~stands atop the monitor and shouts~ Calling all beachers interested in exploring all the fun stuff to do at the beach. This group is for folks who want to explore all the fun things to do at the beach (Passe Grille, SPB, South Pasadena, Treasure Island and onward!). Activities include but are not limited to: - FABULOUS restaurants - GREAT beach bars with live music (dance the whole afternoon or night away :-) - Florida Winery on Pasadena Ave (they offer groupons now and then) - Package store wi …

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 …

As the Organizer of UNITE, I am dedicated to providing an avenue for black professionals to connect in the Tampa Bay area. Mission Statement: To promote effective business and personal relationships among Tampa Bay’s black professionals, executives and entrepreneurs. This networking group was developed to allow black professionals the opportunity to: Engage in informative solution-based dialogue Leverage respective talents and abilities Discuss issues impacting our communities Participate in Vol …

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 …

Meet people interested in breaking bread with fellow foodies and gourmets in Sarasota's coolest MeetUp group... Dining Out/Going Out SRQ! Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals, and have satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. Our Members also enjoy socializing at various hotspots around town - fun Happy Hour get-togethers, wine tastings, movies, theater, live music events and dancing! We offer something for everyone... our Members include professionals from all walks o …

We are a volunteer community group who explore the ideas of compassionate living. The central theme of our discussion is that all animals are beings who deserve to be treated with respect, including humans. We encourage you to demonstrate curiosity. Together we study ideas outside the cultural conditioning in which we were all raised. We focus our outreach efforts on introducing an improved way of eating. Eating with love, peace, and compassion for all beings. Our goal is to peel back the laye …

SKEG SEA KAYAK ENTHUSIAST GROUP This group exists to paddle, explore and learn about the sea. If found on dry land please put us back in the water. Our interests range from paddling oceans, bays, flat water, springs, and rivers, to camping and expeditions to kayak surfing and playing in the rocks. We like to learn and share paddling skills (Greenland and Euro) and promote safe sea kayaking through education, leadership and instruction. We enjoy socializing at restaurants after the paddle. We p …

Looking for fellow foodies (male and female) around the ages of 25-55 to share recipes and cooking tips. (no professional cooks or couples please...) We will meet about once a month at a "hosts" house for a potluck type dinner or at a local restaurant in Pinellas county or southern or mid Tampa area.  There will be themes to revolve the cooking around, we'll share recipes, tips, gadgets, etc.  Everything and anything to do with cooking and food.  We'll explore regional cuisines once a month or h …