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Taming the Leadership Elephant: Keys to Becoming Calm, Focused & Profitable

Station 2 Innovation 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FL

There are all kinds of Elephants in today’s world. The “Famous Five” are Avalanche (overwhelm), Hurricane (distraction), Tsunami (anxiety), Quagmire (feeling stuck), and Eclipse (feeling invisible). Any one of them can derail even the most seasoned leader. There is one simple key that will tame your “Elephants” and calm everyone else’s. The One Simple Key is what Jackie Simmons will be discussing at our January event.

Rosemary District Indie Market

Canned Ham Vintage 1435 7th St, Sarasota, FL

Join us every third Saturday where a group of local Artists, Farmers Entertainers, Bakers, Hand crafters, Designers, and Vintage Enthusiasts share their wares and inspiration.

Digital State of the Union 2017

Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association 2001 Shreve St, Punta Gorda, FL

Join us on January 21, 2017 for the first annual digital State of the Union in Punta Gorda Florida.
Two Sessions of speakers, panelists, educational break out rooms and more. (Yes, food and drinks available)

$20 – $35

Network & Learn – The Power of Podcasting & Your Business

Station 2 Innovation 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FL

Chris Krimitsos, Chief Creative Officer at Podfest Multi Media Expo, comes to Station 2 Innovation to share his expertise in Podcasting with our community. Become a fan of podcasts and take audio-on-demand seriously. They provide a steady flow of new ideas and inspiration, and are a great way to reach your audience at their desks and on the go. Take what you learn from Chris and start your own podcast!

YPG Community Committee Meeting

Join our Community Committee at World of Beer - Main Street for another great opportunity to give back, learn about local issues, make an impact and have a voice in the future of Sarasota!

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January 25th – Marketing on Main

Office Bar srq. 1989 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL

Marketing on Main is Sarasota's Premier Networking event; created by business owners for business owners! - Hosted by The Social Edge -Marketing Solutions

Masquerade Ball Vernissage

Southern Atelier 7226 21st St E, Sarasota, FL

Join us in costume for a magical evening to celebrate a showing of original masquerade-themed works by figurative artist Teresa Oaxaca at Miano Gallery. Our grand event will fill our lively hall with the sounds of music and laughter of revelers as we enjoy delectable hors d'oeuvres and festive cocktails.

State of the Community Lunch Series – FDOT Diverging Diamonds

The Meadows Country Club 3101 Longmeadow, Sarasota, FL

The "State of the Community Lunch Series," brings presenters from around the Greater Sarasota area to share insider information with you over lunch. Topics range from new things coming to Sarasota, important happenings and issues our local businesses need to know.

Live with Paul Caragiulo

Sarasota Underground Studio 2627 Mall Drive, Sarasota, FL

Join us live with Paul Caragiulo as we talk about hot topics in Sarasota and discuss the future of this city we all love.

St. Armands 14th Annual Winter Art Festival

St. Armands Winter Art Festival is a juried Art Show with over 175 artists from around the country participating. Sculpture, pottery, ceramics, oil, watercolor, etc. will be on display.

Studio Open House

Burnt Orange Sound Studio 6003 28th St E, Unit B, Bradenton, FL

We are hosting our first open house. Bring your musician friends, authors or music lovers. Free tour of our recording studio. We will have food and drinks.

Pancakes & Politics Legislative Preview

IMG Academy Golf Club 4350 El Conquistador Pkwy, Bradenton, FL

After the recent election, do you have questions about the upcoming legislative session? Then you'll want to join us for a fabulous breakfast on Sarasota Bay to hear from your local delegation.

$30 – $45

Glass: A Contemporary Musical Performance

Alfstad& Contemporary 1419 5th St, Sarasota, FL

Sarasota’s own contemporary music collective, ensemblenewSRQ, along with Alfstad& Contemporary and the LBK Center for the Arts: Glass Art Weekend, have joined forces to bring you a musical performance like no other, with musical works mirrored and inspired by the exquisite glass art that will be on display throughout Sarasota during the Art Glass Weekend.

Souper Tuesday- Trudy & Stewart Moon, Building A Business & A Family Legacy

Station 2 Innovation 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FL

Making a family business a family legacy requires planning, preparation, and a thorough examination of the unique issues that encompasses the family's goals and internal dynamics. Some successful planning strategies can be applied to nearly any situation and Trudy and Stewart Moon Jr. will reveal to us their insights and experiences as to what works and what doesn't.

YPG After Hours

Music Compound 1751 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL

Come join us on Thursday, February 2nd at Music Compound for the area's largest monthly networking event, YPG After Hours!

BarCamp After Hours Bradenton

3 Keys Brewing & Eatery 2505 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL

Want the opportunity meet and hang out with other members of our Bradenton & Sarasota Business, Tech and Education communities? No agendas. Just good people, good beer, good fun. This month we're meeting at 3 Keys Brewing and Eatery, 2505 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34208.

Ringling Underground

The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL

A series of one night only events combining live music and experiential artworks in the Courtyard.

$15

Women in Data Sciences (WiDS) Conference

New College of Florida 5800 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL

Sarasota’s Women in Data Science Conference is part of a worldwide event led by Stanford University and held locally at New College of Florida.

$10 – $30

Treedomm at Darwin Brewing

Presented by Independent Jones, #GetOnMyLawn is a new weekly series highlighting local musicians of all genres. Enjoy DBC draft specials in an intimate outdoor setting with an on-site food truck.

Treedomm- "Treedomm is a Positive, Creative, Artistic, Musical Fusion and Spiritual Rejuvenation."

Main Street Live in Downtown Bradenton

This is downtown Bradenton's most popular street party! Old Main Street (12th Street West) between Manatee and 3rd avenues is closed to vehicular traffic as vendors line the streets and live music plays throughout the night.

Ballroom Blitz

Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL

Independent Jones is excited to presents Ballroom Blitz, with Denim Blue-Miclain Keith and Glass House Point to an ALL-AGES Bradenton audience

SIRSY & Holey Miss Moley at Ace’s Live

Aces Live Music Bradenton 4343 Palma Sola Blvd , Bradenton, FL

Independent Jones & Aces Live Music Bradenton partner up again to bring you a nationally touring act in SIRSY opening for one of our St. Pete/Orlando favorites (Holey Miss Moley).

Lights of the Station. Sound Stage Soiree #6

Gator Club 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL

Join us at the Gator Club February 6th from 7-Midnight for live local music, and to learn more about the new sound stage over at the Ringling College of Art & Design.

Meet the Artists of “Madama Butterfly”

Executive Director Richard Russell will interview the singers and artistic staff responsible for bringing our revival of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" back to the Sarasota Opera stage.

Moxie Productions Presents: Showcase of Awesome

Bringing you original music from local, regional and touring acts.
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month..
Live Original Showcase is held at the oldest venue, The Gator Club in Downtown Sarasota.
// No Cover // 21+ //
Doors open at 9pm // music starts 10pm

MYP February Networking Social

O'Bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar 427 12th St West (Old Main Street), Bradenton, FL

Join Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) members and guests for casual networking in a great social setting.

The February MYP Networking Social will be hosted by O'Bricks Irish Pub & Martini Bar in downtown Bradenton on Thursday, February 9 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM.

JDub’s Brewing 3 Year Anniversary Party Beer Festival

Sarasota Fairgrounds 3000 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL

The theme of this festival will be a "Pros versus Joes" competition. Over 40 Professional Breweries will be represented as well as dozens of Homebrewers. Attendees will enjoy unlimited samples of the professional brews and the homebrews. You will vote for: 1) "Best Professional Brew", 2) "Best HomeBrew" and 3) "Best Overall".

This event will benefit the Humane Society who will be on hand with a variety of wonderful furry friends available for adoption!

$40 – $45
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The State of Sarasota – A Community Town Hall Event

Municipal Auditorium 801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL

Join us for our first community town hall and candidate forum. We'll be talking about relevant local issues and creatively connecting people to their local community.

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The Francis 1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL

This spring's diverse group of speakers include a videographer, an underwater archeologist, an art educator, two artists, The Ringling Museum curator of photography, the founder of the Urbanite Theater, the Asolo Theater Outreach Director, the chief disruption officer of the Sarasota Underground, and an architect.

$10

Seesaw by Wise Fool New Mexico

The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL

Acrobatic theater artists in the air and on stilts inhabit an ever-changing environment of kinetic sculpture, drawing in, disarming, and instilling audiences with wonder and compassion as they open the door for new ideas in movement and performance.

$20 – $30

Burke Bros. at Darwin Brewing

Beartoe (Deland, FL) has been writing, performing and touring for over 10 years. Beartoe's solo project has no doubt shown introspection, but has brought together a sound thats been filtered through the roots and rich history of Florida folk, delta blues and soul.

Rosemary Indie Market

Canned Ham Vintage 1435 7th St, Sarasota, FL

Join us February 18th, Saturday 10am-3pm. Where a group of local Artists, Farmers,Entertainers, Handcrafters, Bakers, Designers, and Vintage Enthusiasts share their wares and inspiration.

3.0 Leaders Innovation & Investment Conference 2017

Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL

3.0 Leaders provides a platform for leaders to discuss new ideas and evaluate emerging trends. A gathering of bright, bold, creative people passionate about life, the 3.0 environment is rich with energy, ideas and the ability and desire to move forward and to participate in solution discovery.

$85 – $595

Marketing on Main

Aloft Sarasota 1401 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL

Meet local businesses, promote your business, find new employment, develop your current career, obtain referrals or sales leads, improve your social skills, find mentors, collaborate with others to start new endeavors. Opportunities are endless and based on your personal career goals.

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SB2: Rumble

Powel Crosley Mansion Sarasota, FL

Dialogue about the future of the Sarasota-Bradenton region has focused on the role young professionals play in our economy, culture, policies, philanthropy and business. Our two SB2 Rumble teams look more closely at attainable housing, job availability, wages, quality of life, noise ordinances, support networks for young professionals and political engagement in debating whether our region has failed to successfully attract, engage and retain Millennials.

YPG Community Committee Meeting

Join our Community Committee at World of Beer - Main Street for another great opportunity to give back, learn about local issues, make an impact and have a voice in the future of Sarasota!

YPG After Hours

Sarasota Salvage 1093 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL

Come join us on Thursday, March 2nd at Sarasota Salvage for the area's largest monthly networking event, YPG After Hours!

Ringling Underground

The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL

Ringling Underground is a series of one night only events combining live music and experiential artworks in the Courtyard. Ringling Underground is always free for college students with a valid college ID. It is an extension of the Art After 5 program held on Thursdays after 5 p.m. After hours discounted admission is $15 for adults; $5 for children 6-17, children 5 and under and Museum Members are free.

ArtSlam 2017

Realize Bradenton PO Box 9114, Bradenton, FL

Engage in the creative process, experience temporary public art, and celebrate the creative youth in Manatee County.