescent Drive/Pine Avenue trolley stop in front of the museum. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free admission. Anna Maria Island Museum, 402 Pine Avenue in the Historical Park, Anna Maria Island, FL.

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March 18, 2025: The Forty-Fifth Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival is underway with The Jazz Trolley/Pub Crawl. Enjoy live jazz with 12 bands performing at 12 venues and restaurants in the downtown Sarasota area. Trolleys run from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Music begins at 5:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.. Wristbands required to ride trolley. For information on bands and venues, visit www.sarasotajazzfestival.com. Wristbands $25 in advance; discount for Jazz Club members. $30 day of event, no discounts. The Forty-Fifth Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival March 17 - 22, 2025.

March 19, 2025: It's a free concert with live music with the Gentlemen of Jazz. Music selections represent traditional jazz from the 1920s and 30s to hot jazz and swing of the 20's and 30's. It's a traditional American art form that provided the basis for many songs that now comprise the Great American Song Book. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit around the Gazebo where musicians perform. Enjoy the tunes from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. This free concert take place every Wednesday through March 26, 2025 in Centennial Park's Gazebo in downtown Venice, FL.

March 20, 2025: Enjoy the Brown Bag Concert Series every Thursday from noon . - 1 p.m. with live music through March 31. Bring your lunch and a chair or blanket and enjoy a wide variety of musical performances. Relax and enjoy wonderful music in a delightful park setting. Free admission and Free parking. Phillippi Estate Park, Park Gazebo area, 5500 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.

March 20, 2025:The Forty-Fifth Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival is underway with an evening concert at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Headliner is the Emmet Cohen Trio with vocalist Georgia Heers and special guest, Terell Stafford. Opening set features guitarist Gustav Viehmeyer Trio and renowned international guitarist, Stephan Joshco. Visit: www.sarasotajazzfestival.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Discount for Jazz Club members. The Forty-Fifth Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival March 17 - 22, 2025.

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March 21, 2025: The Forty-Fifth Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival is underway with an evening concert at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.. Headliners are B3 organist, Tony Monaco and saxophonist, Eric Alexander. The opening set features the MJR Latin Project with Mauricio Rodriguez. Visit: www.sarasotajazzfestival.com for more information and to purchase tickets. Discount for Jazz Club members. The Forty-Fifth Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival March 17 - 22, 2025.

March 21 - 23, 2025: It's the Venice Blues & BBQ Festival! Enjoy live music on two stages from both national and regional touring acts. Experience a Florida BBQ Association-sanctioned competition with a People's Choice Award, Live Muralists Painting, various Food Trucks, Cold Drinks, Lots of Vendors, and Fun for the whole family. Kids 12 and under are free! Friday 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.  Free parking. Venice Airport Festival Grounds, 610 Airport Ave E, Venice, FL

March 22, 2025: Check it out. Cemetery Tours Are Back at Manatee Village Historical Park! It's a free, hour-long tour of the 1850 Manatee Burying Grounds led by a member of Manatee Village's staff. Tours cover different facets of life during Manatee's Founding Period (1840-1918) as well as stories of those buried in the burying grounds. Topics vary depending on the staff member leading the tour. Each tour has a limited availability of 30 persons. 10 a.m. First come first served. Free to the public. Free Tickets available in the Wiggin's Store the day of the tours. Monday-Friday, 2nd/4th Saturday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Closed on holidays and their associated weekends. Manatee Village Historical Park 1404 Manatee Ave E (SR64), Bradenton, FL.

March 22, 2025: It's the Sarasota Wine Festival featuring unique vineyards from all over the world. This is your chance to sample 100+ wines from around the world, taste fine spirits, enjoy live music, indulge in food from local food trucks, shop lifestyle vendors, attend expert-led tasting seminars and so much more! Gather your friends and experience an unforgettable day of wine, food, and fun at the Sarasota Wine Festival! FREE to attend, listen to live music, and purchase some great food from our assortment of food trucks. General Admission Ticket gets you wine tastings from 100+ unique vineyards from around the world, a souvenir wine glass, tote bag, food truck voucher*, craft cocktail samples, access to on-site pop up wine shop, and freebees. Tastings from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fest is from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Selby Five Points Park, 1 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL.

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March 23, 2025: It's the "Tour de Parks Fun Ride" on The Legacy Trail to celebrate its anniversary. It's an on-road bicycle tour of varying distances along the paved trails and roads of Sarasota County. Last year’s 62 mile ride has been temporarily reduced to 53 miles due to road damage from Hurricane Milton on Manasota Key. Ride includes breakfast and lunch. The first 650 people to register get t-shirts Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. Start and finish at the Historic Venice Train Depot, 303 East Venice Ave, Venice, FL. Happy trails to you! March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

March 23, 2025: Put on your dancing shoes! It's the 15th Annual Sarasota Ballroom Dance Competition, the world’s most fun one-day competition for a weekend you won’t soon forget. This year, they say they have another incredible show in store for you: Austin Jason & Liza Lakovitsky will move us with their jaw-dropping, high-energy performance. There will be Pro/Am and Amateur events, Smooth & Ballroom Divisions, rhythm & Latin Divisions. The Sarasota Challenge 2025 takes place at  the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1000 Blvd Of The Arts, Sarasota. Participate or come to watch. Several ticket options. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.

March 23, 2025: It's Farm to Fillet 2025 at Mote. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch and exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours of Mote’s rapidly growing research park. Hear directly from Mote scientists about their work to advance sustainable aquaculture technology to feed the world, to restock depleted fish populations, to mitigate red tide, and to restore Florida’s coral reef. 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. Mote Aquaculture Research Park | 12300 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL.

March 23, 2025:  Enjoy Sarasota's own Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team and their Sunday afternoon show at 2 p.m. at Ski-A-Ree Stadium. This free show takes place at 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway (near/behind Mote Marine Aquarium on the water.) 2 p.m. 388-1666. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.

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March 24, 2025: Join the Venice Concert Band for "Music, the Universal Language," with music from Paris, Cuba, Ireland, Arabia, and America, this concert will remind you that music is truly the universal language of mankind! Tickets will be available for this performance March 10, 2025. If you do not have season tickets, you can purchase $14 tickets online two weeks before each performance or $14 (cash only) tickets at the door on concert dates. All concerts are at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Venice Performing Arts Center (VPAC), 1 Indian Avenue, Venice, FL March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota

March 26, 2025: It's a free concert with live music with the Gentlemen of Jazz. Music selections represent traditional jazz from the 1920s and 30s to hot jazz and swing of the 20's and 30's. It's a traditional American art form that provided the basis for many songs that now comprise the Great American Song Book. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit around the Gazebo where musicians perform. Enjoy the tunes from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. This free concert take place every Wednesday through March 26, 2025 in Centennial Park's Gazebo in downtown Venice, FL.

March 27, 2025: Enjoy the Brown Bag Concert Series every Thursday from noon . - 1 p.m. with live music through March 31. Bring your lunch and a chair or blanket and enjoy a wide variety of musical performances. Relax and enjoy wonderful music in a delightful park setting. Free admission and Free parking. Phillippi Estate Park, Park Gazebo area, 5500 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.

March 27, 2025:  Join The Ringling for Wine & Roses, a magical evening in the Museum of Art Court Yard featuring an exquisite multi-course dinner. This elegant dinner party will feature an extravagant multi-course meal with expert wine pairings, a champagne cocktail hour, and live music under the stars. Proceeds from this event will benefit The Ringling Bayfront Gardens. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30  p.m. Museum of Art Court Yard, The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL

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March 28, 2025: It's Jazz at Two with Paul Gavin who was one of the highlight performers of the 2024 Sarasota Jazz Festival with his Mosaic Band tribute to Art Blakey‘s Jazz Messengers. An outstanding drummer, Gavin is a composer, arranger and an educator. Enjoy a swingin’ afternoon with Paul Gavin and Friends. ​2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Jazz Club members $15 - Guests $20. Unitarian Universalist Church 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL.

March 28, 2025: It's Free Music Friday Night Concert Series with live music at Centennial Park. The music of Doug Burns takes place at the Gazebo in the park. Attendees are asked to bring their own chairs and blankets. No alcohol is permitted in Centennial Park. Free. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.

March 28 - March 29, 2025: It's the Sarasota 2K – Sun, Rowing & Rivalry! Presented by WinTech and King Racing, the finest IRA Men’s schools, NCAA Division I Women and Florida rowing schools come together in a spectacular 2K Sprint event. Formerly known as the IRA Sarasota Invitational, this year over 200 athletes from Harvard, Yale, Washington, Brown, Northeastern and many more will battle in 2 epic races for the chance to win the Benderson Cups. All day event. Races will take place on March 28 and March 29. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL

March 28 - 30, 2025: If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food, and listening to great live music over the weekend sounds like your perfect plan, then join us at the Sarasota Reggae & Food Festival. Choose your foods from a diverse menu of barbecue and meat dishes, as well as vegetarian and seafood options, all cooked fresh on-site by local restaurants and food purveyors. Select from a variety of side dishes and, of course, awesome desserts! Liquid refreshment includes selections of alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and fruit drinks, along with sodas and bottled water. The fun and relaxation begin Friday evening from 4pm-10pm, continuing Saturday from 11am-10pm, and Sunday from 11am-6pm. Admission is Free! Sarasota County Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL.

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March 29, 2025: Experience the thrill of Bike MS: Suncoast Challenge, a one-day cycling adventure. Experience the thrill of Bike MS: Suncoast Challenge, a one-day cycling adventure just an hour from Tampa. Pedal through the scenic landscapes of Sarasota County, with coastal views along Casey Key, breathtaking bridges, and the renowned 5-star Legacy Cycling Trail — you may even encounter a pirate or two along the way. The excitement kicks off and wraps up on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, where we’ll celebrate with an epic pirate-themed street party for all participants. Feel the extraordinary support and excitement throughout your journey as we come together to reach our goal — a world free of MS. 7:30 a.m. start time. Fundraising Minimum: $250. Route Distances: 24, 50, 75 and 100 miles.8141 Lakewood Main St., Bradenton, FL

March 29, 2025: Kids and kids at heart can enjoy fun art and nature activities as Family Saturdays Return to Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota Campus. Several activity stations with different art projects will be set up in the Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden during each monthly event. Elementary school age children will have the opportunity to create their own nature-inspired art with a variety of materials. Similar events scheduled for April 26, and May 31. Activities will run from 10 a.m. to noon each session, and participation is included in admission to the Gardens, which is always free for Selby Gardens members. Admission to Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus is $28 for adults, $12 for ages 5 to 17, and free for children 4 and under. Tickets may be purchased online in advance at selby.org. Selby Gardens members always receive complimentary admission as well as discounts for guests. Selby Gardens, 1534 Mound St, Sarasota, FL

March 29, 2025:  It's the 10th Annual My Hometown Fest, Southwest Florida's biggest and best neighborhood block party, featuring food, music, craft beer and spirits from across the USA. Each year, My Hometown Fest draws thousands of people from Florida’s Suncoast for a day of fun featuring food from dozens of area restaurants, free craft beer samples from around the country, and live music from the region’s best bands. The event features plenty of family friendly activities as well. All proceeds benefit Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota and Sertoma Kids, 501(c)(3) charitable organizations that serve children and families with speech and language needs, regardless of their ability to pay. Tickets $30 - $40.. Noon - 5 p.m. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.com

March 29 - 30, 2025: It's the Sarasota Open Air Fine Art Show. The focus is visual arts and fine arts and fine crafts created by award-winning artists from around the world with all disciplines for sale – paintings, clay, glass, sculpture, fiber, wood, jewelry, and more – all juried by art professionals. There is something for everyone in all price ranges. Great food from local area restaurants and music adds to the ambiance of this beautiful show. Sat & Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $5 parking supports Inst for the Arts & Education. Free admission. Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

March 30, 2025: Take a look at some cool old and vintage rides from many eras at the Venice AACA's 35th Annual Antique Collector Car Show. This show  awards Over 300 classic vehicles, 30+ classes, and 100+ trophies. . All revenues generated by the show go to local charities. T-shirts and dash plaques, too. Free admission. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Centennial Park, downtown Venice, FL. March Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota.

March 30, 2025: Enjoy Sarasota's own Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Team and their Sunday afternoon show at 2 p.m. at Ski-A-Ree Stadium. This free show takes place at 1602 Ken Thompson Parkway (near/behind Mote Marine Aquarium on the water.) 2 p.m. 388-1666.

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