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TGIF… A few late-breaking options for your weekend.

Second Chance-Last Opportunity Benefit
Fri., June 27, 6-8 p.m.
Foley’s Fine Art, 1540A Main Street, Sarasota, 330-6135 or 366-0525

Foley’s Fine Art is closing its Main Street location, and helping Newtown in the process. During tonight’s silent auction, 40% of glass sales and 25% of painting sales will go to Second Chance-Last Opportunity. The entire inventory is up for auction — including works by Picasso, Dali and Calder, refreshments will be served and local chanteuse Sharon Scott will perform.

Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Island Music Festival
Fri., June 27, 5-10 pm.
Pine Ave. and Bay Blvd., Anna Maria Island, 761-4766 or 779-9412

Sample libations and food from area restaurants and get your groove on to local band, Kettle of Fish.

24th Annual Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix Festival Kickoff Party
Sat., June 28, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center, 8005 15th St. E., Sarasota, 650-6595

It’s a hundred bucks a pop, but well worth if you’re jonesin’ for the opportunity to bid on items donated by Mike Rowe of TV’s Dirty Jobs and the captains of Deadliest Catch. (The latter’s Keith Colburn will throw out the first pitch at the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox game on July 2 at Tropicana Field.) Proceeds benefit the Suncoast Foundation of the Handicapped and the Florida Center for Child and Family Development. The event includes food, an open bar and entertainment by Chameleon.

Mattison’s Road Trip Dinner
Sun., June 29, 6-9 p.m.
Starting at Mattison’s Forty One, 7275 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 921-3400

Foodies with an urge to road trip, dip and what not can do the progressive thing on wheels, moving from Mattison’s Forty One for drinks and apps to the Steakhouse at the Plaza for the main courses and then back again for dessert, live music and after-dinner shenanigans. Price is $75 plus tax and tip.

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