Fresh Fridays Downtown Sarasota

06/24/2026

We want to thank our Spirit of '76 non-profit partner, Service Dogs Saving Lives! The event wouldn't be possible without them. ❤️

Service Dogs Saving Lives is what Spirit of '76 stands for. They provide service dogs to veterans and first responders, helping the heroes who have fought for our country by providing a life-saving friend. 🐶

Show your support for Service Dogs Saving Lives in the comments! Visit their website for more information https://servicedogssavinglives.org/

See you at Spirit of '76 in Five Points Park at 7 PM on July 3rd. ✨

06/23/2026

Light Up the Sky at Spirit of ‘76! 💙🌟

America’s 250th birthday celebration will feature a one-of-a-kind interactive virtual fireworks display experience. Guests will use a virtual sparkler to light as many fireworks as they can, creating explosions of light and sound over the beautiful Sarasota skyline! 🎆

Created by the local team at LightMural, supported by City of Sarasota, Government's Public Art Program, this exciting experience will be available at Spirit of ‘76 on Friday, July 3rd, from 7-10 PM at Five Points Park. The Light Up the Sky experience will be located under the portico on the south side of Selby Public Library! 🇺🇸✨

Join us as we light off virtual fireworks, enjoy live music and activities, and check out the food and drink options from local vendors at America’s biggest birthday bash yet! 🎂🎇

⏰ 7-10 PM

📍 Five Points Park, Downtown Sarasota

🗓️ Friday, July 3rd

06/19/2026

06/16/2026

Interested in sponsorship or vendor opportunities for Spirit of '76? See below & fill out the interest form ✏️

06/16/2026

Only a few more weeks until we can rock out with Southbound 75 at Spirit of ‘76! 🎸✨ Downtown Sarasota’s American 250th birthday celebration features live music that is sure to have you jamming out.

Join us on Friday, July 3rd, from 7-10 PM at Five Points Park to hear your favorite rock and country anthems! 🤠 Enjoy live music, grab food and beverages from local vendors, and challenge your family and friends to yard games at this rockin’ patriotic celebration! 🇺🇸🎆

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎂

06/15/2026

Fresh Fridays: Fresh with the crowd ⭐

Hear what the crowd thinks of Fresh Fridays and Downtown Sarasota! We love hearing how much fun our Fresh Fans are having - be sure to share, like, and comment if you love our events! Even though season 5 is over, there is one more similar event on July 3rd from 7-10 PM at Five Points Park. Follow Spirit of '76 to learn more!

It’s is gonna be the best America250 celebration around! 🇺🇸

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06/10/2026

Thank you to everyone in downtown Sarasota for showing up to our season five finale of Fresh Fridays! 💃 We had an amazing time line dancing, salsa dancing, playing fun games, enjoying great vendors, and embracing the community vibes. ✨

Thank you to Michael Scott and Step Up Dance Co., as well as DJ D2, for putting the "Dance" in Dance Dance Sarasota! 🌇

See you next month for a special one-time July event brought to you by the Sarasota Downtown Improvement District and the producers of Fresh Fridays! Spirit of ‘76 is on July 3rd from 7-10 PM in Five Points Park. For more information, be sure to follow them at Spirit of 76! 🗽

06/10/2026

Dance Dance Sarasota was a success! 💃

Read all about the recap and learn more about the next downtown event - Spirit of 76! Your ultimate America 250th celebration.

Where: Five Points Park 🌲
When: July 3rd, 7-10 PM ⌚
What: A free and family-friendly block party that celebrates 250 years of independence! 🇺🇸

Read all about it in our recent newsletter: https://conta.cc/43UCCdz 🗽