Weekend Adventures in Bradenton: September 7-9, 2012

BRADENTON – It's still hot, hot, hot, but there are cool things to do in Manatee County this weekend. High School football is back and all local teams are in action this Friday night. Get your little ones out on the water for the United Way Kids Fishing Tournament, or bring the family for a kayak adventure through Sarasota Bay with Mote Marine Lab. Watch some tackles, grab your tackle gear or brandish a rowing oar: it's time for another Weekend Adventure in Bradenton!

Week Two of the high school football season brings some interesting match-ups and all area teams are in action. Manatee will have a short week after Sunday's game, a 41-6 rout of Miramar. They travel to Sarasota to take on Riverview, while Sarasota High travels up to Manatee County to take on Palmetto. In an all-Manatee County game, Lakewood Ranch looks to build on their big opening win over Braden River, while Southeast looks to bounce back after a 14-13 loss to Largo in their opener.

photo: Dennis Maley

Manatee County High School Football
Friday: 7:30 p.m.

Manatee at Riverview (Sarasota)

Sarasota at Palmetto

Lakewood Ranch at Southeast

North Port at Braden River

Port Charlotte at Bayshore

Northside Christian at Bradenton Christian (7:00 p.m. kickoff)

Saint Stephens at First Baptist Academy (Naples, FL)

Join Mote Marine Laboratory as they kayak through Sarasota Bay and discover the marine animals and plants that thrive in Florida's coastal waters. You’ll learn how Mote’s scientists study this unique environment during our hour and a half leisurely paddle. All kayaking equipment is provided and class begins with basic kayaking instruction. Visit www.mote.org/kayaking to register.

Kayaking with Mote - Sunrise Paddle

Saturday 7:30 a.m. 

Member Price: $20 per person  Non-member Price: $24 per person

The United Way Kids' Fishing Tournament is back! Bring the whole family for a day filled with fun and fishing. To raise funds for the United Way, Manatee County's Public Works Department is sponsoring a Kids' Fishing Tournament at Emerson Point Preserve this Saturday.

Check in is from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and the tournament will begin at 9:00 a.m. Lunch and prizes will be awarded at 11:00 a.m. A donation of $15 is requested from participants. The event is suitable for all ages. Please contact Stanley 941-737-2055 or Bruce at 941-737-0931 to register or for more information.

United Way Kids' Fishing Tournament
Saturday 9:00 a.m. (8:00 check in)
Emerson Point Preserve
Snead Island, Palmetto