viduals. Items sold besides boating gear are fishing gear, new and used boats, marine antiques, diving gear and artwork—plus anything else related. This year, special events and festivities will mark the 35th anniversary. Food and drink are also available at the flea market. Thursday- Saturday. 9-6 p.m. Sunday 9-4 p.m. Thursday $12. Friday, Saturday, Sunday $10. Children under 12 free. Free parking. Al Behrendt Enterprises, (954) 920-7877. www.daniamarinefleamarket.com.
Fort Myers Beach 6th Annual Cruiser’s Appreciation Day, March 23
Fort Myers Beach will once again show its appreciation for the cruising community with its 6th Annual Cruisers’ Appreciation Day on March 23. Held in the Matanzas Inn parking lot (next to the dinghy docks), there will be a barbecue, live entertainment, drinks, door prizes (even though it’s outside) and giveaways. Free to boaters renting a mooring ball on the day of the event with a nominal fee to others. People are encouraged to bring lawn chairs since seating will be limited. Everyone is welcome. The event will be from noon to 3.
8th Annual Gulf Coast Traditional Small Craft Festival, Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Sarasota, FL, April 19-21 This year the Sarasota Sailing Squadron will host the 8th Annual Gulf Coast Traditional Small Craft Festival. Come to see boats, or to sail, row, paddle or simply show your classic or traditional boat the weekend of April 19-21. The weekend will begin with an informal barbecue on Friday evening for early arrivals. On Saturday, there will be rowing and sailing races and plenty of “messing about” in the sheltered lagoon of the Sailing Squadron and on Sarasota Bay. Speakers are being lined up for education and entertainment, and cost of entering a boat in the festival will include a dinner and awards presentations Saturday evening. Amenities available at the Squadron include camping, with limited RV options, clubhouse, bar with snack foods, large porches and meeting pavilions, and plenty of launching options including beaches, ramps and a hoist. The Squadron is in Ken Thompson Park on City Island—near the north end of Lido Key. For more information, go to www.sarasotasailingsquadron.org, or call (941) 388-2355.
29th Annual Pompano Beach Seafood Festival, Pompano Beach, FL, April 26-28 Pompano Beach oceanfront. Held on the beach, featuring fresh local seafood prepared by area restaurants. Musical entertainment, arts and crafts and children’s play area. Located at the end of Atlantic Boulevard at the beach. More than 50 charities benefit from the proceeds of the seafood festival. $12 admission. Kids 10 and under free. Friday, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, 10-10 p.m. Sunday, 11-8 p.m. (954) 570-7785. www.pompanobeachseafoodfestival.com.
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