Week of September 21
September 21 – September 27, 2026
The Weekly Wave · Monday, September 21💼 Local Spotlight
Walt's Fish Market
A Sarasota institution since 1941, still family-run by the Wallins — one of the only spots anywhere selling fish caught that very same day. Some of the freshest fish and the freshest merch south of Tampa. Don't leave without trying the smoked mullet spread.
📍 4144 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231Visit their site →🧠 Weekly Trivia
Which future 'King of Rock and Roll' played an early, little-known gig right here in Sarasota back in 1956?
Elvis Presley! On February 21, 1956 — before he was famous — he performed at the Edwards Theater in Sarasota, the same building now known as the Sarasota Opera House.
🐾 Pet of the Week
Jenna
Dog
A sweet 10-year-old girl waiting for her second chapter. Senior pets like Jenna are often overlooked, but they tend to be the calmest, most grateful companions. She'd qualify for the shelter's Seniors for Seniors program — a reduced $10 adoption fee for adopters 55+.
Available at Manatee County Animal Services
Meet Jenna →📰 Local Buzz
📣 Local NewsVFW Post 10141 hosts inaugural Charity Golf Tournament this Saturday
The Bradenton post's first-ever golf fundraiser on Sept. 26 will raise money to support local veterans and the community.
Read more →- 🎉 New Business
University Town Center adds a wave of new restaurants
Chef Chris Ponte is bringing two Tampa concepts to UTC, joined by a Spanish tapas spot and a Greek favorite relocating from St. Armands Circle.
Read more → - 🎉 New Business
Five Nine Grill & Tavern expanding to Osprey
The Bradenton restaurant favorite is opening a second location in Blackburn Point Plaza, bringing its brunch-lunch-dinner menu south into Sarasota County.
Read more → - 📣 Local News
Emma E. Booker Elementary earns its first-ever 'A' grade
After 37 years — and once being placed under state monitoring — the Sarasota school, where President Bush was famously visiting on 9/11, has completed a remarkable academic turnaround.
Read more → - 📣 Local News
Fall for Sarasota kicks off with a 500-hour volunteer goal
This community-wide effort, running Sept. 17–18, pairs local businesses with nonprofits like Meals on Wheels and The Bay for two days of hands-on giving back.
Read more →
🎉 Just for Fun
🚔 Manatee County is auctioning off a fleet of retired cop cars
The Sheriff's Office is holding an online public auction starting September 22 for a batch of decommissioned patrol vehicles — mostly Chevy Caprice cruisers from 2014 to 2017. Also up for grabs: 13 mystery pallets of Tahoe back seats. Never a better time to get the police cruiser of your dreams.
Read more →
📅 This Week's Events
Monday, September 21
Pick-Up Tennis at Summerfield Park
9:00 AM
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Get Directions →A casual, unstructured way to play tennis — participants organize their own games and matchups.
Mat Pilates at The Bay
5:30 PM – 6:15 PM
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Get Directions →Join a free hour of mat pilates at the Sarasota Garden Club! Get a great workout with BodyBar Pilates Sarasota.
Mat Pilates at The Bay
6:30 PM – 7:15 PM
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Get Directions →Join a free hour of mat pilates at the Sarasota Garden Club with BodyBar Pilates. Great for all levels—just bring yourself and a mat!
Monday Night Bingo at Florida Provisions
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Get Directions →Join Florida Provisions every Monday for Bingo Night — cold beer and prizes.
Trivia Night at Good Liquid Brewing Company
7:00 PM
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Get Directions →Gather your friends, challenge your brain, and savor a beer at Good Liquid Brewing Company for Trivia Night every Monday.
Karaoke at The Freckled Fin Irish Pub
7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
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Get Directions →Sing your heart out every Monday at The Freckled Fin Irish Pub on Anna Maria Island.
More info →
Tuesday, September 22
The Y: Primetime+
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
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Get Directions →Get your heart pumping with this low-impact cardio and resistance class designed for active seniors and beginners alike. A great way to stay fit and have fun!
Music Bingo at The Peculiar Pub
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Get Directions →A night of singing, dancing, and prizes set to your favorite hits, paired with scratch-kitchen food, handcrafted cocktails, and craft beer.
Trivia Night at Ed's Tavern
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Get Directions →Hosted by Steve-O, general trivia covering current events, sports, holidays, and more — compete for bragging rights, pitchers of beer, and gift cards.
Karaoke Night at The Lounge by Good Liquid Distilling Co.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Get Directions →A laid-back night of singing your favorite songs, cheering on friends, and half-off margaritas.
Poker Night at Ed's Tavern
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Get Directions →Free Texas Hold 'Em — no cost to play. Weekly winner takes home a $50 Ed's gift card, plus a chance at a seat in the One-Eyed Jacks tournament at Sarasota Kennel Club.
Wednesday, September 23
Tai Chi | Qigong
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
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Get Directions →Join Gail at the Sarasota Garden Club to learn and practice Tai Chi and Qigong—two peaceful, ancient exercises perfect for relaxing your body and mind.
Pick-Up Tennis at Summerfield Park
9:00 AM
↻ WeeklyDetails & directions
Get Directions →A casual, unstructured way to play tennis — participants organize their own games and matchups.
Coquina Beach Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
↻ WeeklySunset Volleyball
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Get Directions →Roulette-style pickup volleyball for players ready to jump in and play without instruction.
Thursday, September 24
The Y: Primetime+
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM
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Get Directions →A gentle, low-impact cardio class mixed with resistance training—perfect for active seniors and anyone just starting their fitness journey.
Casual Cornhole at Waterside Place
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Get Directions →A fun morning of casual cornhole for all skill levels — grab a partner or go solo, beanbags and boards provided.
Namaste at The Bay Yoga
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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Get Directions →Join us for a peaceful hour of yoga at The Bay Park in beautiful Sarasota—perfect for clearing your mind and finding your flow.
Live Music at Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Get Directions →Enjoy live music by various artists every Thursday and Saturday evening at Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar.
Friday, September 25
Coquina Beach Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
↻ WeeklyHolmes Beach Drum Circle
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Get Directions →A weekly gathering for drumming, dancing, and community as the sun goes down on Anna Maria Island. The circle begins one hour before sunset, so the exact start time shifts through the season.
Cinema at The Bay: 9 to 5
7:00 PM – 8:40 PM
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Get Directions →Celebrate Dolly Parton Day with an outdoor screening of the classic comedy 9 to 5 under the stars at The Oval at The Bay.
Saturday, September 26
Pura Vida Weekend at The Bay
12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Get Directions →Head to The Bay this weekend for Pura Vida Weekend—a laid-back celebration of Costa Rican vibes, food, and good times along the Boulevard of the Arts.
Fin de semana Pura Vida
12:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Get Directions →Celebrate Costa Rican culture this September 26–27 at The Bay with music, food, and good vibes. ¡Pura Vida!
Bootcamp
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
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Get Directions →Get fit in 45 minutes with this energizing bootcamp combining body-weight exercises and intervals. Perfect for building strength and conditioning!
Namaste at The Bay Yoga
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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Get Directions →Join us for a peaceful hour of yoga at The Bay Park—perfect for stretching, breathing, and finding your zen by the water.
Wellness Walk with Yely Rivas (Presented in Spanish)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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Get Directions →Join Yely Rivas for a refreshing wellness walk at the beautiful Sarasota Garden Club—presented entirely in Spanish. It's part of Pura Vida Weekend, so come move, connect, and enjoy!
Caminata Consciente con Yely Rivas (Presentado en Espanol)
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
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Get Directions →Join Yely Rivas for a mindful walk through the beautiful Butterfly Garden at Sarasota Garden Club. This guided experience is presented in Spanish and perfect for anyone looking to connect with nature and inner peace.
Kayak Mangrove Discovery Tour with Armando Ubeda, UF/IFAS (Presented in Spanish)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Get Directions →Paddle through the mangroves with expert guide Armando Ubeda and discover the incredible plants and wildlife that call this ecosystem home. Tour presented in Spanish at The Bay Park.
Excursion en kayak por los manglares con Armando Ubeda, UF/IFAS (Presentado en Espanol)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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Get Directions →Paddle through beautiful mangrove forests with expert guide Armando Ubeda from UF/IFAS in this Spanish-language kayak adventure at The Bay Park.
Van Wezel Family Fest
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Get Directions →Join us at Van Wezel's Family Fest on the back lawn for a day of fun activities, live entertainment, and community celebration—perfect for the whole family!
Live Music at Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Get Directions →Enjoy live music by various artists every Thursday and Saturday evening at Floridays Woodfire Grill & Bar.
Sunday, September 27
Mixon Farms Market
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Get Directions →A weekly Sunday market at Mixon Fruit Farms, running through the season from late September to the end of May.
Farmers' Market at Lakewood Ranch
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Get Directions →Local produce, baked goods, and live music every Sunday at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
More info →Coquina Beach Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
↻ WeeklySundays at Loaded Cannon Distillery
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Get Directions →A relaxed Sunday afternoon with a food truck (2-6 PM) and open mic featuring local musicians and performers (3-6 PM). Tours and tastings available 12-3 PM by reservation.
More info →Siesta Key Drum Circle
Starts 1 hour before sunset
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Get Directions →A vibrant weekly drum circle on Siesta Beach every Sunday evening, beginning an hour before sunset. Locals and visitors gather for rhythm, dancing, and sunset on the sand.
