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By Carson B Β· January 7, 2025

This story ran in January 2025, so dates, hours, and details may have changed.

Namo Izakaya πŸœπŸ‡―πŸ‡΅

πŸ“ 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.

🐢 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 you’re interested in adopting Stanley, head over to Nate’s Honor Rescue.

Thursday, January 9th

Animal Encounters: Turtle Time

πŸ“ Mote Aquarium, Sarasota

πŸ•¦ 8:30am - 10am

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Veterans Benefits Seminar

πŸ“ ActivAge, Sarasota

πŸ•¦ 10:30am

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Comedy Show: Bermuda Mavericks

πŸ“McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota

πŸ•¦ 7pm

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Friday, January 10th

Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival

πŸ“ Sarasota Fairgrounds

πŸ•¦ All Weekend, check details

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Live Music: Kettle of Fish

πŸ“ Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival

πŸ•¦ 6:30pm - 8pm

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Comedy Show: Jeff Dye

πŸ“ McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, Sarasota

πŸ•¦ 6:30pm

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Saturday, January 11th

Sarasota Farmers Market

πŸ“Downtown Sarasota, Main St & Lemon Avenue

πŸ•¦ 7am - 1pm

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Learn to Row Class

πŸ“ Fort Hammer Park, Parrish

πŸ•¦ 7am - 10am

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Breakfast with the Sharks

πŸ“ Mote Aquarium, Sarasota

πŸ•¦ 8am - 9:30am

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Brown's Grove, Sarasota

πŸ“ Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, Bradenton

πŸ•¦ 9am - 2pm

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LWR Library Celebrates One Year

πŸ“ Lakewood Ranch Library

πŸ•¦ 10am - 3pm

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New Years Kickoff: Family Work Out

πŸ“ 1977 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota

πŸ•¦ 10am - 11am

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Family ArtLab

πŸ“ Art Museum of Ringling College, Sarasota

πŸ•¦ 1pm - 3pm

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Youth Ball Hockey Tournament

πŸ“ LWR Main Street

πŸ•¦ 3pm

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Sunday, January 12th

Siesta Key Farmers Market

πŸ“ 5211 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key

πŸ•¦ 9am - 2pm

Shop local! Just show up

Alpha Win Triathlon

πŸ“ Nathan Benderson Park

πŸ•¦ 7am

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Free Second Sundays at SAM

πŸ“ Art Museum of Ringling College, Sarasota

πŸ•¦ 11am - 4pm

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Jazz Club of SRQ Celebrates 4 Years

πŸ“ Holley Hall, Sarasota

πŸ•¦ 7pm

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PLAN AHEAD

Manatee County Fair

πŸ“ Manatee County Fairgrounds, Palmetto

πŸ•¦ Jan 16th - 26th

Superhero Fun Run (5k)

πŸ“ Nathan Benderson Park

πŸ•¦ Feb. 8th

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