2020 Art in Bloom Spring Show
Thursday, March 19, 5 p.m.
Members’ Opening Reception
Boca Grande Art Center
236 Banyan St., Boca Grande
The show continues Friday, March 20 and Saturday,
March 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, March
22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call
(941) 964-1700.
Placida Rotary Seafood Festival
Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
646 Rotonda Circle, Broadmoor Park, Rotonda
All are invited to enjoy fresh seafood, adult
beverages and drinks for purchase. There will be live
music, nautical vendors, arts & crafts and apparel
for purchase, as well as a bounce house for the kids.
Parking is $3. For more information see
PlacidaRotary.com or look for them on Facebook.
Annual Bike Path Parade
& Woman’s Club Fair
Saturday, March 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
5th St. and The Boca Grande Community Center
131 First St. W, Boca Grande
This annual event is one of the highlights of living
in Boca Grande, and it’s a Spring Break tradition for
families to decorate their golf carts and parade along
the path.
The start of the parade is located at 5th Street,
line-up is at 9:50 a.m. and the parade starts at 10:30
a.m. The parade route ends at the Boca Grande
Community Center, where the Woman’s Club Fair
will be held starting at 11 a.m. Both events are free to
attend, there is no cost to register for the parade.
For more information call Joe Weir at (941) 964-2564.
39th Annual Englewood Rotary
Fine Arts Festival
Saturday, March 28 & Sunday, March 29
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily
West Dearborn St., Englewood
Masterpieces, music and stunning artwork will adorn
the streets this weekend. Experience tropical
Florida culture with fi ne art, music and great food.
Entrance is a suggested $2 donation.
Green Gala “Havana Nights”
Monday, March 30, 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Boca Bay Pass Club, 770 Gulf Blvd., Boca Grande
Purchase tickets now and don’t miss the fun. “Havana
Nights” is the theme. Enjoy savory cuisine, a Latin fusion
band, salsa dancing demonstration, auctions and a cash
bar.
All proceeds support the Barrier Island Parks
Society, Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum and
local state parks including Cayo Costa, Don Pedro,
Gasparilla and Stump Pass.
Dress is tropical casual. Tickets are $150 and can
be purchased by calling BIPS at (941) 964-0060 or by
visiting BarrierIslandParksSociety.com.
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