AROUND TOWN MAY 5TH - JUNE 9TH - LIVING HEALTHY WORKSHOP: The sessions meet on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., May 5 to June 9. The Senior Friendship Center is located at: 2350 Scenic Drive in Venice, Florida. To register, contact Tammy Stark at 941-584-0075. Now is the time to invest in your health!
Familiar Faces on the Move in Downtown Fort Myers Information and image from NBC-2.com A fishing boy, a man urinating next to a dog, and two people playing chess. Those are just some of the sculptures you used to be able to stroll by in Downtown Fort Myers. Now, some of those sculptures are on the move. The sculptures have been staples around the city for years. A company that was supposed to build condos downtown donated the sculptures to the city as a promotional tool. The condos were never built but the sculptures stayed scattered around downtown. The city was set to move the sculptures around Fort Myers in the summer of 2021. Now, according to NBC 2 News, they’re finally being relocated. Nine sculptures have been relocated to six areas around Fort Myers. Many of them are parks within a few miles away from each other. The sculptures’ new locations are Billy Bowlegs Park, Clemente Park, the S.T.A.R.S Complex, Urban Farm Community, Collaboratory, and the IMAG History and Science Center. The city said they’re moving the sculptures to those locations to diversify the public’s access to the art. They said they plan on removing the remaining sculptures from downtown by the end of April. They will be staying at their new locations for the foreseeable future.
6TH-7TH-8TH - SARASOTA CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL: 11am-6pm. Robarts Arena, 3000 Ringling Blvd., Features a diverse menu of traditional Mexican dishes all cooked fresh on-site by local restaurants and food purveyors. Liquid refreshment includes selections of alcoholic, non-alcoholic and fruit drinks along with sodas and bottled water. Admission is FREE. https://www.mustdo.com/events/sarasota-cinco-de-mayofestival-3/ 7TH-8TH - 2ND ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SARASOTA CRAFT FESTIVAL: 10am 5pm. Downtown Sarasota - 1 Central Avenue, Sarasota. A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, photography, painting, clothing and much more – all handmade in America. An expansive Green Market with plants, orchids, exotic flora, handmade soaps, gourmet spices and freshly popped kettle corn further compliments the weekend, blending nature with nurture. FREE Admission. www.artfestival.com 10TH - THE VENICE AREA WOMEN’S COLLEGE CLUB invites you to a lunch, 11:30 am at the Plantation Golf & Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd, Venice, FL, 34293. The May meeting (last of the season) is for the installation of new club officers, members can mix and mingle. Prospective members can check out the club, answer any questions you have about the club and its purpose. Please call 309-635-3058 for more information and/or lunch ($25) reservations. 13TH - BONITA SPRINGS – Estero Christian Women’s Connection Invites You and Your Friends to Attend our May Luncheon! 11:30 - 1:30. The Club at Grandezza, 11481 Grande Oak Blvd, Estero, FL 33928. Luncheon cost: $30 inclusive. Reservations & Cancellations must be received by Friday, May 6, 2022. Call Jan with questions at 815-545-5056. cwcflorida.org 13TH-15TH - 3RD ANNUAL PUNTA GORDA CRAB & MUSIC FESTIVAL: FREE admission. 115 Tamiami Trail, Punta Gorda. The event is a blending of a marketplace of arts, crafts, and specialty products surrounded by great seafood dishes and washed over by wonderful live musical performances by some of Florida’s most talented musicians and bands. 27TH-30TH - HEALING FIELD OF HONOR: 9AM TO 6PM Laishley Park – 120 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda. United States flags will fly in a solemn formation creating an aweinspiring panorama. Each U.S. flag represents an individual and tells a story. Flags may be sponsored to honor individuals currently serving in our military, fallen servicemen & women, veterans, first responders, heroes in our lives, and hometown heroes. The display is open to all without charge. Taps will be played every evening at 6pm. (941) 575-0142. https://www.healingfield.org/event/puntagordafl22/ 20TH-22ND - SARASOTA SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL: The fun, food, festivities and relaxation begin Friday evening with hours from 4pm-10pm. The fun and festivities continue Saturday 11am-10pm and finally come to a close Sunday 11am6pm. Admission is FREE. JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive, Sarasota. https://www. facebook.com/sarasotaseafoodandmusicfestival/ SUBMIT AROUND TOWN EVENTS AND/OR EVENT FLYERS TO: Lifestyles After 50, P.O. Box 638, Seffner, FL 33583; or email to info@lifestylesafter50.com or fax to (813) 331-2634 by the 20th of the month prior to the event. (i.e. submit June events by May 20 2022).
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