What’s On Suncoast? 11.1 – 11.8
The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area this week from November 1 – November 8, 2024.
36th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival
36th Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival
200 Venice Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
Nestled on Florida’s west coast, Venice is a lively Gulf-side town brimming with historic charm, natural beauty, and independently owned shops and restaurants. Often called one of Florida’s best-kept secrets, Venice offers a bit of everything—whether you love exploring unique shops along the Venice Main Street district, golfing, boating, or enjoying outdoor recreation. Each year, the Downtown Venice Art Festival transforms West Venice Avenue into a creative haven, with over 100 renowned artists exhibiting work across mediums such as photography, jewelry, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and more. This vibrant festival invites art lovers and collectors to connect with artists, view exceptional pieces, and even commission custom artwork, adding to the rich tapestry of Venice’s unique charm.
Hours: Saturday/Sunday, November 2-3, 2024, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day
Burgundy Square Cafe
Burgundy Square Cafe
227 Miami Ave W Venice, FL 34285
At Burgundy Square Cafe on the Suncoast, breakfast is a delight, offering a selection of 10 omelet varieties (served with home fries and an egg white option), along with French toast, quiche, wraps, grits, pancakes, and more. For lunch, the menu leans toward classic American bistro fare with a New England twist, featuring a standout lobster roll made with sweet Maine lobster, a touch of mayo, and a buttery split-top bun.
Dinner brings even more New England flavor to Florida, with whole-belly Maine clams, haddock, fish and chips, seafood scampi, and a fried seafood platter of haddock, scallops, and clams. The menu also includes comfort classics like “Grandma’s” meatloaf, veal Parmesan, veggie stir-fry, broiled salmon, eight burger options, and fresh salads such as Caesar, Asian, and Santa Fe. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast, an authentic lobster roll, or seafood favorites, Burgundy Square Cafe has you covered.
Hours: Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., Saturday 8 a.m. – 8 a.m., Sunday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Walk to End Alzheimers
Walk to End Alzheimers
5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235
Across the nation, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is full of flowers, each carried by someone committed to ending this disease. Because, like flowers, our participants don’t stop when something’s in their way. They keep raising funds and awareness for a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Event begins at 8 a.m. and walk begins at 9 a.m.
Hours: Saturday, November 2, 2024, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Djonisi’s Restaurant
Djonisi’s Restaurant
4940 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, FL 34232
Experience the finest in authentic Greek cuisine right here on the Suncoast at Djonisi’s Restaurant! Every dish is crafted fresh and homemade, bringing bold flavors to every bite. From tender lamb shank over orzo to savory chicken souvlaki, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, whether you’re stopping in for lunch or a special dinner. Perfect for family gatherings, celebrations, or a memorable meal with friends. Come taste the flavors of Greece today!
Hours: Daily 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Roboticon Rumble First Robotics Competition
Roboticon Rumble First Robotics Competition
2154 University Square Mall, Tampa, FL 33612
FIRST Robotics Competition here on the Suncoast teams will play their previous season’s game, Cresccndo, at ROBOTICON! In FIRST Robotics Competition, high school-level teams compete to build robots weighing up to 120 lbs to play a different game each season. The game teams will be playing at ROBOTICON is explained on the ROBOTICON Games page. Teams from around Florida will convene Nov. 2 and 3 in this high-energy competition to see who can take home the ROBOTICON Champions banner!
This is the last event in the ROBOTICON rotation of robotics and drone competitions and marks the end of ROBOTICON 2024. ROBOTICON is produced by the Foundation for Community Driven Innovation, with support from the Florida High Tech Corridor, AMRoC Fab Lab, PLUGHITZ Live, Scoutlier, and other fine organizations.
The event is free and open to the public!
Hours: Saturday/Sunday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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