Meet the Candidates: Hagen Brody
Join us as we interview the candidates for City Commission.
Live video will be streaming on our Facebook page for the first 15 minutes of the interview. The full interviews will be available on our website next week.
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Meet the Candidates: Patrick Gannon
Join us as we interview the candidates for City Commission.
Live video will be streaming on our Facebook page for the first 15 minutes of the interview. The full interviews will be available on our website next week.
MYP 2017 Kick Off Party
Young professionals are invited to join Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) members and guests for our 2017 KICK OFF PARTY!
BarCamp After Hours South – VNC Edition
Tomatillo's Fresh Mex 339 Commercial Ct, Venice, FLJoin BarCamp VNC for our first monthly After Hours of the new year located at Tomatillo's Fresh Mex in Venice!
Microsoft Learning Event – Transforming Your Business
BarCamp Sarasota-Bradenton 9040 Town Center Pkwy, Bradenton, FLProductivity. It's all the rage for good reason. If we can get more done with the same inputs, it frees us up for other endeavors or perhaps a well deserved vacation. But how to get there? Enter, the Microsoft ecosystem of products. Their interactive and integrated tools are designed to help you store your documents, files, and notes in familiar places and have those sync to every device. We're only scratching the surface here, come out to this free event and learn how Microsoft's interactive and integrated tools can transform your business.
Circus Ring of Fame
The Circus Ring of Fame honors the legacy of St. Armands Founder, John Ringling, and Sarasota's long standing connection to the Circus and its incredible performers. Every year The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation inducts 5 new members into the prestigious "Ring of Fame".
Meet the Candidates: Fredd Atkins
Join us as we interview the candidates for City Commission.
Live video will be streaming on our Facebook page for the first 15 minutes of the interview. The full interviews will be available on our website next week.
Meet the Candidates: Mikael Sandstrom
Join us as we interview the candidates for City Commission.
Live video will be streaming on our Facebook page for the first 15 minutes of the interview. The full interviews will be available on our website next week.
Meet the Candidates: Matt Sperling
Join us as we interview the candidates for City Commission. Live video will be streaming on our Facebook page for the first 15 minutes of the interview. The full interviews will be available on our website next week.
Taming the Leadership Elephant: Keys to Becoming Calm, Focused & Profitable
Station 2 Innovation 912 7th Ave East, Bradenton, FLThere 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, FLJoin 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, FLJoin 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, FLChris 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, FLMarketing 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, FLJoin 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, FLThe "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, FLJoin 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, FLWe 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, FLAfter 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, FLSarasota’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, FLMaking 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, FLCome 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, FLWant 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, FLA 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, FLSarasota’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, FLIndependent 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, FLIndependent 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, FLJoin 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, FLJoin 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, FLThe 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
Meet the Artists of Rossini’s “The Italian Girl in Algiers”
Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi will interview the singers and artistic staff responsible for bringing our new production of Rossini's "The Italian Girl in Algiers" to the Sarasota Opera stage.
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The State of Sarasota – A Community Town Hall Event
Municipal Auditorium 801 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FLJoin 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.
10×10
The Francis 1289 N Palm Ave, Sarasota, FLThis 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, FLAcrobatic 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