Restaurant Spotlights: Cold & Closed: Cold Snap Coming to SRQ
By Carson B · December 31, 2024
This story ran in December 2024, so dates, hours, and details may have changed.
This week feature’s College Football’s first ever Quarterfinal round, which means New Year’s day is packed full of football.
Consider a few of our favorite spots to catch a game:
Gecko's Grill & Pub📍 1900 Hillview Street, Sarasota💲💲🌟 Watch for: Plenty of TVs, solid pub food, and a laid-back vibe.
FOOD+BEER📍 1525 4th Street Unit B, Sarasota💲🌟 Watch for: Craft beers, good burgers, and a cool, casual atmosphere.
The Parrot Patio Bar & Grill📍 3602 Webber Street, Sarasota💲🌟 Watch for: Tons of TVs, a big outdoor patio, and a menu with something for everyone.

🐶 Bagera found a home!
Last week, we featured this adorable pup looking for a home. We’re happy to report she was adopted!
If you’re interested in adopting a dog, head over to Nate’s Honor Rescue.


Last Minute NYE Plans
Still need something to do tonight? Checkout the downtown Sarasota block party.
NYC might have a big ball, but we have a giant pineapple!

Thursday, January 2nd
Animal Encounters: Turtle Time
📍 Mote Aquarium, Sarasota
🕦 8:30am - 10am
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JumpJump Children Multiverse
📍 JumpJump Children Multiverse, Sarasota
🕦 9am - 12pm
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Music on Main
📍 Lakewood Ranch Main Street
🕦 6pm - 9pm
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UTC Live on the Green
📍 The Green at UTC
🕦 6:30pm - 9:30pm
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Dale Jones Comedy Show
📍 McCurdy's Comedy Club
🕦 Multiple showings all weekend
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Friday, January 3rd
Movies Under the Stars
📍 The Green at UTC
🕦 7pm
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Wonderland: Illuminate
📍 Big Top at UTC Mall
🕦 7pm
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Green Light Go @ Gator Club
📍 Gator Club, Sarasota
🕦 9:30pm
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Saturday, January 4th
Sarasota Farmers Market
📍Downtown Sarasota, Main St & Lemon Avenue
🕦 7am - 1pm
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Kids DIY Workshops: Activities & Crafts
📍 Home Depot 4111 Cattleman Rd, Sarasota
🕦 9am
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Space Saturday at The Bishop
📍 Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, Bradenton
🕦 10am
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Kids Open Gym
📍 EVO Gymnastics, Sarasota
🕦 6:30pm
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Sunday, January 5th
Siesta Key Farmers Market
📍 5211 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
🕦 9am - 2pm
Shop local! Just show up

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