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Sunday Favorites: The History of the Manatee County Fair

The Manatee County Fair brings back many memories to many different people. As a kid, it always seemed like it was the coldest day of the year when my mother bundled us up to ride the Ferris wheel. …

Pink Floyd Laser Show Coming to Van Wezel

SARASOTA – Paramount’s Laser Spectacular, a multi-media laser and light show featuring the music of Pink Floyd, will come to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on the downtown Sarasota …

Manatee County Fair Wraps Up This Weekend

PALMETTO – This weekend is your last chance to visit the Manatee County Fair, which runs through Sunday, January 22. Vegas McGraw will perform a concert on the main stage tonight at 7 p.m. …

Village Bluegrass Fest returns to VOTA this Weekend

BRADENTON – Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen's second annual Village Bluegrass Festival will kick off in the Village of the Arts in downtown Bradenton this Friday evening. Saturday's all-day …

Weekend Sounds January 20-22

BRADENTON – It’s another big weekend for live music across Manatee and Sarasota counties. With multiple bands lined up at area venues each day this weekend, 941’s live music fans …

Sunday Favorites: The First Post Office

This month marked the 140th anniversary of the first post office in Bradenton. William Iredell Turner, who is credited with founding the city, was appointed as its first postmaster. Here's the story …

Grand Opening of The Market at the Point this Friday

OSPREY, FL – A new vendor market is coming to Osprey’s The Point Restaurant and Tiki. Nancy Ambrose, former manager of the Coquina Beach Market, has announced the new market location will …

Weekend Sounds January 13-15

BRADENTON – There are some great shows lined up across Bradenton and Sarasota this weekend and there's no better way to enjoy this weekend’s cooler weather than while taking in some …

Theater Review: Birds of North America

SARASOTA – Anna Ouyang Moencch's Birds of North America recently made its regional debut at Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota. John (Stephen Spencer) and his daughter Caitlyn …

Theater Review: Almost, Maine

BRADENTON – Bradenton's first professional theater company debuted Friday night at Oscura with a sold-out three-night production of John Cariani's 2004 classic, Almost, Maine . …

Sunday Favorites: The Fully Florida Zoo

When I was a child, I was marked by an unforgettable experience with a hippopotamus at a Florida zoo. I recently revisited Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park with my family and came into contact with …

Regional Debut Opens Tonight at Urbanite

SARASOTA – Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota will present the regional debut of Anna Ouyang Moench's Birds of North America , directed by Summer Dawn-Wallace. The Washington Post called …

Sunshine State Theater Co. Presents Debut Production

BRADENTON –The Sunshine State Theater Co., Bradenton's very first professional theater company, will present its debut production– Almost, Maine –this weekend (January 6-8) at …

Palmetto Youth Center's Annual MLK Celebration Weekend

PALMETTO – The Palmetto Youth Center will host its annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Weekend beginning Friday, Jan 13, and continuing through Sunday, Jan 15. The …

Weekend Sounds January 6-8

BRADENTON – The 941 music scene is coming into 2023 strong! Live music lovers will find multiple shows of various genres to choose from this weekend, with some notable shows lined up on Friday …

Tickets on Sale for KC and The Sunshine Band

TAMPA – R&B legends KC and The Sunshine Band will take the stage at the Hard Rock Event Center at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Thursday, February 23, at 8 p.m. …

Cirque Italia Comes to Palmetto January 5-8

PALMETTO – Have you ever had a dream so vivid, you thought it was real? That's the idea behind Cirque Italia as they pull out all the stops this year to take you on a magical dream adventure. …

New Year's Eve on Main Street

Bradenton and Sarasota's Main Streets will be ringing in 2023 with free concerts and block party events. Celebrate with live music, a traditional New Year countdown, fireworks, food and drink, and …

Weekend Sounds Dec 30 - Jan 1

BRADENTON – The New Year is upon us, and 941’s live music scene is ready to help you celebrate. From downtown celebrations in both Bradenton and Sarasota, to live shows and New Year's …

Sunday Favorites: The North Pole of Florida

I booked tickets for my family aboard The North Pole Express in Parrish this year. It was a great night filled with Christmas joy, just like the holiday story it is based on. The best part, of …

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