Restaurant Spotlights: Construction Watch: Two Major Projects Move Forward
By Carson B Β· January 7, 2025
This story ran in January 2025, so dates, hours, and details may have changed.
Namo Izakaya ππ―π΅
π 1301 6th Ave, Bradenton
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Namo Izakaya is a cozy spot offering a modern take on traditional Japanese comfort food.
There's something for every taste on their diverse menu. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it's the perfect place to enjoy great food and a laid-back vibe with friends.

πΆ Stanley is looking for a home!
Since we had great luck the other week helping a dog get rescued, we decided to keep the trend rolling.
Take a look at Stanley, an adorable puppy available for adoption right now.
If youβre interested in adopting Stanley, head over to Nateβs Honor Rescue.


Thursday, January 9th
Animal Encounters: Turtle Time
π Mote Aquarium, Sarasota
π¦ 8:30am - 10am
π details
Veterans Benefits Seminar
π ActivAge, Sarasota
π¦ 10:30am
π details
Comedy Show: Bermuda Mavericks
πMcCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota
π¦ 7pm
π details
Friday, January 10th

Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival
π Sarasota Fairgrounds
π¦ All Weekend, check details
π details
Live Music: Kettle of Fish
π Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival
π¦ 6:30pm - 8pm
π details
Comedy Show: Jeff Dye
π McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota
π¦ 6:30pm
π details
Saturday, January 11th
Sarasota Farmers Market
πDowntown Sarasota, Main St & Lemon Avenue
π¦ 7am - 1pm
π details
Learn to Row Class
π Fort Hammer Park, Parrish
π¦ 7am - 10am
π details
Breakfast with the Sharks
π Mote Aquarium, Sarasota
π¦ 8am - 9:30am
π details
Brown's Grove, Sarasota
π Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, Bradenton
π¦ 9am - 2pm
π details
LWR Library Celebrates One Year
π Lakewood Ranch Library
π¦ 10am - 3pm
π details
New Years Kickoff: Family Work Out
π 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota
π¦ 10am - 11am
π details

Family ArtLab
π Art Museum of Ringling College, Sarasota
π¦ 1pm - 3pm
π details

Youth Ball Hockey Tournament
π LWR Main Street
π¦ 3pm
π details
Sunday, January 12th
Siesta Key Farmers Market
π 5211 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key
π¦ 9am - 2pm
Shop local! Just show up
Alpha Win Triathlon
π Nathan Benderson Park
π¦ 7am
π details
Free Second Sundays at SAM
π Art Museum of Ringling College, Sarasota
π¦ 11am - 4pm
π details
Jazz Club of SRQ Celebrates 4 Years
π Holley Hall, Sarasota
π¦ 7pm
π details
PLAN AHEAD
Manatee County Fair
π Manatee County Fairgrounds, Palmetto
π¦ Jan 16th - 26th
Superhero Fun Run (5k)
π Nathan Benderson Park
π¦ Feb. 8th

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