🍂🐾 Tickets Are Available Now for Friendsgiving 2026! ❤️🦃
Join us for the 6th Annual Friendsgiving, benefiting Manatee County Shelter Animals, for an unforgettable evening of great food, fun, and giving back to animals in need!
✨ Enjoy an amazing evening featuring: 🍝 A delicious buffet by Carrabba’s Italian Grill 🍹 Cash/credit card bar by Bonefish Grill 🎁 Exciting Live &amp; Silent Auctions 🎶 Music and entertainment 🍷 Wine Lotto 🎉 And so much more!
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026 ⏰ 5:30–9:30 PM 📍 The Pavilion at Mixon Fruit Farms 2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL 34208
🎟️ Tickets are available now for $65 or VIP tables of 8 for $800! Gather your friends, celebrate the season of gratitude, and help make a difference in the lives of Manatee County’s shelter animals.&nbsp;<a href="https://fomcaw.org/fg2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">fomcaw.org/fg2026</a>

Local Event: Celebrate Friendsgiving to Help Shelter Dogs & Cats!

Manatee County

Bradenton

Florida

Celebrate Friendsgiving to Help Shelter Dogs &...

🍂🐾 Tickets Are Available Now for Friendsgiving 2026! ❤️🦃
Join us for the 6th Annual Friendsgiving, benefiting Manatee County...

Celebrate Friendsgiving to Help Shelter Dogs & Cats!

Community-Wide Yard Sale Saturday, November 7 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Get ready to shop and find some hidden treasures at our Community-Wide Yard Sale! Browse participating homes throughout the neighborhood for great deals on furniture, home décor, clothing, household items, and more.
Grab your coffee, bring a neighbor, and enjoy a morning of bargain hunting throughout the community. You never know what you might find!

Local Event: Community Yard Sale

Palmetto

Community Yard Sale

Community-Wide Yard Sale Saturday, November 7 | 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Get ready to shop and find some hidden treasures at our...

Peace Presbyterian Church

Join the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble for Salute to Service: A Tribute to America's Veterans on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Peace Presbyterian Church in Lakewood Ranch.
Under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Joe Martinez, the Ensemble presents an inspiring afternoon of American music honoring the courage, sacrifice and service of our nation's veterans.
Featured guest artist SGM (Ret.) Bob McDonald spent more than 26 years performing with the prestigious United States Army Chorus, entertaining presidents, dignitaries and audiences around the world. Well known for his National Anthem performances with the Washington Capitals, McDonald also has longstanding connections to Sarasota's musical community through his appearances with Choral Artists of Sarasota.
The program features stirring selections including An American Fanfare, American Civil War Fantasy, Ragged Old Flag, The House I Live In, Battle Hymn of the Republic, God Bless America and an Armed Forces Medley recognizing every branch of the U.S. military.
Admission: Adults $15 | Students $5 | Veterans FREE!
Location: Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 State Road 64 E., Lakewood Ranch, FL.
Celebrate the spirit of America and join us in honoring those who have served.
For tickets and information, visit <a href="https://www.lwrwindensemble.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.lwrwindensemble.org</a>.

Local Event: Salute to Service: A Tribute to America’s Veterans – Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

Salute to Service: A Tribute to America’s...

Join the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble for Salute to Service: A Tribute to America's Veterans on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at...

Salute to Service: A Tribute to America’s Veterans – Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

Corporate Ladder Brewing Company

Palmetto FL

Books and Brews Book Club in Palmetto, FL | November Meetup + Potluck

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Veterans' Day- City Offices Closed

Sprout Lab: Ag in My Soup!

Night Market with The June Collective in Palmetto, FL | November 13

10th Annual Sangarita Showdown

The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton &amp; Sarasota is coming to Parrish! Experience the music you love, performed live by a full orchestra and special guest artists, right in your community!
From the unforgettable hits of Bruce Springsteen to patriotic favorites honoring our nation's veterans, Born in the U.S.A. brings audiences together for an uplifting afternoon of great American music. Enjoy familiar songs, outstanding musicianship, and the excitement of a full orchestra performing live! 
Bring your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of music with The Pops Orchestra! Enjoy 30% off with code WELCOME30

Local Event: The Pops Orchestra - Born in the USA

The Pops Orchestra - Born in the USA

The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota is coming to Parrish! Experience the music you love, performed live by a full...

The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton &amp; Sarasota is coming to Parrish! Experience the music you love, performed live by a full orchestra and special guest artists, right in your community!
From the unforgettable hits of Bruce Springsteen to patriotic favorites honoring our nation's veterans, Born in the U.S.A. brings audiences together for an uplifting afternoon of great American music. Enjoy familiar songs, outstanding musicianship, and the excitement of a full orchestra performing live!

Bring your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of music with The Pops Orchestra! Enjoy 30% off with code WELCOME30

Ellenton

Manatee Unitarian Universalist

Fifth-generation Floridian, singer-songwriter and storyteller Doug Spears has spent more than 30 years performing original folk and Americana music throughout FL and across the country. His songwriting draws on the people, places, history and character of FL and storytelling has always been an important part of his performances.
Spears recently released Blacktop Road and the album has been receiving excellent reviews. Orlando Weekly Music critic Bao Le-Huu described him as having “gentlemanly grace and John Denver-esque soul” and characterized the album as “a classic slice of Florida folk portraiture.” 
For this show he’ll be joined by Ron and Bari Litschauer, longtime fixtures of Florida’s folk and acoustic music community. Ron is an exceptional guitarist and mandolin player and Bari brings her distinctive banjo and tenor guitar playing to the trio. Together, it’s a musical friendship and easygoing stage chemistry that makes their concerts as much about the stories, humor and shared experience as the songs themselves.
Video Links: 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1cujItGXhwAFSPQirhK-Xg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1cujItGXhwAFSPQirhK-Xg</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1cujItGXhwAFSPQirhK-Xg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1cujItGXhwAFSPQirhK-Xg</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhxChxUwrxc" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhxChxUwrxc</a>
Doors open at 2:30pm, and a $20 donation is requested at the door. Refreshments available. Open seating. Plenty of parking. For more info. visit www.manateeuuf.org or www.dougspearsmusic.com. Email buildingbridgesch@gmail.com for questions.

Local Event: FL Folk Singer Doug Spears at Building Bridges Cofeehouse

Sarasota County

Sarasota

FL Folk Singer Doug Spears at Building Bridges...

Fifth-generation Floridian, singer-songwriter and storyteller Doug Spears has spent more than 30 years performing original folk...

FL Folk Singer Doug Spears at Building Bridges Cofeehouse

SCF Neel Performing Arts Center

The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton &amp; Sarasota season opens!&nbsp;Experience the music you love, performed live by a full orchestra and special guest artists, right in your community!
From the unforgettable hits of Bruce Springsteen to patriotic favorites honoring our nation's veterans, Born in the U.S.A. brings audiences together for an uplifting afternoon of great American music. Enjoy familiar songs, outstanding musicianship, and the excitement of a full orchestra performing live!

Bring your friends and neighbors for an afternoon of music with The Pops Orchestra!

The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton & Sarasota season opens! Experience the music you love, performed live by a full orchestra and...

Tiffany Razzano

Tampa Bay Area

Pinellas County

Gulfport

St. Pete

Pinellas Beaches

Largo

Tampa

Hillsborough County

Clearwater

Bloomingdale-Riverview

Seminole Heights

Manatee

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AEGIS Elder Advisors

AEGIS Elder Advisors is an independent insurance brokerage located in Parrish, Florida, dedicated to helping seniors and families navigate complex coverage decisions. With over 40 years of industry experience, the firm provides personalized guidance for residents across Manatee County and beyond, including Ellenton, Palmetto, and the greater Tampa Bay area. The agency specializes in Medicare plans, including Advantage, Supplement, and Part D options, alongside life insurance, wealth transfer strategies, and retirement income solutions like fixed and indexed annuities. As a veteran-owned and women-owned business, they offer a comprehensive suite of additional services such as dental, vision, long-term care, and hospital indemnity insurance to address specific coverage gaps. Clients can expect unbiased, one-on-one consultations from a top-rated Medicare agent who prioritizes individual needs over single-carrier interests. Whether meeting in person, via Zoom, or by phone, AEGIS Elder Advisors ensures every customer receives clear, actionable advice to secure their health and financial future.

AEGIS Elder Advisors is an independent insurance brokerage located in Parrish, Florida, dedicated to helping seniors and families navigate complex...

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Saturday, November 7

Celebrate Friendsgiving to Help Shelter Dogs & Cats!

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7

5:30 PM

2525 27th St E, Bradenton, FL

Sunday, November 8

Salute to Service: A Tribute to America’s Veterans – Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble

NOV

8

2:00 PM

Peace Presbyterian Church, 12705 FL-64, Lakewood Ranch, FL

Saturday, November 14

The Pops Orchestra - Born in the USA

NOV

14

3:00 PM

7505 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL

The Pops Orchestra - Born in the USA

NOV

14

3:00 PM

7505 Fort Hamer Rd, Parrish, FL

Monday, November 16

The Pops Orchestra - Born in the USA

NOV

16

7:30 PM

SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St W, Bradenton, FL

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