What’s On Suncoast? 8.11 – 8.18
The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area this week from August 11 – 18, 2023!
Friday Fest 2023 – August
Friday Fest 2023 – August
777 N Tamiami Trl Sarasota, FL 34236
Friday Fest here on the Suncoast is the free, outdoor summertime concert series that returns this year with an exciting lineup of bands who will bring the audience to their feet!
Bring blankets or lawn chairs, take in the music and the sunset, and enjoy food and beverage from local vendors! Please remember to bring in food, beverages, and coolers from outside is prohibited.
August Artist: TEN-76
TEN-76 is a powerhouse high-energy band that covers classic and modern rock. From the Lakewood Ranch home base, TEN-76 regularly plays many of the local venues and is expanding in the Southeast Region. They have volunteered their time and entertainment for charities (ex. Breast Cancer, Fire Victims, Veterans, First Responders, and Children in need) to help raise funds and awareness.
Hours: August 11, 2023, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Jungle Bird Tiki
Jungle Bird Tiki
423 Lafayette Blvd., Oldsmar, FL 34677
Come on down to Jungle Bird Authentic Tiki – Cape Coral’s first authentic Tiki bar today. The restaurant is proud to offer the finest Tiki drinks in the area and savory cuisine to top it off. Join us for your first real Tiki experience!
Jeremy Vincent opened this tropical oasis in the midst of the pandemic as a pop-up at the former Redfish Point restaurant. Following the instant popularity of the locale, Vincent decided to turn Jungle Bird into a permanent locale, taking over the Redfish space. There, he honors tiki culture traditions with authentic flavors and quality rums from around the world.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Monday, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Calypso Queen
Calypso Queen
25 Causeway Blvd., Slip #18, Clearwater, FL 33767
The Calypso Queen, a 65-foot triple-decked ship, specifically designed for cruising in the Intracoastal waterways, offers casual sightseeing, luncheon, and dinner cruises. This colorfully appointed vessel, with a Caribbean theme, boasts 2 dining levels that are enclosed, air-conditioned, and contain guest seating. The third level is an open-air deck that serves a variety of functions and provides beautiful views of the passing waterfront. The vessel is complete with restrooms on both dining levels, two full-service bars, full-service galley, and state of the art sound system.
Hours: varied times; see the reservations HERE.
Kiku Sushi & Grill
Kiku Sushi & Grill
7338 Cortez Rd W Bradenton, FL 34210
Kiku Sushi & Grill is a local family-owned Japanese restaurant. The entire staff wants to make sure you have a great dining experience each and every time you eat at this amazing locale! The restaurant offers a wide array of fine Japanese dishes, ranging from traditional Shrimp Teriyaki, Chicken Tempura, California Roll to new style entrees such as Sushi Bento, Pink Lady Roll, Dragon Roll, California Roll, and Avocado Roll, Much Much More.
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Special Olympics Florida 2023 Stand-Up Paddle Championships
Special Olympics Florida 2023 Stand-Up Paddle Championships
5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL 34235
Come on out to beautiful Nathan Benderson Park here on the Suncoast to support over 200 special athletes from around the state in a host of stand-up paddle championships. This is an amazing lineup of the following events happening these two days:
- Short Distance Events – 100M, 200M & 400M
- Long Distance Events – 800M, 1600M, 3200M & 4800M
- Traditional & Unified Relays – 3x100M, 3x200M, 3x400M
Hours: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. August 18 – 19th
Photos from the above business website or Facebook pages.