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.
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.
Join us at sundown in our beer garden every 2nd Thursday for Movie Night! We recommend bringing a lawn chair or blanket to get comfortable in front of our 12ft movie screen! We have our usual beer garden tables available too.
Students connect with mentors from the Technology, Design and Business industries to brainstorm and create a mobile app and business plan that addresses a community issue.
Alison Foxall has officially qualified for the February 13, 2018 FL HD 72 Special Election and we are ready to kickoff this campaign with an epic celebration.
We're teaming up with our good friends William Ralston, Mouthole BBQ and Angry Chair Brewing to bring you an evening of dark themed art, mean ass BBQ and sick craft brews so join us in supporting the local art scene!
100% of the profits from draft sales of Allison on 10/15/17 will be donated to Aloe Organics to help get the pending 501(c)3 charitable organization, Aloe Gives, up and running so that they can continue their mission of providing healthy, organic, immune supporting fruits and vegetables in a time of need.
General Board meeting for the SBPO
Open to the public
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.
Please join us for the FREE LAUNCH EVENT for Artspace SRQ's ARTISTS SURVEY provided through the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County!
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!!!
First Night kicks of RIAF 2017 with a celebration in the West Courtyard of the Museum of Art featuring a performance of WANTED by eVenti Verticali! Free beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres with DJ Imminent beginning at 6:30 pm (cash bar available), with the aerial spectacle WANTED at 8pm.
Jump-start your morning with Chamber business professionals at our new Good Morning Sarasota event held bi-monthly at various locations throughout Greater Sarasota.
Opening Reception All 4 Galleries. Open and Free to the Public. Art Center Sarasota's New Exhibitions: On View October 19-December 1
Experience the brilliance of internationally-acclaimed musicians, actors, and dancers!
We strive to create a relaxed environment for people interested in beer and cheese alike. Our host and long time friend Jim Keaveney will be explaining why he chose to pair each beer and cheese together, what flavors to look for during tasting and how to enjoy beer with food in general.
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.
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.
Featuring three areas: Trick or Treat Trail, Haunted Trail, and Haunted Pavilion. Get our tickets early! This event will sell out!
Come celebrate pride in Sarasota. There will be food, drinks, and lots of entertainment!
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!
Regularly scheduled committee planning meeting
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!
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!!!
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
FREE POPCORN and HALLOWEEN CANDY starting and HOCUS POCUS
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.
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.