Do you like to go out to different local restaurants for Happy Hour? Do you enjoy meeting new people? Everybody (over 21 of course) is welcome to join Menu Magazine SRQ at our Happy Hour Social Events. We visit a different Restaurant every month to mix and mingle with our fellow Sarasotians.

STARTING OVER ISN'T EASY BUT SOCIALIZING AND HAVING FUN WITH THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND MAKES IT EASIER. LET'S GO TO THE THEATER, HAVE DINNER OR TAKE SHORT TRIPS TOGETHER. A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS IN OUR WONDERFUL COMMUNITY OF SARASOTA/MANATEE COUNTIES. PLEASE JOIN US FOR FUN IN THE SUN!

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 …

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!

This group is for active friendly vegans, vegetarians and the veg curious who want to have fun, share awsome tasty food and socialize with like-minded people in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere from Sarasota to Tampa. There is many reasons to choose this lifestyle from compassion and love for animals, animal rights, health, environmentalism to kindness and peace.  We welcome anyone who is interested in a vegan / vegetarian lifestyle. If you RSVP for an event and don't show up,  especially if it …

Whether you are single, or in a relationship, ALL are welcome to join the group, our events and activities...as what we do is social in nature and what we enjoy doing with other like minded enthusiasts. "Singles" meaning events attracting mostly those who are solo and want to hook up with others who are just looking to connect as a group and not feel like a third wheel or those seeking to meet up with their future significant other on one of many adventures. "Sociables" meaning events that are t …

If you want to make some friends, get to know the area beaches, parks and neighborhoods, and want a moderate workout; Sarasota Walkers is your group. We plan to walk the beaches and as the group grows will get input as to other great places to hike. After our walks we can gather for coffee or a bite to eat. During the heat of the summer; Richard is organizing "cool walks" in Malls etc.  If anyone else wants to plan additional walks he can post them on the calendar. We will be back to our full ca …

Welcome to the Real Girlfriends of Sarasota. This chic, trendy group is for women 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 energies 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, happy ho …

Living Healthy in Sarasota is an opportunity to connect with others who are also passionate about health ... real health! Imagine meeting new friends at one of our upcoming events, which might include: Guest Speaker Lectures, Lunch Talks, Book Discussions, Exercise Events, and other activities which promote wellness and longevity.  The purpose of this group is to form new relationships and tap into local resources that point towards ideal ways to take care of the human body physically, emotional …

The mission of the Venice Area Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.

The purpose of the group is to make new friends, enjoy new places for breakfast and to learn a bit about Sarasota/Bradenton and the surrounding areas. Locations will include everything from the historic cafes, to breakfast on the beach or brunch at the latest new local. The most important part of this group will be the people. You do not have to live in the area to join in the fun while you are here. Some of us are full-timers and others only show a few times a year. All are welcome. If you are …

The Italian American Club of Sarasota is an organization that proudly celebrates Italian culture. The Italian American Club of Sarasota had its first meeting on August 14th of 2010. We have set goals that include coordinating and promoting events in an effort to maintain the level of appreciation and pride in Italian Culture. Working with other organizations or agencies gives us the opportunity to celebrate and promote Italian culture.

Are you a progressive-minded business person in Sarasota, FL? Are you tired of attending business networking events where you are looked at strangely if you don't embrace the "conservative" party line? Well, this is the place for you! We provide monthly opportunities for our members to meet and network. We are sponsored by the Democratic Party but we try to keep the "politicking" to a minimum - we are all about sponsoring fun and FREE events at which our members can express their opinions and ma …

The National Association of Professional Women is a trusted place for professional women to Connect, Learn, Grow, and Inspire. Members are empowered, inspired, supported and make long lasting network and personal relationships by attending our monthly meetings.

I am new to the Sarasota area and not knowing many people yet, find it hard to meet people to golf with. Would like to have a way for golfers of similar skill levels as mine to get together for an occasional round, have some fun, and maybe improve their game a little. Definition: "Duffer" is a colloquial or slang term for a mediocre or poor golfer. Are you female, male, couples who enjoy the game but do not get out and play as much as you would like to for a variety of reasons.  My wife played a …

This group is for all Ebay sellers & buyers. A great place to meet, talk about Ebay policies, exchange ideas and strategies. Also to network with other Ebay sellers. Whether you are a first time Ebay'er or are a Power Seller this is the group for you. Meetings are the 1st Thursday of each month from 1:00-2:00 pm at Perkins Restaurant - 5921 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, FL

Welcome! We are the Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Club, one of 16 Sierra Club groups in Florida. We have monthly informative meetings and offer lots of outings including hiking, backpacking, bicycling, canoeing, kayaking and service outings. Please come to any of our meetings to meet us, join us to help protect the enviroment and have fun at the same time! Check out our events at florida.sierraclub.org/sarasota. Special $15 Year End Membership Drive! Add your voice to the hundreds of thousands of Amer …

This group welcomes all WordPress users. Are you an aspiring user, an occasional user, a daily power user, a designer, a PHP programmer, or do you just think the word "WordPress" sounds cool? Whether or not you use WordPress daily for full featured websites and development or if you've just heard that you can make your own blog and website on your own, this group is for you. I started this group to meet others using WordPress. Plain and simple. I'm expecting that members will be willing to help …

The Sarasota Harmonica Meetup is intended to bring together harmonica enthusiasts of all skill levels, or lack thereof. The goal of the group is to support each other’s exploration of the vast potential of this wonderful instrument to whatever extent we are able to play it. All of our skill levels and experiences will likely differ, but we will try to play with each other every month. The monthly topics pretty much alternate between qualified instruction on the technical aspects of the diatonic …

Welcome to the ever evolving Spiritual Community of Sarasota part of the Spiritual Communities Network. This website will serve many purposes from those who are teachers and centers wishing to make themselves available to those who are in search of teachers and centers for Spiritual growth. It will also offer the opportunity to connect with new friends and like-minded people who share a similar path. In addition to this website and calendar, the Community offers a newsletter, seminars, Telesummi …

This is a group for those interested in making a positive difference in this world of injustice and legal abuse. I have searched for such a group since my own tragedy and extreme legal abuse for the last 8 years and have been unable to find one, therefore, it has prompted me to form one and as Mahatma Gandhi once said, " be the change that you wish to see in the world." I invite those in the legal profession, political arena and those who have experienced great injustices and legal abuse to join …

Connect Learn Contribute Having passion to be successful in all areas of your life is easier when surrounding yourself with like-minded people that share in that same success! Inspire others and be inspired!! Our meetings consist of ice breakers,  mixer meetings, friendly networking and workshops/seminars and activities based on different inspiring and development topics. We will encourage participation, experiential learning and welcome others to step up and become a part of the leadership team …

Dynamic, entrepreneurial group of investors, landlords, realtors and others interested in the myriad benefits of real estate investing in our community. Members live, work & play in the greater Sarasota area, e.g., Venice, Bradenton, North Port, etc.