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May 18, 2013

Foster Hero 3K

The 2nd Annual Foster Hero 3K walk is a fun time for our community to rally around children in foster care and to promote foster care as a worthwhile community responsibility. Music will be provided by local musician, Joshua Price, and several excellent speakers will shareabout the foster care need in our community. Proceeds over-and-above event costs will go toward a renovation project at one of the local foster shelters or a foster family homes. Register at www.signmeup.com/90766

Read more here: http://events.bradenton.com/bradenton_fl/events/show/321782123-foster-hero-3k#storylink=cpy

Start: May 18, 2013 8:00 am
End: May 18, 2013 5:00 pm
Venue: GT Bray
Address:
3001 59th St Ct W, Bradenton, 34209
Cost: 20

May 11, 2013

Mother’s Day Garden Tour

The Manatee River Garden Club is holding its annual self-guided Garden Tour of five gardens in Bradenton. Lunch is available at the clubhouse, where there will be a plant sale, boutique and vendors.

Read more here: http://events.bradenton.com/bradenton_fl/events/show/318414023-mothers-day-garden-tour#storylink=cpy

Start: May 11, 2013 10:00 am
End: May 11, 2013 4:00 pm
Venue: Manatee River Garden Club
Phone: 941-746-8473
Address:
3120 First Ave W, Bradenton, 34205
Cost: 15-20

May 8, 2013

Kayak Paddle from Palma Sola Bay to Robinson Preserve

Explore Palma Sola Bay on a comfortable sit-on-top kayak. Get outside and have some fun learning about natural Florida. See beautiful scenery and bird and marine life on the trip, led by John Sarkozy. All kayak equipment will be supplied to you and is included in the cost of the trip.

Read more here: http://events.bradenton.com/bradenton_fl/events/show/319630483-kayak-paddle-from-palma-sola-bay-to-robinson-preserve#storylink=cpy

Start: May 8, 2013 10:00 am
End: May 8, 2013 12:00 pm
Venue: Robinson Preserve
Phone: (941) 748-4501
Address:
1704 99th St. N.W, Bradenton, 34209
Cost: 35.00

May 4, 2013

Braden River Music Festival and Gumbo Cook Off

Gumbo!  Bluegrass, Americana, Roots, and Country music will all be featured at this year’s Braden River Music Festival at Linger Lodge in Bradenton, Florida. HWY 41 SOUTH, Generations, Mitch Lind and The Lagerheads, Gamble Creek, Roy Schneider, and The Schmitz Brothers all will be performing on the Braden River stage while the smell of Gumbo fills the air ! Camping available all weekend ! Gumbo tasting included with price of admission ! Admission – $15.00

Read more here: http://events.bradenton.com/bradenton_fl/events/show/317688083-braden-river-music-festival-and-gumbo-cook-off#storylink=cpy

Start: May 4, 2013 10:00 am
End: May 4, 2013 5:00 pm
Venue: Linger Lodge Restaurant & Campground
Phone: (941) 755-2757
Address:
7205 85th St Ct. E, Bradenton, 34202
Cost: 15.00

April 25, 2013

SCF Music Students Present Spring Fling Concert

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) Music Program will present an outdoor Spring Fling concert at 7 p.m., Thursday, April 25, at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. West.
The concert, which features a variety of music styles presented by talented SCF students, will be held on the performance pavilion located in the center of campus. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfortable viewing. No coolers or alcohol will be allowed.

Read more here: http://events.bradenton.com/bradenton_fl/events/show/315765703-scf-music-students-present-spring-fling-concert#storylink=cpy

Start: April 25, 2013 7:00 pm
End: April 25, 2013 9:00 pm
Venue: SCF- Bradenton Campus
Address:
5840 26th St. W, Bradenton, 34207

April 21, 2013

Horseback Riding on the Beach

This is the world-famous birthplace of HorseSurfing! Experience year ’round horseback riding on the beach and swimming with horses!
What a way to experience everything that makes Florida one of the world’s most desirable vacation destinations! A beautiful beach! Beautiful horses.  Dolphins! You’ll even ride in the calm waters of Palma Sola Bay an d learn how to HorseSurf™ and HorseSki™! Horsebackriding on the beach is the ultimate vacation treat that you will Never forget!… Show more

Read more here: http://events.bradenton.com/bradenton_fl/events/show/319319283-horseback-riding-on-the-beach-horsesurfing-in-fl-3-tickets-left#storylink=cpy

Start: April 21, 2013 5:15 pm
End: April 21, 2013 7:00 pm
Venue: Palma Sola Bay
Phone: (941) 650-1820
Address:
8400 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, 34209

April 11, 2013

SCF Jazz Guitarist Marc Mannino to Perform Faculty Concert

Marc Mannino, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) music faculty member and jazz guitarist, will perform with guest artists in a concert at 8 p.m., Thursday, April 11, in Neel Performing Arts Center at SCF Bradenton, 5840 26th St. West.

Read more here: http://events.bradenton.com/bradenton_fl/events/show/313305623-scf-jazz-guitarist-marc-mannino-to-perform-faculty-concert#storylink=cpy

Start: April 11, 2013 8:00 pm
End: April 11, 2013 10:00 pm
Venue: SCF Bradenton
Address:
5840 26th St W, Bradenton
Cost: $4-$8

April 6, 2013

Art Walk

Art Walk and Bradenton Farmer’s Market in the Village

Free trolley to Parking & Desoto Seasood Festival.  Be there!

Start: April 6, 2013 11:00 am
End: April 6, 2013 6:00 pm
Venue: Unnamed Venue
Address:
4 blocks south of manatee ave

March 23, 2013

The “BIG” Car Show

Big Brothers Big Sisters is hosting The “BIG” Car Show, Admission to the show is FREE.
The show is open to all makes and models. Prizes and trophies will be awarded in the following categories; Chevy; Dodge; Ford; Kids Pick; and Custom – Street Rods. Registration fee for each car:
$10 pre-register; $15 at the gate
Come out and enjoy the beautiful newly completed Riverwalk downtown Bradenton. Fun for the entire family-great food, music and lots of great cars.

Read more here: http://events.bradenton.com/bradenton_fl/events/show/311065203-the-big-car-show#storylink=cpy

Start: March 23, 2013 10:00 am
End: March 23, 2013 2:00 pm
Venue: Riverwalk
Address:
Bradenton, 34206

March 19, 2013

Manatee Players Theatre Guild’s 5th annual Ice Cream Social

Manatee Players Theatre Guild will host its 5th annual Ice Cream Social on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 beginning 1 PM – 3 PM. There will be entertainment, door prizes, 50/50 drawing as well as scrumptious hand made ice cream sundaes. Cost $6.00 pp. Location: Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6311 Third Ave., W., B/F Tickets by calling box office at 748-5875; or 792-1816 or at the door.

Read more here: http://events.bradenton.com/bradenton_fl/events/show/312110343-manatee-players-theatre-guilds-5th-annual-ice-cream-social#storylink=cpy

Start: March 19, 2013 3:00 pm
End: March 19, 2013 5:00 pm
Venue: Redeemer Lutheran Church
Phone: 941-792-5990
Address:
6311 Third Ave NW, Bradenton, 34209
Cost: 6