Bad Ass Coffee

This week, I stopped by Bad Ass Coffee over in Lakewood Ranch. I immediately knew they had something special going on. The line was nearly out the door.

If you’re searching for a cozy, sit-and-linger local café vibe, this may not be your spot. But if really, really good coffee is what you care about most, this place delivers.

Think of it as a cooler, newer version of Starbucks. It was high-energy, well-run, and they’re clearly doing something right as these continue to pop up in locations all around the country.

Bottom line: worth the wait, and absolutely worth adding to your regular rotation.

Thursday

Holidays in Paradise: Bridge Street

📍Bradenton Beach Historic Bridge Street | 🕦 5pm | 🔗 details

Adult Drop-In Art: Mini Wreath Ornaments

📍16410 Rangeland Parkway, Lakewood Ranch | 🕦 6pm | 🔗 details

Festive Photos with Santa

📍Lakewood Ranch Main Street | 🕦 6:30pm | 🔗 details

Friday

Wonderland | Believe

📍Big Top at UTC | 🕦 2pm | 🔗 details

Rink at UTC

📍210 North Cattleman Road, Sarasota | 🕦 4pm | 🔗 details

Lights in Bloom

📍Selby Gardens, Downtown | 🕦 5:30pm | 🔗 details

Sarasota Gymnastics

📍Robarts Arena | 🕦 See details | 🔗 details

Lights in Bloom

📍Sarasota Opera House | 🕦 6pm | 🔗 details

Winter Nights Under the Lights

📍Palma Sola Botanical Gardens | 🕦 6pm | 🔗 details

Sights + Sounds: Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

📍Waterside Place | 🕦 6pm | 🔗 details

Show: Masters of Movement

📍5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota | 🕦 Multiple shows | 🔗 details

Mark Twain Tonight

📍Van Wezel | 🕦 Multiple shows | 🔗 details

Sounds of the Season

📍Venice Performing Arts Center | 🕦 s :30pm | 🔗 details

Saturday

Breakfast with Santa

📍Remy's on Main, Sarasota | 🕦 9am | 🔗 details

Sugarplum Fairy Festival

📍1670 10th Way, Sarasota | 🕦 10am | 🔗 details

Frosty 5K

📍6700 Clark Rd, Sarasota | 🕦 See details | 🔗 details

Coconut Ornament Painting

📍Cha Cha Coconuts | 🕦 3pm | 🔗 details

All is Calm: In Concert

📍Patriot Plaza | 🕦 3pm | 🔗 details

Christmas on Main

📍Lakewood Ranch Main Street | 🕦 4pm | 🔗 details

Rebecca Louise Law: Survival

📍Selby Gardens, Downtown | 🕦 See details | 🔗 details

Comedy Show: James Yon

📍McCurdy's Comedy Theatre | 🕦 Multiple shows | 🔗 details

Sunday

Sunday Polo

📍Sarasota Polo Club | 🕦 1pm | 🔗 details

Santa Visits South Siesta

📍1250 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key | 🕦 3pm | 🔗 details

Show: The Nutcracker

📍5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota | 🕦 Multiple shows | 🔗 details

Holiday Movies under the Stars

📍Mall at University Town Center | 🕦 7pm | 🔗 details