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About Hess Events and Entertainment
Based in Venice, Hess Events and Entertainment works with couples planning weddings throughout Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Venice Gardens Civic Association and Simple Seaside Ceremonies. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding dj in Sarasota
How much does a wedding DJ cost in Sarasota?
Most Sarasota couples spend $1,000–$2,000 for a wedding DJ, typically covering 5–6 hours, sound, and MC duties. Lighting, ceremony audio, and photo booths are common add-ons. The MC skill matters as much as the music — ask how they handle announcements and reading a room.
How does Lazo rank wedding djs in Sarasota?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Hess Events and Entertainment
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Venice Gardens Civic Association | 0.8 mi |
| Simple Seaside Ceremonies | 1.6 mi |
| Florida Sun Weddings | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from Hess Events and Entertainment to each venue listed on Lazo.
Sarasota weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, November, December. The driest months are April, November, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72° | 52° | 12% | 5:23 PM | 5:58 PM |
| Feb | 75° | 55° | 11% | 5:50 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Mar | 78° | 58° | 12% | 7:07 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Apr | 82° | 63° | 10% | 7:23 PM | 7:54 PM |
| May | 88° | 68° | 12% | 7:38 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 74° | 30% | 7:52 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 75° | 35% | 7:53 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Aug | 92° | 75° | 38% | 7:35 PM | 8:07 PM |
| Sep | 90° | 74° | 28% | 7:03 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Oct | 86° | 68° | 13% | 6:29 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Nov | 80° | 60° | 8% | 5:05 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Dec | 75° | 55° | 10% | 5:03 PM | 5:38 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Sarasota Bradenton Airport (4.8 mi from Sarasota). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Sarasota.
Getting to Sarasota
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | 41 mi | 1 hr |
| PGD Punta Gorda Airport | 44 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 43 mi | 55 min |
| Orlando | 109 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Miami | 181 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Jacksonville | 214 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Sarasota; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 333 Falkland Rd, Venice, FL 34293, USA
- Where
- Venice · 20 miles south of central Sarasota
- Listed under
- Wedding DJs · Wedding DJs · Wedding Rentals
- In Sarasota
- One of 26 wedding djs we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (941) 244-3456
Around Venice
- Nearest venue
- Venice Gardens Civic Association, 0.8 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 10 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 5 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 8 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Nokomis, Englewood, North Venice
Distances are straight-line from Hess Events and Entertainment; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Sarasota.
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