A Village Wonderland
Enjoy the lights and galleries decorated for the holidays. live music, strolling entertainment, unique holiday shopping, and tasty treats during one of Bradenton's favorite holiday events.
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How The Grinch Stole Coworking
Join the Sarasota Underground and Bold Cowork for a playful twist on the corporate Christmas party.
Siesta Key Seafood and Music Festival
Siesta Key Beach 946 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FLSiesta Key main beach. Lots of fantastic fresh seafood and loads of music for all fans!
2017 Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade
Sarasota, FL Sarasota, FL2017 Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade
Sarasota City Commission Meeting w/ Sasaki Associates
Sarasota City Hall 1565 1st St, Sarasota, FLSarasota City Commission Meeting w/ Sasaki Associates at City Hall.
Shumaker Chamber U: Success Principles
Greater Sarasota Chamber 1945 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FLJoin local success expert Michael J. Kline, Certified Jack Canfield Trainer & Protégé to discover the Success Principles used to help CEO's, fortune 500 companies, celebrities, athletes, and everyday people around the world propel themselves to incredible levels of personal success.
SBPO Board Meeting
Blue Pagoda 655 North Tamiami Trail, SarasotaGeneral Board meeting for the SBPO
Open to the public
Stakeholders Meeting w/ Sasaki Associates
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County 1226 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLBayfront stakeholders meeting with Sasaki Associates.
Sarasota County is Open for Business – County Expert Panel
Frances T Bourne Jacaranda Public Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FLIt is a great opportunity to meet with county representatives in person and get answers to common small business questions. The workshop is free and open to the public for online registration.
Bayfront Planning: What’s Next?
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLMeet the people behind the next steps of the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization.
4th Annual Toy Drive
Evies Downtown Sarasota, FLJoin us for our 4th year in collecting toys for kids, teenagers and items for deserving moms in need this year!
Beer School
Mr. Beerys 2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FLJoin 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.
Pitcher & Pool Night – Every Thursday
Mr. Beerys 2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FLCome hone your pool shark skills over some great craft brews every Thursday at our Pitcher & Pool Night!
Burns Court Sip, Shop and Stroll
SarasotaBurns Court the 2nd Friday of the month, October-May from 5-8pm.
Southside Village Holiday Stroll
Southside Village, Sarasota Sarasota, FLEnjoy the exciting snow slide, snow machines, a climbing wall and trampoline and more... The Music Compound will host a Holiday Concert, and Santa will greet the little ones. Face […]
Open Mic Night
Mr. Beerys 2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FLJoin us every Friday night for our new live music open mic night!
Atomic Holiday Bazaar
Atomic Holiday Bazaar SRQ Municipal Auditorium - 801 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FLNot your granny's craft show, Atomic is a holiday shopping spectacle for the world's delightful irregulars! Looking for an affordable and unusual gift for the holiday season? Look no more!
Art in the Garden
Art Center Sarasota 707 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLOne-of-a-kind artwork created by local Artists and Craftspeople!
SRQ ZINE FEST!
Sarasota's first ever Zine Fest is happening! Featuring artists and vendors of self-published books, magazines, comics, art prints/paintings, and apparel.
32nd Annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Marina Jack: Sarasota Bayfront 2 Marina Plz, Sarasota, FLThe 32nd Annual Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights will be held on Saturday December 9, 2017 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The best areas for viewing are Marina Jack Restaurant, Bayfront Park, City Island and Centennial Park.
Ugly Sweater Crawl
Sarasota, FL Sarasota, FLThe 2nd annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl is here and we want the city of Sarasota to join in on the fun. Get that Goodwill sweater, find those tacky holiday pants, and get ready to jingle bell ROCK!
Power Hour Lunch
Florida Studio Theatre 1241 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FLAt this event, each guest is invited to make an introduction to the group and pitch an elevator speech about their business.
Moxie Productions: Original Showcase // Brother Brother
The Gator Club 1490 Main St, Sarasota, FLBringing you original music from local, regional and touring acts. Every 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Southgate Village Shops Sip and Stroll
Southgate Village Shops 2061-2191 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FLBring a friend to enjoy drinks, light bites, sweet treats and shopping! Over ten local businesses and eateries participating, plus guest artists. Spend the evening supporting local small businesses and end your night at one of our excellent restaurants along Siesta Drive!
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation in the Beer Garden
JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FLJoin us at 7pm in our beer garden every 2nd Thursday for Movie Night!
Big Top Ugly Sweater Party!
Big Top Brewing Company 6111 B Porter Way, Sarasota, FLIt's National Ugly Sweater Day and what better way to celebrate than with a party and Toy Drive for Toys For Tots!
Santa Shuffle Scavenger Hunt
The Thirsty Turtle 2615 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FLIt's time to grab 3 of your friends and your best Christmas costumes and come join in a scavenger hunt thru 8 different bars in Gulf Gate!
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Tiny Hands Foundation’s 2017 Holiday Basket Brigade
Boys & Girls Club 3100 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FLVolunteers needed to help fill, decorate, and distribute 1,200 holiday gift baskets filled with holiday food, a turkey, and Christmas toys for our community’s children and families in need this holiday season.
Sarasota’s Monthly Food Truck Rally
JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FLCome 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.
SBPO Board Meeting
Blue Pagoda 655 North Tamiami Trail, SarasotaGeneral Board meeting for the SBPO
Open to the public
Ready for 100 Community Meeting
Robert L. Taylor Community Complex (RLTCC) 1845 34th St, Sarasota, FLThe City of Sarasota is holding a series of community meetings to discuss the city’s “Ready for 100” plan.
Movie Meetup: “The Greatest Showman”
Join fellow move-makers and movie-lovers Wednesday, December 20th to check out "The Greatest Showman" at the AMC Bradenton 20 on opening day.
Good Morning Sarasota
Zemil Jewelers 1484 MAIN STREET, Sarasota, FLJoin us out on Main Street at Zemil Jewelers to jump-start your morning with Chamber business professionals at our new Good Morning Sarasota event held bi-monthly at various locations throughout Greater Sarasota.
Christmas Happy Hour
JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FLCome in on Christmas Day before or after your family time and enjoy $1 off drafts ALL DAY.
New Years Eve Pineapple Drop
This FREE annual downtown Sarasota event attracts between 20,000 to 25,000 Floridians. There will be amusement rides, food & beer concessions, live music and a pineapple drop at midnight followed by a fantastic firework display on Sarasota Bay.
New Year’s Eve 80’s Rockstar Prom & Keg Drop!
Big Top Brewing Company 6111 B Porter Way, Sarasota, FLJoin us this New Year's Eve for our 2nd Annual Keg drop! This year we are having a little fun by making it an 80's Rockstar Prom Theme! After all, who doesn't like a good 80's party!
Johnny Diamond – New Year’s Eve
Ring in the new year with Johnny Diamond at the best club in Sarasota, The Gator Club.
Nurse & Teacher Appreciation Day
JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FLWe're giving Nurses (& Doctors) and Teachers alike $3 flagship beers ALL DAY long every first Monday of each month.
Tuesday Draft Release
JDub's Brewing Company & Tap Room 1215 Mango Ave, Sarasota, FLWe are releasing a brand new beer to the taproom every Tuesday with Smokin Momma Lora's BBQ Mobile out front from 5-9pm!
January 2018 Short Film Screening
Parkway 8 Cinemas 6300 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FLThe event will screen a number of short films which will be followed by brief Q&As by the filmmakers. The screening will also feature a trailer block with teasers and trailers for locally made films and series.