What’s On? The Suncoast This Week, 2/2 – 2/9
Every week we hope to entice you to go out and do something fun in the area. Maybe you’ll see something you never thought you’d try, but now you think you might! This area of Florida is filled with interesting things to do and see and experience. Get out there and do it!
This week of Saturday, February 2 – Saturday, February 9, 2019
Saturday, February 2
The Soul Sensations at Primo Ristorante
Sarasota, FL
6-10pm
Primo Ristorante 8076 N. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34243
The Soul Sensations – featuring Latraia, Randall and Latonya. Wonderful sounds of Motown to dance the night away to! Tickets are $20/person for the band. Also available for purchase are dinner, snacks and drinks from the fabulous kitchen of Maurizio Colucci of Primo Ristorante. Call for a reservation: 941/359-3690 More info on event here.
Sunday, February 3
Hillbilly-Gospel Brunch
Bradenton, FL
12-3pm
Birdrock Taco Shack 1004 10th Ave W. Bradenton, FL 34205
Chef Dave Shiplett serves up great food while you listen to The Divebombers. This is gonna be a hoot and hollerin’ great time! Call now to reserve your table 941/545-9966. This is right in the Village of the Arts, so a walk-about will be just the thing!
Wednesday, February 6
BBP Open Bagging Outreach
Bradenton, FL
9:30-11am
The Blessing Bags Project 1802 14th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34205
It always feels so good to give something back! This group helps the local homeless, including children and veterans, by assembling “Blessing Bags” filled with needed items and a Beanie Baby for the children. They do this every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Come be a part of this group! Please RSVP. 941/720-1720

Friday, February 8
Phil Vassar Concert
6-11pm
Anna Maria, FL
The Center of Anna Maria Island 407 Magnolia Ave. Anna Maria, FL 34216
Phil Vassar is a singer/songwriter with several hits including Just Another Day in Paradise,My Next Thirty Years (Tim McGraw, Bye Bye (Jodee Messina and so many more. You won’t want to miss this night of musical genius. Doors open at 6pm, Opening Act at 7pm and Showtime at 8pm. Tickets range from $29-$59 and can be purchased online. You can follow Phil at his website and #noPHILter.
Saturday, February 9
AMI Privateers Thieves Market
Bradenton Beach, FL
8am-3pm
Coquina Beach Park Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
A Piratey Flea Market!?! Of course, there will be treasures to be found, lots of food, and you get to hang with pirates! There will be Walk the Plank Tacos, Buck-N-Ear roasted corn, etc. And then, when you’re done with all that, there’s the beach! Remember to bring your towel!
Photos courtesy of the above events’ FB pages.