Every fall, The Colony becomes a fusion of culinary genius and indulgent wine offerings as seven chefs and seven vintners from around the country convene for a weekend of interactive culinary demonstrations and wine tastings. Other highlights during the 3-day festival include a “Sand-Between-Your-Toes Tasting” on the beach and The Chef’s Collaboration Gala. The Gala represents the culmination of the festival and features a seven-course meal, complete with a specially chosen wine for each course. The roster of past participants reads like a “Who’s Who” of the culinary world. Alumni of the event include: chefs Jean-Louis Palladin, Bob Kinkead, Vincent Guerithault, David Burke, Michelle Bernstein, Kerry Simon, Larry Forgione and Dickie Brennan. Winemakers from many leading wineries such as Silverado, Swanson, Far Niente, Arrowood, Schramsberg, Clos Pegase, Biondi Santi and Hogue Cellars have been represented over the years. Complete festival packages include three days of culinary events and three extravagant evening celebrations showcasing the delectable Florida stone crab through fabulous displays and creative, indulgent dishes by the visiting chefs and skilled team from the award-winning Colony Restaurants. Guests enjoy spacious accommodations in The Colony’s one- and two-bedroom villa suites, complimentary access to the resort’s health spa and comprehensive fitness center and use of the 800-foot private beach. Read Less

Every fall, The Colony becomes a fusion of culinary genius and indulgent wine offerings as seven chefs and seven vintners from around the country conv...Read More

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium offers a variety of family, youth and adult educational opportunities throughout the year. Mommy and Me play programs, overnight SeaSnoozes and Second Saturdays Family Programs are just a few of the many ways visitors can learn about the marine world together. Educational offerings for summer camp, scout groups, homeschool families and more more are also available. Be sure to check out the annual adult lecture series that begins each January. Read Less

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium offers a variety of family, youth and adult educational opportunities throughout the year. Mommy and Me play program...Read More

Everyone loves to go for a walk at Historic Spanish Point, including your best four legged friends. So bring them along on the THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH from 9am to noon for a special event called Pups at the Point. Visitors to Historic Spanish Point may bring their dogs with them as they tour the museum’s 30-acre site on Little Sarasota Bay. This family fun event is sponsored in partnership with the Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC). Representatives from The Humane Society of Sarasota County may be on hand to answer your questions about pets and adopting a new family member. Please call 941-966-5214 for more information or visit www.historicspanishpoint.org . Read Less

Everyone loves to go for a walk at Historic Spanish Point, including your best four legged friends. So bring them along on the THIRD SATURDAY OF THE M...Read More

It all starts with four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, brain skips, hot flashes, night sweats, chocolate binges, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This joyful musical parody set to 28 classic babyboomer songs from "I Heard it Through the Grapevine, You'll No Longer See 39" to that disco favorite "Stayin' Awake, Stayin Awake" will have you cheering at your seat and dancing in the aisle! It's definitely not The Silent Passage anymore! An Asolo Rep production in the Mertz Theatre Show runs June 13 - July 13, 2008 Tuesday - Sunday Matinees at 2 PM and Evening Shows at 8 PM. Call the Box Office (1-800-361-8388) for more info. Handicap Accessible Read Less

It all starts with four women at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, brain skips, hot flashes, night sweats, ...Read More

Saturday Morning Farmer's Market - Buy Fresh and Buy Local at Miami Breezeway & Main Street. Read Less

Saturday Morning Farmer's Market - Buy Fresh and Buy Local at Miami Breezeway & Main Street....Read More

Every Saturday, Rain or Shine. Lemon Avanue and Main Street, Sarasota Read Less

Every Saturday, Rain or Shine. Lemon Avanue and Main Street, Sarasota...Read More

The Annual Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Boat Races will once again rumble on July 6th 2008. Join us poolside or on the beach at the Lido Beach Resort for live entertainment, delicious eats right off the grill, and the best place to watch the race as these giant cigarette boats blast by at speeds of 100+ MPH! Read Less

The Annual Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Boat Races will once again rumble on July 6th 2008. Join us poolside or on the beach at the Lido Beach Resort...Read More

Weekend Schedule of Events: Friday Night, July 4th – 5:00pm. Live entertainment at the Kokonuts Tiki Bar. Fireworks on the Bay at 9:00pm Events are open to the public Saturday July 5th, 11:00am – 1:00am. Live entertainment all day poolside. Food Service available at the Kokonuts Tiki Bar Events are open to the public Sunday, July 6th, 11:00am – 3:00pm. VIP viewing party in the SandDollar Rooftop Restaurant. Caribbean Buffet with Beer & Wine. The Best View of the Big Race. $49.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Private Party, Reservations Required. Poolside BBQ & Cookout. 11:00am – 3:00pm- Enter the Budweiser Chill Zone. Live Disc Jockey 12:00pm – 4:00pm. Events are open to the public .***Reserve you guestrooms for the weekend now! Gulf side rooms from 299/night, Bay side (City side) rooms from 199/night.*** Read Less

Weekend Schedule of Events: Friday Night, July 4th – 5:00pm. Live entertainment at the Kokonuts Tiki Bar. Fireworks on the Bay at 9:00pm Events...Read More