Van Wezel's FridayFest to Feature The Venturas, 8/10

Sarasota favorite The Venturas will play the Van Wezel's free summer festival series-FridayFest on Friday, August 10th from 5pm- 9pm. The Venturas will be doing some of their best Jazz, Latin and Blues renditions, right here on the Sarasota Bayfront.

Bring your blankets or lawn chairs and take in the music and the sunset. Enjoy food and beverage from local vendors. Guided by emcee Cliff Roles, FridayFest takes place in rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, the Festival will move indoors to the Main Hall of the Van Wezel. Check our website for updates. Bringing in food and drink from outside the Fest is prohibited; coolers and weapons of any kind are also prohibited.

Presenting sponsors are Sunset Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and MetroPCS. The Talent Sponsor is Business by the Bay. Additional sponsors are Comcast, Bright House Networks, Budweiser, Van Wezel Executive Director's Council, ABC 7, The Observer Group, The Van Wezel Foundation, Boar's Head, Mattison's ,Waste Management, InterMedia Productions, Cameresi Designs, WSRZ 107.9. The concert series is paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax Revenues.

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