Prost! We will be kicking off the Oktoberfest season with a Oktoberfest celebration of our own! The Schnitzel Trailer will be out in the beer garden with a special menu (coming soon) starting at 5pm and, BABYL, the high energy alternative band will be performing live in the beer garden starting at 7pm with some German songs mixed in!
WILLY WONKA and the CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971)
We will present 90 minutes' worth of spellbinding short films, all created specifically for this event, and all shot in ONE continuous take - NO cuts! At the end of the show, the dazzling, multi-talented Kathryn Parks will present trophies for Best Film, Most Entertaining Film, and Extraordinary Cinematography.
Join us for a tour led by our Lead Brewer, Evan Ekasala, on the third Monday of each month starting at 6pm. Tour spots are limited to 10 spots - claim yours today!
After a Summer break. Come join the first Soirée of the season. A networking party to learn about all the great projects coming our way!
The Board of Directors of the Downtown Improvement District will hold a Workshop Meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 to be held at 9:00 a.m. in the SRQ Media Studio, City Hall Annex, First Floor, 1565 First Street, Sarasota, Florida.
Prizes! Quality Calusa ales and lagers! Facts both hilarious and head scratching! Our special monthly trivia event hosted and designed by Calusa's own Ed Paulsen. Mother Truckin Good will be onsite for food!
This Oscar winning Best Picture chronicles the epic tale of a 1940's mobster family in New York City, where the father builds an organized-crime empire and his three sons, to […]
This is a Lovin' Our Locals Event, also in celebration of The City of Venice's 90th Birthday. What better way to celebrate a birthday then to celebrate on the beach!
In a stunning display of local talent, the Opening Ceremony will tell the story of Florida’s Suncoast and how it became the amazing coastal and cultural community it is today.
All the fun of tailgating under one roof - fan favorite food and drinks, classic games, live music by Version 3.0, raffles, multiple screens to watch your games and the opportunity to brag about the team nearest and dearest to your heart!
Iconcept Junior is an fashion challenge for students ages 8-16. Twenty-five young designers will use their problem solving and creative skills to create outfits from repurposed and unconventional materials. The incredibly talented designers will showcase their creations in an exciting runway fashion show.
We are a group of local musicians who want to help our community and put on a benefit show to benefit Irma victims. Our event will be at Jdubs Brewing on 9/24/17. All proceeds will be donated to The Red Cross. We have a full day line up of 17 local original musicians from 12-11pm.
In the 48 years of the event’s existence, the United States has hosted only one other World Championships, in 1994 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
This nine day event is held at the end of the northern hemisphere summer. In non-Olympic years, it is the highlight of the international rowing calendar. Rowing takes place in 21 different boat classes for both men and women.
Big Top Brewing Company, located in Sarasota, Florida will be hosting a family friendly micro brew experience to highlight Sarasota’s local craft breweries in collaboration with Visit Sarasota and the World Rowing Championship! The event will feature tastings of locally crafted beer from local breweries and food from Oak & Stone
Get ready! This event IS FILLED with positivity, encouragement, motivation, and built for those who are looking to make a difference! If you are a small business, just starting out in business, a multi-million dollar conglomerate, a career seeker, or just someone trying to be the change they would like to see in Sarasota...then Marketing on Main is a must attend!
National Drink Beer Day is Thursday September, 28th!
WildRoot, Bird Tribe + Kristopher James at Gator Club
Bri Rivera SRQ will be playing some jams at the brewery on Friday from 7-9pm! Join us for local music, BulGoGi Sarasota and a new draft beer release every Friday! Plus absolutely No cover!
Now in its fourth year, this established Sarasota tradition will bring you onto the Sarasota Opera House main stage where your favorite downtown restaurants will be showcasing their tasty dishes paired with fine wines, assorted beers and specialty cocktails. Proceeds from this event benefit the Sarasota Youth Opera who will perform during the event. Come to mix & mingle, sample tasty bites, and have a drink with us to celebrate the end of summer in Sarasota!
Throw on your Lederhosen and come kick it with us in celebration of Octoberfest! The Schnitzel Trailer will be on site serving up an authentic Bavarian menu to pair with two special release brews. Justin Layman will be onsite rocking the mic from 3-7pm in the Tasting Room.
As the World Rowing Championships come to a close, guests from around the world are invited to mingle with the Sarasota community to celebrate achievements, enjoy live music, take in a breathtaking sunset, and relax along Sarasota’s Bayfront.
Eat Like a Local during Restaurant Week and try as many great locally owned restaurants as your schedule allows. Ever wondered about that restaurant you thought might be out of your price range? Eat Like a Local Restaurant Week is your chance to give it a try with the security of knowing exactly what you will be spending.
The interviews will include questions from the SBPO that candidates will receive in advance, and two questions from the public that will be asked of all teams during the interviews.
The interviews will include questions from the SBPO that candidates will receive in advance, and two questions from the public that will be asked of all teams during the interviews.
Ringling Underground: A series of one night only events combining live music and experiential artworks in the Courtyard.
Visit the Village of the Arts for our vibrant monthly artwalk the first Friday and Saturday of every month. Discover unique galleries, studios, specialty shops, healing arts, food and music during this popular monthly event. Artwalk begins with extended hours Friday night from 6-9:30 and showcases live music, artist receptions and other special activities throughout the evening. Artwalk weekend continues on Saturday 11am-4pm.
MBG 3RD ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST 2017!! Come dressed in your best dirndl or lederhosen and get a free soft pretzel! 11 GERMAN BEERS ON TAP! Available in 16oz pours & Litre Steins!
Join us for the 3rd annual Beer, Bands & BBQ event hosted by Music Compound! On Saturday, October 7 from noon to 7pm, enjoy a great selection of beers, bands and of course, BBQ!
Our celebration will include many of the typical items you actually get when you go to Oktoberfest including Large Bretzeln, White Radish, Haxn (possibly for pre order) and much more!
Over 19 restaurants are participating in the beautiful setting of St. Armands Circle Park, along with noteworthy wineries and microbreweries or maybe you’d like to try an exotic mojito from the mojito bar. Musical sounds will fill the air and set the mood for an evening of fine food, libations and perhaps…a little dancing.
Fifteen of Sarasota Fire Houses including firehouses from Englewood, North Port and Boca Grande will compete against each other for the title of the “Best Fire House Chili in Sarasota” and for the Best Booth.
A grassroots community music festival where front porches become stages, yards become venues, and neighborly generosity and good will rule the day! Porchfest is exactly what the name implies. Around 40 local musicians of all genres will be performing on front porches from 3 to 8 p.m.
Every Sunday at 5pm, stop in for a few beers, a few laughs, and a some tasty craft brew prizes...
join the board as the recap the presentations from the four finalist planning firms.
Hungry for new business? Leverage your lunch with the power of business referrals at Power Hour Lunch. At this event, each guest is invited to make an introduction to the group and pitch an elevator speech about their business.
Today the board is expected to select a finalist from the 4 urban design firms which are in the running for developing the bayfront Master Plan.
Sam has recently returned to Sarasota after spending the last 6 years in Dallas, TX. Combining somber melodies and witty lyrics, the 24 year old transports you to a place of honesty and heart ache. Currently working with Surprise! records, she is in the process of recording and developing a new sound.
Young Professionals are invited to join Manatee Young Professionals (MYP) members and guests for casual business networking in a great social setting.
The prevalence of craft beer today has many people demanding beer with more flavor and complexity, so it's time for "Beer School" to go back in session! This expanded world of good beer can be overwhelming for people new to it, but also helps expand the knowledge of those more seasoned beer enthusiasts.