Sarasota, Florida -- If you're looking for unique holiday gifts, St. Armands Circle could be a good bet this weekend. Some 175 artists and craftsman will be displaying their works.

The art festival features paintings, ceramics, jewelry and sculpture and is considered one of the best in the country.

The festival runs from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

Sarasota, Florida --  As the temperature begins to cool gardeners begins planning their fall garden.

Sarasota County Extension Master Gardeners will hold the 9th Annual Plant Sale and EdFest, Saturday, October 12, from 8 a.m. to 1 .p.m. at the Sarasota County Extension offices, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.

Gardeners will have a large variety of plants native and non-native plants to choose from including edibles, trees, shrubs, vines, succulents, houseplants and many tropical plants.

Sarasota, Florida -- Start your Christmas shopping a few months early at the Summer Arts and Crafts Show August 10th. The  show is at the Venice Community Center on Saturday, August 10th  from 10:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.

Vendors from across the region will showcase a variety of arts and crafts in more than 10,000 square feet of air-conditioned space. Items include unique handcrafted jewelry, quilts,  paintings, handbags and many more items.

Parking and admission is free.