Events

SYR July Social with Sarasota Sheriff Tom Knight

Come join us at Gecko’s Pub and Grill on 351 N Cattleman Rd. Sarasota, FL for this month’s social with guest speaker Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight!

About Sheriff Knight:
Sheriff Tom Knight is the 10th Sheriff of Sarasota County, serving since January 6, 2009. To pursue this office, he left a 20 year career with the Florida Highway Patrol where he held the position of Troop Commander, managing a seven-county region with more than 300 employees, a central communications center and a $20 million budget.

Sheriff Knight has lived in Florida since 1973 when his family moved to Sarasota County from western Pennsylvania. He graduated from Venice High School in 1981, attended Manatee Junior College and later transferred to Florida State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Criminology in 1986. Sheriff Knight and his wife Tracy have two daughters and currently reside in Nokomis.

RED WHITE & BREW- Full Pint Tour

Come and celebrate 4th of July weekend with us on our Red White & Brew full pint tour! We will be going to World of Beer Mainstreet, Calusa Brewing, Big Top Brewing Company, JDubs Brewing Company, and Mandeville Beer Garden!

Ticket Includes:
Craft beer pint at each of the 5 brew stops
Complimentary craft beer on the trolley
Transportation on Siesta Trolley
Brewery tours and beer education
Brew Thru SRQ cup
Brew Thru SRQ koozie
Brew Thru SRQ tote bag
Complimentary pictures of event
Trivia with great giveaways
Brew Guide
Unlimited water

Brew Thru SRQ- Half Pint Tour

Brew Thru SRQ is a new, local tour that supports beer gardens, breweries, and craft beer spots in the Sarasota-Manatee area. We are excited about introducing YOU to some of the best hot-spots and hidden gems in our hometown. Join us on our next tour as we drink our way–safely–across the city, learn about the brewing process, and make some new fellow beer loving friends!

Check in is at World of Beer between 5:30-6pm
Trolley will depart promptly at 6:30pm

Cost: $35

Ticket Includes:
Craft beer half-pint at each of the 3 brew stops
Complimentary craft beer on the trolley
Transportation on Siesta Trolley
Brew Thru SRQ cup
Brewery tours and beer education
Unlimited water