Pug Parade, Lakewood Ranch
February 4, 2009 by Perry Corneau · 5 Comments
The 12th annual Pug Parade will be February 21st from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greenbrook adventure park in eastern Lakewood Ranch. This event is fun for the entire family. All dogs are welcome but only pugs will participate in the parade and ensuing pug costume contest. If you are unable to attend, check back here after the [...]
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January 9, 2009 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
The annual motor cycle festival known as Thunder By the Bay will kick start latter today. Local and visiting motor cycle enthusiasts will converge for a weekend of festivities including a bike show, poker run, and parties all to benefit the Florida Center for Child and Family Development. For more information visit www.thunderbythebay.org. Share
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December 21, 2008 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
Today marks the beginning of The Perlman Music Program Winter Residency in Sarasota. For more information visit the official website. The program developed and taught by Itzhak Perlman will showcase the talents of some the world finest young musicians. Share
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December 1, 2008 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
There are many holiday events going on in the Lakewood Ranch area this season. Decorations are up and it is beginning to feel like Christmas on the ranch. Some of the planed holiday events include: Music on Main – December 5, 6-9pm Farmers Market – 8am – 1pm every Saturday till April 25th Celebrate the Holidays [...]
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July 3, 2008 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
It is time again for the annual Sun Coast Off Shore Grand Prix boat races. If you are new to the area or visiting Sarasota you will not want to miss this weekend’s events which will include the boat races, a golf tournament, a parade and opportunities to view the boats up close and personal. [...]
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May 2, 2008 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
If you are in town this weekend you will want to visit Siesta Key on Saturday morning for the 35th annual Sand Sculpture Contest. Get there by late morning to check out the astounding and delightful works of art being crafted from the world’s whitest sand. Share
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June 29, 2007 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
This year’s Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix boat race will take place on Sunday, July 1st. The races which will begin at 11:00, can be seen just off the beaches of Lido Key. If you have never seen the Suncoast offshore Grand Prix before you won’t want to miss it. Some of the fastest boats in [...]
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October 6, 2006 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
Vice President Dick Cheney is in town today to speak at a luncheon fundraiser in support of Vern Buchanan a local business man running for Congress. The fundraiser is to be held at the Hyatt in downtown Sarasota. Our town is been accustomed to hosting such figures. President Bush was in town visiting one of [...]
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July 1, 2006 by Perry Corneau · Leave a Comment
The 22nd annual Suncoast Offshore race festival has begun. The big races is Sunday and can best be viewed from Lido beach. Today the boats and festivities can be enjoyed at the Sarasota County Fairgrounds. The Suncoast Offshore Festival is held each year during fourth of July week end. It is a charity event to [...]
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