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Sarasota Weekender: National Rowing, Tim Dorsey, Battle of Bands
Looking for something to do this weekend in Sarasota? Patch has you covered.
U.S. ROWING MASTERS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: Enjoy a world-class rowing competition and scenic views at Sarasota's brand new Nathan Benderson Park rowing venue all weekend long, Aug. 15-18. More than 2,000 masters rowers from around the country will compete in 200 events on the 400-acre lake at 2500 N. Honore Ave., Sarasota. Races kick off at 8 a.m. each day and continue through the afternoon. It's free to attend. See more details on Sarasota Patch.
TIM DORSEY AT SELBY: Florida author/humorist Tim Dorsey will discuss his latest book 'The Riptide Ultra-Glide' at Selby Public Library Saturday. Get there early for a book sale and signing.
BATTLE OF BANDS AGAINST BREAST CANCER: Family and friends of Jeanice Blizzard are hosting a fundraiser battle of the bands with local bands starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. There will be raffle items 50/50, food, drinks and more at Cabana Inn.
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FLORIDA AVENUE ALE TASTING ROOM 1-YEAR BREWNIVERSARY PARTY: Like beer? Enjoy one of the Tampa area's best craft brews, Florida Avenue Ale, at this "party like a pirate" celebration at Cold Storage Craft Brewery, 4101 N. Florida Ave., in Tampa's Seminole Heights neighborhood. The tasting room will be open from 5-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16 and from 1-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. The $5 cover gets you in the door, plus a commemorative pint koozie and is good for the whole weekend; For $10, get the coozie, a take-home pint and a free beer. There will also be live music, prizes, raffles, games, food trucks and more. Check out the event listing on Seminole Heights Patch for more details.
98 ROCK PRESENTS: BIG NIGHT OUT: Rock out with Fuel, Hoobastank, Alien Ant Farm and Local H starting at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Vinoy Park, 701 Bayshore Drive NE, in St. Petersburg. Tickets start as low as 98 cents and go up to $29.50 for VIP reserved seating. The concert is a fundraiser for Historic St. Pete, a group trying to save St. Pete's historic YMCA. Visit 98rock.com for more details and ticket info.
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