Around Lakewood Ranch

Dogs Inc will open its new Lakewood Ranch Visitor Center on Saturday with a free grand opening, drop-in activities and scheduled demonstrations.

Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election runs Oct. 19 through Nov. 1. Manatee voters can use any county early voting center, including two in Lakewood Ranch. Sarasota-registered residents vote in their own county.

The more than 180,000-square-foot club at 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. N. opened Oct. 12. Life Time lists adult memberships from $339 a month, month-to-month, with tours and day passes available.

Good Liquid Brewing Company hosts an Oktoberfest celebration at the Sunday farmers' market at Waterside Place on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with German vendors, a beer and food tent and a German music duo. No registration is required.

The weekly evening event at Waterside Place restarts Wednesday, Oct. 7, running 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday through May 26, 2027. Twelve food trucks and the Kara Nally Band are listed for opening night.

FDOT is shutting down the Polo Trail entrance to SR-70 for about a month so crews can finish new westbound lanes, cutting off Polo Run's main vehicle access until early November.