You will find 150 artists in town for the 19th Annual St. Armands Art Festival. The event offers art from a broad spectrum of mediums including sculpture, photography, glass, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, mixed media and more! For more info: http://artfestival.com/

There is a $5 cover charge, cash bar, and food vendors. Free parking at Florida State University Center for Performing Arts. No advance reservations required. Limited seating available. For more info: http://www.ringling.org

For the past 12 years, it has also become popular for this Annual Craft Festival which garners crowds of fine craft lovers each year. From paintings, to woodwork, visitors will find it at this well organized show. Venue: Orange and Main Street in Downtown Sarasota. For more info: http://artfestival.com/

For the past 12 years, it has also become popular for this Annual Craft Festival which garners crowds of fine craft lovers each year. From paintings, to woodwork, visitors will find it at this well organized show. Venue: Orange and Main Street in Downtown Sarasota. For more info: http://artfestival.com/

The Crescent Beach Grocery hosts a casual wine tasting once a month for the public to enjoy. Wine and Snacks will be provided for free. 6-8pm 1211 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key, FL For more info: 941-312-0472

Take the family to the PINEAPPLE SCARE Haunted House hosted by the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund on the corner of State and Pineapple Streets. 7 pm - 11pm

Take the family to the PINEAPPLE SCARE Haunted House hosted by the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund on the corner of State and Pineapple Streets. 7 pm - 11pm

Do you dare take a tractor-driven hayride at night down Pine Level Trail? This historic road has never known street lights and is lined only with native Florida lands complete with ghosts and goblins jumping out of the woods for this spooky occasion. Before it gets dark, enjoy our famous Crowley smoked beef barbeque with country fare sides. Enjoy kids costume contest, crafts, music and more. Crowley Museum and Nature Center 164 Myakka Road., Sarasota, FL 5:00 - 8:00 pm

Come and join us the 26th for a fun filled family event. Booths filled with crafts & handmade items, antiques, and lots of plants for sale. We will have ongoing activities and performers on the stage all day with a special appearance from "McGruff the Crime Dog"! Refreshments will be available all day. We are asking everyone to bring a food donation for All Faith's Food Bank. Safe trick or treating will be from 5-6pm throughout the garden. 1670 10th Way, Sarasota, FL 10:00 am - 6:00 pm All children under 3 admission is free. Children (3-12): $5.00 + tax. Age 13- Adult: $10.00 + tax.

Take the family to the PINEAPPLE SCARE Haunted House hosted by the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund on the corner of State and Pineapple Streets. 7 pm - 11pm

3 p.m until 6 p.m. Trick or Treat in Siesta Village

Take the family to the PINEAPPLE SCARE Haunted House hosted by the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund on the corner of State and Pineapple Streets. 7 pm - 11pm

Creatures of the Night Celebration featuring all of the scary creatures that haunt the Jungle during Halloween! Don't forget your costume! 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adult: $14, Child (3-12): $10. Admission is free for children who come in costume! For More Info: junglegardens 

The Mangrove Coast Fly Fishers and Sarasota Chapter of the Coastal Conservation will hold the fourth annual Fall Fly Fishing Challenge on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 out of the Ken Thompson Park boat ramp on City Island in Sarasota. Entry fee is $50 and includes an awards barbeque. Applications are available at area tackle shops or on line at the following link: tournament or Call Rick Grassett at 923-7799

Take the family to the PINEAPPLE SCARE Haunted House hosted by the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund on the corner of State and Pineapple Streets. 7 pm - 11pm

Ed Smith Stadium Complex  Field 1, 2700 12th Street, Sarasota, FL  34237   For More Information: bluesfest

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 - Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 St. Armands Circle 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 - Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 St. Armands Circle 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

3rd Annual Siesta Key Sand Fest "A Magical Night On The Beach" Celebrating the World's Finest Whitest Sand. An Enchanted Evening! Friday November 7, 2008 5:30 - 10:00 pm.  Siesta key Public Beach Pavillion, 4 Course Buffet Dinner, Entertainment, Dancing, Magicians, Casino, Silent and Live Auctions, Raffle Prizes and Much More. $50.00 per person. Tickets are available at the Siesta Key Chamber office or call 941-349-3800. Event Poster: Sandfest

This gives you the unique opportunity to meet the creators of the art on display; commission a specific piece; ask questions about techniques; learn the sources of their inspirations; and purchase fine works of art at affordable prices. For more info: http://artfestival.com/

This gives you the unique opportunity to meet the creators of the art on display; commission a specific piece; ask questions about techniques; learn the sources of their inspirations; and purchase fine works of art at affordable prices. For more info: http://artfestival.com/

The 11th Annual Great Teddy Bear Run, sponsored by the Sarasota Florida HOG (Harley Owners Group) Chapter, Admission: 10.00 if you pre-register ($15 the day of the event) & a stuffed animal for charity This charity event will benefit KIDS by the SEA, a local non-profit, serving children with cancer in our area since 1982. Every year we have a police escorted parade with a new teddy bear or other stuffed animal strapped to our bike and end at the Sarasota Fairgrounds for a big party with lots of food & fun. Please call Pete or Donna DeFant @ 941-749-1778 if you have any questions!

There is a $5 cover charge, cash bar, and food vendors. Free parking at Florida State University Center for Performing Arts. No advance reservations required. Limited seating available. For more info: http://www.ringling.org

Start the Holiday Season off right! Come to the village and get in the holiday spirit. Fun for the entire family The Siesta Village Holiday Stroll & Open House will be located at the Siesta Center (across from Michael Saunders).

Get in the Christmas spirit by joining St. Armands Circle's holiday party with live entertainment. Hours: 6 pm - 9 pm

Sarasota Holiday Parade Main Street, Sarasota Florida The Sarasota Holiday Parade takes place in downtown Sarasota. Parade viewers are welcome to bring blankets to toss over the curbside to sit on and lawn chairs as well. Parking is available downtown on streets and in lots other than those closed for the parade route. It’s best to arrive about an hour early to find parking and a nice spot along the parade route from which to view the festivities.

The Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade of Lights on the Sarasota bayfront starts at at the south end of Longboat Key, heads across to City Island and north into the bay, and ends up at the Marina Jack basin for judging. Watch from Island Park, City Island or Centennial Park Starts at 6pm

Atomic Holiday Bazaar III, is a craft show tailor-made for the irreverent, intellectual shopper. Craft offered is infused with a crash of punk, a dash of pretty and a splash of respectable crafts-wo/man-ship. The producer doesn't let any product in that she wouldn't have in her very own home or give to a good friend as a gift. 801 Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, For More Information: http://atomicholidaybazaar.com/

The Crescent Beach Grocery hosts a casual wine tasting once a month for the public to enjoy. Wine and Snacks will be provided for free. 6-8pm 1211 Old Stickney Point Rd., Siesta Key, FL For more info: 941-312-0472

There is a $5 cover charge, cash bar, and food vendors. Free parking at Florida State University Center for Performing Arts. No advance reservations required. Limited seating available. For more info: http://www.ringling.org

New Years Eve - The Annual Pineapple Drop...Our Sarasota Calendar of Events wraps up a year long run of fun events and festivals with The Pineapple Drop at Midnight on New Years’ Eve in Downtown Sarasota at the Main Street New Year’s Eve Party. With live bands, refreshments from assorted street vendors, venues for kids and free admission, it's a fun and safe way to close out the old year and ring in the new one. Located at Lemon and Main Streets in Downtown Sarasota, this fun family affair kicks off at 7 p.m. on December 31.

The Siesta Key Village Association is hosting "Everyone Gets a Kiss," a Valentine Stroll, from 6 to 9 pm Friday. Merchants are staying open for the evening, many offering refreshments - including chocolate kisses - while snacks and entertainment will be available throughout the village.

Couples can say "I do" again on the white sands of Siest Key this Valentine's Day. More than 300 couples took part in last year's vow-renewal ceremony on Siesta Public Beach. Couples must register by February 12, for this year's event, and the fee is $2 per couple. At the sunset ceremony, they will renew their vows before Judge Becky Titus. The County has hosted the annual ceremony for 18 years, and the event continues to grow. Couples may register online at : http://www.parksonline.scgov.net or by Calling (941) 861-7275

The annual event is held on Siesta Key Public Beach, children and adults can compete in this free event for cash prizes for the first, second, and third place in each category. Registration at 8:30 am Contest begins: 9:00 am. Categories are: Adult - Humorous, Adult - Miscellaneous, Children - 10 years and younger, Children 11-17 years of age. Sponsored by Sarasota County Parks and recreation and the Pelican Press.