FLORIDA WINEFEST & AUCTION
A weeklong food & wine extravaganza to benefit many charities.
 
GIVING HUNGER THE BLUES
Annual food & music event to benefit many local charities.
 
TASTE OF THE NATION
Top restaurants & wine merchants donate products to fight hunger in Sarasota.
 
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW
See vintage and modern aircraft as well as spectacular airshows.
 
VENICE SHARKS TOOTH FESTIVAL
Entertainment, food, prehistoric displays.

SARASOTA BLUES FESTIVAL
See some of the top national and local blues musicians.

CINE WORLD FILM FESTIVAL
See the best films from the New York, Toronto and Cannes Film Festivals.

THE SARASOTA READING FESTIVAL
Lectures, seminars, book-signings and children's activities.

EMPTY BOWLS
Purchase a handmade bowl, get some soup or stew, all for charity!

THE VENICE HOLIDAY PARADE
Christmas floats and marching bands!

THE SARASOTA CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE
Competition of decorated vessels. Thousands of lights!

SARASOTA DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY PARADE
Floats, music, marching bands, FUN!