SRQ DAILY Oct 8, 2024
Tuesday Dining and Food Edition
"We are always looking for new exciting cultural opportunities we can bring to our residents and the public, and are sure this will be a big hit."
Wellen ParkTM is a master-planned community that is quickly becoming known as a culinary hotspot. This reputation will only be enhanced by the brand-new Wellen Park Wine Festival.
The Wellen Park Wine Festival is a two-day event planned for Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16, 2024. Taking place on the Great Lawn in Downtown Wellen and along Wellen Park Boulevard, the festival will be a celebration of respected winemakers and the culinary prowess of Wellen Park restaurateurs.
“We are thrilled to host our first-ever wine festival and plan to make it an annual event,” says Christine Masney, vice president of marketing for Wellen Park. “We are always looking for new exciting cultural opportunities we can bring to our residents and the public, and are sure this will be a big hit.”
There are two different ticket packages available for the Wellen Park Wine Festival. General Admission tickets are $85, and will gain you admission to the main Wine Festival Grand Tasting event on Saturday, November 16th from 1pm to 4pm. This ticketed outdoor event will feature live jazz from the Solis Hall stage, light bites prepared by some of Wellen Park’s favorite restaurants and samples of wine doled out by thirty carefully-selected vintners. For an additional $25, you can also attend an informative Wine Tasting 101 class from 11am to 12pm in Solis Hall to help you make the most of your experience.
For $250, you can get the Premium Experience package and kick off the festivities a day early. Premium Experience ticket holders are invited to attend an exclusive gourmet wine dinner and preview tasting on Friday, November 15, from 6pm to 8:30pm and will also gain early entry to the Grand Tasting event the next day. All Premium Experience and General Admission tickets come with a swag bag, souvenir wine glass and four food tickets for the festival’s food tents which will feature gourmet cuisine from Wellen Park eateries Acqua Pazza, The Banyan House, Oak & Stone and Villani & Co.
Limited seating will be available at Saturday’s Grand Tasting, but festival guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets for the Great Lawn as well as a refillable water bottle. Whether you’re a wine novice or an established oenophile, the inaugural Wellen Park Wine Festival is certainly something to celebrate. 
Pictured: The inaugural Wellen Park Wine Festival kicks off November 15th and 16th.
Join Pier 22 for an unforgettable evening of whiskey exploration at our Whiskey Passport Dinner! This five-course culinary event will showcase diverse and exceptional whiskeys from the USA, Ireland, and Scotland. Indulge in a curated menu where each course is thoughtfully paired with a distinct whiskey from around the globe. Our chefs have designed a special menu featuring locally sourced ingredients that perfectly complement the unique flavors of each whiskey, offering a dining experience that is both sophisticated and memorable. Tickets are $150 per person plus tax and service fee. Guests can check out the complete menu on the restaurant's website. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.pier22.com/events/the-whiskey-passport-dinner.
The Whiskey Passport Dinner, October 18th, 2024, Cocktail Attire, Event Begins: 7:00 pm.
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature will remain closed on Tuesday, October 8. We will resume operations as soon as it is safe to do so. Our priority is the well-being of our staff and visitors. Our dedicated Animal Care Team will be here to ensure the safety of Wicket, Morado, and Klondike, the manatees currently in our care.We urge everyone to prioritize their safety. Please refer to our social media channels for updates regarding our reopening.
In anticipation of Hurricane Milton, both our Downtown Sarasota and Historic Spanish Point campuses will be closed Tuesday, October 8 through Thursday, October 10. Due to Hurricane Milton, Lights at Spooky Point has been postponed, and will now open on Saturday, October 12. If you currently have tickets for October 9, 10, or 11, please reach out to specialevents@selby.org in order to reschedule. Please check selby.org and our social media channels (Facebook and Instagram) for updates on the status of both campuses.
Florida Studio Theatre (FST) will take audiences on a nostalgic musical journey, with Off the Charts, an original cabaret of jukebox pop favorites by Rebecca Hopkins and Richard Hopkins & Sarah Durham with musical arrangements by Jim Prosser. Previews begin on October 2, opens on October 4 and runs through February 9, 2025, in the Court Cabaret, located in the Hegner Theatre Wing at FST.
Out of caution in preparation for Hurricane Milton Venice Theatre will be closed Tuesday, Oct. 8 and Wednesday. Oct, 9. The box office is currently contacting ticket holders about rescheduling "The Torch Bearers" and "Agnes of God." The theatre's website is available for ticket sales, class registrations, and information updates at www.venicetheatre.org. The theatre team wishes safety and strength to all facing the hurricane.
The School Board meeting, and shade meetings scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, are cancelled due to Hurricane Milton. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the School Board is Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 5 p.m
The Office of Angelina “Angel” Colonneso, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, will be closed beginning at 12 p.m. (noon) on Monday, October 7, through Friday, October 11, due to Hurricane Milton. Regular office updates will be provided on Facebook at @ManateeClerk.
In preparation for Hurricane Milton, HCA Florida Englewood Hospital has initiated the planned transfer of patients to other facilities in the area. Patients are being safely transferred to facilities that can best provide the care they require in more stable surroundings. Contacts of patients are being notified at this time and a patient reunification hotline has been established at 844-482-4821. Patient transfer is expected to be complete by noon on Tuesday, October 8 when the hospital will close. HCA Florida Englewood Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation and Wound Care Center will close from noon on Tuesday, October 8 through Thursday, October 10. This is a short-term solution to streamline resources during the hurricane. For more information please visit the hospital’s Facebook page at HCA Florida Englewood Hospital or visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
pictured: HCA Florida Englewood Hospital organized a safe and efficient transfer of patients to facilities ahead of Hurricane Milton. Photo courtesy of HCA.
Widows navigating the challenging financial landscape after the loss of a spouse are invited to join the Women's Resource Center’s free workshop, “Secure Futures: A Financial Empowerment Workshop for Widows.” This interactive 90-minute online webinar, led by Carolyn Howard, CFP® and senior wealth manager, is Thursday, October 17, 6-7:30 p.m. For more information or to register, please visit www.mywrc.org/legalconsult or call 941-256-9721.
Cuban cuisine is freed from the diner experience at the white-tableclothed Cuba 1958, October 2024.
Visit Fresh Harvest, the newly launched weekly farmers market in Downtown Wellen. Fresh Harvest offers a selection of local goods from nearly 40 local vendors. Fresh Harvest takes place every Sunday in Downtown Wellen from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can peruse different vendor booths and stock up on a variety of goods. Vendors will offer a wide variety of locally grown and produced food, including herbs, spices, cut flowers, teas, canned and preserved fruits and vegetables, syrups, baked goods, pickled foods, fresh seafood, meats, poultry, eggs, milk and prepared food and beverages. A limited selection of craft vendors also participate in the farmers market. For a listing of participating vendors and more information on Fresh Harvest Farmers Market, visit wellenpark.com/events/fresh-harvest-farmers-market. Downtown Wellen, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd., Venice.
Experience some of the best food and flavors of the region with more than 100, and still growing, curated vendors. The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch has fast become a favorite weekly tradition for people from all over the region seeking farm-fresh produce, delicious prepared foods, and specialty items and gifts. Aside from all the goodies you can shop at the Farmers Market, find your flow in a free yoga class or have the kiddos get creative during weekly-hosted workshops. 1561 Lakefront Dr., Lakewood Ranch.
The Wellen Park Night Market returns the second Thursday of each month from 6-9pm offering an evening of shopping, live music and dining under the twinkling lights of Downtown Wellen. The Night Market features independent artists and makers specializing in art, jewelry, boutique fashion, home decor, bottle art, wood designs and specialty food items set up along Wellen Park Boulevard with 50 rotating vendors. Food items included rum cakes, desserts, lemonade, barbecue and vegan fare.
Wellen Park, 19745 Wellen Pk Blvd
Cask & Ale on Main Street lifts a toast to our fabulous Jazz Brunch every Sunday from 11:00-3:00. We offer a diverse chef-prepared menu with a full spread of Brunch delectables + our rotating Chef's Special menu, Bottomless Mimosas and a wide selection of craft cocktails. And of course, sharing the good vibes of live Jazz with you from Noon-4:00!
Cask & Ale, 1548 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Presented by the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County, BooFest is our biggest and most popular annual event that the community screams for! This year, you can expect a fantastic lineup of food and drink vendors, a Kids Korner for fun activities, a live DJ, a full schedule of dance performances, and MORE! Plus, there will be plenty of trick-or-treating! Join us on Lakewood Main Street on Friday, October 25th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a fun-filled Halloween night you won’t want to miss!
Lakewood Main Street, 8100 Lakewood Main St Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
We can already hear the sounds of the fair: the shouts of “throw wide the gates!”, laughter at our Children’s Realm, cheers during the equestrian tournaments, and the music from wandering troubadours. And who could forget the aroma of turkey legs and kettlecorn in the air? The festival as more than just an event. The Sarasota Medieval Fair brings together local artisans, performers, and vendors, and serves as a fundraiser to multiple non-profit organizations.
Woods of Mallaranny, 29847 FL-70 E. Myakka City, FL 34251
Wellen Park is kicking off Southwest Florida’s wine festival season with the inaugural Wellen Park Wine Festival. The ticketed outdoor event will feature 30 vintners, a wine class for those aspiring to learn more about wine, live music, light bites and plenty of opportunities for aficionados to sip, swirl, savor and shop dozens of wines. The festival, taking place along Wellen Park Boulevard and on the Great Lawn in Downtown Wellen, celebrates distinguished winemakers and the culinary talents of Wellen Park restaurateurs. The Wellen Park Wine Festival offers an exclusive Premium Experience, beginning with a gourmet wine dinner and preview tasting Friday evening, Nov. 15. This package also includes early entry to the grand tasting Saturday, Nov. 16, from 1 to 4 pm. Aimed at elevating the festival experience, an 11am Wine Tasting 101 class will introduce the essentials of wine tasting and how to pick the right wines based on smell and taste. General admission tickets are $85 for the grand tasting event on Nov. 16. The wine class, from 11 a.m. to noon in Solis Hall, is $25.
Downtown Wellen Park, 12275 Mercado Drive, Venice
Enjoy a day of art and family fun at Sarasota Art Museum. On the second Sunday of each month, we offer free admission for visitors, special performances, and art-making activities for the whole family. To learn more, visit sarasotaartmuseum.org.
Since we opened in January, SRQ is getting to know us for our hand-tossed & crafted Pie's, Calzones, Sammies & Salads + our tasty beverages. Now you can join your buddies for what some call 'the most wonderful time of the year' - FOOTBALL SEASON! Drop in when you're strolling on Main to catch your team or join your buddies for Pie On Main's Game Watching parties, featuring Happy Hours from 4-7:00 Daily, plus our Special Sub of the Day and extensive selection of Domestic and craft taps. Ask your friendly barkeep about our Tuesday Karaoke or our sister restaurant, 3.14 Pi in Siesta Village. Convenient parking in our lot on First Street.
Pie on Main, 1507 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Don't miss the chance to see our Historic Spanish Point campus transformed into “Spooky Point" where you can follow an eerily lit path and encounter fantastic creations and bootanically-themed decorations along the way. Equal parts campy, creepy, and cute, this walk-through show is fun for all ages.
Historic Spanish Point, 401 North Tamiami Trail Osprey, Fl 34229
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with UnidosNow and The Ringling at the third annual NocheUnidos, a collaboration between The Ringling and UnidosNow. This elegant evening, held in the magical Museum of Art Courtyard, features dining, dancing, music, and fellowship that honor the rich and dynamic cultures that have influenced our Gulf Coast community, including the African diaspora, Indigenous America, and Europe. The event kicks off with festive Puerto Rican rhythms from Bomba Yemayá and parades into the night with an upbeat Mardi Gras spirit captured by the New Orleans-based 79rs Gang. Dress in white to call in the season with elegancia as we come together to honor unity and the riches of our region.
Historic Asolo Theater (HAT), 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota
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