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Weekend Events November 17-19, 2017

Published on November 17, 2017 by Sandra Rubinstein

Bishop Animal Shelter Canine Christmas Festival

November 18-19, 2017: ESTERO FINE ART SHOW: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM SATURDAY. 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM SUNDAY

Location: Gulf Coast Town Center (Next to Bass Pro Shops {East Side Of Shopping Complex} (10040 Gulf Center Dr., Fort Myers, Fl. 33913)

Whether you have a serious interest in finding the perfect painting, photograph, sculpture, jewelry or other artwork for your winter residence here in Southwest Florida or your summer home some place else or you just enjoy browsing fine art under clear blue skies, the Estero Fine Art Show is for you. Organizer Hot Works LLC goes out of its way to “create an atmosphere that enhances the artwork and creates a relaxing environment for art lovers. Event Hotline: 941-755-3088. http://www.hotworks.org/esterofineartshow

November 18, 2017: 5th ANNUAL VENICE BLUES FESTIVAL 2017: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Location: Maxine Barrett Park: 1800 Harbor Dr. S., Venice, Fl. 34285

This year’s fest will feature headliner Elvin Bishop and the Big Fun Trio, plus from Dallas, Texas, Andrew Jr. Boy Jones, from Buffalo, NY, the one and only Tommy Z, and Detroit’s favorite rocking blues woman Eliza Neals and Ce Ce Teneal. Tickets $30.00 – $125.00 (Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets) Click here For More Information: http://veniceblues.com/ (November Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota)

November 18, 2017: It’s the Annual Canine Christmas Festival and Adopt-A-Thon 2017! Canine Christmas is a fun festival for dog owners & their dogs and those looking to adopt a dog. Bring your well-behaved dogs on a leash and enjoy the festival events (dogs must have current inoculation tag). The festival features a parade of Adoptable Pets, Dog Fashion Show, games, contests, canine i.q. test, pet pictures with Santa, pet vendors and much more including Food Trucks with plenty of great food and drinks and fun for everyone. Admission is free. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Bishop SPCA Animal Shelter grounds 5718 21st Ave. West, Bradenton. Click here for more info. (November Sarasota Events on Escape-to-Sarasota)

Sarasota County Florida Has An App For That!

Published on December 1, 2016 by Sandra Rubinstein

Keep Calm, There's An App For That! — Keep Calm, There’s An App For That!

Sarasota County, Venice and North Port, Fl. can now connect with a downloaded free “App” called “SeeClickFix” that allows residents and visitors through the GPS on their phones to connect to the County’s social platforms and report non-emergency issues so that County staffers can easily locate issues such as potholes, to non-functioning traffic lights. Users can download pictures and videos to share with staffers and map a “watch area” so that the user can be updated as to the resolution of the issue or to just receive updates in the area of interest.
The dedicated North Port App can be downloaded from Android or IPhone by searching “North RePort” or www.CityofNorthPort.com/online-services/NorthRePort.

The Weather Outside Is Frightful

Published on January 22, 2016 by Sandra Rubinstein

Got your attention? Just pulling your leg…
Well the weather here in South West Florida is really not forecast’ed to be too bad: Saturday, partly cloudy & Sunday, sunny with both days in the 60’s. So very glad not to be in the North East!

A perfect weekend to wander about in South West Florida. Here are a couple of things you might like to check out:

1. Venice: 9th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival (Admission/Free)
I go every year. It is a juried show. True artisans from around the country converge on Miami Ave & beyond to entice you with their works of art. You will find the offerings will range from “Art for you yard to Art for your lobes” with everything in between. Plus you get to wander Downtown & see what the eclectic shops and restaurants have to offer. Dogs on leashes welcome.

http://www.artfestival.com/festivals/downtown-venice-craft-festival

2. Sarasota: Sarasota Native American Indian Festival (Admission $8.00 Adults, $3.00) Friday: 9:00-5:00. Saturday: 10:00-6:00. Sunday: 10:00-5:00
Sarasota Fairgrounds: 3000 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, Fl.

This is the annual event that never disappoints: celebrating fine arts & crafts, culture and Native American Food, drumming & various styles of dance the “young at heart” will truly enjoy the immersive learning experience.

http://sarasotanativeamericanindianfestival.com