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w St. Pete Times Forum offers:
(813) 301-6500 - Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, the St. Pete Times arena features state -of-the-art technology and innovative design which combine to make the arena one of the finest facilities in North America.  In addition to NHL hockey, the arena hosts more than 150 events annually, including concerts, ice shows, the circus and indoor sports.
19,758 seats for hockey
20,500 seats for basketball
21,500 seats for center stage events
w J.P. Igloo Ice & Inline Sports Complex in Ellenton
(941) 723-DOME (3663)  -  J.P. Igloo, is the most state-of-the-art facility on the Gulf Coast. The 115,000 square foot  "igloo-like" facility offers the community a sporting center for recreational and entertainment activities for all ages. It features two ice rinks, one inline rink, public skating, video arcade, party rooms, fitness center and more.  Programs include hockey and figure skating for all ages.
w Cine-World Film Festival
(941) 955-3456  -  Spanning the globe and offering a kaleidoscope of cinematic colors, features over 40 films with selections from the best of the Cannes, New York and Toronto Film Festivals. International film festival, held in November.
w Florida Winefest & Auction
1-877-FLA-WINE  -  A charity event that's a party with a purpose. Each year Florida Winefest & Auction, Inc. holds a week-long food and wine celebration and a charity wine auction to raise funds that support programs for local charities.
w Sarasota Comedy Festival
(941) 954-2006  -  This ten-day Comedy Festival celebrates all the wonderful things that make us laugh. A wide range of world-class comedic artists and performers; comedians, cartoonists and other notables in the entertainment industry come to Sarasota, Florida to participate in this annual fundraising event benefiting the Child Protection Center and United Way of Sarasota County, Inc. Annual Sarasota Comedy Festival set for November.
w Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix
Held every year around the 4th of July. The biggest stop on the offshore powerboat racing circuit.
w Sarasota Blues Festival
Join thousands of Sarasota music fans as they gather at the Sarasota Fairgrounds for the Sarasota Blues Fest. Annual Blues music event held at the Sarasota Fairgrounds in November. 
w Taste Of Sarasota
This family event features delicious food from Sarasota's most popular restaurants, live entertainment, attractions, kid's games crafts, ice carving and much more. Annual event of the Florida Restaurant Association featuring restaurants from Sarasota and Venice, Florida.
w The Royal Lippizan Stallions in Myakka City
(941) 322-1501 - The world famous dancing horses perform at the Ottomar Hermann Training Grounds.  There are free performances as horses and riders ready for upcoming shows.
w Florida Heritage Festival
(941) 747-1998 - The premier event of the Hernando DeSoto Historical Society of Manatee County, bringing family-oriented educational and entertainment events to Manatee County.
w Village of the Arts
(941) 747-8056 - Vibrant neighborhood with 33 artist-owned properties.  Monthly Artwalks are held the first weekend of every month from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Satruday.

MANATEE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
P.O. BOX 321 l 222 10th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34206-0321 l Phone: (941) 748-3411

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY
Live Oak Corporate Center l 2601 Cattlemen Road #201
Sarasota, FL 34232 l Phone: (941) 309-1200

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