check out bradenton motorsports park.
there is a local show on the 4th saturday. i'm at work and won't be home til tomorrow to get info.
if your married the wife will like ellenton factory shops.
drive over the skyway and check out ft. desoto in st. pete. cool old fort.
i'm in st. pete so i don't know about night life down there. john's pass at treasure island is also nice.
Venice is a real nice place as well.