Notices

WHO: Parks and Rec

WHAT: Annual small boat sailing regatta for youth in a City of Venice permitted event. 10-15 boat trailers will occupy the park which will be closed off to the public.

WHEN: April 25, 2026 - 7am to 5pm

WHERE: Higel Marine Park

1330 Tarpon Center Dr., Venice, FL, 34285

CONTACT: Aaron Carson

Phone: (941)315-4222

Destiny Gonzalez

Phone: (941)315-4085

Organizer Yvonne Watson

Phone: (941)468-1719

email: director@veniceyouthboating.org

WHO: Local and National officials

WHAT: A conversation on hurricane preparedness

WHEN: Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 9 a.m.

9-10 a.m.: Doors open. Exhibitor and partner booths in courtyard

10 a.m. to noon: Presentations and panel in auditorium

Noon to 1 p.m.: Exhibitor and partner booths in courtyard

WHERE: Riverview High School, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota

WHY: To Hear from local, regional and national officials about:

Personal and home preparation, evacuation procedures, shelter options and special needs, vital resources, what to expect from national forecasting models in 2026

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-community-conversations-hurricane-preparedness-registration-1977927574620?aff=oddtdtcreator

WHO: Sarasota County Parks and Rec

WHAT: Brown Bag Concert Series

WHEN: Every Thursday in February and March, noon to 1 p.m.

Bands:

Feb. 5: Easy Street

Feb. 12: Sun Coast Jazz Ambassadors Big Band

Feb. 19: John Sollazzo

Feb. 26: Good Time Groove Band

March 5: Stephen Ditchfield

March 12: Suncoast Swing Band

March 19: Jimmy Mazz

March 26: Barry and the Boomers

WHERE: Phillippi Estate Park Gazebo - 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

WHY: Annual Concert Series