Welcome!  We are so fortunate to have Meetup access to the new Riverwalk, beautifully situated along the Manatee River. The Riverwalk is a 1.5-mile long park that includes an interactive splash fountain, a first-class skate park, tidal discovery zone, kayak launch, beach volleyball, fishing pier, rowing venue, shaded areas to read and lounge, and a 20-slip day dock. It's especially nice to be able to take a stroll along the river, in a free, safe, family-friendly environment with easy-access par …

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 …

Walking Tree Zen is a new Zen group (Sangha) in Sarasota. We welcome all to join us for weekly meditation practice, zazen. We also offer occasional weekend retreats, study and fellowship. We practice in the White Plum lineage under the guidance of our teacher and number one swell and generous guy, Sensei Peter Seishin Wohl. Peter has received Dharma Transmission in a well-known and widely respected Soto Zen lineage and is also a Zen priest. But enough about him. Zen practice is ultimately about …

We are a bunch of folks who want to SPEND THEIR TIME LIVING LIFE. Averaging 3 events per week, we kayak, bicycle, hike, camp, travel, climb, and even a little backpacking. Some events are for beginners, some events are for only the most experienced. Some are only a few hours, some are multi day. We are an all volunteer group and are known for being friendly, welcoming, and, of course, active. The group is made up of people from all walks of life with a common interest. While we are enjoying the …

Road Riders for Jesus is not just another Christian riding club, but it is a non-denominational motorcycle ministry with over 3,500 members in 48 states! Please check out our website at http://www.roadridersforjesus.org/ This branch is located in the Bradenton/Sarasota area. We organize approximately two group rides a month and we meet on the fourth Sunday of every month to discuss future rides and get to know each other both on and off the bikes! People from all walks of life are welcome here! …

ALL OUR CLASSES ARE WALK-IN, PAY AS YOU GO. Only $7.00 walk-in rate or $5.00 with 10 class card. NO MONTHLY CONTRACTS. CLASSES ARE GOOD FOR ALL FITNESS LEVELS. We have morning and evening classes at two locations, six days a week. SaraDance and Knights of Columbus off Fruitville Road. Are you ready to party yourself into shape? Come and try one of our classes and see why Zumba® is called exercise in disguise and why so many people take classes each week all over the world. What is Zumba®? The …

Welcome Zumba Lovers, Are you ready to Party, Move, Sweat and Burn tons of Calories, while still having fun? New Walk-in Classes in Lakewood Ranch. No Membership fees. Come and Join me! All are welcome! No dance experience necessary. The Zumba® program is designed for everyone, all fitness levels and ages. Enjoy exercising in a healthy, fun, party-like atmosphere. Working out can be lots of things, but it's never been known to be an exhilarating experience…UNTIL NOW! What is Zumba? Zumba ®,an e …

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 …

Interested in meeting people our own age with similar interests? Want to go enjoy live music? Go to the beach? Go for a run/walk? Happy hour? How about getting out and dancing? Catch a movie? Have a game night? There is lots to do in the area.  The uniqueness of this group is that we are just that  -A Group, so it is not just me who will create an event, but you are all welcome to share in any great ideas !

We are an active group of stay-at-home moms! We like to gather for playdates, walking, trips to local attractions and other fun activities in Manatee & Sarasota Counties! We are moms who want to get out and live life while raising loving, respectful and happy children. Annual Membership Fees are $11.00 if paid in cash or check or $12.00 if paid via Paypal payments (this is to offset the cost of using these services). Please visit our "About" page for more information.

The purpose of our meet up group, James Corwin Johnson Photo Experience, is to shoot, learn, and have fun. Our vision is to continue to raise the bar on our photographic and digital imaging skills, through Workshops, Travel, and Photo Walks. The classes, trips and workshops are designed to be interesting, and unique, photographing locations, with instructors and guides that are willing to share knowledge about digital, and photo imaging techniques, as well as their ideas, and locations. The prog …

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 …

Looking for people to kayak or hike with in the Venice-Englewood area? There are many free launches onto beautiful stretches of rivers and creeks that are easy to paddle. Ditto for hiking trails. Don't sit home because you don't have someone with whom to paddle or hike or the kayak events with other groups are too strenuous or too far away. Make some new friends and have fun paddling, hiking, and enjoying nature/outdoors.

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 …

For graduates and enthusiasts of the courses in the FL Master Naturalist Program (FMNP), this chaper strives to provide local opportunities to expand your learning, become more involved in service environmental events and projects in the community, and continue to nourish our friendships. We hope that you will join and help make it what you want it to be . . .

Please visit our website at ThePermacultureGuild.com The primary purpose of this Meetup group is to announce upcoming Permaculture Design Certification and related Courses that we will offer and also workshops and seminars. The Permaculture Guild is a partnership of permaculturists who have many combined years of experience in both permaculture and in education. Although it is not required, we do suggest that you join this Meetup group to receive our upcoming course announcements and other infor …

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 …