April 6th-8th: Explore new ideas and everything for the home at the Sarasota Bradenton Spring Home Show. Interact with a wide variety of home improvement experts and get inspired for your next DIY home project. Free admission and parking. Friday & Saturday 10am -7 pm & Sunday 10 am-6 pm. Robarts Arena at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL
April 6th: It's the first Friday of the month, so that means Music on Main at Lakewood Ranch is from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.! Beer, wine and food sales. Bring your chairs, but leave coolers at home. Dogs are welcome, but must be kept on a short leash. Overflow parking is available at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Lakewood Ranch is off University Parkway east of I-75
April 7th: There’s a Tampa Bay Lightning Viewing Party in the form of a block party on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Check out the game against the Carolina Hurricanes along with the Bolts’ Mascot, Thunder Bug and the Lightning Girls! Bring a chair, but no cooler. Dogs on a short leash are welcome. Free admission. Party starts at 5pm. Gametime 7pm. 8131 Lakewood Main St, Lakewood Ranch.
April 8th -1:00 PM – 4:00 PM -Wine on the Water -Sunday afternoon is the perfect time for a casual, alfresco wine tasting on the waterfront. Don’t miss this last opportunity to taste a huge selection of wines poured by our cherished volunteers. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon while listening to the sounds of The Kat Crosby Band, a magical bluesy, jazzy band and one of our favorites. $25 per person for 6 tastes of wine. Food available for purchase. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, N. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL 34236
April 8th: The 14th Annual Capt. John Breuggeman Memorial Grouper Tournament! It’s a one-day offshore tournament with prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, plus a trophy for the biggest catch. There is an after tournament barbecue and raffle for a kayak. To register, go to www.captainjohnb.com
