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Perq Fall Social 2015
Perq Coffee Bar 1821 Hillview St, Sarasota, FLJoin us for an evening with POLPO PIZZA CO ..beer, coffee, live music, friends and fun!
BarCamp Sarasota-Bradenton After Hours South
Pub 32 Irish Gastropub 8383 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLNew theories in universe expansion? The latest algorithms to take over the world? You never know what you'll learn at this South Sarasota after hours.
Rock for a Cause
Payne Park 2050 Adams Lane, SarasotaJoin the Sarasota Young Professionals and S-One for Sarasota's biggest battle of the bands. Family friendly, live music, food and fun.
$1
Summer Social featuring Cassolette with Darren Ankersmit
Perq Coffee Bar 1821 Hillview St, Sarasota, FLJoin us for our Summer Social here at Perq! We will have food on-site provided by Mother Truckin Good, local beer specials, $5 at the door & kids are free!
$5
SYR Gotta Get Your Gun Shooting Event
Gecko's Grill & Pub - Fruitville 351 North Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FLPlease join the Sarasota Young Republicans and the NRA for our very first "Gotta Get Your Gun" fundraiser and shooting event.
Guests of ALL AGES will meet at the Gecko's on Fruitville and Cattleman for your concealed weapons permit training and certifcate. Lunch will be provided during your training. We will "cap" the afternoon off with a few hours of shooting at High Noon gun range on Bee Ridge.
***Per request of the NRA and their sponsorship, there will be 1 hour of campaign calls during lunch before heading to the range.***
BarCamp After Hours at Pub 32 Sarasota
Pub 32 Irish Gastropub 8383 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FLJoin us for a great evening with no agenda, just awesome, cool people from the Bradenton & Sarasota area and interesting conversations.
BREW THRU SRQ- Full Pint Tour
Brew Thru SRQ Sarasota, FLTOUR STOPS: World of Beer Mainstreet, Calusa Brewery, JDubs Brewery, Big Top Brewery, Mandeville Beer Garden. Come Brew through Srq with us!
$65
2016 YPG Summit: “Launch”
The 2016 YPG Summit will help you develop personally, professionally, and as a leader in the community we love. We want to redefine what it means to be a "young professional" and this is the perfect opportunity for YPs to learn, connect and live a better version of themselves.
BarCamp After Hours Bradenton
Motorworks Brewing 1014 - 9th St West, Bradenton, FL3 Keys Brewing isn't quite ready so we're sticking with Motorworks this time around. Excellent beer and the BarCamp crew. What more can you ask for?
Still great people with no agendas, just awesome, cool people from the Bradenton & Sarasota area and interesting conversations.
BarCamp After Hours Bradenton
It's beginning to look a lot like the holidays. Don't miss this great opportunity to celebrate early together. With no agenda, just awesome, cool people from the Bradenton & Sarasota area and interesting conversations.
Principals’ Luncheon
Join the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County for the 16th Annual Principals Luncheon, "Raise Your Voice for the Arts!" Together we'll celebrate our Sarasota County School Principals and their contributions to arts education in our schools!
Meet the Candidates: Jennifer Ahearn-Koch
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.
Generocity
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FLJoin us on Tuesday, January 10 for GENEROCITY, a night to learn, celebrate, and enjoy the non-profits and individuals that make our city the most generous on earth. This is your chance to meet nearly 30 Sarasota-Manatee based nonprofits working to make a difference both locally and globally. Become a volunteer, donate your time, or simply revel in the amazing accomplishments that are changing the world.
Meet the Candidates: Martin Hyde
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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
Rosemary Indie Market
Canned Ham Vintage 1435 7th St, Sarasota, FLJoin us February 18th, Saturday 10am-3pm. Where a group of local Artists, Farmers,Entertainers, Handcrafters, Bakers, Designers, and Vintage Enthusiasts share their wares and inspiration.
Rosemary Indie Market
The Rosemary District Indie Market 1435 7th street, 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.
Rosemary Indie Market
The Rosemary District Indie Market 1435 7th street, 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.
Q Dash Scavenger Hunt
Sarasota Young-Professionals 1945 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FLTeams of 4 will compete to find landmarks throughout downtown Sarasota using the official Q Dash Clue Book to earn points. The team with the most points will win a grand prize package! Registration opens February 20th. Stay tuned for additional details and registration details. Gather your friends, family, corporate team, or alumni group, and show your hometown pride!
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Harvey Milk Festival
Harvey Milk Festival Five Points Park, Sarasota, FLThe 8th Annual Harvey Milk Festival (HMF) will take place May 11-13, 2017, culminating in a 10-band concert at Five Points Park in historic downtown Sarasota, Florida. Three days of theatre, performance art, and music that embrace equality and bring the community together. Find out how you can be a part of this magical event.
Rosemary Indie Market
The Rosemary District Indie Market 1435 7th street, 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.
SRQ Rumble
Powel Crosley Mansion Sarasota, FLJoin us at the Powel Crosley Mansion for lively debates on issues that some consider “too hot to handle” where our modified Oxford-style debate gives us civil discourse designed to sway through both factual information and rhetorical skill. Attendees are asked their position on the topic of the day before and after the debate–the success of the participants being judged on those they sway from their initial positions.
$25
Stop the Dispensary Ban
Sarasota City Hall 1565 1st St, Sarasota, FLUnder 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.
Planning and Development Committee- Blue Pagoda
Blue Pagoda 655 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasotajoin the board as the recap the presentations from the four finalist planning firms.
32nd Annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Marina Jack: Sarasota Bayfront 2 Marina Plz, Sarasota, FLThe 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.
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.
Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival
Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival 709 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FLOver the course of two days, thousands will flock to the Destination Downtown Sarasota! The festival's beer garden, live music, arts & crafts as well as a variey of attractions for folks of all ages.
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BOLD Lofts Sarasota Leasing Kick-Off Party and Lottery
BOLD Cowork Sarasota 1680 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FLJoin us at 5:30pm on April 11th, at BOLD Cowork Sarasota (3rd Floor), for an evening of drinks and hors d'oeuvre as we celebrate the leasing kick-off for BOLD Lofts Sarasota. Due to high-demand for leasing, and only 97 units available, BOLD Lofts Sarasota will be holding a lottery to ensure fairness in opportunity.
Free – $50