🌴 Out & Around with Mike – April 6–12, 2025 Edition

Your go-to insider scoop from Team Renick on Sarasota & Manatee Counties
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🌟 Did You Know?

Turtle Beach Campground is the only Gulf-front campground in Sarasota County—and you can kayak to a wild island from it!

From Turtle Beach, nature lovers can launch kayaks to Palmer Point Park, an undeveloped island perfect for birdwatching, shelling, and solitude. It’s a unique blend of coastal camping and island adventure—just minutes from bustling Siesta Key.

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🎉 Sarasota & Manatee's Best Events (April 6–12, 2025)

  • Bradenton Music in the Park
    April 11 | 6–8 PM | Riverwalk Pavilion
    Enjoy live music by Have Gun, Will Travel. More Info

  • Arts Advocates Salon: Private Lido Key Art Collection
    April 11 | 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
    More Info

  • Run Manatee 5K at Tom Bennett Park
    April 12 | 8 AM
    A community-oriented race to support wellness in Manatee County.
    More Info

  • “Divas” at Florida Studio Theatre
    Now through June 22 | Florida Studio Theatre
    Celebrate the powerhouse women of music from Cher to Celine Dion.
    Tickets & Info

  • 🎾 Sarasota Open Tennis Tournament
    April 6–13 | Sarasota Sports Club
    ATP pros battle in this U.S. Clay Court Swing kickoff.
    Tickets & Info

  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens – Daily Wildlife Shows
    Ongoing | 10 AM–5 PM
    Feed flamingos, watch live animal acts, and explore lush gardens.
    More Info

  • Hunsader Farms Flower Festival
    April 6 & 12–13 | 9 AM–5 PM
    Sunflower fields, hayrides, music & U-pick flowers!
    More Info

  • Jazz at Two – Danny Sinoff Trio
    April 11 | 2–4 PM | Unitarian Universalist Church
    A toe-tapping concert from a local jazz favorite.
    More Info

  • 21st Annual "Building to a Cure" Classic Car Show
    April 6 | 9 AM–1 PM | Venice Community Center
    Vintage vehicles from the 1950s–1990s supporting Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital.
    Event Info

  • Sarasota/Bradenton Home Show
    April 11–13 | 10 AM–7 PM | Robarts Arena
    Discover everything for your home—kitchens, baths, pools, and more.
    Tickets & Info

🏘️ Community News & Local Developments

  • Lakewood Ranch Breaks Ground on New Sports Complex
    More Info

  • Yoder’s Coffee & Pie Shop Opens April 10
    More Info

  • Pier 550 Luxury Redevelopment Begins
    More Info

  • New 14.5-Acre Conservation Easement
    More Info

  • SRQ Airport Expansion Underway
    More Info

  • Housing Inventory Hits 8-Year High
    More Info

☀️ Weekly Weather Outlook (April 6–12, 2025)

  • Sun, Apr 6 – Sunny | 81°F / 65°F | 0%
  • Mon, Apr 7 – Mostly sunny | 78°F / 61°F | 10%
  • Tue, Apr 8 – Partly cloudy | 81°F / 64°F | 20%
  • Wed, Apr 9 – Sunny | 82°F / 65°F | 5%
  • Thu, Apr 10 – Partly sunny | 82°F / 65°F | 20%
  • Fri, Apr 11 – PM showers | 82°F / 66°F | 40%
  • Sat, Apr 12 – Showers & storms | 81°F / 65°F | 50%

🌤️ Full local forecast

Thinking of buying or selling in our sunny slice of Florida paradise? 🏡

Let Team Renick guide you every step of the way:
📞 941.400.8735 | 🌐 www.teamrenick.com

Until next week,
Mike Renick & Team Renick
Your Local Sarasota & Manatee County Knowledge Brokers