Saturday, Sept. 2 14th Annual Venice Triathlon Starts at Sharky’s on the Pier, 1600 S. Harbor Drive,Venice The Venice YMCA hosts a triathlon each fall on a closed course that moves participants from Sharky's on the Beach through downtown Venice. Athletes will swim 1/4 of a mile, bike 12.1 miles and run 3.1 miles. The event is open to individuals or relay teams. Registration from Tuesday, Aug. 1 through Wednesday, Aug. 30 is $100 for individuals and $190 for teams. After that it’s $125 for individuals and $225 for teams.To register and for all of the event information see swflymca.org/programs/venice-triathlon/. Saturday, Aug. 19 through Monday, Sept. 4 Englewood Pioneer Days W. Dearborn Street, Englewood Englewood Pioneer Days is an annual celebration which includes a parade, history tours, diaper derby, cardboard boat races and more. Saturday, Aug. 19 - Little Miss Englewood Pageant at Lemon Bay High School Saturday, Aug. 26 - Chalkfest 5.0 on Dearborn Street, Kids’ Shipwreck Party at Tringali Center Sunday, Aug. 27 - Fish-a-thon at the Tom Adams Bridge Tuesday, Aug. 29 - Sing-along at Green Street Church Saturday, Sept. 2 - Cardboard Boat Race at Indian Mound Park, Shipwreck Dance Sunday Sept. 3 - Diaper Derby at the Lemon Bay Women’s Club, Pioneer Days Festival in Pioneer Park, Open Car Show on Dearborn Street Monday, Sept. 4 - Pioneer Days Festival in Pioneer Park, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Corvette Car Show on Dearborn Street, 61st Pioneer Days Parade on Dearborn St. at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8 & Saturday, Sept. 9 Big Orange Music Festival Downtown, Punta Gorda JJ Grey & Mofro and Los Lobos are set to headline the second annual Big Orange Music Festival, among many others in Downtown Punta Gorda. The whole event will kick off at Fishermen's Village on Friday Sept. 8 with live music, food, and a Sunset Celebration. Watch on Saturday morning, Sept. 9, The Big Orange Throwdown Competition at Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside, lawn and Tiki Bar. The culmination of the weekend will take place at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. This will feature five bands, two stages, vendors, and more. Big Orange Music Festival is also proud to feature Tinsley Ellis Blues Is Dead, Eric Lindell, Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes, and Evan Taylor Jones. For all the details see bigorangemusicfestival.com. Friday, Sept.15 through Friday Sept. 29 Let’s Eat, Englewood! Various Restaurants in Englewood The Englewood Florida Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its third annual Restaurant Week promotion, “Let’s Eat, Englewood!” Diners will have the opportunity to experience a culinary adventure through our community without breaking the bank.Three-course dinners will be available for $23 and two-course lunches for $12. Some of the participating restaurants will be Howard’s Restaurant, Johnny Leverocks, Lock and Key Restaurant, Mango Bistro, Rum Bay,The Blue Lagoon. Check the Englewood Chamber of Commerce at englewoodchamber.com for a complete listing of the participating restaurants and menus. Saturday, Sept.9 Youth Fishing Tournament 9 to 11 a.m. at the Boca Grande Fishing Pier North. Grab your fishing pole and tackle box and come join the family fun at our youth fishing tournaments sponsored by the Boca Beacon, Boca Grande Marina and Lee County Parks & Recreation. Tournaments are for boys and girls ages 15 and under. Bait will be provided (no lures allowed). All children must be supervised by a parent or guardian for this event.This is a catch and release tournament. Registration is not necessary – just be at the pier ready to fish by 9 a.m. Refreshments are not provided so please bring what you need to drink and eat. For more information see bocagrandehappenings.org or call (941) 964-2564. Friday Sept. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 1 Island Hopper Songwriter Fest All are invited to festival featuring nationally acclaimed singer-songwriters brought to The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel by BMI & iHeart Radio. This award-winning festival includes over 100 live performances, more than 60 songwriters, and 20 unique venue. Past performers include Parmalee, Thompson Square, and Grammy Award winner Maren Morris. Festival locations: Captiva Island: September 22 - September 2, Downtown Fort Myers: September 25 - September 28, Fort Myers Beach: September 29 - October 1. For more information and a full schedule of event see island-hopper.fortmyers-sanibel.com. l
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