Crème Brule and Champagne – Vistas of French Cities and Country Side exhibit of two renowned French artists Laurent Parcelier and Herve Lenouvel.

Location: Mercato 9118 Strada Place #8130

08/06/2024 - 08/27/2024

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Who doesn’t love French food and the French countryside? Laurent Parcelier’s quaint corner cafes and sun-dappled French maisons enchant with their serene and joyful beauty. Meanwhile Herve Lenouvel’s gem-colored mountains and forests of the rugged Brittany and Northern France stun with their powerful majesty.

The viewer is captivated by Parcelier’s atmosphere of quiet sweetness and Lenouvel’s rich color palette that evokes feelings of emotion. Both French painters will have you immersed in their world of dramatic light and color.

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Get ready to sip, savor and splash at The Marker Key West to celebrate the ultimate Key West Rum Fest and Pool Party on Friday, August 16, from 2-5 p.m.! Enjoy splashing and sipping in the sun with live performances from Reggae Lou & the Kind Budz. 

Cast your vote in the Papa’s Pilar Rum Cocktail Contest, where the best creations battle it out to become the crowd favorite, all while enjoying live tunes and performances from artists like K Dub-Ya, for a SoCal Dub style concert. 

Learn more at https://www.themarkerkeywest.com/location/calendar/.

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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will present an outdoor screening of the movie JAWS on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Mercato for its monthly series, Movies on the Lawn. 

In partnership with Mercato, the screening of JAWS will begin at 8:15 p.m. on the event lawn. Prior to the movie, families can enjoy shark-themed activities starting at 7 p.m., including a shark race, magnet fishing game, dunk tank, face painting and spin-to-win prize wheel with chances to win movie and popcorn passes. Additionally, attendees are encouraged to arrive early for an opportunity to receive complimentary popcorn, soda and water provided by Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.  

In Steven Spielberg’s 1975 American thriller film, JAWS, the snoozy resort town of Amity Island finds itself plunged into a never-ending nightmare after a shark with a voracious appetite begins prowling the once-tranquil waters. It’s up to police chief Brody, oceanographer Hooper and veteran shark hunter Quint to save the town from this seemingly unstoppable predator. More than 40 years later, everyone still recognizes John Williams’ Oscar-winning score as one of the most iconic pieces of film music. 

The monthly Movies on the Lawn event is free, but those planning to attend are asked to RSVP through the event Facebook page. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets for the most comfortable viewing experience.  

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Join us at Old Vines Supper Club in Naples for our newest signature tasting experience, “An Ode to Late Summer in Southwest Florida,” featuring a five-course menu inspired by the season.  

Indulge in a harmonious blend of rich, savory ingredients including foie gras, crab and wagyu steak. Seafood courses are highlighted with refreshing and aromatic whites, while robust meats are paired with bold reds, showcasing a balance between delicate and intense tastes. Finish the evening with sweet and tangy desserts, complimented by dessert wines that accentuate the flavors of citrus, berry and chocolate.  

Old Vines Supper Club’s signature tasting experience is every Thursday, Friday and Saturday for $110 per person, with optional wine pairings for $55 per person. Reservations are required. For more information or to book reservations, visit OldVines.net/SupperClub.  

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Welcome to the heart of Southwest Florida’s music scene! High Lonesome Sound: Songwriter Rounds, presented by the Music and Arts Community Center and led by talented local musician Claire Liparulo, invites you to experience the soulful melodies and authentic storytelling of regional singer-songwriters in a cozy and intimate setting. Regional artists Alexa Lash, Charlie Pace, and Hunter McDaniel join Liparulo for this session.

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Immokalee Fair Housing Alliance is inviting community members to its Move-in Celebration, a family-friendly event on Aug. 23 that showcases the first of eight buildings at the nonprofit’s new affordable apartment community in Immokalee.

The Move-in Celebration begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 23 at the new community, located at the northwest corner of Lake Trafford Road and N. 19^th Street in Immokalee. RSVPs are not required. The celebration will include remarks from project and community leaders, refreshments and tours of the new building, which includes 16 two- and three-bedroom units.

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On Friday, August 23, from 5-7 p.m., enjoy a dog-friendly happy hour at The Marker Key West Harbor Resort. Benefiting the Florida Keys SPCA, the event welcomes guests and locals – and their pups – to swim, participate in exciting raffles and celebrate under the sun. 

The event will also offer exclusive handcrafted cocktails sponsored by El Bandido Tequila with $1 per ‘Puparita’ cocktail purchased donated to the Florida` Keys SPCA, a nonprofit rescue and adoption center for animal welfare and education. 

The event will take place at The Marker Key West Harbor Resort, a modern waterfront resort that is home to  Starboard bar and restaurant, which allows guests to wind down and embrace the Key West way of life by indulging in hand-crafted cocktails and locally-sourced ingredients

This event is free to the public and more information can be found on the hotel’s website https://www.themarkerkeywest.com/location/calendar/.

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BABCOCK RANCH, (Aug. 8, 2024) – Babcock Ranch is going to the dogs with Paw-ty in the Park, celebrating the grand opening of Bark Park, the first of six adventure-themed parks in The PKWY. The pet party is Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features pet-friendly activities, live entertainment, food, model home tours and raffle prizes.

Paw-ty in the Park is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring their four-legged friends.

“We’re excited to debut Bark Park and its many amenities,” said Syd Kitson, chairman and CEO of Kitson & Partners, the developer of America’s first solar-powered town. “We know the park will bring joy to pets and their people.”

With separate play areas for small and large dogs, Bark Park offers agility equipment, shade pavilions, watering stations, restrooms and a pet memorial.

Paw-ty in the Park features a DJ spinning top tunes, food trucks serving a variety of delicious dishes, plus prize drawings and pet-friendly fun and treats, including pup cups. The event kicks off The PKWY Adventure Series highlighting exploration, outdoor recreation, community connections and new home neighborhoods offering close-to-the park convenience and an array of lifestyles.

Nestled along a 3.5-mile meandering stretch of green space in MidTown, The PKWY spans 313 acres of Curry Creek Preserve.

Paw-ty in the Park’s self-guided model tours span 12 exciting neighborhoods with beautiful professionally decorated homes – and chances to win raffle prizes including an Amazon Echo Show, Sonos Move wireless speaker, Apple iPad, Apple Watch, Le Creuset cookware set and more. Registered guests will receive an entry slip booklet and can enjoy activities at Bark Park or hop in their car to start their self-guided tour. As guests visit designated model homes, entry slips can be dropped into corresponding bins for entries into the drawings.

Located in the MidTown and WestTown districts, distinctive new neighborhoods feature private on-site amenity for authentic lifestyles – from lakeside clubhouses and cabana buildings, resort-inspired pools and playgrounds to event lawns, fitness centers, courts for pickleball, tennis and bocce ball, golf and even water slides, beaches, restaurants, a lazy river and a neighborhood exclusively for 55+ active adults.

National and regional homebuilders in Babcock Ranch, Southwest Florida’s top-selling community, offer homes for families of all sizes in enclaves with inspiring settings overlooking large lakes, scenic nature preserves, golf greens and fairways and conservation areas. Available new homes include townhomes, condominiums, paired villas, coach homes and single-family homes in neighborhoods uniquely connected by dozens of miles of trails to Founder’s Square, schools, parks, resident amenities and more.

Emphasizing open main living spaces and lanais for outdoor living, the neighborhoods offer dozens of one- and two-story floor plans with two to six bedrooms and 1,269 to 4,272 square feet under air. Participating builders include Christopher Alan Homes, DiVosta, D.R. Horton, Florida Lifestyle Homes, Lennar, Meritage Homes, Park Square Homes, Pulte Homes, Toll Brothers and William Ryan Homes.

Homebuyers don’t have to wait to enjoy Babcock Ranch’s nationally recognized lifestyle. Many of the neighborhoods also offer a variety of quick move-in homes, available for immediate closing.

For event details and to RSVP and pre-register for Paw-ty in the Park drawings, visit www.BabcockRanch.com/events. Registration is also available during the event.

The PKWY Adventure Series continues this fall with grand opening events for the next two parks: Hillcrest Park and The Lagoon. Perched atop an impressive hill, Hillcrest features a two-story observation tower showcasing scenic views, plus tall grassy mounds, hillside slides and climbing nets. With a fishing pier and floating docks adrift on 3.3 acres of water, The Lagoon is designed as a favorite fishing hole for catch-and-release fun.

Each of The PKWY’s six unique parks is designed with its own purpose and custom-built features to encourage exploration, play, exercise and time in nature. All parks include restrooms, shaded pavilions and parking and blend with new trails leading into the preserve.

The PKWY’s three additional parks include Bluebird Park and Palmetto Park, both planned to open later this year, and Explorers Park which is anticipated to open in early 2025.

Created by Kitson & Partners with the philosophy that smart growth and sustainability work hand-in-hand, half of Babcock Ranch’s town’s footprint is set aside as greenways, parks and expansive lakes, providing recreation and scenic backdrops for homes and the Founder’s Square downtown district. Encompassing 18,000 acres, the town is planned for 19,500 residences and about 6,000,000 square feet of commercial space.

Babcock Ranch homebuilders offer more than 50 home designs and a choice of low-maintenance townhomes, coach homes and villas, traditional and custom single-family homes. Prices range from the upper-$200,000s to $4 million.

For more information about Southwest Florida’s new hometown, located just northeast of Fort Myers off Babcock Ranch Road/State Road 31, visit the Woodlea Hall Discovery Center at 42850 Crescent Loop in Babcock Ranch, call 877-709-6620, or visit www.BabcockRanch.com.

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Broadway Hits from your favorite Broadway shows sung by some of your favorite local Broadway stars.. but with a TWIST.   Hear the great gems performed with a different perspective, as our male stars sing female tunes, and our females sing male 11th-hour tunes.   Music from Les Miserable, Phantom of the Opera, and more. Featuring Mark Sanders, Whitney Grace, Raymond Mcleod, and Carolann Sanita.

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DeRomo's Italian Wine Tour of 2024 (8/28/24) 
Wednesday, August 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. from 6 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy chef-inspired 4 course meal and wine pairings. You will receive a ticket for a chance to win 4 bottles of wine (sampled throughout the dinner). Cost is $100 per person (plus tax) and includes a plated, Chef inspired 4 course meal and selected wine pairings. BEVERAGES INCLUDED: soft drinks, iced tea and coffee. Cash bar available.

*Parties of two or more must make their reservations under one (1) credit card and list names of all guests in your party in the comment box. No refunds or cancellations. Tickets are not mailed for this event.

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