Notable events for the common good in East Manatee set for Saturday in Myakka

Can't remember a time when there were two big benefit concerts the same day in the Myakka ZIP code area.

But there are two set for Saturday, Feb. 25, and they are for worthy causes.

First up is the Home Grown Band Bash To benefit Myakka City Foundation, Inc. 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at  at 37155 State Road  70 E. Myakka City.

The mission of the foundation is to assist Myakka City  residents who are struggling financially due to life-threatening illness, chronic illness, or major accident resulting in significant medical attention requirements

The other big musical event is Hunsadser’s Rockin’ Ranch Concert is set for 4 p.m.- midnight  to help offset the medical costs associated with the Christmas night tragedy that took the lives of  Lakewood Ranch High School students Josh Rogers and Brett Wagner. The Hunsadser’s concert will be held at 23810 53rd Ave. E., Myakka City.

Here's some helpful information about the two concerts:

Home Grown Band Bash - admission free, barbecue plates available for $10.

Several talented local bands will be performing throughout the day on two stage areas. Also planned, a silent auction.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, but pets, coolers, beverages and firearms are not permitted.

The foundation’s goal is to raise $20,000 to $25,000. Sponsorship for this event is available. All proceeds from the Home Grown Band Bash will benefit the Myakka City Foundation.

Need more information? Call Rose Riggle at 941-350-2079 or email myakkacityfoundation@gmail.com.


Hunsadser’s Rockin’ Ranch Concert - cost: $10 per person. Children under 12 admitted free.

The musical lineup: 4 p.m.  Danny Toler with Faith Worship;  6 p.m. till 9:30, the Mumbo Jumbo Band; and Tony Tyler with Come Back Alice starts at 10 p.m. and wraps up the night.

The evening will feature live bands, food, mechanical bull riding, face painting, raffles, including a 50/50, and bonfire.

For information on donations, email rogerswagnerbenefit@gmail.com. For information regarding the event, contact Van Balam at 941-757-9307.

If that weren't enough, or maybe you're looking for something a little quieter, you might want to consider  the Myakka Conservancy's trail ride on horseback or a hayride on a wagon pulled by Clydesdales followed by a “Florida Cracker” barbecue to benefit conservation efforts for the Myakka River Magical Mile.

 The trail ride and hay ride will be from 4-6 p.m. with the barbecue, live music, dancing and a silent auction following at 6:30-10 p.m. Costs are: $125 for the trail ride and barbecue; $75 for the hay ride and barbecue, and $50 for the barbecue only. Register online: http://myakkamagicalmile.eventbrite.com.

 To learn more, visit the conservancy’s website:www.myakkaconservancy.com.

Jim