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What’s On Suncoast? 4.19 – 4.26

| Angela Naff |

The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area this week from April 19 – 26, 2024.

dragon boat suncoast

Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival

Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival
5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235

In what will promise to be a fiercely competitive Sports Division here on the Suncoast and widely attended Community Division, the event offers racing for established and entry-level teams alike looking to gain competitive experience by competing in a world-class sports facility. Nathan Benderson Park features a 400-acre lake built to FISA specifications. In 2017, the multi-use sports venue hosted the World Rowing Championships, so teams can expect the best racing conditions come race day!

Race distances include 200m, 500m, and the ever-thrilling 2k pursuit for Sport Division teams, while Community Division teams will race 3x500m.

Festival grounds offer something for everyone. Spectators can take in the action and follow the excitement of racing while learning about the sport of dragon boat. Another point of interest is the Health and Wellness Village, where participants and spectators can receive products and services to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Families are invited to bring their children to come to spend time at the races and enjoy the outdoors.

Cleveland on Suncoast

Cleveland Street Market

Cleveland Street Market
1011 Cleveland St Clearwater, FL 33756

Nestled here on the Suncoast in the vibrant heart of Clearwater, FL, Cleveland Street Market is a culinary haven and neighborhood market like no other. What sets us apart is our official collaboration with our hometown partner, Destination Cleveland, an affiliation that guarantees an unforgettable experience.

​Within our walls, you’ll discover a self-serve beer and wine bar, inviting vendor spaces, various Top Golf swing suites, and a bustling marketplace adorned with a myriad of retail stalls. Each of these elements was carefully selected to cater to diverse tastes, ensuring there was something for everyone.

Earth Day Festival

Hours: varied by vendor

Earth Day Festival – Free Community Event

Earth Day Festival – Free Community Event
1495 Smith Preserve Way in Naples, FL 34102

This is a FREE, family-friendly event for the community.

This year will be monumental as we celebrate our 60th year as an environmental conservation nonprofit. We will premiere a 12-minute documentary that showcases our work over the years and showcases our mission of protecting water, land, wildlife, and the future.

Along with this special feature, we will have family-friendly specialty presentations, storytime, multiple kid zones, eco-friendly activities and games, electric boat rides, nature-focused crafts, nature walks, face painting, food trucks, the Learning Adventures Bus, local exhibitors and vendors, Dalton Discovery Center and John and Carol Walter Discovery Wing Exhibits, Little Explorer Play Zone, and Conservancy department tables.

Hours: Saturday, April 20, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Bruschetta on Suncoast

Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine

Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine
6538 Gateway Ave Sarasota, FL 3423

At Bruschetta Fine Italian Cuisine, our history is rooted in family and tradition. Our recipes have been passed down for generations, and we take great pride in using authentic ingredients and techniques to create the flavors of Italy. From our humble beginnings in a small kitchen in Rome to our bustling restaurant today, we’ve always stayed true to our roots.

Our menu celebrates Italy’s diverse and delicious cuisine. From classic pasta dishes to wood-fired pizza and fresh seafood, it offers something for everyone. We use only the finest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible, and our chefs take great care in preparing each dish to perfection.

Hours: Monday closed, Tuesday through Sunday 11: 30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Mainsail Suncoast

Mainsail Art Festival – St. Petersburg, FL

Mainsail Art Festival – St. Petersburg, FL
701 Bayshore Dr. NE Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Free Admission. No Tickets Required for this Suncoast event. Mainsail Art Festival is held annually in Vinoy Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. This event is cashless for beverages and promotional merchandise. Mainsail Art Festival is produced by an all-volunteer committee. We are a non-profit organization with no paid staff.

Each year, more than 100,000 visitors attend the festival to enjoy and purchase high-quality art, listen to live musical entertainment, take in the Young At ARt Student Show, participate in the Junior League of St. Petersburg’s Kids Create Craft Tent, and enjoy the variety of food and beverages in our Culinary Arts Food Court.

This exhibition features artists exhibiting across 13 categories: ceramics, Digital Art, Fibers, Glass, Graphics, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil/Acrylic, Photography, Sculpture, Watercolor, and Wood.

Sunshine Artist Magazine, America’s premier art show and festival guide, ranked the Mainsail Art Festival as one of the top 14 fine art and design shows in the country.

Hours: Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, April 21, 2024, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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