The Lakewood Ranch Business Club ia a non-competitive referral network of local businesses. Our mission is to refer and do business among members, exchange business ideas, and keep abreast of Lakewood Ranch ad East county activities. Our goal is to increase business opportunities for omembers and provide quality service to our community.

Hello my fellow tennis players. There is no better way to meet local players looking to hit some tennis balls - SMAC! Guys AND gals are encouraged to join us for some casual, friendly, social and even competitive tennis fun! Hopefully, SMAC will give players of all levels a flexible and fun format, to find comparable partners who'd like to play a few times a week, to network with other players with similar abilities, without the need to join a league. Update: 12/23/2010: As we approach the Ne …

  This really sums up SPAN: 'When someone shares something of value with you, and you benefit from it, you have a moral obligation to share it with others.' -Chinese Proverb   This is strictly a group for folks that are interested in SPAN but cannot make the attendance commitments and still want to attend Sarasota's fastest growing Free Referral Network's After Hours Events and keep up with SPAN.  Members of this group are simply registered so they can RSVP for SPAN events, they are not members …

Our group of professionals share and promote each other throughout our community. Our goal is to be known as the organization our neighbors can trust based our conservative principles and commitment to truth, excellence and service. We need a representative from each business category with great attitudes and the willingness to succeed and serve!

Meet other locals from all Industries to network and discuss your online marketing ideas and strategies. This is a business network, but also a way to focus on one area of marketing I feel all businesses should be working on, the Internet. Each meetup will discuss different kinds of marketing strategies and allow Sarasota businesses to network.

… Husak, SPAN Founder SPaN is more than just Totally Free Open Networking! IT'S ALL ABOUT QUALITY REFERRALS! Our Mission is to Rebuild the Vibrant Sarasota Area Economy...One Referral at a Time! Founded by Steven J. Husak in February 2009 in Sarasota, FL, our first meeting had eight attendees. Today we have attendance between 50 and 65 members at our regular weekday meetings and as many as 510 attendees at our SPAN After Hours each month. We are small, mid-size and large business owners, …

Do you want to meet professional LESBIANS in a more profound and creative environment that also allows for socializing over food and drinks? You may be interested in this. We have started this group to provide the art of expression with a fusion of entertainment in the Sarasota/Manatee area. These events will be great for those that enjoy good conversations, over drinks or food, or both. Hence, the primary goal of the occasion is to facilitate a social gathering of LESBIANS and their friends in …

Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota (YES) share success strategies every Tuesday. All ages welcome (100 yrs or younger), no membership applications, no dues. YES is a positive oriented volunteer educational support group for entrepreneurs. Relationship building starts 11:30; lunch 11:45; YES workshop starts at 12:15 and ends at 1:15. The entrepreneurial support/workshop, a tasty meal, tax and tip at the door is $13.00. See you at Clayton's Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Point Road on beautiful Si …

MCS, is a non-profit social service agency dedicated to meeting the needs of abused, neglected & abandoned children and breaking the cycle of child abuse. MCS operates our communities only licensed emergency shelter and provides a safe haven for thousands of child victims in Manatee & Sarasota counties.

Our focus is to show Business owners how to use the Internet for Marketing purposes. Our objectives are to help you attract new clients and generate leads without expending large sums of money by bringing you the top Internet Marketers in their respective feilds week in and week out! Examples of subjects we cover Includes: How to use Linked in for business,how to use Facebook for business,How to utilize Facebook Ads, Youtube Ads, Twitter Ads,How to geo target business with 4 Square,How to Ta …

BarCamp Sarasota emphasizes the intersection of technology, education, and economic development. Building a community through user-generated conferences, participatory workshops, lunch and learn and after-hour events; the open forum format is born from the desire for people to share and learn in an open environment. BarCamp is a conversation - please join in!

This *20s to ((lively)) 30s* group is all about meeting new people, trying new things, having a good time, and finding fun things to do (other than going to the bar) in Sarasota!

Thiis is social / activity group for vegans, vegetarians and the veggie curious who want to have fun and socialize with like-minded people in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere.  Dine with others that have the same enthusiasm for veggie food  that you do or enjoy a variety of activities.  We welcome anyone who is interested in a vegan / vegetarian lifestyle.  Join now and sign up for a event.  No membership fees.        

… We love to socialize. We love to be active. AND we do it often!!!

Welcome to the Real Girlfriends of Sarasota. This chic, trendy group is for women 40+ who are interested in making new friendships and laugh more often. Life can be maddening at times and we need to have some fun diversions. I am a professional business woman and know personally how work and family can cause us to focus our engergies on everyone but ourselves. This group will hopefully allow those fun girlfriend times to return! If you enjoy events such as coffee dates, lunch, wine tastings, hap …

  WELCOME to   Parties by LeslieSRQ, established in July of 2010, this Meetup was created to invite YOU to Parties! We are happy to report that we are approaching 600 Members! Either for FRIENDSHIP; shared INTERESTS; just FUN; or potential ROMANCE!  It is primarily a Singles Group, but couples are welcome. In addition to MANY relationships that have evolved as a result of this Meetup, there have ALSO been many 'friendships'! The following is a recent "Thank You TRIBUTE Video" showcasing our Mem …