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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.

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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). 

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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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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.

Activity Level: 2

Tampa Bay Downs is the only Thoroughbred racetrack on the West Coast of Florida and is known as one of America's oldest and most well-maintained racetracks. Tampa Bay Downs first opened its doors in 1926 under the name of Tampa Downs and has since had a long and colorful history.

Included in price: 

Buffet lunch consisting of:

• Fresh Fruit Salad
• Caesar salad
• Chef’s Vegetable Selection
• Hot Entrees
• Mashed Potatoes
• Eclairs & Home Baked Cookies
• Coffee & Tea

• Admission
• Daily Racing Program
• Reserved Seating
• Tax and Gratuity

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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.

Activity Level: 3

Mazzaro Italian Market is a family-owned and operated store and restaurant located in St. Petersburg. It offers an array of food items, such as handmade pastas and specialty cheeses, delicious deli selections, gourmet baked breads and pastries, baked in traditional Italian style, oils, chocolates, cookies, wines, and spices. Mazzaro’s is more than a one-of-a-kind Italian gourmet market – it’s one of Tampa Bay’s favorite culinary destinations. We will have time for shopping and lunch (OYO) before continuing.  

Jo-El's St. Pete Kosher Deli - Authentic Jewish Soul Food started in a four-car garage in Gulfport more than 35 years ago. This is a family owned and operated business with a comfortable, warm, friendly, casual atmosphere offering only the best hand sliced nova and lox, real Kosher corned beef and pastrami, homemade pickled tongue, 1/2 sour and sour green pickles and so much more. Bakery goods are brought in from New York: Green's, Delancey, Beigels and Shick's bakeries. Some excellent baking is also done on the premises.  

JO-EL’S PRE-ORDERS CALL 2 DAYS IN ADVANCE 727 321-3847 THEY WILL HAVE YOUR ORDER READY FOR PICK UP WHEN WE ARRIVE.

Trader Joe’s - Our buyers travel the world searching for products we think are exceptional and will find a following among our customers.  At Trader Joe's, you won’t find a lot of branded items. Instead, you’ll discover a store full of unique and interesting products, along with everyday basics, in the Trader Joe's label. We keep our costs low because every penny we save is a penny you save.

May bring a cooler on trip 

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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!

Clearwater

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Where You Are, the latest play by Canadian rising star, Kristen Da Silva, is a heart-warming and hilarious tale of recognizing love wherever we find it and how we choose our paths in life.

Sisters Glenda and Suzanne live a peaceful retirement selling homemade jam on Manitoulin Island. This summer, their usual concerns – trying to orchestrate sightings of their handsome veterinarian neighbor and preparing for the visit of Suzanne’s grown daughter, Beth, are complicated by a secret the sisters can no longer contain. When Beth arrives with secrets of her own, the three women find they have no choice but to face things that will change their lives and relationships forever.

LUNCH BUFFET INCLUDED PRIOR TO THE PERFORMANCE

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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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INCLUDED: Brunch Buffet before the performance.

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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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Since Riverdance first emerged onto the world stage, its fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. The Grammy award-winning music and the infectious energy of its mesmerizing choreography and breathtaking performances has left audiences in awe and established Riverdance as a global cultural sensation.

To celebrate this incredible 30th year milestone, Riverdance will embark on a special anniversary tour, bringing its magic to audiences around the world.  This spectacular production rejuvenates the much-loved original show with new innovative choreography and costumes and state of the art lighting, projection, and motion graphics. And for the first time Riverdance welcomes “The New Generation” of performers, all of whom were not born when the show began 30 years ago.

In those 30 years the show has transformed from a spectacle into a global cultural phenomenon – continuously evolving yet remaining true to its Irish roots. On this upcoming tour we look forward to welcoming ‘The New Generation’ of artists while paying tribute to the talented performers, creators, dedicated crew, and the millions of fans who have made Riverdance a worldwide celebration of music and dance.”

Audiences will enjoy a unique and memorable performance which blends the traditional and the contemporary, showcasing the skill and passion of the world-class dancers, musicians, and singers in the Riverdance ensemble.

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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.