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SuncoastPost

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Sarasota County Veterans Day 2026 Closures and What Stays Open

Planning errands for Wednesday, Nov. 11? Most Sarasota County Government offices will be closed for Veterans Day, but trash pickup and public transportation will continue on their regular schedules. The holiday also leaves one familiar midweek outing on the calendar: the Phillippi Farmhouse Market will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sarasota County, FL · 3d

Mysuncoast.com

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Veterans Day parades and ceremonies on the Suncoast

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Communities across the Suncoast will mark Veterans Day on Wednesday with parades and ceremonies honoring military service members. In Palmetto, the Veterans Day parade will step off at 10:15 a.m. from the Manatee County Fairgrounds and proceed to Sutton Park, where a memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

Herald-Tribune

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Biggest Christmas and winter holiday events in the Sarasota area

We may still be in November , yet Christmas and other winter holiday events are already returning to the Sarasota area as soon as this week. Santa's Grand Arrival Parade will return Saturday to University Town Center, serving as the unofficial kickoff to winter holiday season in our area. Numerous other parades — both on land and, fitting for Florida's tropical backdrop, by boat — will occur over the following weeks, along with other chances to meet Santa, light shows, holiday markets and Chanukah festivities. Here's this year's list of the biggest winter holiday events taking place in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties, presented in chronological order. Event details are subject to change. Note: While this list doesn't include the extensive lineup of winter holiday concerts and stage productions also coming to our area, read our concert picks and top arts events columns in the coming weeks for more on those. Ticket Newsletter: Sign up to receive restaurant news and reviews plus info on things to do every Friday Santa's Grand Arrival Parade University Town Center will kick off the holiday season with this celebration centered on a parade with floats, marching bands, entertainers, giant balloons and Santa. There will

Manatee County, FL · 2d

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See Glowing Molten Glass Transformed By Hand At This Unique St. Petersburg, Florida Studio

A blob of glass glowing like a tiny sun sits on the end of a long metal pipe. Minutes later, skilled hands turn it into a bowl, a vase, or a flower. You get to watch the whole thing happen live. The artists work in a hot shop with roaring...

St. Petersburg, FL · 3d

srqmagazine.com

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Sarasota Gets a Cool World Premiere: AIR & ICE

What happens when Olympic figure skating meets the thrills of the circus? Sarasota is about to find out! November 21-28, Circus Arts Conservatory is transforming the Sailor Circus Arena into an ice rink for AIR & ICE, a new production featuring world-class figure skaters and internationally acclaimed circus performers. AIR & ICE represents an exciting new chapter in Sarasota's nearly century-long circus story. This production is a bold departure from traditional circus productions and an opportunity for CAC to introduce audiences to something completely fresh. Leading the skating cast is Kurt Browning, three-time Olympian and four-time Canadian and World Champion, alongside U.S. National Champion Alissa Czisny and more than two dozen skaters and circus artists. Expect breathtaking jumps, spins, aerial artistry, acrobatics, juggling and gravity-defying performances—all in one extraordinary show.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

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2026 Christmas Markets and Festivals Near Port Charlotte

Browse handmade gifts, meet local makers and plan a festive family outing. Macaroni KID Port Charlotte has rounded up announced holiday markets and festivals for November and December, with one nearby Wellen Park option. Event information reviewed November 7, 2026; undated options below still require schedule confirmation. All times are...

Port Charlotte, FL · 4d

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Jewish communities across the Tampa Bay region commemorate the 'Night of Broken Glass'

Eighty-eight years ago, the Nazi regime coordinated a wave of antisemitic violence in Germany. They arrested hundreds of thousands of Jewish people and killed nearly 100. They also destroyed synagogues and vandalized thousands of Jewish homes and businesses. The riot on the night of Nov. 9, 1938, became known as...

Sarasota, FL · 2d

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The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota and the International Women’s Brass Conference Launch Holiday Brass Sarasota

The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota and the International Women’s Brass Conference Launch Holiday Brass Sarasota. Celebrate the season with the brilliant sounds of brass at the inaugural Holiday Brass Sarasota concert on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, presented by The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota in collaboration with the International Women’s Brass Conference (IWBC). For the first time, this beloved concert tradition is coming to Florida’s Gulf Coast, bringing together outstanding brass musicians from across Florida and beyond and featuring Dr. Robyn Bell, the dynamic director of The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota.

Sarasota, FL · 1d

takingthekids.com

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This Florida Art Store Turns Unwanted Craft Supplies Into A Treasure Hunt For Creative Shoppers

Over 30,000 pounds of donated stuff has passed through one quirky Florida art shop. That includes fabric, glitter, scrap metal, binders, ribbon, and even flooring tile. The official motto is “Imperfection is our Specialty!” Honestly, I can’t think of a better slogan for a store built on other people’s leftovers.

Brandon, FL · 2d

Lakeland Gazette

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Celebrating 110 Years: Inside New Bethel A.M.E. Church’s Historic Milestone in Lakeland

As Lakeland’s Northwest District commissioner, I’m proud to have this wonderful church in the district I serve. Tonya and I were honored to worship with Rev. Dr. Nathan Mugala and the New Bethel church family this morning and celebrate this milestone with them. It was great to hear...

Lakeland, FL · 3d

Tampa Bay 28

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Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival draws up to 30,000 attendees in strong comeback

The 38th annual Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival drew between 20,000 and 30,000 attendees over two days, marking a strong return after the event was canceled in 2024 due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Tarpon Springs, FL · 2d

WFLA

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LIST: 2026 Veterans Day events across Tampa Bay

In honor of Veterans Day, which falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11, various events across Tampa Bay are being hosted to celebrate veterans and their families.

Tampa, FL · 15h

thatssotampa.com

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Marc Anthony’s Last Dance World Tour is coming to Tampa, tickets on sale this week

The best-selling salsa musician of all time is coming to Tampa, as Latin music sensation Marc Anthony announced dates for his upcoming The Last Dance World Tour. The limited, 14-city tour is being heralded as the end of an era for the 58-year-old singer and actor. Anthony’s Tampa stop will...

Tampa, FL · 1d

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Pasco County Veterans Day Closures: Government Offices, Libraries and County Services

PASCO COUNTY, FL – Pasco County government offices and several public facilities will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in observance of Veterans Day. However, parks and beaches will remain open, and GoPasco public transportation will operate on its regular schedule. County government offices will reopen on Thursday,...

Pasco County, FL · 3d

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Tampa artist Patrick Carew finds beauty in unexpected materials while exploring HIV, loss and the power of queer remembrance

Tampa artist Patrick Michael Carew's solo show 'On the Shoulders of Splendid Ones' is a stunning, heartbreaking, and grief-stricken puzzle made up of work that explores HIV, loss and the power of queer remembrance. He does an artist talk in St. Petersburg on Nov. 12, 2026. The post Tampa artist Patrick Carew finds beauty in unexpected materials while exploring HIV, loss and the power of queer remembrance appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Tampa, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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St. Pete’s Beatles museum has Paul McCartney’s hair, John Lennon’s glasses

This Pinellas County radiologist loves the Beatles. No, he really loves them. As in, Dr. Robert Entel has spent decades collecting at least 1,700 bits of Beatles memorabilia, from George Harrison’s sitar and harmonium to John Lennon’s travel razor and sunglasses.

St. Petersburg, FL · 2d

countryevolution.com

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Travis Tritt 2027 Tour Dates Announced With Stops in Nashville, Fort Worth and More

Two-time GRAMMY Award winner Travis Tritt has announced his initial slate of 2027 tour dates, bringing his signature blend of country, Southern rock and blues to audiences across the country. The Travis Tritt 2027 tour begins March 9 in Plant City, Florida, with stops in Nashville, Fort Worth, Kansas City and more, continuing through October.

Fort Worth, TX · 16h

Creative Loafing Tampa Bay

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Tampa Bay’s best new concerts, including the Ben Folds Five reunion coming to Clearwater

Ben Folds Five, the piano-driven '90s rock-pop hero, celebrates the 30th anniversary of its debut LP with a short tour that includes an April 2027 stop in Clearwater, Florida. The post Tampa Bay’s best new concerts, including the Ben Folds Five reunion coming to Clearwater appeared first on Creative Loafing Tampa .

Clearwater, FL · 1d

Tampa Bay Times

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2026 Veterans Day: What’s closed in Tampa Bay?

Veterans Day honors U.S. military veterans — living or dead — who served in the armed forces. But don’t plan on dropping off a package at the post office because government agencies will be closed.

Tampa, FL · 1d