What’s On Suncoast? 6.18 – 6.27
The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are a few ideas for things to do around the area this week of June 18, – June 25, 2021!

28th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival
28th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival
101 Venice Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
Get ready for an annual tradition this coming weekend. The Downtown Venice Craft Festival will be held outside this coming Saturday and Sunday, June 19-20, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some of the best crafters in the nation will be converging on Venice to showcase their wares. From stained glass, photography, personalized products, and so much more for children, dogs, and for a range of occasions. Get out and enjoy the amazing weather and sunshine as you stroll amongst the booths to find the perfect home accessory or maybe a little gift for a special occasion you have coming up. Look forward to seeing you out there this weekend!

Shark Tooth Beach Concessions/North Jetty Grille
Shark Tooth Beach Concessions/North Jetty Grille
Beach and The North Jetty, Grille at the Nokomis Jetty
The beach is one of the best things we have for us here on the Suncoast and a major draw for visitors and residents alike. When partaking in a little shark tooth gathering, family day in the sand, or maybe just a long sunset stroll on one of the Nokomis area beaches, we have some additional options to spice up your time in the sand. The Shark Tooth Beach Concessions and North Jetty Grille serve up fresh food options, adult cold beverages, and other favorites. Make a day of it with this fast food that is not fast food as you know it. The proprietors of these food options, use the tag line: We serve good food and drinks fast, NOT fast food 🙂 Give them a chance to win you over during your next week outing!

Sarasota Music Festival
Sarasota Music Festival
709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
For three weeks each June, internationally recognized guest artists and musicians come together in Florida to study and perform chamber music. The Sarasota Music Festival is a magical combination of youthful promise and acclaimed talent. This event carries a reputation as one of the finest classical music events in the nation. The Sarasota Music Festival is a magical combination of youthful promise and acclaimed talent that carries a reputation as one of the finest classical-music events in the nation. This year’s event includes Calidore String Quartet, Clive Greensmith, Jeffrey Kahane, Feng Niu, etc. There are live events and streaming options for the festival this year. No matter how you plan to attend, get in some amazing classical music this week here on the Suncoast!

Tampa Bay Rum Company
Tampa Bay Rum Company
2102 East 4th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605
No reservations are needed for a pirate-themed tour of the Gasparilla Rum operations at the Tampa Bay Rum Company. The Tampa Bay Rum Company, located in Ybor City, is one of the oldest rum distilleries in Tampa, having commenced production of their fine grog in the year 2018 CE or Anno Domini, should you prefer the classic designation. The ghost of Jose Gaspar and his marauding pirate crew can still be felt within the ancient walls of our distillery, and you will be transported to yesteryear whilst sampling our Gaspar and Gasparilla Rums at our Buccaneer Bar. If you have friends in town or are just looking for a unique adult outing and have been to the Tampa Bay Rum Company, what are you waiting for?

Fill the Truck Food Drive
Fill the Truck Food Drive
Nathan Benderson Park, Sarasota
Located just south of UTC Mall on Cattlemen Road, Mayor’s Feed the Hungry Program will be collecting: meat, cheese, fruit, vegetables, eggs, milk, drinks, canned goods, baby food, pet food, fresh, frozen, or non-perishable items. The truck will be available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, 2021. Utensils, can openers, and other needs also being collected so check the event pages for a full list of what is needed. This drive-through event will directly help those most in need in our community, so come out and support this great cause this weekend!
Photos from the above business website or Facebook pages.