Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Bradenton at I-75, FL

Enjoy a weekend extravaganza of wine, food and entertainment at the Annual Florida Winefest and Auction. Start your...

Enjoy a weekend extravaganza of wine, food and entertainment at the Annual Florida Winefest and Auction. Start your Thursday night off with dinner at a private home or restaurant, then spend Friday tasting the essence of the town. Friday night is the Gala Wine Dinner, where guests are whisked into a romantic setting with one-of-a-kind wines. Come prepared to do your bidding at the auction on Saturday and experience the perfect ending to your weekend at the Sunday wine tasting.

Hours: Thu, Apr 12, 2012 Fri, Apr 13, 2012 Sat, Apr 14, 2012 Sun, Apr 15, 2012

Benefitting the Florida Center for Child & Family Services, the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix presents an exciting day...

Benefitting the Florida Center for Child & Family Services, the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix presents an exciting day on the water for all who are involved. For the past 25 years, this event has brought in millions of dollars to build facilities for area children. In addition to the famed powerboat race, a number of activities also surround the event, like parades, powerboat displays, baseball games and fishing tournaments.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sat, Jun 23, 2012 Sun, Jun 24, 2012 Mon, Jun 25, 2012 Tue, Jun 26, 2012 Wed, Jun 27, 2012 Thu, Jun 28, 2012 Fri, Jun 29, 2012 Sat, Jun 30, 2012 Sun, Jul 1, 2012 Mon, Jul 2, 2012 Tue, Jul 3, 2012 Wed, Jul 4, 2012

Thousands of blues music lovers from around the area gather at the Ed Smith Stadium every fall to enjoy performances by...

Thousands of blues music lovers from around the area gather at the Ed Smith Stadium every fall to enjoy performances by some of the top blues artists in the nation, like Buddy Guy, Gregg Allman and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Along with top entertainers, the festival also incorporates food, crafts, beer and wine into the mix, ensuring that there's something for everyone.

Hours: November 2012

The twinkle of lights and the roaring of boat motors defines this one-of-a-kind holiday event. Bring the entire family...

The twinkle of lights and the roaring of boat motors defines this one-of-a-kind holiday event. Bring the entire family to Bayfront Park, where you can enjoy the best views, and see a plethora of sailboats, speed boats and yachts with thousands of holiday lights reflecting off the water. Live music performances and cheerful tunes hum throughout the park while you get a taste of a true Floridian Christmas.

Hours: December 2012

Rev up your engines and ride into the annual Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival. Slide into the "Born to be...

Rev up your engines and ride into the annual Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival. Slide into the "Born to be Wild" kick-off party on Friday night and prepare to enjoy a full day of "Bikes, Bands and BBQ" at Payne Park on Saturday. The bike show and downtown festival brings guests from all around the area on Sunday and gives attendees the perfect respite from the January blues.

Hours: Fri, Jan 4, 2013 Sat, Jan 5, 2013 Sun, Jan 6, 2013

Celebrate the holidays at the Crosley Mansion. Beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and vignettes whisk guests...

Celebrate the holidays at the Crosley Mansion. Beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and vignettes whisk guests into a winter wonderland at this early 20th century get-away. The annual festival of trees provides guests rare glimpses of the Crosley's antique cars, model trains and radios. Delightful afternoon teas offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of the holidays, as do festive wine tastings, boat tours and live entertainment.

Hours: December 2012 January 2013

Springtime in Sarasota just isn't complete without a visit to the county fair in March. Participate in one of America's...

Springtime in Sarasota just isn't complete without a visit to the county fair in March. Participate in one of America's best pastimes enjoying the thrills of mechanical rides, scrumptious food, a petting zoo and agricultural exhibits. There's something for everyone at the Robarts Arena and Fairgrounds.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Fri, Mar 16, 2012: 2pm - 11pm Sat, Mar 17, 2012: Noon - 11pm Sun, Mar 18, 2012: Noon - 10pm Mon, Mar 19, 2012: 2pm - 10pm Tue, Mar 20, 2012: 2pm - 10pm Wed, Mar 21, 2012: 2pm - 10pm Thu, Mar 22, 2012: 2pm - 10pm Fri, Mar 23, 2012: 2pm - 11pm Sat, Mar 24, 2012: Noon - 11pm Sun, Mar 25, 2012: Noon - 10pm

See stars like Emily Blunt and Robert De Niro in some of the year's most anticipated films at the 20th Annual Cine-World...

See stars like Emily Blunt and Robert De Niro in some of the year's most anticipated films at the 20th Annual Cine-World Film Festival. Films from countries around the world, including Spain, Israel, France and Germany, are presented at the festival, giving movie-fanatics a chance to catch a first-hand glimpse at some of the year's top films. Buy a single ticket if you're interested in just one presentation or buy a package of 20 if you're spending the whole weekend here.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details November 2012

Enjoy first-rate entertainment, fabulous food and fun entertainment all while you do your part in stamping out hunger at...

Enjoy first-rate entertainment, fabulous food and fun entertainment all while you do your part in stamping out hunger at the annual \\"Giving Hunger the Blues\\" event. Proceeds from the event go to the All Faiths Food Bank to help children in need throughout the community. This family-friend event is the perfect way to enjoy a fun Sunday afternoon while helping others in need.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Sun, Mar 25, 2012: Noon - 8pm

Celebrate grand times, good friends and a great cause at Mote's Party on the Pass. Guests are free to enjoy delicious...

Celebrate grand times, good friends and a great cause at Mote's Party on the Pass. Guests are free to enjoy delicious food and drinks, a live auction and an unforgettable time in the aquarium courtyard. All proceeds go to funding the extensive research and ongoing outreach of scientists and researchers at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, where over 100 sea creatures thrive.

Hours: Sat, Apr 14, 2012: 6pm