Tired of the bar scene? If you're gay and love your dog(s), this group is for you! A great way to meet people who share some of same interests together. We can get together once a week at a local dog park or pet friendly restaurant/outdoor bar to socialize, mingle and allow our dogs to socialize.

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 …

Our group is composed of single people who like to get out and do things as well as socialize. You may ask, "Do I have to be newly single since that's in the name of the group?"  The answer is no.  Each day you wake up single is a new single day. Do we really accept people of all ages?  Yes, all ages over 21.

A safe, fun and educational group for people with special needs seeking to make new friends, create new abilities and life experiences.

Single, Dating or Married, this group is for those of us who simply are looking to make time for ourselves to get out and socialize!  Whether you grew up in Sarasota or are just getting to town for the first time, this group is a lot of fun! Recent events include activities such as Dining out-Going out, Golf, Beach Volleyball, Tennis, Biking, Dancing/Dance lessons, making new friends, wine tastings, sports and recreation, and Beach activities. This group is about people who have a great attitude …

Welcome to the Tampa/Sarasota International Adventure Travel Club! Simply put, this group is for people who want to make friends and travel the world. The group tries to Meetup locally in the Tampa & Sarasota area to bring adventurous people together to talk about where we’ve been and where we dream of going… with the ultimate goal of traveling to amazing and adventurous places around the world with a group of other liked-minded people (see our events). As much as we are looking to find other ad …

What we do here is have fun, specifically we enjoy playing Euro and American style games, They both have their merits and we play traditional as well as many of the modern games that have been produced. We Also enjoy different types of card games and dice games, occasionally outdoor games. What this is not: a dating social group. Welcome and I hope 2013 will be the best year ever. Scott H

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 …

SRQ Singles has been active in the area serving Sarasota, Venice and Bradenton since 2006. Our popular upscale gatherings are lively, friendly and well attended. SRQ Singles provides an opportunity to personally meet singles at quality events, activities and 'Rock On' gatherings for single professionals, active Baby Boomers, and those singles starting over. Please note, this is not a dating site.  We strive to provide an opportunity to network with other singles,   meeting face-to-face, the way …

LINKEDIN Networking is a powerful tool to grow your business. But it is just a start… Join our group and become a marketing mastermind in: * Advanced Networking and Niche Business Development skills * Developing your client base via Linkedin & social media * Leveraging your sales via internet marketing * Creating blog websites – quickly & easily Accepting networking partners and aspiring masterminds throughout the west coast & central Florida region including: Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Port C …

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 …

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!

Happy hour is about creating excuses to laugh and learning to not take ourselves too seriously. It’s about having fun and feeling good; connecting to our self and to others in more meaningful and satisfying ways. Happy hour is where we can experience something new or change our perception (perhaps of our self) in a new way. There may often be a highly creative and/or spiritual undertone to our meeting topics, but our focus is always about having fun with it. We promote the belief that life is su …

Do you love to dance?  Then join us as we learn to dance or perfect our Argentine Tango... We are a new group and it's a good way to meet local dancers experienced and beginners, who  practice  Tango and meet with other  Tango dancers in the Sarasota area in a relaxed, friendly & non-competitive atmosphere.We just like dancing Tango for hobby! Everyone dances with everyone else in a friendly and sociable atmosphere.  Looking forward to some fun times!

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 …

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 …

Welcome! Are you new in town and looking to meet fellow Sarasota newbies? Been here a few years and want to learn more about your new hometown? If you're a newcomer to Sarasota or surrounding towns, meet up with us to discover what's unique to Sarasota, including the local arts scene, dining, live entertainment, intellectual stimulation, plus our beautiful parks and top-rated beaches. There's always something fun to do in and around Sarasota! If you have recently moved to this area and are now a …

Meet other locals who are interested in a food system that is based upon environmental sustainability and social justice - a food system that is good, clean and fair. We are part of an international movement that seeks to shift away from the destructive effects of an industrialized food system and fast life - toward the regenerative, cultural, social, ecological and economic benefits of a sustainable food system, regional food traditions, the pleasures of the table and a slower and more harmoni …

If you are looking to get out with other couples, this is the place to be. You will meet with other couples for dinner in the Sarasota area at some really nice restaurants where you can put on the Ritz as well as meet for burgers and beer. Plenty of events will be planned and your choices of dining adventures will be endless. Age groups and menu pricing will be detailed with each dinner club outing. There are no dues, fees or expectations except to have fun. If you want to host an outing, or sug …

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 …

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I am creating this group with the concept of Meetup in mind. We are a group of unique individuals want to try and learn new things. Example, say you've always wanted to learn how to fish, throw darts, work on a car, cook a dish, etc. but might not know how to go about it. Well, in this group, you will be able to try it in an atmoshpere where there is no pressure of people judging you. No matter what your skill set may be, give it a try. Also, if you have a specific skill set that you may want to …

This is a group of Business Owners, Networkers and Entrepreneurs who want to take their business to a new level. Many Networkers in Sarasota/Manatee have expressed interest in exploring new and innovative ideas. While there are some good networking groups in our area, we’re looking to incorporate the best ideas from those existing groups and add new concepts gathered from around the country. Have an idea that you'd like our group to explore? We want attendees to voice their ideas and we have qui …

A literary supper club for any and all bookworms and book lovers that would like to share a love of reading and enjoy dinner or a drink. We will meet usually on the middle Wednesday of every month. Feel free to suggest books and restaurants. I will try to post the books and locations a few months in advance. I'd like to collect a buck or so from everyone who comes to the meetings just to help with the meetup site costs, more if you can, less if you can't. Everyone is welcome!! There is a no show …

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!

We are a vibrant networking group that meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday morning for breakfast in Sarasota. We have a lot of fun, but the serious purpose is to support one another with leads and referrals. We are a single category group, so if you get into the group, nobody else from your category will be able to join while you are a member. If you want to see what it is like, just come along to a meeting and we'll see if we like each other!!

This group was started so that fellow GLBT (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender & our Allies) kayakers in SWFL would have a means of organizing group outings. Anyone interested in making new friends and doing a little 'yakking should sign up!

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 …