Let's Get Together for a Good Reason! Club Red is the new social membership club of our local American Red Cross SW FL Chapter.  The American Red Cross, renowned worldwide as a humanitarian organization, is dedicated to providing relief to victims of disaster, even right here in our own community! Do you want to meet people who, like you, want to offer personal time and talent toward a good cause?  Join other community-minded individuals, professionals and retirees, singles and couples, and part …

This is a group of folks who were previously Maryland residents and have moved to Sarasota. We are "staying in touch with our Maryland roots that continue to grow in Florida." We get together for various fun activities - dinner, beach, picnics, bowling, movies, games, etc.

Like the bridge in our logo, SPAN brings businesses together to support each other and the local community. Join and attend for free! The Successful Professionals Alliance Network, helping local business grow by helping others. Now that is truly SPANtastic! SPAN is the Successful Professionals Alliance Network, the fastest growing FREE referral group on Florida's Suncoast You must attend a minimum of 3 out of 9 daytime meetings per month and RSVP yes or no for ALL meetings.  If you will not be …

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 Parties by LeslieSRQ, established in July of 2010, this Meetup was created to invite YOU to Parties! We are happy to report that we have grown to over 800 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'! ($5 ANNUAL DUES) UPCOMING EVENTS Tropical Ave Band Tarpon Pointe - May …

Meet friendly, positive, and caring local moms! We love to get together for fun and interesting playdates with our little ones. Our meetups are geared for ages infant-5 years of age. We go to local parks, educational or entertainment centers, and various festivities. We would like to be an active group and have meetups often. Since many of us are new to the area, we would like for this group to become a second family to us all! We usually try to find activities that are either free or inexpensiv …

Guided Walks Greater Sarasota will concentrate on guided historical walks as well as guided scenic & nature walks. This group is not an exercise group, although some of the distances may reach three miles in length (or more) and the time for the walks may be up to three hours (or more), but a social walking group.  We stop to smell the roses. The group welcomes those, new to the area or not, who want to learn more about Sarasota and Manatee counties, their histories (Palmer, Burns, Ringling, Gil …

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.

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 Lifestylations Magazine hosts several types of events each month, but we are best known for our SPAN After Hours, held on the third Thursday of each month at various venues.  The group is designed to be a wonderful blend of business networking and socializing. Relaxing and having a little fun time with each other fosters deepe …

We are all about dogs!  The Sarasota-Bradenton area is a great place to be, especially if you have a dog.  We'll meet with and without our dogs and explore dog-friendly places about town.   If the group decides that they are interested in a particular doggie topic, we'll arrange for a guest speaker. For tiny dogs 12 lbs and under, check out our Petite Pups PlayGroup Meetups. Medium and larger dogs we have you covered at all other Meetups. Mostly we just want to meet other dog folk in Sarasota an …

We are independent travel hounds looking to explore the world, meet other travelers and take trips to exotic, unusual, adventurous locations around the globe.   We will also take in local travel and internationally related events.   Our social meet-ups in the Sarasota area are gatherings to meet others, talk travel, try exotic foods, share local adventures, discuss upcoming trips and brag about past adventures. Our adventure possibilities are endless! You do not need to be an experienced travele …

Hi ladies! Welcome to the Sarasota Women's Social Group site. Whether you are new to the area, enjoy getting out on the town, or just like to meet new people, this women's social group could be just what you are looking for. We are a fun and energetic group of women who welcome newcomers to our growing group. Our group consists of women of all ages who enjoy a girls night out in Sarasota. We are an active group that meets twice a month..We will be meeting the fourth Thursday every month for lunc …

We enjoy the best beer made in the US and around the world. We will attend special beer tasting events, food and beer pairing events, hoppy hours, or just a good night out at a great beer bar. Whether you are a professional brewer or just curious about the wonders of craft beer and want to learn more, this group is for you! Diversity in beer and culture is celebrated so don't be shy!

If you have been attending meetups and feel a bit older than the rest of the women, this casual gathering might be just right: we begin at a member's home. Maybe we bring our own nibbles. Perhaps some tea and sweets. Mostly we chat and get to know each other. Maybe a topic is suggested and we chew that over. Or lunch one time, and a movie the next. Mostly it is to meet new, interesting women who remember when a can of tuna fed a family of five!

Welcome to the South Florida Party Group We cover events from Tampa to West Palm Beach to Miami, etc. Do you like to Party? (Name the movie) This group got started because we all like to Party and have fun. Events: 1. Pool Parties 2. Volleyball (or other fun sports) 3. Drinking Games (ie. Mario Kart/Wii Games) 4. Going out to eat or drinking 5. Grilling out 6. House Parties 7. Camping Trips 8. Concerts and Events / Tailgating 9. BYOB events 10. Sporting Events 11. Add more to our list by suggest …

Meet other fabulous 40+ women in the Sarasota, Venice, and Bradenton area for Friendship and Fun! Gather with women who share the same goals and interests as you. Join our Meetup Group to see what activities are planned! We like to do a wide variety of things: happy hours, dining out, pot luck suppers, game nights, bowling, mini golf, scavenger hunts, pottery painting, movies, shopping trips or just going out and having a ball! The possibilities are truly endless ... and we welcome you to sugges …

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 …

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 …

THIS MEETUP is focused on group events from Orlando to Miami and in my home-town on Venice & Sarasota. ANY of these posted events we can find carpools and other Goddess friends to share a hotel or trip to a belly dance event! So don't be shy! Share with US the belly dance events in YOUR area so we can attend them too--rather than searching on different MEETUPS for a event! Share the knowledge! Knowledge IS power! and the more classes and events we go to, the HAPPIER we are! Peace, Love & Shimmie …

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!

The older you get the more you begin to understand the importance of having other women in your life. Husbands & boyfriends are great but when you're ready to blow off steam (& want someone to listen & UNDERSTAND how you feel), want to have some wine & a giggle, feel the need to shop til you drop, want to grab a chick flick & sob or go get sushi after your mani/pedi, let's face it, you need you girlfriends. Nothing recharges your battery faster than getting away for some good old girl time. Whil …

Meet other couples in the Greater Sarasota Metro Area! We welcome couples of any age, creed, background, etc. Join us for Dining, Dancing, Beach Events, Golf, Tennis, Boating, Theater Nights, Comedy Shows, Biking, Volleyball, Billiards, Movies, Game Nights, etc... we are open to almost all suggestions!  Are you new to the area, relocating, just starting out as a couple, empty nesters, retiring?  Perhaps you are new to the area and don't know anyone to hang out with, or maybe you just need to get …