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Annual Friendsgiving Dinner Party

Big Top Brewing Company 6111 B Porter Way, Sarasota, FL

It's that time of year again! We're kicking off the Holiday's with our Annual Friendsgiving Dinner Party!

Small Business Saturday

Sarasota, FL Sarasota, FL

This November 25, we want to share Small Business Saturday® with you! It’s a holiday shopping tradition that celebrates small businesses like ours. And it wouldn’t be a celebration without our member like you joining us.

941 Food Truck Rally

Calusa Brewing 5701 Derek Ave, Sarasota, FL

Come on out and shake off that black Friday hangover with us!

MBG Movie Night

Mandeville Beer Garden 428 N Lemon Ave, Sarasota, FL

THE GOONIES (1985)- Come join the adventure and get FREE POPCORN!

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.

Siesta Key Seafood and Music Festival

Siesta Key Beach 946 Beach Rd, Siesta Key, FL

Siesta Key main beach. Lots of fantastic fresh seafood and loads of music for all fans!

Shumaker Chamber U: Success Principles

Greater Sarasota Chamber 1945 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL

Join 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, Sarasota

General Board meeting for the SBPO 

Open to the public

Sarasota County is Open for Business – County Expert Panel

Frances T Bourne Jacaranda Public Library 4143 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL

It 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, FL

Meet the people behind the next steps of the Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization.

4th Annual Toy Drive

Evies Downtown Sarasota, FL

Join 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, 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.

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!

Southside Village Holiday Stroll

Southside Village, Sarasota Sarasota, FL

Enjoy 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 painting, nail stickers, tatoos and Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Civility Squad. A festival for all ages. Come enjoy.

Open Mic Night

Mr. Beerys 2645 Mall Dr, Sarasota, FL

Join 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, FL

Not 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, FL

One-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, FL

The 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, FL

The 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, FL

At this event, each guest is invited to make an introduction to the group and pitch an elevator speech about their business.

Southgate Village Shops Sip and Stroll

Southgate Village Shops 2061-2191 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL

Bring 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!

Big Top Ugly Sweater Party!

Big Top Brewing Company 6111 B Porter Way, Sarasota, FL

It'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, FL

It'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!

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.

SBPO Board Meeting

Blue Pagoda 655 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

General Board meeting for the SBPO 

Open to the public

Ready for 100 Community Meeting

Robert L. Taylor Community Complex (RLTCC) 1845 34th St, Sarasota, FL

The 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, FL

Join 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, FL

Come 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.