March 30, 2018:  It's Music in the Park at the Riverwalk in Bradenton from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.  Bring a picnic basket, blankets or chairs, and pets on leashes to the Bradenton Riverwalk Mosaic Amphitheater and enjoy the show — Summer Survivors, for free! Drinks and snacks available for purchase. Free admission. Downtown Bradenton Riverwalk Mosaic Amphitheater. 

 

March 31, 2018:  The Sandbar Restaurant will host its 32nd Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 9 a.m., at the pavilion at the Sandbar.  Make sure to bring your own baskets for the Easter Egg Hunt.  After the hunt, the kids will be led, by the Easter Bunny, down Pine Avenue where the Easter Egg Roll and Bonnet contest will take place.  Refreshments will be provided by the Sandbar.  Sandbar Restaurant, 100 Spring Avenue, Anna Maria Island, FL. 

 

March 31, 2018:  It's the 22nd Annual Big Truck Day Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt at Nathan Benderson Park from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and it's a fun annual happening featuring all kinds of trucks; fire trucks, dump trucks and more for kids to climb into. And with it being Easter weekend, there will be 2 Easter egg hunts at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., so bring a basket. One hunt is for kids 4 and under. One is for kids 5 and older. Photos with the Easter Bunny, games and other kids activities, too. Food and concessions available. Free admission. 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL. More at 941-861-5000. 

 

April 1, 2018:  Enjoy Easter Sunday Brunch at Marie Selby Gardens with brunch provided by Michael's on the Bay with a carving station, omelets made to order and a dessert bar. The kids will enjoy an Easter egg hunt around the gardens. There will be live music and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Seating is from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $30 - $80. Your brunch purchase is accompanied by admission to the Gardens for the day. Free on-site parking at Selby Gardens is limited. A complimentary trolley service will be available to and from the Friendship Center. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 900 S. Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL. 

 

April 1, 2018: Delight in an extravagant Easter Brunch on Sarasota Bay at the beautiful Powel Crosley Estate. Breakfast includes a Belgium waffles station, traditional breakfast favorites: bacon, sausage, eggs, croissants, jams and breakfast breads. Brunch selections include salmon and shrimp options. There's also a carving station of ham with a tropical pineapple salsa and bourbon glazed skirt steak. Brunch includes vegetarian options and a wide assortment of freshly made salads and delicious desserts. Your private table is