6th Annual Everything Buffalo Party

The 6th Annual Everything Buffalo Party will be WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH This event features all the foods, drinks and favorite things of Buffalo, NY brought to Sarasota for you to enjoy!  Hope Rises will be the WNY Charity of Choice again this year as Kate Glaser has done and continues to support and help so many families and charities in Buffalo area. Wagner Realty is back as the Exclusive Real Estate Company Sponsor. We're here to help YOU with any of your Commercial & Residential needs. www.BUF2SRQ.com Tickets include entry, parking, entertainment & food buffet, all from Buffalo, a drink ticket, opportunity to see almost 500 fellow Buffalonians and know a portion of proceeds are going to WNY non-profit, Hope Rises! Ticket on Sale NOW!  www.EverythingBuffaloParty.com

Southeastern Guide Dogs Walkathon

Bring your family, bring your dogs, bring your friends, and bring your friends' dogs! This free, family-friendly event includes a 3K walk and a Waggin' Tails Festival with upbeat music, delicious food, a beer garden, a variety of vendors, and an exciting raffle drawing.

Hermitage Sunsets at Nathan Benderson Park

This is the third installment of three programs scheduled.  These outdoor events are one part of many “Hermitage North” programs, series, and collaborations planned throughout the season, spanning Sarasota County and the surrounding region. The programs feature industry-leading and award-winning playwrights, visual artists, musicians, poets, choreographers, and more — all free to the members of our community.  “Hermitage Sunsets @ Nathan Benderson Park: Theater on the Lake” showcases the talents of Hermitage Fellows Terry Guest and James Anthony Tyler. These two talents split the bill to share some of their latest work and discuss the creative process as the sun goes down over the lake.  Admission is free, but registration is required ($5/person) at HermitageArtistRetreat.org.

Walk MS: Sarasota 2024

A walk that brings together passionate people for a powerful purpose: to end MS forever. Click here to register now

Walk to End Summer Hunger

Join All Faiths Food Bank to kick off the 2024 Campaign Against Summer Hunger with a walk around Nathan Benderson Park. The walk will mark the start of a six-week-long campaign to raise funds to feed children at risk of hunger over the summer. Register today!

My Hometown Fest

Each year, My Hometown Fest draws thousands of people from Florida’s Suncoast for a day of fun featuring food from dozens of area restaurants, craft beer samples from around the country, and live music from the region’s best bands. The event features plenty of family friendly activities as well.   To purchase your tickets, please visit  https://myhometownfest.com/

Event Series Dragon Boat 101

Dragon Boat 101

Begin your dragon boat adventure today! Dragon boat paddling is not just a sport, it’s a celebration of unity and resilience. Stemming from Ancient China, this form of boat racing has evolved into a global phenomenon, binding people together in a spirit of fun, fitness and friendship. The vibrant boats, adorned to resemble dragons, symbolize boldness, courage, power and strength – qualities reflected in every paddler. Push your limits and compete in international events year-round with our dedicated competitive team, or join the recreational team for a more relaxed, pressure-free experience. Join the sport of legends and begin your dragon boat adventure today. Click the REGISTER button below to view a list of dates the class is offered and pricing. 

Florida Scholastic Rowing Assn. Sculling State Championship (FSRA)

Florida Scholastic Rowing Assn. Sculling: April 13-14. More info at https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=7520 Can't make it to Nathan Benderson Park? No Problem! Watch FSRA Sculling Championships LIVE STREAM on RHStv!  Available to download FREE on Roku, Amazon Fire, AppleTV, Samsung, LG, mobile devices and www.rhstv.com. Immerse yourself in the action with our LIVE CHAT available during the event; accessible on mobile devices for you to cheer on YOUR team and send shoutouts! 📣 After our live broadcast ends, the event will be available Video on Demand. Watch anywhere, any time! Follow @watchrhstv and share your favorite highlights with us! #FSRASarasota  

Mote SEAsonal Tasting

Join Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium for a special event celebrating UTC's ever-growing restaurant scene and benefiting Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA), our soon-to-be neighbor in the UTC community! This ticketed event will feature delicious bites from 10 UTC restaurants, plus live music, cocktails and an exciting update on Mote's new location. Purchase Tickets

B1G Ten Women’s Rowing Invitational Regatta

Join us to cheer for B1G 10 and collegiate rowers as they race along our world-class course. 24 Big Ten Invites: Brown Clemson Duke Indiana Michigan State Ohio State Rutgers Southern Methodist Alabama California - Los Angeles Central Florida Iowa Michigan Minnesota Notre Dame Oklahoma Tennessee Wisconsin-Madison Watch the Livestream! Can't make it to Nathan Benderson Park? No Problem! Big Ten Invitational will stream LIVE on RHStv! 📺 Available to download FREE on Roku, Amazon Fire, AppleTV, Samsung, LG, mobile devices and at www.rhstv.com/bigten .  Immerse yourself in the action with our LIVE CHAT available during the event; accessible on mobile devices for you to cheer on YOUR team and send shoutouts! 📣 After our live broadcast ends, the event will be available Video on Demand. Watch anywhere, any time!  Follow @watchrhstv and share your favorite highlights with us! #BigTenSarasota  

Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival

Looking for an event in Florida’s Gulf Coast? Join us in Sarasota, welcoming both competitive and recreational teams. Don't have a team? We have the Experience Dragon Boat Program. Click here for more information. In what will promise to be a fiercely competitive Sport Division and widely attended Community Division, the event offers racing for established and entry-level teams alike looking to gain competitive experience by competing in a world-class sports facility. Nathan Benderson Park features a 400-acre lake built to FISA specifications. In 2017, the multi-use sports venue hosted the World Rowing Championships, so teams can expect the best racing conditions come race day! Race distances include 200m, 500m, and the ever-thrilling 2k pursuit for Sport Division teams, while Community Division teams will race 3x500m. Festival grounds offer something for everyone. Spectators can take in the action and follow the excitement of racing while learning about the sport of dragon boat. Another point of interest is the Health and Wellness Village, where participants and spectators can receive products and services to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Families are invited to bring their children to come to spend time at the races and enjoy the outdoors.