• Shark Week at the South Carolina Aquarium | Friday, July 14-Sunday, July 16 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf, Charleston | Free | Have a look at the different programs the aquarium is offering to celebrate Shark Week in the Lowcountry.
• Rooftop Revelry: A Bastille Day Affair | Friday, July 14 | 11:30-12 a.m. | The Rooftop at The Vendue, 19 Vendue Range, Charleston | Free | Celebrate French culture for Bastille Day at this Parisian-themed event.

• Farmer’s Market Slow Roll Bike Ride | Saturday, July 15 | 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. | Newington Plantation Pool, 599 King Charles Cir., Summerville | Free | Join the local community for a group bike ride to the farmers market.
• Hollifield | Saturday, July 15 | 9 p.m. | The Royal American, 970 Morrison Dr., Charleston | $10 | Rock out at a local hot spot for late night music.

• Christmas in July | Sunday, July 16 | 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | Camellias at Hotel Bennett, 404 King St., Charleston | $45-$75 | Celebrate Christmas all year-round at this unique event featuring pineapple decorating and holiday-themed treats.
• Get Up! Sit-Down Monthly Comedy Show | Sunday, July 16 | 7-9 p.m. | Tin Roof, 1117 Magnolia Rd., Charleston | $5 | Get ready for a night of laughs at this monthly comedy extravaganza.

• Be safe Charleston. As we head into the weekend, hot temperatures + humidity are expected, with potential heat advisories to be put in place. Check out this ABC News 4 article for tips to keep yourself safe during the summer heat.

• Beni Bevi is hosting Summer Fridays as part of its “Golden Hour” event series. Every Friday through the end of the summer, enjoy a lineup of local DJs from 6:30-8:30 p.m., along with sips and food trucks. Be sure to stay updated on Bevi Bene’s Instagram page.

• The annual Folly Beach Wahine Classic will return in the Lowcountry on Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30. This all-female surfing tournament will feature surfers of all ages and levels and is open to the public. (WCBD)

Why go?

• This town, located about an hour south of Tampa, is known for its white-sand beaches including the popular Siesta Key, Lido Key, and my personal favorite, Brohard Paw Park, where dogs can run free and swim in the ocean.
• Sarasota was named the “Best Place to Travel in Florida” in 2022 by US News and World Report.
• Enjoy beautiful weather nearly all year — the city gets an average of 251 sunny days per year.
• Take a photo with the iconic “Unconditional Surrender” sculpture. The sculpture was purchased by late World War II veteran and Sarasota resident Jack Curran.

• Sous vide, air fry, and steam your way to dinner with the Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker + Air Fryer. Psst — it can even be used as a food dehydrator.*

• Maintain your pearly whites with the Waterpik Cordless Advanced Water Flosser for Teeth. The portable water flosser that has four different tips and three pressure settings.*

• Your new favorite summer essential? The Hero Cooling Towel — an ultra-soft microfiber towel that offers 30 to 60 minutes of instant cooling relief.*