What’s On in Palmetto, Venice, Bradenton Beach, Sarasota, and Cortez, FL this Week, February 8-15, 2020?

Many different things to do here on the Suncoast! We hope your Valentine’s Week is special!

Week of February 8-15, 2020

Saturday, February 8

Michael W. Smith

Palmetto, FL

1-4pm

Sutton Park, 1006 6th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221

Woodland Worship group from Woodland Community Church will open for Michael W Smith. He is a contemporary Christian musician who has been bringing music to fans for years. He just keeps getting better and better with age! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy this fabulous concert in the park.
Woodland Church FB     Manatee Performing Arts Center    More info on event here!

Tuesday, February 11

A Charlie Chaplin Double Feature: A Dog’s Life (1918) and The Kid (1921)

Venice, FL

7-10pm

Venice Performing Arts Center 1 Indian Ave. Venice, FL 34285

How cool is it that these films will be accompanied by The Silent Film Society organ player Jay Warren?!? You’ll be able to experience movies like they did a century ago. Charlie Chaplin’s movies are classics and these two are especially heartwarming.
Venice Performing Arts Center FB    More info on event here!

Wednesday, February 12

Beach Market at Coquina Beach

Bradenton Beach, FL

10am-4pm

Beach Market at Coquina Beach 2650 Gulf Dr. S. Bradenton Beach, FL 34217

So many unique things to see and buy! Local art, plants, honey, candles, photography, beauty items, and more! Listen to the AMI String band from 10:30am-2:30pm as they stroll the market. And, of course, enjoy the white sand beach and maybe a meal at Coquina Café.
More info on event here! 

Thursday, February 13

Music on May Lane Featuring Kettle of Fish

Sarasota, FL

5-8pm

Music on May Lane Sarasota 700 Cocoanut Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236

This event was postponed from last week because of inclement weather. Located in Sarasota’s Rosemary District there will be food, beverages, dancing and fun! And live music!
Music on May Lane FB    More info on event here!

Friday, February 14

If Valentine’s Day Did Not Exist 

by Joanna Fuchs

If Valentine’s Day did not exist,
No flowers, gifts or cards,
We’d search to find another way
To send you our regards.
We must communicate to you
Appreciation and respect,
Hoping our heartfelt message
Has a warm and good effect.
But Valentine’s Day is here again,
So we send this poem to say:
You’re extraordinary, special, rare;
Happy Valentine’s Day!

Saturday, February 15

38th Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival

Cortez, FL

10am-6pm

FISH Preserve 4415 119th St. W. Cortez, FL 34209

This festival has so much to do! $5 to get in (children under 12 FREE). There is live music, tons of vendors, and “Dock Talks” along with Fishing For Freedom demonstrations to learn about the fishing culture. Today you can Park and Ride from Cortez Baptist Church 4411 100th St W on Cortez Rd. All proceeds from the Festival benefit the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage and the FISH Preserve.
Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage FB    More info on event here!

Photos from events’ FB or website pages.