LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE SOUTH WEST FLORIDA

PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS WE ALL PRACTICE SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING. DUE TO THE CURRENT OUTBREAK, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.

industry. The festival features many different kinds of movies, including drama, foreign, short films and comedies. Grab your popcorn and enjoy! For more info visit: sarasotafilmfestival.com

JUNE

JUNE 23 - 30 | SUMMER FEST

MAY MAY TBA | TACO FEST

The most anticipated taco festival of the year is taking place at the Manatee County Fairgrounds! Get ready for an action-packed day filled with a variety of tacos, margaritas, assorted beers, delicious indulgences, music and all around fun for the family. Come hungry, get ready for the Manatee Annual Taco Fest!. For more info visit: manateeannualtacofest.net

Join us this year for Southwest Florida’s Premier Charity Boat Fun Run! Proceeds will go to Suncoast Charities For Children. Participants in this year’s boat race will enjoy the inviting waters off Sarasota while supporting the community. For more info visit: suncoastsummerfest.org

JULY

JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY

MAY 22 - 26 | FILM FEST

Come to the annual Fort Myers Film FEstival! Screenings, panels, events and gatherings will be held at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center and other venues around town. For more info visit: fortmyersfilmfestival.com

Independence Day, commonly referred to as Fourth of July is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. We celebrate July 4th in Bradenton & Sarasota Florida with fireworks, parades, backyard BBQ, fairs, baseball games, shopping for great deals, or enjoying a nice evening out with friends and family. For more info visit: https://bit.ly/3t45qfA