Events

2017 World Rowing Championships

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From September 23 – October 1, 2017, the World Rowing Championships, an international rowing regatta organized by FISA (the International Rowing Federation), will be held at Nathan Benderson Park, a Grade A course in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, “Where world class athletes come to compete.” 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.
Our goal is to attract athletes, family, friends and fans from around the United States and the world, to attend this world-class event, and grow the following of rowing in the US.
For more information, please visit WRCH2017.com

Opening Ceremony at the 2017 World Rowing Championships

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On the evening of September 23, Sarasota-Bradenton welcomes the world to Florida’s beautiful Suncoast for the 2017 World Rowing Championships!

THIS IS A FREE AND NON-TICKETED EVENT
CEREMONY BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.
PARKING IS $5 AND WILL BE LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH END OF THE MALL AT UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER (WHERE THE CIRCUS TENT WAS LOCATED DURING THE CIRCUS SARASOTA WINTER SHOW).

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. Acts include:
• Circus Sarasota (Circus Arts Conservatory and Sailor Circus)
• Jah Movement Reggae Band
• Sarasota Cuban Ballet School
• Sarasota Pops Orchestra
• Sarasota Ski-A-Rees Water Ski Show Team
• Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
At the end of the evening, Creative Pyrotechnics will light up the night sky with a dazzling firework show over Nathan Benderson Park. Spectators can also expect several surprises!

Girls Inc. Totally Tailgate 2017

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Save the date for the 2nd Annual Totally Tailgate benefiting Girls Inc. of Sarasota County! 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! New this year – a Beer Garden with local craft brews. Come out and represent your favorite team and support Girls Inc.! Sponsorships are still available. Individual tickets are $100. For more information call Morgan Gerhart, 941-366-6646 x 207.

Create-A-Community Festival and Charity Event

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CoCreate SRQ is a community minded cowork and costudy space in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. We welcome the empire builder, the entrepreneur, the artist, the crafter, and the scholar. The best way to make an impact to our economic ecosystem is to be active in it. We love the local, we give back, we reach out.

Our grand opening is more than an announcement of our presences, it’s a declaration of our commitment to people. We don’t want to horde successful business people, we want to help write a personal success story.

SunCoast Bloodmobile: Live here. Give here. Saves here
https://www.facebook.com/SuncoastBB/

Production Sponsor: Saratonin Productions
https://www.facebook.com/SaratoninProductions/?ref=br_rs

Media Sponsor: STLR Media &
https://www.facebook.com/STLRmedia/

Featured Food Truck: Mother Truckin Good https://www.facebook.com/Mothertruckingood/

Featured Businesses: MotherShip Press
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100020219141165

Featured Groups: Answer Suncoast
https://www.facebook.com/AnswerSuncoast/

Music by: Julien Rothe, TBA

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.

Strive for the Sky School Supply Drive: Donate schools supplies and get 3 extra entries into our raffle

18th annual Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

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The Sarasota Firemen’s Benevolent Fund will host the 18th Annual Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off, which will be held on Sunday October 8, 2017 from 2pm-5pm. The event will be held on Osprey Avenue between Hyde park street and Hillview Avenue in Sarasota.
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.
Every year all monies raised are donated to the Sarasota Fireman’s benevolent fund, which is a 501-3c non-profit organization. A panel of Celebrity Judges will be on hand to determine the winner. Enclosed is a list of confirmed judges with more to be announced.

Stakeholders Meeting

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Stakeholder meetings are open to the public.

Stop the Dispensary Ban

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City planners and police have been considering new rules to regulate and allow dispensaries in Sarasota, in certain limited circumstances, since before voters overwhelmingly approved Amendment 2 to legalize medical marijuana last fall.

They then imposed a nine-month moratorium on the development of any dispensaries while they and state leaders vetted their proposed rules.

But under the new state law implementing the amendment, signed by Gov. Rick Scott last week, 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.

 

http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20170629/sarasota-to-consider-banning-medical-marijuana-dispensaries

Sarasota 4th of July Fireworks

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Come downtown Sarasota and watch the fireworks explode over Sarasota Bay! Arrive early and enjoy strolling the tree lined streets of downtown Sarasota.

Civics Happy Hour

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Join us for a Civics Happy Hour! Learn about ways Sarasota County Government works for you in a fun and interactive format. This event is FREE for YPG/Chamber Members ($5 for future members). Enjoy lite bites and drink specials from Carmel Kitchen & Wine Bar while discussing the issues that matter most to you.

SEATING IS LIMITED! Please RSVP in advance to ensure your spot:
https://sarasotaflcoc.wliinc31.com/events/YPG-Civics-Happy-Hour-3846/details

For questions, please contact YPG Coordinator, Mimi Cirbusova, at mcirbusova@sarasotachamber.com or (941) 556-4038.