What’s On Suncoast? 8.12 – 8.19

The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for things around the area this week of August 12 – 19, 2022!

Trolley for Peace

Trolley for Peace
Rotary Club of Anna Maria Island, 12012 Cortez Rd W Bradenton Beach, FL 34210

Benefiting Ukraine Relief through The Rotary of Anna Maria Island, this event is hosted by Slicker’s Eatery, Clancy’s Irish Sports Bar, RJ Gators, and 88Live Piano Bar. These 4 Bars are joining together for this Epic Event for Peace.

The event starts at 1:00 on August 13th. The Peace Trolley will take us to each location where a basket of cheer will be waiting. Each location will be selling raffle tickets up until the day of the event. So please stop by Clancy’s, Gator’s, Slicker’s, and 88Live Piano Bar this next month and get your raffle tickets, as each spot has its basket worth upwards of $1000. The schedule of events will be listed below, so if you can’t get on the Trolley, just stop at your favorite pub for the drawing and other surprises.

Sign-up (at Slicker’s) begins for the Peace Trolley on a first come basis on July 15th but remember if the Trolley gets filled, just meet us at one or all of the participating Bars.

Saturday, August 13th, 2022 at, 1 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Event schedule: 1:00 RJ Gators 2:00 Clancy’s 3:00 Slicker’s Eatery 4:30 88Live Piano Bar

Dubz BBQ

Dubz BBQ
4391 Aidan Lane, North Port, FL 34287

Dubz BBQ was established officially in 2020, but the passion for BBQ dates a lot further back. Dubz BBQ seasons the meats with secret recipes, and it is slow cooked to perfection using wood smokers to produce the perfect taste and smell that a BBQ can get. The staff thrives on serving the community with the best BBQ that they possibly can. The restaurant here on the Suncoast is cool, modern, and encourages a fun, laid, back environment. All of the Chefs on staff are experts in BBQ, which is evident in every bite. Come in and taste for yourself, and we bet you will come back time and again.

Hours: Daily from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Flora Imaginaria

Flora Imaginaria
1534 Mound St., Sarasota, FL 34236

Flora Imaginaria includes a total of 72 photographs produced over the past three decades here on the Suncoast. Works by celebrated artists such as Pedro Almodóvar, Valérie Belin, Daniel Gordon, Abelardo Morell, Vik Muniz, Viviane Sassen, and Martin Schoeller appear alongside compelling photographs by emerging artists. The photos may depict flowers found in the landscape or even the cityscape, or they may have been taken in studios in an effort to conjure original approaches. Some honor art history, while others take a gleefully subversive approach. “This colorful, wide-ranging overview pays homage to the flower’s perennial attraction and reminds us of the flower’s extraordinary endurance as an inspiring subject in art,” said FEP’s William A. Ewing, who co-curated the show with Danaé Panchaud. “Taken together, these photographs present a sumptuous bouquet in the exceptional setting of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.”

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from July 16 – September 25, 2022

Coste Island Cuisine

Coste Island Cuisine
2000 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Whether you’re on vacation here on the Suncoast or call Fort Myers Beach home, Cōste Island Cuisine offers an authentic dining experience as refreshing as the Gulf breeze. Located at DiamondHead Beach Resort, it’s a relaxed atmosphere for those that favor the palm trees, sand, and sea. You’ll enjoy the laid-back vibe you’d expect from a beachfront restaurant with a front-row seat to epic sunsets you’ll never forget. True to the eclectic style and culture of Fort Myers Beach, their signature dishes offer an island take on familiar favorites. Whether you’re enamored with the bounty of the sea or your culinary preferences are a little more land-based, we promise to fill your plate with food you’ll love to eat.

Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, Bar and Lounge 4-11 p.m. and Dinner 5 – 9 p.m.

Egmont Key Ferry

Egmont Key Ferry
Fort De Soto Boat Ramp
3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715

If you want to spend some time on a beautiful pristine island paradise, the ferry to Egmont Key State Park from Fort De Soto is a great choice for you and your family! Get ready for a day of fun in the sun with Hubbard’s Marina. The ferry ride to the island is about 25-30 minutes and offers great chances to spot dolphins, sea turtles, and sometimes even manatees! We often spot sea birds on the ride to and from Egmont Key Island aboard the Hubbard’s Ferry, our big blue boat. Once on the island, Egmont Key offers great shelling, swimming, and opportunities for adventures. Including Fort Dade, a fort that dates back to the Spanish-American war for exploring. Egmont Key is also home to a large population of endangered native gopher tortoises! Be sure to pack like you’re spending the day at the beach! Bring sunscreen, towels, bathing suits, protective hats, and shirts. Egmont Key is a pristine island, so come prepared with a cooler full of water, food, and drinks.

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