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Craft Cocktails Came to Town
Mix it up with craft cocktails
Some things in life should never be rushed, especially cocktail hour. Lucky you - Sarasota has a liquid art explosion of mixology hot spots serving up unique craft cocktails that are so fresh - you might just want to squeeze yourself!
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Rainy Day Fun
Rainy day fun in Sarasota
As the old saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers," but in Sarasota, an area celebrated for its year-round sunshine and inviting beaches, those occasional rainy days can feel like an exceptional drag. Here are some great tips to spend your rainy day in style.
Dive into Sarasota's aquatic events
As winter sighs out its final chilly breaths and spring blooms to life, athletes around the world are dusting off their swim caps, life vests and other aquatic sporting gear in preparation for a wet and wild season of watersport competitions in Sarasota.
  
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Sarasota and her islands
EVENTS
Apr
19
Mythic Creatures of China at The Ringling Museum
When: Daily 10am - 5pm until Sunday July 14th 2013
Location: John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Description: Chinese artists have portrayed animals in ceramics across thousands of years of the country's continuous history. These animals captured the imaginations of Chinese potters as they sought to portray animals they had seen and others they could only imagine. Drawn from the Ringling's collection of Chinese ceramics, these animals will tickle your fancy with their stories, legends and vibrancy. Almost 100 objects will be presented, including dragons, butterflies, fish and phoenix.
See this exhibition during regular museum hours, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thursdays until 8 p.m. This exhibition is included with regular museum admission. Call 941.358.3180 for advance tickets.
May
4
 41st Annual Siesta Key Sandsculpting Contest
 
 When: Saturday May 4th at 8am - 3pm
Location: Siesta Key Public Beach
Description: Come out to Siesta Key Beach for the 41st Annual Sand Sculpture Contest. Children and adults compete in various categories for cash prizes. This free event is co-sponsored by Sarasota County and the Pelican Press. Registration begins at 8:30a.m, with sculpting lasting until 1p.m.
Prizes awarded for the best sculptures in categories including People's Choice. Come and build your own sand sculpture or vote for your favorite. Call 915-1184 for more information.
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