Under the new state law implementing the amendment, cities and counties are given an option to outright ban new dispensaries within their boundaries, and City Attorney Robert Fournier is recommending the city take it.
Come downtown Sarasota and watch the fireworks explode over Sarasota Bay! Arrive early and enjoy strolling the tree lined streets of downtown Sarasota.
Join us out on Siesta Key Beach on July 5th to help Beach Club Siesta Key - 1947. The Hub Baja Grill, The Cottage, Siesta Key & Clean Up, Aisle Earth when we team up to tackle the mess we know will be left over from July 4th.
Florida’s Finest” showcases the wide-ranging talents of Florida-based artists, and includes two- and three-dimensional works in a variety of media. R. Lynn Whitelaw, the founding director and curator of the Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art at St. Petersburg College, will jury this year’s exhibition to be installed in all four of the center’s galleries.
With an average of 80-100 young professionals gathering on the first Thursday of each month you're guaranteed to make new friends, secure new clients, and learn more about what Sarasota has to offer.
This month Nick ODonnell explains the inspiration behind his unique furniture designs while singer/songwriter Kristopher James takes on a musical journey.
DieAlps! (TPA) Bay Area faves DieAlps! have been making waves for years, but 2017 has been particularly on point. We invite you to join them for the official album release […]
Join Sarasota Young-Professionals on July 13th for a professional development workshop you won't want to miss! If you're struggling to strike the right balance between your job and your personal life, this is the event for you
The 9th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival will take place on July 13, 14, 15 - that's THREE days of non-stop comedy coming your way.
Make connections with Chamber business professionals at the new Chamber Connect event held bi-monthly at various locations throughout Greater Sarasota. Enjoy light appetizers, a cash bar and door prizes in a laid back atmosphere perfect for meeting your next customer or client. Chamber Connect is held on the third Thursday bi-monthly, making it an event that you won't want to miss!
The Sarasota Young Professionals Group is proud to host the 2nd Annual YPG Summit--This year, we're focusing on helping you THRIVE! Learn new ways to grow personally, professionally, and as a leader in the community we love.
Stakeholder meetings are open to the public.
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!
Tomorrow, July 26th, we will be broadcasting live from the Hyatt Regency Downtown Sarasota as we bring you an inside perspective on this month's Marketing on Main event.
The New Florida Cinema meets monthly to view short films, episodes and features on the big screen as they were meant to be seen. Join The New Florida Cinema community in meeting filmmakers and viewing their work in a fun and friendly film-lover environment.
Join us on Thursday, August 3rd at Seasons 52 for the area's largest monthly networking event, YPG After Hours!
PH_ashion 121 is an exhibition of photographs created last fall by students studying fashion photography and portraiture with Tom Winchester. The closing reception offers an opportunity to celebrate these students and the local creative community.
Help underprivileged children in our community start off the school year with the tools they need to succeed! We're looking for 10 volunteers to help distribute school supplies, food, personal-care items and other resources to children and families in need.
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.
Get your sweat pants ready for our 5th annual jumbo cupcake eating contest as we celebrate nine years in Gulf Gate! All ages are welcome to participate. The fastest person to defeat the jumbo in 10 minutes will win a prize!
On Saturday, August 12th, 2017 from 5pm-8pm we are opening our doors for the first time to live stream Create-A-Community Festival, a festival to celebrate local businesses and artists. This will include Strive for the Sky charity school supply drive to benefit G.D. Rogers Garden Bullock Elementary School in Manatee County. Live musicians, food trucks, cowork/costudy membership giveaway, and networking event where businesses can share their stories and information with everyone.
Jump start your morning with Chamber business professionals at our new Wake Up, Sarasota! event held bi-monthly at various locations throughout Greater Sarasota. Enjoy a light breakfast, coffee/juice, and door prizes in a laid back atmosphere perfect for meeting your next customer or client.
If you would like to learn more about becoming a paid contributor for the Sarasota Underground then this is the meeting for you.
A manager struggling to keep his circus afloat during post-war hard times hires a famous aerialist to attract crowds, meanwhile displacing his starring lady love. "The Greatest Show on Earth" […]
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 third Saturday of each month at JDub's Brewing Company (1215 Mango Ave). Next Rally is August 19th from 5-10pm, brig the whole family!
To view agenda visit our site at http://www.sarasotabayfront2020.com
Hack Hospitality is a weekend long Hackathon designed to solve real problems in the hospitality industry through tech.
We will be hosting the ultimate battle royale with our local breweries....A CHARITY LIP SYNC BATTLE benefiting All Faiths Food Bank! Come cheer on your favorite brewery and help decide the brewery worthy of the championship belt, all while raising money for a great cause!
A 1920s silent-film star falls for a spunky chorus girl, much to the dismay of his diva-ish leading lady, in this lighthearted musical spoof of the early days of Hollywood.
WILLY WONKA and the CHOCOLATE FACTORY (1971)
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!
Join the Young Professionals Network (Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee), the Sarasota Young-Professionals (Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce) and the Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance (Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance) for a First Time Home Buyers Seminar. This fun and interactive, yet informative, event is designed to help young professionals learn the important steps to home ownership.
Art Center Sarasota's New Exhibitions
Opening reception for all four exhibits is Thursday, August 31, 5-7 p.m. Free and Open to the Public
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.
Justin Layman will be playing some jams at the brewery on Friday from 7-10pm! Join us for local music, BulGoGi Sarasota and a new draft beer release every Friday! Plus absolutely No cover!
In Casablanca in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate encounters a former lover, with unforeseen complications. Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay.
Join us on Saturday, September 2nd, as we celebrate our club turning 70 years young! We couldn't be more thankful for all of the great memories given!
JDubs is throwing a Bacon, Beer & Bacon Fest at the brewery with a handful of local food trucks offering up some killer BACON dishes! Plus we'll have some BACON friendly beers on tap too!
Join The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and its partners, as we take on cleaning Siesta Key Beach the day after Labor Day to help keep our oceans and beaches trash free!
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.