April 13, 2025

🌴 Sarasota & Manatee Counties Weekly Newsletter
April 13 April 19, 2025
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Did You Know?

The Myakka Canopy Walkway in Sarasota County was the first public treetop trail in North America!
Suspended 25 feet above the ground and extending 100 feet through the treetops, this hidden gem gives visitors a bird s-eye view of lush canopies and local wildlife in Myakka River State Park one of Florida s largest and most biodiverse state parks. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers! 🔗Explore the Canopy Walkway

📅 SARASOTA & MANATEE'S BEST EVENTS (April 13 April 19, 2025)

B1G Ten Women's Rowing Invitational Regatta

📆 April 18 19, 2025

📍 Nathan Benderson Park

🔗 Watch powerhouse collegiate teams like Ohio State, Michigan, and Wisconsin race for glory. More Info

Easter Egg-Stravaganza
📆 April 18 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

📍 University Town Center Mall
🔗 Easter egg hunts, crafts stations, giveaways, and free food for families to enjoy! Free entry! More Info

The Mini-Ridge at Bee Ridge Park

📆 April 19, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM

📍 State College of Florida, Bradenton Campus
🔗 Enjoy a day of outdoor activities and community fun at this local park event. More Info

Guided Walk at Old Myakka Preserve

📆 April 15, 8:00 am - 10:00 am

📍 Old Myakka Preserve, Sarasota
🔗 Join experienced guides for a nature walk through the preserve's diverse More Info

La Musica Chamber Music Festival Finale

📆 April 17, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

📍 Sarasota Opera House
🔗 Celebrate the conclusion of La Musica's 39th season with performances by some of the finest chamber musicians More Info

World Golf Croquet Championship

📆 Opening Ceremony - Sunday, April 13, from 4pm to 5pm. Daily Competitions - Monday, April 14 through Thursday, April 17, from 8:30am to 6pm

📍 Venice s Wellfield Park, 1400 Lucaya Ave, Venice, FL
🔗This rare event will feature the world s best croquet players under the age of 21 as they compete for five days. More Info

PAL Sailor Circus Spring Show

📆 April 17 - 19

📍 Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St, Sarasota
🔗 The Greatest "Little Show on Earth" celebrates the tradition of the circus arts with more than 100 young circus artists. More Info

Keep Manatee Beautiful: Join in to help prune, plant and paint a beloved community gathering place. They are looking for volunteers to be peace garden planters, inside painters, tree giveaway helpers, Easter egg hunt helpers

📆 April 19, 2025

📍 13th AV Dream Center - 922 24th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208

🔗 More Info

Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt: The Siesta Key Chamber and Siesta Key Chapel invite your little ones to the annual Siesta Key Easter Egg Hunt!

📆 April 19, Egg Hunt times: 9:20am, 9:40am, 10am, 10:20am, 10:40am.

📍 Siesta Key Chapel

🔗 More Info

Manatee Music Series: The Manatee Music Series showcases local performers during March, April and May, on the first Fridays and third Thursdays from 6-8pm.

📆 April 17, 5-8pm

📍 G.T. Bray Amphitheater, 2811 51st St. W., Bradenton, FL.
🔗 More Info

📰 COMMUNITY NEWS & LOCAL DEVELOPMENTS

Record-Breaking Home Sale in Sarasota

A property in Sarasota recently sold for $14.8 million, setting a new record for 2025. More Info

Manatee County Water Meter Replacement Initiative

Manatee County has initiated a project to replace water meters with new models that can be read remotely, aiming to enhance efficiency and accuracy. More Info

Sarasota Orchestra Unveils Plans for New Facility

The Sarasota Orchestra has released initial conceptual designs for their new Fruitville Road location after selecting William Rawn Associates as the architect for this landmark cultural project. More Info

Burn Ban Implemented in Sarasota County

Sarasota County officials have issued a burn ban due to dry conditions and an increased risk of fire hazards. Residents and visitors should take note of these restrictions when planning outdoor activities. More Info

Manatee County Approves Plans for More Housing Developments

Commissioners approved a proposal to build 180 multifamily housing units meant to accommodate workforce housing and a business park called Innovation Business Park at Seaport Manatee. More Info

☀️ WEEKLY WEATHER OUTLOOK (April 13 April 19, 2025)

Sunday, April 13: Sunny, 78-84 F, 10% chance of rain. Beach day, anyone?

Monday, April 14: Partly cloudy, 77-85 F, 20% chance of rain. Still gorgeous!

Tuesday, April 15: Mostly sunny, 76-83 F, 15% chance of rain. Perfect for exploring.

Wednesday, April 16: Sunny, 78-86 F, 5% chance of rain. Hot and happy!

Thursday, April 17: Scattered showers, 75-82 F, 40% chance of rain. Cozy vibes.

Friday, April 18: Partly cloudy, 77-84 F, 25% chance of rain. Event-ready!

Saturday, April 19: Sunny, 79-87 F, 10% chance of rain. Weekend bliss!

🌤️ Full 10-day forecast here

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The Myakka Canopy Walkway in Sarasota County was the first public treetop trail in North America!

Suspended 25 feet above the ground and extending 100 feet through the treetops, this hidden gem gives visitors a bird s-eye view of lush canopies and local wildlife in Myakka River State Park one of Florida s largest and most biodiverse state parks. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers! 🔗 <a href="#">Explore the Canopy Walkway</a>

<h3>📅 Sarasota & Manatee's Best Events (April 13 April 19, 2025)</h3>

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<li>B1G Ten Women's Rowing Invitational Regatta

📆 April 18 19, 2025

📍 Nathan Benderson Park