Activity Level: 3

Explore the world of artificial intelligence in a brand-new way. Artificial Intelligence: Your Mind & The Machine is MOSI’s brand new traveling exhibition! This hands-on exhibit is the first of its kind to focus on the real impact of AI.

AI is changing how we live, learn, and work. But what is it, and how does it work? This exhibit helps you find out – without the tech jargon. It’s designed for all ages and full of games, activities, and smart machines you can try for yourself.

Solve puzzles. Test your thinking and see how AI learns to do the same! Artificial Intelligence isn’t just for tech experts. Kids will grow up using it. Adults already rely on it every day. This exhibit gives everyone a chance to understand it.

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 Play with an AI that paints your portrait in classic art styles

 Try a piano that helps you sound like a pro

 Test software that guesses your mood or age

Explore how machines recognize objects, learn languages, and more! Learn how your brain learns compared to how machines “learn” through math

Don’t miss your chance to see the future – now!

MOSI is a self-guided museum. Includes (1) Planetarium Show in the Digital Dome Theatre.

Lunch (OYO) after the museum at Yummy House Chinese Bistro. 

Activity Level: 3

For more than 50 years, Webster Westside Flea Market has been a place to find everything imaginable!  You can find produce, flowers, bakery, jewelry, plants, boutiques, antiques, musical instruments, canopies, electronics, food, drinks and many other products and services!  One of the largest markets in the nation, it covers over 40 acres, contains 2,000 stalls, accommodates over 1,200 dealers, and receives thousands of visitors annually.  Established and chartered in 1937 by local Farmers to sell vegetables and cattle.  Many of the founders of the Market still sell fresh produce grown on local family farms in the expansive new vegetable building.

Lunch (OYO) - concessions, food trucks, picnic tables. Farmers Market Restaurant. After the flea market we will head over to Russell Stover candy outlet.  Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate! You can even get an ice cream cone to finish off your day.

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This Tony Award-winning classic follows Tevye as he navigates the challenges of tradition, family, and change in his close-knit Jewish village. With a rousing and heartwarming score featuring Tradition, Matchmaker, Matchmaker, If I Were a Rich Man, and Sunrise, Sunset. Fiddler on the Roof is a powerful celebration of family, hope and the enduring human spirit.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre’s award-winning buffet included prior to the performance.

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Activity Level: 3

Ahead of the farewell tour dates, Manilow has shared a new single, “Once Before I Go.”  The melodically powerful new song, produced by Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Demonte Posey, and written by Peter Allen and Dean Pitchford, feels like an instant timeless classic.

Fans can look forward to an unforgettable evening as Manilow performs his greatest hits, including “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” “Looks Like We Made It,” “Can’t Smile Without You” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).” With his signature showmanship and timeless catalog, each performance will be a once-in-a-lifetime celebration with one of music’s most legendary performers.

With a career spanning more than five decades, Barry Manilow has become one of the most celebrated entertainers in history. Named the No. 1 Adult Contemporary Artist of all time by Billboard and R&R magazines, he has sold more than 85 million albums worldwide, released over 40 albums and earned 51 Top 40 singles, including 13 #1s and 28 Top 10 hits. A Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Manilow has earned GRAMMY®, TONY® and EMMY® Awards and has been honored with the BMI Icon Award.

His long-running Las Vegas residency has been hailed among the city’s best and his record-breaking appearances at Radio City Music Hall cement his place as one of the venue’s all-time greats.

BAG POLICY

Bags larger than 12x12x12" are prohibited at Benchmark International Arena. Large bags (not including small clutches) are required to go through an x-ray scanner prior to entry. Medical and parenting bags exceeding these sizes are permitted but are subject to additional search procedures.

SIGN UP: SCC MEMBERS 10/2 KP MEMBERS 10/9 GUESTS 10/16

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Activity Level: 2

Buffet lunch included prior to the performance and table served dessert during intermission. Coffee, hot & iced tea, soft drinks included. Additional charge for some beverages.

***PLEASE NOTE*** - MUTTS GONE NUTS IS A NORTH PICK UP SCC & KP MEMBERS

Activity Level: 2

Back by popular demand, Mutts Gone Nuts returns to Clearwater! Canines and comedy will collide and unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action-packed, family-friendly comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented four-legged performers. Imagine the world’s most talented 4-legged performers in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that leaves audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup will include champions and previously discarded dogs that will dance, prance, flip and skip their way right to your heart. Deemed “A must see” by The Washington Post, Mutts Gone Nuts is sure to win Best in Show!

INCLUDED IN PRICE: A Brunch Buffet before the performance. The Brunch will include breakfast and lunch offerings, buffet style, along with complimentary coffee, tea, juice, and water. In addition to the cash bar, Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, and Screwdrivers will also be available for purchase.

***PLEASE NOTE*** DEPARTURE TIME HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 5:00PM

Activity Level: 2

Blue Man Group will rock your world. Blow your mind. And unleash your spirit. As three bald and blue men explore our world, together we’ll discover music, laughter and surprises at every turn. BLUE MAN GROUP is in Sarasota for a limited disruption on their North American tour.

By the end of this spectacular journey, you’ll be saying “I DON’T EVEN KNOW WHAT JUST HAPPENED BUT I LOOOVED IT.”

50 million people of all ages, languages and cultures have experienced
the unexpected with Blue Man Group. Now it’s your turn to see what all the hype is about!

Clearwater

Activity Level: 2

Herb Alpert makes his highly anticipated debut at Ruth Eckerd Hall with his brand-new Tijuana Brass. Herb along with his six great musicians will be playing all of your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember hearing them while growing up.

2025 will mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic album, Whipped Cream & Other Delights. Herb and the band will be performing many of those great songs in addition to many other hit songs that we all know; The Lonely Bull, Spanish Flea, Taste of Honey, Mexican Shuffle, Tijuana Taxi, This Guy’s In Love With You, What Now My Love, Zorba the Greek, Ladyfingers, Rise and many other delights.

A legendary trumpet player, Herb Alpert’s extraordinary musicianship has earned him five #1 hits, nine GRAMMY® Awards, fifteen Gold albums, fourteen Platinum albums and he has sold over 72 million records worldwide. Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass propelled his sound into the pop music limelight, at one point outselling The Beatles two to one. In 1966, they achieved the remarkable feat of simultaneously having four albums in the Billboard Top 10 and five in the Top 20.

Herb Alpert also has the distinction of being the only artist who has had a #1 instrumental (Rise) and a #1 vocal record (This Guy’s In Love With You). 

SIGN UP - SCC MEMBERS  10/20 KP MEMBERS  10/27 GUESTS 11/3                          

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Activity Level: 2

Chelsea Gallo, Conductor

Tony DeSare’s vocal and piano style honors Billy Joel's classic songs. Generations of fans will experience full orchestrations of Billy Joel’s beloved hits including Only the Good Die Young, Just the Way You Are, Piano Man, You May Be Right, Movin Out, My Life and many more.

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Activity Level: 3

Tickets for the boat tours can be purchased at the festival.

Musical entertainment will be ongoing from four stages. 

Additionally, a vast array of fine art, craft, commercial, and non-profit vendors will line the streets alongside our resident businesses.

The festival is pleased to offer a tasty selection of delectable delights at the food court right near the main stage in Kings Bay Park, and a second food court near the gazebo stage in Little Springs Park. 

Activity Level: 2

A Hollywood film star and her entourage descend upon a quaint English village to film an epic period drama. But when the glamorous opening reception ends in a chilling murder, everyone becomes a suspect. Leaving Agatha Christie’s beloved sleuth, Miss Marple to untangle a web of ambition, deceit, and stage fright. A crime novel by Agatha Christie, adapted by Rachel Wagstaff, directed by Michael Donald Edwards. A roller coaster ride of emotions, thrills and quite a lot of spills.                          

Dinner (OYO) stop before the show at The Ringling Grillroom. 

***PLEASE NOTE*** - ONCE UPON A MATTRESS IS A NORTH PICK UP SCC & KP MEMBERS

Activity Level: 2

Fairy Tales Were Never This Funny - Once Upon a Mattress Brings the Laughter!

Think you know The Princess and the Pea? Think again! Once Upon a Mattress flips the classic fairy tale upside down in this hilarious, high-energy musical that’s bursting with charm, cleverness, and contagious fun for all ages.

Meet Princess Winnifred—bold, boisterous, and anything but traditional. When she arrives to win the hand of the shy and sheltered Prince Dauntless, chaos erupts in the kingdom. With toe-tapping tunes, outrageous characters, and non-stop laughs, this is a royal romp that will have you grinning from start to finish.

This production is brought to life by a joyful cast of dedicated volunteer performers, whose passion, time, and talent shine in every scene. When you attend, you're not just enjoying a night of musical comedy—you’re supporting local artistry and fueling the confidence of performers who give their all to entertain, inspire, and build community through live theatre.

Bring your family, your friends, and your sense of humor—seats are filling fast, and this is one fairy tale you don’t want to miss. 

Dinner stop before the show at Panda Buffet (OYO). Over 150 items included: Appetizers, Soup, Salad Bar, Crab Legs, Seafood, Beef, Chicken, Pork, Vegetables, Sushi, Fresh Fruit, Ice Cream, Dessert and Much More. Buffet and menu selections available.

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INCLUDED: A Brunch Buffet before the performance. The Brunch will include breakfast and lunch offerings, buffet style, along with complimentary coffee, tea, juice, and water. In addition to the cash bar, Mimosas, Bloody Mary’s, and Screwdrivers will also be available for purchase.

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Sing, dance & celebrate the music of your life to songs like “My Girl,” “I Heard It Through The Grapevine,” “Reach Out,” “Shop Around,” “Dancin’ In The Street,” “Stop, In The Name Of Love,” “Ain’t Nothin’ Like The Real Thing,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You),” & “Uptight,” – nearly 30 non-stop hits in all!

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We will now start taking final payment for Gasparilla. 2026 membership must be done when making the final payment.

DUE TO OVERWELMING DEMAND A SECOND BUS HAS BEEN ADDED

Activity Level: 3

You’re in for an unforgettable Gasparilla Invasion Brunch Cruise, as we travel to meet the Pirate Ship Jose Gaspar and the Pirate Invasion Flotilla as it departs Ballast Point in Hillsborough Bay. Enjoy close-up views while cruising alongside the flotilla as it crosses the Bay. Yacht StarShip is the largest vessel in the flotilla and guests will experience a once in a lifetime viewing of the Invasion. Before the flotilla turns into the downtown channel, Yacht StarShip will exit the flotilla and proceed ahead, providing a great view as the hundreds of boats condense into a small channel.

Subject to Coast Guard approval, the cruise may return to the Convention Center dock and remain dockside where we will have front row views and witness the flotilla as the pirate ship arrives at 1 PM. 

Gather your favorite mateys and join the invasion for a day you’ll never forget!

BRUNCH INCLUDED - SEE ATTACHED MENU

$150pp deposit due at time of signup.

Final balance due December 1st.

2026 MEMBERSHIP MUST BE PAID BY FINAL PAYMENT DATE

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Activity Level: 2

INCLUDED: Brunch Buffet before the performance.

Activity Level: 2

Enjoy an Explosion of Music and Theatricality as Unforgettable as the Artist Himself.  'MJ' follows Michael Jackson from his childhood to his 1992 Dangerous tour. As we watch Jackson and his team fine-tune the Dangerous show, those moments in time are woven into the story as flashbacks, as different songs trigger Jackson, pulling him back in time to remember either a happy or painful moment in his life.  Created by Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the iconic moves and music to explore his creative process. After acclaimed runs on Broadway, across North America, London’s West End, and Hamburg. MJ makes its Sarasota debut at the Van Wezel.

MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. Featuring Over 25 of Michael Jackson’s Biggest Hits. MJ is a 4-time Tony Award-winning show that celebrates the life and music of Michael Jackson.

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Activity level: 3

Welcome to THE CHOIR OF MAN, the best pub in the world...

Please note this performance is at FERGUSON HALL. The front Orchestra does require six steps to reach!

Activity Level: 2

Come From Away is an exhilarating, heartwarming musical that tells the true story of 7,000 stranded airline passengers in Gander, Newfoundland, after the events of 9/11. With remarkable music, high-energy performances, and a powerful message of kindness, community, and resilience, it celebrates how strangers became family in a time of crisis. Bursting with humor, humanity, and unforgettable songs, Come From Away is an uplifting tribute to the goodness of people coming together in extraordinary circumstances. It's an unforgettable journey that will leave you inspired and full of hope.

On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all.

Buffet lunch included prior to the performance and table served dessert during intermission.  Additional charge for some beverages.  

Activity Level: 3

Venice is filled with amazing architecture and history. Architectural historian Sebastian Liseo will lead you on a walking tour through parts of downtown and West Venice Avenue, including inside the former historic Hotel Venice. In 90 minutes, you will discover what defines the Northern Italian architectural style along with stories about the people and places that helped create the city. Liseo has been leading these tours for 23 years and his knowledge and commentary will have you engaged, entertained, and informed. Come learn from the leader in the touring field. You'll come away with a richer understanding of what makes Venice, well...Venice!

After our tour, time on your own to explore Historic downtown Venice, Florida. You’ll find an assortment of local, family-owned, boutiques, antique shops, cafés and restaurants.

Wear comfortable shoes, this is a 90-minute walking tour.