What’s On Suncoast? 8.23 – 8.30
The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area this week from August 23 – 30, 2024.
“The Blend” Culinary Tour
“The Blend” Culinary Tour
1215D S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239
Craving a unique culinary experience on here on the Suncoast? Look no further than “The Blend” dining series, presented by Sarasota-Manatee Originals.
This isn’t your typical wine dinner. The Blend is a culinary excursion, taking guests on a guided trolley tour to different member restaurants and showcasing the region’s diverse flavors.
Each stop features a specially curated dish paired with a wine. A chef and a local wine expert will guide the tasting experience at each location. This is a great chance to explore new restaurants and hidden gems in the Sarasota and Manatee area, all while enjoying delicious food and drinks.
The Blend runs monthly this summer and visits different areas throughout the season, including Venice & Nokomis in August, and Bradenton/Palmetto in September. Tickets are $135 and include all food, wine, gratuity, and transportation.
Hours: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 5:00pm – 8:30pm
Skillets
Skillets
4115 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL
Since 1995, Skillets has continued to provide guests with delicious food and friendly service in a clean, inviting, pine-accented environment. The team only use premium ingredients such as AA large eggs, thick-cut smokehouse bacon, unbleached stone-ground flours, whole-milk buttermilk, and top-of-the-line deli meats. Their proprietary blend of “ground-per-brew” whole-bean Guatemalan coffee delights guests for its smooth yet rich flavors.
The fresh-squeezed orange juice, seasonal berries, assorted fruits, and ripe avocados highlight this restaurant’s commitment to a healthy dining. Skillets chefs prepare everything from scratch, including freshly baked biscuits, signature scones, pancakes, waffles, crepes, and home-baked sourdough breads. The four-hour roasted, kosher-certified corned beef produces a hash that is a guest favorite!
Stop by to check out this amazing restaurant to fill up on your way for holiday shopping or sightseeing this weekend!
Hours: Daily 7:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
#NoFilter LIVE at Motorworks Brewing
#NoFilter LIVE at Motorworks Brewing
1014 9th Street West, Bradenton, Florida 34205
Join us at Motorworks Brewing here on the Suncoast for an electrifying live performance by the legendary #NoFilter!
#NoFilter creates a one-of-a-kind, concert-style experience featuring four singer-musicians. Each member plays multiple instruments alongside rich, original backing sounds and elaborate vocals. From the chart-topping hits of today to the classics of the 70s, 80s, and 90s, #NoFilter brings a fast-paced, energetic show that will keep you dancing, singing, and entertained all night!
Experience the magic of #NoFilter’s powerful vocals, skillful instrumentals, and incredible stage presence. Grab your friends, enjoy award-winning craft beer, and let the music take you on a wild ride. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night of live music!
$10 cover charge for this show. Thank you for supporting live music at Motorworks Brewing!
Hours: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Looking for food, fun here on the Suncoast and so much more for your weekend or day at the beach? Look no further than Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, which features chairs, umbrellas, and more for your relaxing stay on the beach outside the cafe. The bamboo beach bar is set to fulfill all your drink cravings at exciting discounts. Featuring specialty drinks, non-alcoholic drinks, draft beers, and more! It’s always happy hour at the beach! Additional Amenities include Outdoor Showering Facilities, Bathrooms & Changing Areas, Volleyball, Indoor Dining, Outdoor Gulf Front Dining, Tiki Bar, Lifeguards on Duty, ice cream live events, and a gift shop. You never know what will be going on down at the beach cafe, but it’s never boring, so get your fun on and come on out soon!
Hours: Daily 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Empower Adventures
Empower Adventures
423 Lafayette Blvd, Oldsmar, FL 34677
Empower’s zip line course here on the Suncoast gives you the best opportunity to go out on a limb and find out how strong you truly are. The staff puts you in situations that might frighten you at first, but you have all the support from the team you need to complete any challenges they ask of you. When you complete challenges and face fears in scenarios where you have nothing to lose, you gain an edge. You gain a belief in yourself that transforms your life into what is possible versus what is limiting. We hope you will leave our facility feeling energized and inspired and EMPOWERED!
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