
3 Great Events, 1 great Place
Turner Center Will host 3 free events as part of Suncoast Remake Learning Days in April
*All events free for attendees, free for vendors.
Florida Wild, A Nature Experience for the Family

Sunday, April 19, 2:00-4:00pm
The “Florida Wild” event is a free, family-friendly experience that blends indoor discovery with outdoor exploration. This includes a Nature Movie Screening, Guided Nature Walk to explore our flora and fauna, and hands-on activity, with something to take home to remember what you learned. Plus, popcorn!
Nature-focused Fun for the Whole Family
- Nature Movie Screening
- Guided Nature Walk to explore flora and fauna
- Hands-on activity with something to take home
- AND FREE POPCORN!
To sign up, click here: https://tinyurl.com/FloridaWildWalk.
Remake Music

Tuesday, April 21, 4:00-7:00 PM
A free event for the whole family! Unleash your inner musician with Sarasota-based band The Garbage Men, and others.
Music & More
- Create Your Own Instrument: Work together to build your very own musical instrument using recycled materials.
- Be a Sound Technician: Get hands-on experience running a soundboard.
- Perform on Stage: You and your family & friends can get on stage to perform.
- Meet a Radio DJ: Chat with a radio disc jockey, learn about life in broadcasting.
- Free Food and Prizes: You may be a winner!
To sign up: https://tinyurl.com/Re-Make-Music.
Bots, Bolts & Boots
Career Discovery: Skip the Degree, not the dream.
Discover your passion and find a path to a fulfilling career, while having fun.

Thursday, April 30, 3:30-7:00 PM
A free event for all ages! If you’re dreaming of a career that’s high-wage, skilled and doesn’t necessarily require a college degree, this is for you! Hands-on displays, interaction with people in the field, prizes and FREE food.
This interactive, hands-on event invites guests of all ages to explore high-demand, high-skill careers that offer excellent wages and rewarding work–many of which do not require a four-year degree.
Attendees will engage directly with industry professionals, local employers, and real-world tools and technology across multiple fields.
The Future Awaits
- Guests can engage with industry professionals, local employers, and real-world tools and technology across multiple fields.
- Guests can also discover new career pathways and spark their passions, all while enjoy free refreshments and a chance to win prizes!
To sign up: TinyURL.com/bots-bolts-boots.
Additional info:
All three events will be held at the Turner Agri-Civic Center, 2250 N.E. Roan Street, Arcadia. For more information, call 863-993-4807.
Suncoast Remake Learning Days is a 15-day, hands-on learning festival, underwritten by The Patterson Foundation, across Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties—focused on youth from birth through 12th grade and their families. The festival runs from Saturday, April 18 through Saturday May 2. For more information about Suncoast Remake Learning Days, call 941-952-1413 or go to www.gradelevelreadingsuncoast.net.
Email contacts:
Turner Agri-Civic Center, DeSoto Economic Development
- Eric Hamilton: [email protected].
- Sondra Guffey: [email protected].
- Daniel Sutphin: [email protected].
Suncoast Remake Learning Days
- Beth Duda – [email protected].
- Leah Verier-Dunn – [email protected].