What’s On Suncoast? 3.29 – 4.5

The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area this week from March 29 – April 5, 2024

IRA Sarasota Invitational – 2 Days of Races!

IRA Sarasota Invitational – 2 Days of Races!
5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235

Over 200 athletes from Harvard, Yale, Washington University, Brown, Northeastern, and Stanford will battle in 2 epic races for the chance to be the first to win the Benderson Cup.

Ready, set, ROW! 🚣 The 2024 FIRA State Championship, Sunshine State Invitational, and IRA Sarasota Invitational are making their return to Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida! Catch all the action LIVE on March 29th and 30th, streaming exclusively on RHStv! WATCH HERE.

Hours: The races will take place on March 29, 5:40-6:30pm, and March 30, 11:50 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. 

Small Giant Bar 

Small Giant Bar
1051 Water Street Tampa, FL 33602

Small Giant Bar & Restaurant here on the Suncoast is Water Street’s gathering place for a community that reaches for the stars. We come together to celebrate the everyday miracles, the big things in little packages, and the magic that turns potential into achievement.  Welcome to the little bar with a big heart. The menu features a host of comfort food choices, as well as Columbus-style pizza. for a unique experience, stop by for lunch or a fun weekend night out.

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. – 12 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 12 a.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Tampa Bay AirFest 2024

Tampa Bay AirFest 2024
MacDill Air Force Base – 3411 Firehouse Ln, Tampa, FL 33621

A Suncoast Weekend Packed With Heart-Pounding Air Performances & Family-Friendly Activities

The men and women who serve on MacDill Air Force Base invite you to Tampa Bay AirFest 2024 (March 29-30, 2024). It is our honor and privilege to host this free event, which will feature an amazing variety of military and civilian flight performances (featuring The United States Air Force Thunderbirds).

Tampa Bay AirFest 2024 promises to be packed with heart-pounding aerial performances and family-friendly activities showcasing all five branches of the United States military as well as our first responder agencies.

This two-day event (Friday/Saturday) is your chance to get up close and personal with military/civilian aircraft and pilots!

Hours: Friday/Saturday March 29 – 30, 2024 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily

The Loft at OT

The Loft at OT
1708 Cape Coral Pkwy W Cape Coral, FL 33914

The owners of Overtime Pizzeria here on the Suncoast opened this more upscale concept, appropriately, in the restaurant’s second-floor loft space. The Loft launched in early December, offering tapas, a cocktail menu, as well as beers and wines. If you are looking for a bit more upscale option for date night or out-of-town friends, this could be the spot.

Hours: Wednesday/Thursday 5 p.m. – 11 p.m., Friday/Saturday 5 p.m. – 12 a.m., Monday/Tuesday/Sunday closed

Boots & Brews Country Music Festival

Boots & Brews Country Music Festival
301 W Dearborn St, Englewood, FL 34223

Make plans to join us for a FREE Community-wide Small Town Country Music Festival on Saturday, March 30th, from 12 to 9 p.m. at the Dignam Stage at Pioneer Plaza on Dearborn Street in Historic Old Englewood! We will have LIVE Music ALL-DAY-LONG featuring local country musicians like Everett Ferrell, Flat Water, and Pure Country!

In addition to country music we will have:*

—Food Vendors
—Retail Pop-Up Shops
—Beer and a FULL Bar setup onsite
—AXE Throwing
—Ride the MECHANICAL BULL

*ALL Available for purchase cash and credit-card ready!

Chairs and Tables will be available for your convenience!

This is a fundraising event presented by Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary, a 501 (c) (3) Florida non-profit organization.

Hours: Saturday, March 30, 2024, 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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