What’s On Suncoast? 5.26 – 6.2

The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area this week from May 26 – June 2, 2023!

Venice’s Inhabitants: The Unique Cultural Heritage of the Land on the Gulf

Venice’s Inhabitants: The Unique Cultural Heritage of the Land on the Gulf
351 Nassau Street South, Venice, FL 34285

As the title suggests, Venice’s Inhabitants: The Unique Cultural Heritage of the Land on the Gulf, focuses on the diverse and rich historic heritage of the Venice region. The exhibit will go from prehistoric Venice when woolly mammoths roamed the area to its descendant, the elephant, being spotted crossing a local Venice bridge in the latter half of the 20th century. The displays put special focus on the human inhabitants, including early Native American tribes, early settlers of the area, the first land developers, investors, planners, and the military men who occupied the town. Come see the development of Venice throughout the decades and learn of the men and women who had a significant impact on its unique cultural heritage.

The exhibit is the featured permanent display in the VMA’s Main Gallery, focusing on the development of Venice, Florida. The exhibit answers the question: What gives Venice its unique character? How was the Venice area developed? What challenges and triumphs made Venice its unique historical character visible here now in the present day? Come discover these answers for yourself!

Hours: Monday – Wednesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

CIBO

CIBO
12901 McGregor Blvd, Ste 16 Fort Myers, FL 33919

Located in Fort Myers, Florida, Cibo (pronounced Chee-bo, the Italian word for meal or food) here on the Suncoast is renowned for its culinary excellence and internationally inspired dishes created with local fresh ingredients, and the entire staff tries their best to make as much as possible on-premises. Everyone is invited to tour the site and discover the Cibo experience. The restaurant is well known for our wonderful Weekend Specials, Featuring very popular and highly requested “Old Favorites” and New Exciting Seasonal Creations.

Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., Friday/Saturday, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Student surrealist art exhibit 2023: statewide

Student surrealist art exhibit 2023: statewide
One Dali Blvd. St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Student Surrealist Art Exhibit
“The Shape of Dreams”

Initiated in 1985, this annual juried art exhibition here on the Suncoast presents work by Florida middle and high school students who are invited to explore ideas and visions similar to those explored by Salvador Dalí and the surrealists. This year, the theme is “The Shape of Dreams,” a theme that encourages students to explore the process and meaning of their dreams through time, myth, and literature. “The Shape of Dreams” invites students to reflect on their dreams and create their own visual interpretations and techniques. The work size is strictly limited to 8×10 because of the frame size, but all 2D media types are welcomed and encouraged as submissions.

For more information about the Student Surrealist Art Exhibit, click here.

Sea-Guini

Sea-Guini
430 S Gulfview Blvd Clearwater, FL 33767

SeaGuini’s menu is inspired by fresh Gulf seafood and Italian and Mediterranean flavors. The result is a vibrant array of housemade pasta, pizzas, and specialty plates. The dining experience is enhanced by a contemporary design approach that offers views of the Gulf of Mexico from every seat in the restaurant. You can make the most of every angle with indoor and outdoor seating options.

Hours: Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Laser Ops Xtreme Fun Center

Laser Ops Xtreme Fun Center
6283 W. Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634

Laser Ops Xtreme Fun Center here on the Suncoast is a NEW 24,000 sf indoor Arcade and Gaming Venue complete with 70+ Arcade Games, Cutting Edge Virtual Reality Games, Tactical Laser Tag, Archery Tag, Bazooka Ball, and so much more. They have a Full Sports Bar & Grille complete with 11 HD TVs for Sports Viewing and a Retro Arcade that includes all your favorites from the 80s with pinball machines.

The venue is unique in that it caters to adults and kids of all ages. Corporations wanting Team Building get a large venue with a capacity of 815 persons. No event is too large to cater on-site, and they accept buy-outs for reasonable prices during the week. Additionally, this venue has 3 Birthday Party Packages to select from and can be held any day of the week in one of the 6 Birthday Party Rooms.

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday, 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.

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