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)

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EVENTS IN SARASOTA, VENICE and MANATEE FL.

November 3-5 2017

November 3, 2017: To celebrate Fall the Sarasota Film Festival invites you to another in their series of Free Moonlight Movies, a screening of “Labyrinth”  on Siesta Key Beach. Take advantage of Florida’s beautiful weather by watching a movie on the beach! This family friendly film is free and open to the public. Films begins at sunset, so bring a blanket to bundle up with and a lawn chair. Free. 6 p.m – 9 p.m. Siesta Key Beach, 946 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FL.

 November 4, 2017:  It’s the annual “Sandblast” day-long Sand-sculpting competition taking place along the shores of Manatee Public Beach in support of Keep Manatee Beautiful, a group dedicated to litter prevention, beautification and environmental improvement throughout the county. In addition to showcasing the local talent, Sandblast also offers free clinics taught by master sculptors Learn the “Tips, Tricks and Techniques” of sand sculpture at free clinics taught by master sculptors Team Sandtastic from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, while the competition is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Great Family Fun In the Sun. Manatee Public Beach, Anna Maria Island. Click here for more info:   http://manateebeautiful.com/

November 4, 2017: It’s the “Fish For United Way” tournament benefiting the region’s United Ways and hosted by Florida Power and Light Company. Anglers can cast their lines in the 4,000-acre cooling reservoir, also known as Lake Parrish, that serves the FPL Plant. Home to bass, crappies and catfish, the reservoir is a delight for anglers, who pay $250 per boat (includes 3 anglers, $50 each additional angler), to participate in one of the open tournament days. The reservoir is normally closed to the public, but opens three times a year for the fishing tournament which benefits the surrounding communities. Top prize: $1,000. Tournament is limited to 50 boats. All of the money raised is shared by United Way of South Sarasota County, United Way Suncoast and United Way of Manatee County. Click here for more information and to register for the tournament: http://fishunitedway.com/

November 4, 2017: It’s time for a brew! The Beer, Boats and Bacon Fest will feature over 60+ craft beers to sample with the General Admission & VIP Ticket.  Throughout the event there will be various bacon bites and samples from local restaurants and caterers plus more food available for purchase from over 15 vendors. The festival will have live music, a family friendly section, craft beers sampling and more. Parking $5. 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota.  http://www.beerboatsandbacon.com/

November 4 – 5, 2017: It’s the 30th Annual Venice Art Fest, originally begun in 1987. Another of the numerous open air festivals on my November Sarasota Events Calendar, this outdoor event is held in Historic Downtown Venice, on west Venice Avenue. With free admission for all, the Fest takes place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day and features the works of over 150 artists. The weather in Sarasota and along the gulf coast is usually perfect for the Venice Art Fest.

November 5, 2017: It’s the 43rd annual Sarasota Manatee Bicycle Club’s premier southwest Florida event: Gulf Coast Cycle-fest! Join with other cyclists from around the country as they enjoy new routes through Manatee County. Not a race, it’s designed to be a whole family event with routes of 100, 62, 35, or 20 mile distances. Number of riders is limited. Get in early. Event time: 6:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. Fees: Register by October 1, $45.00. Register after October 1, $50.00. Event location: Main Street, Lakewood Ranch. Click here for more info and registration:  https://tinyurl.com/y96tdub5

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Free Events:
St. Armands Circle: 300 Madison Dr. Sarasota, Fl. 38th Annual Holiday Night.
40,000 Holiday Lights. Fully Decorated 51 ft. Holiday Rocky Mountain Pine Tree. Mr. & Mrs. Claus is welcomed on Friday, December 2nd between 5:30 – 9:00 P.M.

Venice Christmas Boat Parade: Jetties/Intercoastal Waterway. Saturday, December 3rd, 6:00 P.M. Boats large & small decorated with Holiday Lights form a stately regatta for your viewing pleasure.

Sarasota Holiday Parade: Main St. Sarasota, Fl. Saturday, December 3rd, 7:00 P.M. Marching Bands, Holiday Floats and Santa Claus are welcomed to Sarasota to launch the Holiday Season

Sarasota Beach Seafood and Music Festival: Saturday and Sunday: Siesta Beach: 948 Beach Rd. Siesta Key. December 3rd & 4th. Bury your toes in the sand, munch on local seafood, listen to music while you watch the spectacular sunset all the while thinking of your friends shivering up North. Nothing better than December on Siesta Key. Approximately 2:30 – 6:00 P.M. www.paragonartevents.com

North Port Tree Lighting and Poinsettia Festival: City Center Complex. 4970 City Hall Blvd, North Port. Friday, December 2nd, 6:00 – 9:30 P.M. The Velvet Jones Band will kick off the Holiday Season accompanied by local choirs and the lighting of the Holiday Tree. Lots of fun activities for the kids. Food Vendors will be on site, so bring your lawn chairs or blankets.

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