Siesta Key Rum Distillery - Sarasota, FL June 13th 10:30am-12:30pm
Siesta Key Rum Distillery - Sarasota, FL June 13th 10:30am-12:30pm
Siesta Key Rum Distillery - Sarasota, FL June 13th 10:30am-12:30pm
Join Urban Sketchers Sarasota for a taste of local flavor at the award winning Siesta Key Rum Distillery.
You can enjoy our local Siesta Key Rum just about anywhere. But you can only watch it being made in one spot, and that's right here in Sarasota.
Join a tour to learn the story of Siesta Key Rum and Drum Circle Distilling, hear about the awards Siesta Key Rum as won and the secrets to making it all taste so good. Their is also a gift shop where you can find yummy treats, rums to take home and gifts.
Then settle in with a delicious rum cocktail to sketch the unique stills, process and storage that make this distillery such a fun spot to draw.
Tour times are typically at 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm so if you choose, you can sketch first and then tour. Sign up for tours on the Siesta Key Rum website to assure your spot.
Meet Up: As always, we'll have brief meet and greet at 10:30am and meet up again to throw down at 12:20pm. In the meantime, the tasting counter will be open and you can grab a delicious rum cocktail at the bar to make your sketching adventure even more entertaining!
Location: 2212 Industrial Blvd. Sarasota, FL 24234
Located off of US 301/Washington Blvd, between Fruitville Rd and University Pkwy
Visit the Siesta Key Website for all the details and to learn more.
PLEASE RSVP and let us know if you are coming so I can let the distillery know how many to expect.
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Venice Beach Pavilion- Venice, FL July 26th 10:30am-12:30pm
Siesta Key Rum Distillery - Sarasota, FL June 13th 10:30am-12:30pm
Siesta Key Rum Distillery - Sarasota, FL June 13th 10:30am-12:30pm
Join Urban Sketchers Sarasota for a morning of sketching at one of Venice's most recognizable architectural landmarks and beloved gathering places!
This month's sketch outing takes us to the iconic Venice Beach Pavilion for a distinctive example of Florida architecture. The pavilion's dramatic sweeping roofline has become one of Venice's most photographed structures and a defining feature of the city's beachfront.
The Venice Beach Pavilion has a hyperbolic paraboloid shape, which is a continuous, flowing, double-curved surface used mainly in concrete skin roofs. It appears wing-like in one elevation and as an arch from the opposite side.
The pavilion was designed to create a building that responded to Florida's climate through open-air design, shade, natural ventilation, and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.
The Venice Beach Pavilion reflects these principles beautifully, combining sculptural form with practical function. With minimum ground supports, this dynamic roof geometry appears to defy gravity.
The Pavilion was built in 1963 and dedicated in 1964. It was added to the Venice Register of Historical Resources in 2025.
Sketchers will find no shortage of subjects:
• The pavilion's distinctive curved roof and geometric supports
• Expansive Gulf of Mexico views
• Palm trees and coastal vegetation
• Beachgoers and recreational activity
• Lifeguard huts and beach infrastructure
• Light, shadow, and reflections throughout the structure
This location is particularly appealing during the summer months because the pavilion provides ample shade, seating, and cooling Gulf breezes while still offering panoramic views and excellent sketching opportunities.
Whether you enjoy architecture, landscapes, people sketching, or capturing the atmosphere of a place, you'll find plenty of inspiration here. Artists of all skill levels are welcome—from complete beginners to experienced sketchers.
What to Bring:
• Your favorite sketching supplies
• A portable chair if desired
• Water and sun protection
• A sketchbook ready for adventure
Meet Up
We'll gather near the pavilion at 10:30 AM for a brief welcome before spreading out to sketch. At the conclusion of the event, we'll come together to share our drawings and celebrate the many ways we each see the same place.
As always, Urban Sketchers Sarasota follows the Urban Sketchers motto:
"We show the world, one drawing at a time."
Directions: Venice Beach Pavilion, 101 The Esplanade, Venice, Florida
Parking is free. Bring a friend and join us for a morning of sketching, architecture, and Gulf Coast beauty.
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