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Freedom of the Presses Opening Reception

Ringling College Letterpress and Book Arts Center 1229 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way, Sarasota, FL

Freedom of the Presses is a collaborative exhibition co-curated by Booklyn, Inc. and members of the Ringling College of Art and Design community, which will be on view at the Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery at Ringling College of Art and Design from October 20-December 2, 2017.

Main Street Block Party

Lakewood Ranch Main Street 8100 Lakewood Main St, Bradenton, FL

This block party will supply lots of fun. Vendor booths will line the street and there will be no shortage of beer, food and live music by Doug Deming and the Jeweltones.

5th Annual Haunted Trails

Friends of Oscar Scherer Park, Inc. 1843 S Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL

Featuring three areas: Trick or Treat Trail, Haunted Trail, and Haunted Pavilion. Get our tickets early! This event will sell out!

Sarasota Pride Fest 2017

JD Hamel Park Sarasota, FL

Come celebrate pride in Sarasota. There will be food, drinks, and lots of entertainment!

Celebration of the Arts

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL

Join the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County for their annual FREE Celebration of the Arts, the kick-off event of the 12-day-long fall celebration of arts and culture called InspireSarasota!

Rosemary District Association Meeting

Sarasota School for Arts and Sciences 645 Central Ave, Sarasota

If you have a passion for supporting your community, join us at these upcoming RDA meetings. Have your voice be heard; hope to see you there!!!

Movie Meetup: “Night of the Living Dead” SRQ Edition

Parkway 8 Cinemas 6300 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL

Celebrate the Halloween season and join the New Florida Cinema at 7PM on Wednesday, October 25th by watching the American classic "Night of the Living Dead" on the big screen. Whether this is your first or hundreth time seeing the film, come out for a night of fun and scares.

Speed Networking with YLA, YPG, MYP, and YPN

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing 7051 Wireless Ct, Sarasota, FL

Join fellow young professionals from the area at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing for a very special Speed Networking event. This is a great way to practice your elevator speech while making a bunch of great contacts!

Big Top Beer Dinner

Fins at Sharky's 1600 Harbor Drive S. North BLDG, Venice, FL

Calling all craft beer lovers! Join us for a mouth watering 5-course beer pairing dinner featuring a variety of unique craft beers from Big Top Brewing Company

Rumking Tapping & Pumpkin Carving

Mr. Beerys 2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FL

Grab some friends and bring your pumpkins down for a fun fall evening carving them up over some tasty craft brews with other people! We'll even have a prize for the coolest carving!

Ghost Tour of Downtown Sarasota

The Gator Club 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL

Take a spirited spin through downtown Sarasota with our bewitching ghost guide. Delight as we share stories of the supernatural and the shenanigans of our beloved city, from Sarasota's bootlegging and circus days to modern times.

$25

MBG Movie Night

Mandeville Beer Garden 428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL

FREE POPCORN and HALLOWEEN CANDY starting and HOCUS POCUS

Age-Friendly Festival

The Age-Friendly Festival will be a celebration of lifelong well-being in our region. This community event aspires to connect people of all ages. Individuals and exhibitors from businesses, government, nonprofits, and the media will share information on a variety of topics that optimize community assets and enhance quality of life.

Giving Hunger The Blues & Jazz on the Bay

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL

The 21st Annual Giving Hunger the Blues & Jazz on The Bay Festival will feature local, regional, and national musical talents on two stages. A full day of music, food, and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

Main Street Live in Downtown Bradenton

Old Main Street Downtown Bradenton Fla 420 12th St W, Bradenton, FL

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.

Sarasota’s Monthly Food Truck Rally

JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FL

Come out and enjoy local beer, food, and music from people striving to add to Sarasota's culture & the fast growing Food Truck community every month at JDub's Brewing Company (1215 Mango Ave). The next rally is October 28th from 5-10pm, bring the whole family!

Annual Halloween Block Party

The Gator Club 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL

The Gator Club's Annual Halloween Block Party takes a turn this year with NoFilter providing live music and entertainment all night.

Trick-or-Treat in the Village

Village of the Arts Bradenton, FL

Visit the Village of the Arts for a trick-or-treat stroll. Sidewalk streets, child-friendly decorations and friendly Villagers passing out treats. Great for families with small children. Tuesday, October 31, 6-8pm.

Ghost Tour of Downtown Sarasota

The Gator Club 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL

Take a spirited spin through downtown Sarasota with our bewitching ghost guide. Delight as we share stories of the supernatural and the shenanigans of our beloved city, from Sarasota's bootlegging and circus days to modern times.

$25

Rosemary District Association Meeting

Sarasota School for Arts and Sciences 645 Central Ave, Sarasota

If you have a passion for supporting your community, join us at these upcoming RDA meetings. Have your voice be heard; hope to see you there!!!

Short Film Screening

Parkway 8 Cinemas 6300 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL

Join the New Florida Cinema at 7PM on Wednesday, November 1st to watch Florida-made short films on the big screen. The New Florida Cinema meets monthly to view short films, episodes and features on the big screen as they were meant to be seen.

YPG Common Grounds with Hagen Brody

Bravo Coastal Bar & Kitchen Sarasota, FL

Join us Thursday, November 2nd for our first Common Grounds event! We'll be talking with Hagen Brody, Sarasota City Commissioner at-Large about the importance of young professionals engagement in our local government, what's happening in the City of Sarasota, and how you can get involved in a meaningful way.

YPG After Hours

Louies Modern 1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL

Join us on Thursday, November 2nd at Louies Modern for this month's YPG After Hours! Whether you're looking to make new friends, build your network, or learn more about what Sarasota has to offer, this is a great opportunity to connect with other young professionals in the region.

Beer School

Mr. Beerys 2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FL

Join us every month for a new topic of conversation guided by our friend and fellow beer guru, Jim Keaveney! Each "class" will be accompanied by 4 different 6oz sample size beers.

Ringling Underground

The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL

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.

Pitcher & Pool Night – Every Thursday

Mr. Beerys 2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FL

Come hone your pool shark skills over some great craft brews every Thursday at our Pitcher & Pool Night!

Festival of the Skeletons

Village of the Arts Bradenton, FL

The Village of the Arts presents our most popular Artwalk weekend of the year - the 13th Annual Festival of the Skeletons!

InspireSarasota! Festival

Five Points Park 1331 1st St, Sarasota, FL

The festival will feature performances by youth and cultural groups, booths with information from arts and cultural organizations on their upcoming seasons, a book give-a-way for children, food, and activities for all ages.

Beer, Boats and Bacon 2017

Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, FL

 60+ Craft Beers & Cocktails to Sample. Tons of Delicious Bacon Dishes. Live Music. Games & Prizes

Beer Bar Bingo – Every Sunday

Mr. Beerys 2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FL

4 different bingo rounds with mix n match 4 packs up for grabs, PLUS a $25 gift certificate to the winner of our special cover all round!

Engage Sarasota: Constitutional Officers & Sheriff

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office 2071 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL

Take this occasion to get to know the Sarasota Property Appraiser, Clerk of the Court, Sarasota Tax Collector, Sarasota County (FL) Sheriff's Office, Public Defender, State Attorney and Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections, and all they do. Come prepared with your questions!

SBPO Board Meeting

Blue Pagoda 655 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

General Board meeting for the SBPO 

Open to the public

Chamber Expo 2017

Bradenton Area Convention Center 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL

With over 150 exhibitors and over 1000 attendees, Chamber Expo is a three-hour, power-packed event where you can boost your brand awareness and meet your next customers. Hosted by the Greater Sarasota Chamber and Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Expo is the area's largest "Business After Hours" trade show presented by Sam's Club.

Moxie Productions Presents: Original Showcase

The Gator Club 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FL

MOXIE Productions: aka: SRQ Arts Presenters. Bringing you original music from local, regional and touring acts. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Shumaker Chamber U: Millennials in the Workplace

Greater Sarasota Chamber 1945 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL

In this interactive presentation based on science, we will decode the mind and heart of the Millennial. You will discover how you, and others, think, feel and act, and why you make the choices and decisions you do. You will learn how to immediately identify and address the challenges that disrupt productive communication and negatively impact productivity and profitability.