MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

Did you get lost in the whirl of all the fun events this weekend? Check in every Monday for the Monday Event Mashup to catch up on the hottest action from the weekend.

+ Polo Grill, the Lakewood Ranch Main Street-based restaurant, celebrated its new look and menu Friday night at its 2.0 Grand Relaunch Party.

+ The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took over Ken Thompson park, Saturday Nov. 2. The festival offered guests a day full of live music, educational workshops, fun activities and panel discussions.

+ Circus Sarasota announced its new identity at a gourmet barbecue Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Sailor Circus Arena. 

+ The Longboat Key Historical Society held their annual Old Time Fish Fry Friday, November 1. Guests spent the night dancing to live music performed by Blues Pigs and enjoying a seafood dinner.

+ Locals had soup and bread for lunch at the Bowls of Hope Sunday, November 3

+ Rainy weather didn't stop the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast's Family Fall Festival Nov. 2.

+ The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce kicked off November with a splash, as patrons danced, sang and ate beachside Nov. 1 at the Siesta Beach Pavilion, for SandFest.

+ Car lovers came out for The Southside Village SECA Car Show Sunday, November 3.

+ Black Tie: Rockin' Lobster Lobster Boil and Beach Party

+ Black Tie: Flip Flops & Fashion