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The Suncoast Post | Sunday, October 18, 2026 Sunday Funday is back along Cortez Road and the historic fishing-village waterfront. This week, three venues have confirmed live performances, while football fans have a dedicated game-watching option at Clancy’s and afternoon activities at 88 Live. Here is what the four businesses have actually published for Sunday, […]
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From the Clearwater Jazz Holiday and Tampa stages to waterfront favorites in Bradenton and Cortez, Sarasota, Venice/Nokomis, the North Port–Wellen Park area, and Naples, there is plenty to hear this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Browse the day-by-day listings below, then check with the venue before heading out. Friday, October 16, 2026 88 Live Performers: Dueling […]
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A little planning can make a big difference at BayFest. With four bands scheduled from late morning through the evening, a food lineup ranging from lobster rolls to Greek favorites, and several ways to reach Pine Avenue without searching for parking nearby, visitors can shape the day around what they most want to enjoy. The […]
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Bradenton will get a taste of Bavaria this October when Clancy’s Irish Pub & Grill hosts its annual Oktoberfest fundraiser on Saturday, October 17, 2026, bringing together German food, live music, contests and community fundraising in support of the Manatee Boys & Girls Lacrosse Boosters. The event will be held at Clancy’s Irish Pub & […]
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The Suncoast Post | Sunday, October 11, 2026 From Sunday football and afternoon pub fun to two waterfront music stops and a lively evening show, October 11 offers plenty of reasons to enjoy Cortez and Bradenton. Here’s what four local favorites have on their published calendars, along with a few useful tips for planning your […]
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The Suncoast Post Weekend Live Music Guide From Clearwater and Tampa to Bradenton, Cortez, Sarasota, Venice, North Port and Naples, the Florida Suncoast has a packed weekend of live music. This week’s guide brings together performances at waterfront favorites, neighborhood stages, concert halls and major venues across the region. Below are Friday, Saturday and Sunday […]
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Sunday Funday is back in Cortez and Bradenton on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with a full day of NFL football, live music, waterfront dining, afternoon specials, raffles and plenty of local fun. Four popular stops along the Cortez Road corridor and in the historic fishing village give you plenty of ways to make a day […]
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One of Anna Maria Island’s signature fall events is returning this October, and 2026 marks a major milestone. The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce will present the 25th Annual BayFest on Saturday, October 17, 2026, bringing a full day of entertainment, food, shopping and community spirit to Pine Avenue in the City of Anna […]
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The first weekend of October is packed with live music across the Florida Suncoast, with waterfront favorites, neighborhood stages, piano-bar entertainment and special concerts stretching from Clearwater and Tampa through Bradenton, Sarasota, North Port, Nokomis and Naples. The Suncoast Post has expanded this week’s guide with more venues and performances. Each venue name is linked […]
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Sunday, September 27, 2026, is shaping up to be another great Sunday Funday around Cortez and Bradenton. Live music, Sunday football, waterfront dining, cold drinks and local entertainment give you plenty of ways to enjoy the afternoon and evening while supporting favorite local venues. For more local options, see our previous Sunday Funday guide to […]
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The final weekend of September brings another full lineup of live music across Florida’s Suncoast, with everything from dueling pianos and classic rock to reggae, blues, party bands and laid-back waterfront performances. From Bradenton and Cortez through Sarasota, Nokomis, Venice and south into Southwest Florida, there are plenty of opportunities to get out, enjoy some […]