On Saturday, shop for your heart’s desire at the Save the Animals Now (STAN) yard sale. STAN is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping shelter pets with medical treatments. 
Dining room set, tables, chairs and tshotshke’s galore! Remember these are all one-of-a-kind, unique items so it pays to go early! Browse around and have some fun. From 8:30 am to 4 pm on both Saturday and Sunday. 802 The Rialto, Venice 34285 – the corner of Rialto and Fiesole on the Island.
Out and about in the evening with your pup? Check out the MadFish Grill on Cattlemen just south of Bee Ridge. A spacious outdoor patio is dog-friendly and water is supplied. 
We recommend the Dirty Martini!
Check out other dog-friendly restaurants here on the Dining with your Dog Guide.