Events

The Bay Open House for Young Professionals (Part 2)

Join Sarasota Young-Professionals, The Bay Sarasota, and like-minded young professionals as we take a Journey to get to YES!

Please note, this event is for young professionals aged 21-45.

The Bay Open House
JDub’s Brewing Company & Tap Room | 1215 Mango Avenue (Note: we will be locaed in the outdoor patio area)
Tuesday, April 17th | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wNpaeDSpLSi-jIAOVoVrGELpjAs-ep8yQfuPYmWKki8/edit

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization and master design and planning firm, Sasaki, will present three design options for the future of The Bay. The three designs build upon community feedback gathered within the community and through both in-person and online surveys in February. This event is a follow up to our February Open House.

The purpose of the public open houses is to share the concepts and gather additional input about which aspects appeal to the community in order to prepare one desired master plan. All three designs combine nature and environment, arts and culture, and recreation and boating opportunities – all of which were of utmost importance to the Sarasota community.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:
**PARKING: Parking is located along Mango Avenue, as well as in the dirt lot across from the brewery.
**FOOD & DRINK: Smokin Momma Lora’s BBQ Mobile food truck will be on site that evening. Beer pricing will be set at $4.50 per pint for JDub’s Brewing Company & Tap Room’s core beers (including Up Top! IPA, Passion Wheat, Bell Cow Porter, and Poolside Kolsch)

Can’t attend? Be sure to check out the additional public open houses on April 17th and 18th: https://www.thebaysarasota.org/events. We will also be sharing an online survey so you can provide feedback on the three design concepts.

YPG After Hours

Join us on Thursday, May 3rd at Dynasty Dance Clubs for this month’s YPG After Hours! Whether you’re looking to make new friends, build your network, or learn more about what Sarasota has to offer, this is a great opportunity to connect with other young professionals in the region. Along with free drinks, enjoy appetizing lite bites for the duration of the event.

**This event is free for YPG Members and $15 for future members at the door. Pre-registration is not required.

Mark your calendars for the first Thursday of each month for the area’s longest running networking event just for young professionals!

For questions regarding this event or the YPG, please contact YPG Coordinator, Mimi Cirbusova, at mcirbusova@sarasotachamber.com.

PLEASE NOTE: From 5:30-7:00pm will be standard networking and socializing. From 7:00pm-8:00pm, attendees are invited to stay for a group dance session for a beginner’s intro to Salsa, Rumba, and Tango led by professional dancers–be sure to day for the demo. No flip-flops, please!

YPG After Hours at CitySide

Join us on Thursday, April 5th at CitySide Apartments – Rentals for this month’s YPG After Hours! Whether you’re looking to make new friends, build your network, or learn more about what Sarasota has to offer, this is a great opportunity to connect with other young professionals in the region. Along with free drinks, enjoy appetizing lite bites for the duration of the event.

**This event is free for YPG Members and $15 for future members at the door. Pre-registration is not required.

Mark your calendars for the first Thursday of each month for the area’s longest running networking event just for young professionals!

For questions regarding this event or the YPG, please contact YPG Coordinator, Mimi Cirbusova, at mcirbusova@sarasotachamber.com.

Chamber University: Cyber Security

Gain, retain and keep your employees healthy and happy! Join Jackie Rittenhouse and Edward James from Brown & Brown Insurance as they discuss the most important and key benefits of having your employees covered!

Stay tuned! More details on this event to come!

Complimentary for Chamber Members
$20 Future Members/Public

YPG ProDev: Crucial Conversations

Join us Tuesday, March 27th at CoWork SRQ for the next YPG ProDev series event! Learn simple techniques to help you successfully have those “tricky” conversations with coworkers or your boss. Sometimes conflict in the workplace happens–Andrea Nierenberg can help you navigate these discussions for positive outcomes.

Andrea Nierenberg is an executive coach, networking strategist and consultant. She is the force behind The Nierenberg Consulting Group, which focuses on the communication skills that impact the bottom line and to attract and retain more business. She works with executives on perfecting their presentation/media skills, client relations, working with all personality styles, time management and networking skills. Read her full bio here: http://bit.ly/2ALsHXH

Tickets are available now: $10 for YPG Members ($15 for future members).

Questions? Please contact YPG Coordinator, Mimi Cirbusova, at mcirbusova@sarasotachamber.com or (941) 556-4038.

YPG’s Outspoken

Passion fuels passion. Come share yours at our YPG event: Outspoken! Join us on Monday, March 5th at Urbanite Theatre for an evening of spoken word poetry and entertainment, plus complementary wine and lite bites.

Interested in sharing your talents? Sign up HERE: https://goo.gl/aaV2fD

Talents include (but certainly aren’t limited to):
– Spoken Word
– Poets
– Comedians
– Music Artists
– Acoustic Guitar Players
– String Instrument Players
– Vocalists
– Singers
**MUSICAL PERFORMERS: Urbanite Theatre is a small, black box theatre–there is no mic or amplification system. If musicians wish to perform, they must bring their own set up.

Disclosure: Those interested in performing must be tasteful; no ILLICIT or EXPLICIT or DEGRADING content.

Registration: FREE for YPG Members ($10 for future members).

Questions? Contact YPG Coordinator, Mimi Cirbusova, at mcirbusova@sarasotachamber.com or 941-556-4038.

Civics Happy Hour–Decide The Date

Join us for a Civics Happy Hour! Join us on Tuesday, February 20th at Amore Restaurant to learn about Decide The Date, a local initiative to allow voters to decide if they wish to move City elections to the Fall. Greater Sarasota Chamber President, Kevin Cooper, will present the proposed amendment, why this issue matters, and how to get involved. Enjoy lite bites and drink specials from Amore Restaurant while discussing this important community conversation.

FREE event, but SEATING IS LIMITED. Please RSVP to ensure your seat: https://sarasotaflcoc.wliinc31.com/events/YPG-Civics-Happy-Hour-4266/details

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

The Bay Open House for Young Professionals

Join Sarasota Young-Professionals, The Bay Sarasota, and like-minded young professionals as we take a Journey to get to YES!

Please note, this event is for young professionals aged 21-45.

The Bay Open House
Michael’s On East | 1212 S. East Ave., Sarasota
Wednesday, February 7th | 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

RSVP HERE: https://tinyurl.com/y8c7jklw

The open house will include interactive stations introducing the Master Planning process, exploring the history of the Bayfront, and imagining the future.

Your input is important as The Bay Sarasota looks for opportunities to improve the environmental and economic sustainability of The Bay, ensuring it will be an enlivened, cultural destination with open, public access to the Bayfront. What activities, destinations, and open spaces would improve your experience at The Bay?

Join us after work and at your convenience. Lite bites will be served. Cash bar.

Your feedback will help the design team, Sasaki, develop options for the site, which will be presented at the next major community open house in April.

Please share this invitation with your friends and neighbors. We want input from everyone on the future of The Bay.

Can’t attend the open houses? We will launch an online survey next week to gather your input. You can sign up to receive project updates including the survey link by visiting The Bay’s website: https://www.thebaysarasota.org/

YPG After Hours at CAN Community Health

Join us on Thursday, February 1st at CAN Community Health for this month’s YPG After Hours! Whether you’re looking to make new friends, build your network, or learn more about what Sarasota has to offer, this is a great opportunity to connect with other young professionals in the region. Along with free drinks, enjoy appetizing lite bites for the duration of the event.

**This event is free for YPG Members and $15 for future members at the door. Pre-registration is not required.

Mark your calendars for the first Thursday of each month for the area’s longest running networking event just for young professionals!

For questions regarding this event or the YPG, please contact YPG Coordinator, Mimi Cirbusova, at mcirbusova@sarasotachamber.com.

PLEASE NOTE: This is an outdoor event in the CAN Community Health’s beautiful tranquility garden. While there will be space heaters and we will be on a decked patio, please bring light layers in case of cooler weather!

YPG Common Grounds with Ron Turner

Join us Wednesday, January 24th for our Common Grounds series event! We’ll be talking with Ron Turner, Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections about voting, the importance of the young professional voice in local elections, and how you can make a difference in voter turnout. Enjoy coffee and pastries while learning how you can make a difference in Sarasota!

Be sure to RSVP to this FREE event: https://sarasotaflcoc.wliinc31.com/events/YPG-Common-Grounds-with-Ron-Turner-4238/details

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